Throughout my first semester at Miami University, I’ve learned to become more independent, through most of the daily responsibilities that I hold. My independence at school began when I learned that I needed some of the things my mom would purchase for me, like medication and school supplies. The independence of living on my own and being …show more content…
I have learned about others’ experiences and how those experiences have changed them to become better and to think about different topics throughout the world. I have learned to be open-minded to what is happening now but also being open-minded to all opportunities. Through some of my experiences on campus, I have become more open-minded through discussing current events and have learned to develop my pre-conceived notions of a certain individual judging them based on their actions rather than what they appear to be.
As someone who is an introvert, being isolated isn’t a big deal but at my time in college, I have become increasingly comfortable with doing things by myself and traveling places I am unfamiliar with. Being in college has helped me become more comfortable being alone and in isolation, especially living ten hours from home. The distance from my home and my area of comfort in Maryland has let me know how to deal with the isolation and homesickness that I feel on campus some days. But talking to my family has helped with the transition of being far from home and everything that I’m familiar