When I began my journey here at Iowa State this past August, I thought I knew a lot. In reality, I was just as lost as every other freshman. I never thought that I would struggle with school. I had graduated high school among a very competitive class, and I had succeeded in being in the top five. I came to Iowa State University being confident only in my study skills.
That said, it was a very large pill for me to swallow when I had to admit to myself that I needed help in order to be successful in some of my classes. Accepting help from a tutor was extremely hard for me. I was also extremely homesick, and I refused to admit that for a long time. I missed my family, my pets, and my boyfriend back home more than anything in the world. I was off to a very rough start here at ISU.
Now that I've almost completed my first semester, I've found that it really does get a little bit easier with time. I still miss everyone, but it doesn't control my day anymore. I know that asking for a little help goes a long way, and I'm happy to say that I'm doing extremely well in all of my classes now. I've learned how to study, how to ask for help, and how to live on my own (that one is still in progress every day though). My experience here at ISU is looking up, and I think it is true that struggles make you stronger.
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