College of Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Alex's Blog
Going With My Gut
My registration date for classes next fall has come and gone, and I've probably changed my classes around approximately 800 times. Do I want to get all of my liberal education requirements finished with, or would I rather dive head first into journalism? With so many classes, tracks, interests to choose from, I'll most likely be refining my schedule for fall semester right up until the first day of class! This feels a lot different from where I was last year right around this time.
One year ago my decisions were made and I was ready for college at the University of Minnesota. Actually, ever since I was a little girl, I think I've always known I was supposed to be a Gopher. I knew I wanted to live in a city with endless possibilities for weekends, go to a school with a superior education program, and obviously have an adorable mascot to cheer on. I have known deep down this is where I am
supposed to be.
I came here thinking I had to know everything about what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go in life, but as it turns out, that's a big lie! This first year of college has been such a learning experience for me. I've always been that person that plans what they're eating for lunch three days in advance, but over the past year, I've learned to let go of all the planning in life and just let things happen.
Whether it's exploring different classes outside of my original major or just "winging" lunch (which I'm still working on), I've really learned to open my mind here at the University. I have really learned to just go with my gut no matter what. It's good to have a plan, but it feels so good knowing I've really found what I want in a career because I explored classes I wouldn't normally think of taking.
I can't imagine discovering all my potential and boundless possibilities anywhere else.
