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Blog Post #10: Dear Me...

Dear me,
Deep down, we always knew we would end up at Stockton. Yes, you wanted to get away, live with roommates, and have the adventure of a lifetime. But we both know that our thriftiness and realism tops all else. Thus, we chose the safety school and dreaded the fact that life would more or less be the same.
I remember the first few days of classes, the excitement of new subjects mingling with the anxiety of not knowing anyone. Slowly but surely, I started to speak up in class, make acquaintances, and feel more at home. After a few weeks of missing my previous life, I decided that Stockton wasn’t as “bad” as I made it out to be in my mind. I joined Gymnastics Club and was reminded of all the things I loved doing as a child. I felt involved and began to make some friendships! Being in Gymnastics Club really helped me establish myself in my own school and allowed me to have a home away from home.
Fast forward to this semester, particularly this course. I wanted to take this course particularly because it was taught by one of the most amusing human beings of all time: Mr. Joe Costal. From the first day of class, he captivated his audience with stories about his own life, relating to us as students and as people. I am not the greatest writer, as you well know, but I found this class to be filled with exciting assignments, as opposed to busy work to put me to sleep. The papers were always relevant to problems in our society, such as racism or sexual harassment.
I felt comfortable with the assigned papers and readings, mostly because it resembled the curriculum of my junior year AP Lang class. The only significant difference from AP Lang is the emphasis on research and credibility in our sources. I am confident in my research capabilities and know that I have improved my “writing game”.
My plan for the next 5 months is to relax. Yes, I am going to work a few jobs and study for Organic Chemistry in the Fall, but I want this summer to be a time for me to grow and get closer to God. I am very excited to teach my Dad to surf and maybe even upgrade my own board! My family has a camping trip planned in August, which will serve as a much-needed break from routine. All things considered, I am simply looking for a change of pace this summer.

In the next 5 years, I will have graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Stockton University and will have studied abroad (hopefully in Australia). Five years from now, I will be enrolled in a Graduate program for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I often joke that I will escape the US for 3 years and earn my DPT in Australia, but there is no way to rule out possibilities now. Anything is possible and if an exciting opportunity arises, who knows? I might just take it! More realistically, I will probably end up finishing my DPT at Stockton, considering their program is well revered. Eventually, I will find a job at a Physical Therapy clinic somewhere and will live out my days helping others feel better and move better.

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