First week of school = complete!

Wow. School is great and overwhelming all at the same time! Just to give an overview of what classes I am taking this semester

1. Psychological Statistics

2. New Testament

3. Biological Psychology

4. The Psychology of Personalities and Individual Differences

5. Arabic

So far I believe all my classes will be challenging in their own way. But I really don't mind. I am ready to be challenged. My professors have all made it very clear that they are on our side. They want us to succeed and will do all they can to help us do so. What more could you ask for? I also learned more about the Honors Program I am apart of. I have the opportunity to go to Oxford and God willing I will go study there! I am not sure what clubs I will be involved in but I hope to at least get involved in one. On top of all that the campus is simply magical. I am serious. It is very peaceful to just walk around. I find myself not wanting to go home because the atmosphere on campus is surreal. In short I am blessed. Blessed beyond measure. I am thankful for all the opportunities I have had so far and will have in the future. I am off now to work on my homework, with a full heart of appreciation. :)

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