As this summer comes to a close, there is the bittersweet feeling of not wanting it to end but also the anticipation regarding the beginning of a new semester. Some of us may have had a summer that went exactly as planned, while others were faced with a summer that was shockingly different than expected. Personally, my summer fell into the category of being different than what I expected, but it all turned out for the best in the end.
Prior to the beginning of summer, my initial plans were to take summer classes and spend my down-time relaxing or being with friends. However, those plans were altered right before my summer started.
The first thing that occupied the majority of my time throughout this summer was classes. Contrary to many popular opinions of summer classes, I actually enjoyed the courses that I took and the material that was taught. Having the benefit of taking interesting classes took my mind off of the fact that I was in class during a time that is normally spent anywhere but in a classroom. Also, the reward of knowing that I am getting ahead in my studies was another incentive that made me enjoy taking summer classes.
Another way that I spent my time over the summer was by volunteering at the Midtown Assistance Center in downtown Atlanta. A few months before the start of summer, I applied to be a volunteer there because I wanted to spend my time in the city helping others. Although I initially forgot that I had applied for the position, luckily, I was contacted by an employee who further helped me set up my volunteer schedule for the summer. Working at the Midtown Assistance Center has granted me the opportunity to gain knowledge about the behind-the-scenes activities that often occur in order to help the community, and it is an experience that I am grateful to have had.
In addition to volunteering at the Midtown Assistance Center, I also picked up a summer job because who doesn’t like a little extra money to spend? Plus, it’s a great way to meet new people and make memories!
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