Would you change anything about your Fall semester if you could go back and relive it again? I think this question helps us reflect on how accomplished we feel about the semester. With finals right around the corner, I think we might get caught up in the pressure of late-night studying. While writing this, I am also looking at my to-do list cluttered with many tasks that are due this week or have been forgotten about. For the freshmen on campus, including me, I know that we had our ups and downs this semester filled with both enjoyment and stress, but luckily, Winter break is also quickly approaching. I personally feel that I should have put myself out there more often, but I knew that the college transition would be difficult.
However, beyond the exams and the projects, this month of holidays will bring us closer to our friends and family. I have made amazing friends this semester and I hope that we have all made lasting memories with our friends who may be for lifelong. Many of us will spend the holidays with our family, and it will be a great way to catch up with our family members. As family is important, I believe that any pets you take care of will also be happy to spend time with you for the break.
However, we should explore Hoboken and New York City for the holidays right now before Winter break. One of the amazing perks of attending Stevens is how quickly it takes to go to New York City and explore popular spots like Rockefeller Center. I personally think that such an experience would be amazingly better when it snows. The snow, paired with beautiful lights on Washington Street, is a spectacle to experience, but we have not gotten a heavy snowfall yet. If you ever look closely at a snowy night, it really feels like time is slowing down with how peacefully and gracefully the snowflakes fall. This is an experience that I would like to have in Hoboken right after my finals because I will need a moment of tranquility for myself.
As I write this article, I realize that this will be my last article for this 2023 year, and soon enough, it will be 2024. It is difficult to believe that 2016 was just eight years ago when it really feels like only four years have since passed. And in less than a month, we are all going to fall victim to the “last year” jokes. Some examples of them include the phrase “I have not seen you since last year,” knowing full well that the person has seen their friend just yesterday. I will know because I have also been the person to use these jokes before despite knowing how they resemble the classical dad joke. Although, it is that holiday season when our spirits will be filled with joy, love, and unity, so prepare all your amazing jokes for the family dinner.
Lastly, the New Year will roll around and, like many of you, I will be making my own New Year’s resolution. With the hope of developing a stronger mindset, I am already planning my resolution to be a goal where I can work on my mental and physical abilities. These New Year resolutions can be difficult to accomplish, as I struggled after five months just this year. No matter the setbacks, I will always look forward to the New Year because while I know that I will not change from day to night, I know that with small successive steps, I will reach my goal. And so, despite it being early, what is your resolution for the New Year?
