Freshman Year Reflection: Growing Over A Few Months

 

As I reflect over my past year here at Clemson, I can honestly say that college has made me grow up and take responsibility for the tasks and actions that I previously didn't have on my plate. The one class that taught me accountability was Architecture. The picture to the left is a study done of a building assigned to me. The picture to the right are models of rooms that I had to create myself. Each of these tasks proved to be more challenging than the previous, but I learned to work effectively, keep on top of other tasks, and have fun also. This past year has taught me how to be independent, self-reliant, and how to survive away from my previous 'normal' way of way. Transitioning to college was a huge change in my life, but it is one that I would not trade for anything and I am grateful for the experience.



Tillman Hall; An Iconic Structure

As I walked around campus this week, I looked at Tillman and thought about the commanding presence that it has on Clemson. Tillman Hall is a structure that is like and equation to Clemson, in my opinion. This one building can be seen from multiple points around the campus, which may lend credit to its iconic nature. For most of the people I've talked with, they easily recognize the bell tower as a familiar place and that has been the meeting spot when I've had visitors come. Even as I came here as a freshman, not knowing much about my surroundings, I knew that if I could get back to Tillman, that I was at a starting point. As a Clemson student, I think that Clemson has gained recognition because Tillman Hall is used to define the school, just as much as Death Valley, the football team, and the academic standards. Tillman Hall is the equivalent to a key on a map when a person is navigating in and around the campus of Clemson.

Change is Apart of Life

The more that I walk around Clemson; the more I see change in the school and my life as it involves Clemson. Looking out from my dorm and walking to Lee Hall, I see construction happening for the better of our education. But I can also apply this to my life here at Clemson. Just as I was graduating highschool, I had some idea about what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be as I got older, but being here as Clemson has put things into perspective. The leaders of Clemson have goals set for the school to accomplish, and new construction is a part of that vision. Likewise, being here at Clemson has helped me to prioritize the goals for my life and what I plan to accomplish in the 4 years that I am here. The road to accomplishing these goals may not be the easiest, but change is a part of hitting those marks.