the Return of an Era

While the six years began two years ago, they are quickly continuing, days weaving in and out at speeds I would have never imagined. Summer was a blur. Starting biochemistry the third week of May simply felt like a continuation of second year - like I had never left. The week between the end of second year classes and the beginning of biochemistry was one of the worst times I have ever felt. Spending every day with people, and then not having that anymore, leaves a strong impression on you, especially when there are people you may never see again. With only 6 weeks of class, biochemistry came and went like the wind.

Once I started working at CVS, I lost sense of time, and summer passed in the blink of an eye. Before I knew it, August had come. I spent a lot of time commuting back and forth from Eddystone to Philadelphia, trying to prepare the house for the upcoming move-in. Hours were spent working, commuting, trying to gain valuable time with friends from home.

Then I woke up one morning. In Philadelphia. On the first day officially in the house. Things started happening. As everyone started moving into their respective Philadelphia homes, I got the chance to re-unite with so many great friends I had made in the two previous years.

Memories are already being created. Every year I think, this cannot possibly get any better. Yet somehow, it does. I get to experience things every day that I would probably never get to experience had I stayed home and commuted; had I gone to another school; had I never lived in Osol second year. We could be doing absolutely nothing but sitting in the dining room and talking, yet it means so much to me. I do appreciate the little things; I have most definitely learned this in the past two years. Looking in retrospect, I have definitely seen myself mature in a multitude of ways.

To honor our commitment and hardwork, we will be given our white coats. What does this mean? We are third years. We are first-professional year students who have fought to stay in; who have sacrificed countless hours of sleep to study. We are adults who are taking on new responsibilities. We are friends; we are competitors; we are desiging our future. It's right out in front of us, and I will not hesitate to dive right in.