These past summer and fall semesters have been challenging, as well as rewarding. While I knew that the price of getting my degree in three years was taking summer classes, I must admit that I was a little worried about how difficult it would be to keep up with the accelerated pace of the short summer terms. However, I am happy to say that after those grueling weeks I have more confidence in my ability to manage my time and prioritize when necessary, as well as having built stronger friendships with those that helped me through it. After a short break, it was back to school for my fall semester where I finished up the last of my prerequisite courses, allowing me to start official nursing classes in the spring. During my fall semester I really enjoyed many of my courses, such as medical microbiology. It may have given me a horrible fear of superbugs, but nevertheless, it was fascinating to learn what is going on in this world at the microscopic level. However, I was not completely torn up about finishing all of my classes. I am proud to say that my Math for Nurses course was officially the last math class I will have to take in my undergraduate career and it feels amazing. I am very much looking forward to next semester, as I will begin my nursing courses and clinical experiences at incredible hospitals in and around Boston. Although, this means that I am halfway done with my degree, which is bittersweet. I am eager to get out into the world and start my career, but I have also loved my college experience so far and don’t want it to end. 