I look at myself in the mirror, and all I can think is, “I, Elizabeth Wilson, am in college.” High school was easy, but something makes me think college will be a whole new game entirely. “Luckily,” I proclaim, “I am taking ETSU 1020 with Mrs. Moreno.” ETSU 1020 is a class to teach freshmen how to succeed through their college journey. A couple weeks in, I received an assignment to meet with my academic advisor. Nervousness began to creep in when I was forced to think about the actual future. No longer will the state of Tennessee tell me classes I am required to take by law. Instead, I am adult, and I have to decide which path to take with which classes. That’s a lot to think about. However, then I thought maybe meeting with an advisor wouldn’t…show more content… She began by asking about my classes. I responded that with taking nineteen credit hours, I have a lot of homework, but I seem to be making it work. I mentioned that some of my classes are definitely harder at the collegiate level, for example Biology. A small chuckle came out as she reassured me that every student definitely struggles in that class. It was definitely encouraging when she assured me that because I am doing well in Biology, I should have no problem with any of my classes down the road. We then decided to make my graduation plan. She was very pleased due to the fact that most freshmen do not think about a graduation plan until they become sophomores or juniors. Through making my graduation plan, I learned that I was required to minor in Sociology. The sound of that allowed the nervousness to creep back in; however, once we began looking at the required classes I have to take within the minor, Sociology looks very intriguing. Upon finishing my graduation plan, Mrs. Davison advised me to look up the classes I will be taking next year in advance, so that if I have any questions we can schedule another meeting. If I find no questions, then I will have the numbers so that when my registration for spring classes open, I can make my schedule smooth and
