Sophie's Blog

When I left for college I was unsure how it would effect my relationships with my parents and older siblings. I had experienced a lot of distance from my brothers when they went to college and noticed the distance that grew between them and my parents as well. I wondered if my college experience would effect my relationship with my parents in the same way. After being at Calvin for almost a year, I have noticed that I have a much more intentional relationship with my parents as well as my brothers than ever before. I succeeded in staying close and up to date with my family throughout my time at college so far and I am hopeful that our close relationships will continue for the rest of my time at Calvin.

I have grown a lot in the last year and learned much more about myself than ever before. Starting my Freshman year at Calvin, I was excited as well as nervous to see where God was going to take me. I was unprepared for what the first month of college brought me. The first month I felt very lonely and struggled to find my place; however as time went on I began to develop beautiful friendships that have shaped me in ways I never knew possible. As I approach the end of my Freshman, I look back at the ways I have grown throughout such a short amount of time and am so thankful for where I am at now.