Junior Year of College Reflection

Junior Year at Baylor-

What a school year. Even though it was cut short, I am thankful for all the memories, lessons and friendships.

I was so excited for junior year to start. I loved my new house, and I finally got to experience the roommate situation I always wanted. The 4 of us would celebrate birthdays together, go to football games together and then have movie nights just the 4 of us. I am so thankful for these nights and all of the memories. I wouldn’t trade my junior year for anything.

This year presented challenges and ups and downs but I learned a lot.

I learned to love my independence and for first the first time in my college career, I would come home and long for my independence and being on my own.
I learned the importance of vulnerability in friendships. Even though it can be tough and not always end in a pretty way, honesty is so important.
I learned that not everyone likes cheesy words and saying on signs. This one was a shock to me. I just thought that everyone loved cheesy fall quotes.
I learned to love the journey of college and looking back at all the people who have touched my life. I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime.
I learned the power of networking and reaching out to people to get what you want in your career journey.
I learned how to live in the moment. As someone who plans MONTHS in advance, this time of quarantine and online school has taught me to enjoy the moment and take it day by day.
I learned that in all relationships, the other side has to meet you half way. It is not going to work if you are putting in all the effort for someone else.
I learned and was reminded that temporary things can be taken away in an instant.
I learned about myself and I would rather have an “oops” story than wondering “what if”.
I learned that it is okay to be proud of who you are. And accept that not everyone is going to like you. I love this quote from C.S. Lewis, “ Be weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide”.
I learned that everyone is on their own timeline. Just because someone else is doing something at age 22, doesn’t mean that is what you need to do.

I am so grateful for Baylor and the people. I had the best junior year.

A look down memory lane with all these pics :)

First football game!!

Yes. I did put a hot dog in my purse. Yes. It was hilarious and people did look at me funny and ask, “ is that a real hot dog?”

Lots of appetizers for dinner with plenty of cheese

Getting my FAVORITE candle ever from Magnolia.

Another football game :)

21st birthday fun!!!

love my room @ school! Check out my room tour :)

vanilla latte in the business school

Saturday spent studying at Starbucks

MY FAVORITE DINNER EVER!!! TURKEY BURGERS!!

weekly Bible study. This sweet time is seriously such a blessing

Fell in love with Jake Scott thanks to Bailey and his concert at Common Grounds

trips to Ulta after church :) oops

A weekend trip home to watch my siblings when my parents went out of town :)

TX State Fair for theta take a date. Seriously SO FUN. Also, so funny because I lived with all thetas, people thought I was theta and would ask me about theta events when actually I am a chi o ahaha

Bat Mitzvah and cousin hugs!

Chi O Coffee! Such a fun event!

birthday celebrations :)

Walks with sweet Presley boy!

FALL BREAK and a trip to Dallas!! Check out my blog post on our Dallas weekend :)

Dallas Stars game

Halloween football game! RIP Coach Matt Rhule

drove to Fort Worth to see Baylor BEAT TCU !!!!

FREEZING COLD intramural football game

College Game Day in Waco

I think I snuck a hot dog into this game too…

Thanksgiving break in Turks and Caicos!

Christmas on 5th! The best Baylor tradition!

SAT FRONT ROW AT THE JONAS BROTHERS!! SUCH A FUN NIGHT

I am still not okay… My 10 year old self is still screaming

BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Studying for finals with the help of chick fil a breakfast

study break… walking to jimmy john’s with our basketballs in hand

Holiday season at Nordstrom w/ my favorite people

Christmas kisses for nugget

sibling adventures

Chi o recruitment week and bid day!

photo shoots in the living room

blurry picture w/ real laughs

walks on campus

A DAY TRIP TO SHOP IN AUSTIN!!! One of my fav traditions with two of my best friends <3

more birthday celebrations with balloons

intramural basketball with my favorite people!

Sat court-side at basketball game! GO BEARS!

Baseball game when Baylor played Nebraska… that was a tough one for me

Mod Pizza w/ the roomies

SING! Check out my blog post all about sing :)

Sister toured Baylor!

Last Hoorah before Spring Break! A roomie breakfast at Magnolia table! Don’t be fooled… the “freshly squeezed” orange juice comes from a gallon from the grocery store…