August always brings this nervous feeling as the start of the academic year approaches. The end of one season, and the start of another, August will always be a transition month in the life of a college student. Whether you are prepping for your first-year orientation, moving into your dorm or apartment, or even just packing the car to make the long drive to Daytona, August is always the start of a new chapter for all.
I am currently going into my third year as a student at Embry-Riddle, and every year has been the same for me. While I enjoy my summers, I also spend the months counting down the days until I can see my friends, go back to the clubs and organizations I am a part of, and begin classes again. Living over 1000 miles away from school makes summer and the school year feel like two completely different worlds. Once I am settled into my summer routine, the trip to Daytona suddenly starts to creep up on me with the excitement of a new chapter but the nervousness of what’s to come.
For example, this summer I have been planning the move into my new apartment, and I have been looking forward to all that it brings. I am also excited to move off campus and gain a new aspect of independence. However, I have gotten so used to living on campus that it will be a big change once I move in. I am ready to get out of my comfort zone though and start this new chapter.
If every year was the same, it would be pretty boring. Every year at Embry-Riddle will bring new people, hobbies, clubs, and more into your life that you would never have thought of. My life now is different than it was in the final days of summer August 2024. This summer has allowed me to reflect on the year that just passed and think about the year that is to come. While I still have a nervous feeling as I begin to pack, just as I have the past two years and probably will next August too, I am always grateful for the experiences I have at Embry-Riddle. No matter what is to come after the final days of summer, good or bad, I am ready to see what is in store!
