New Soul

"I'm a new soul
I came to this strange world
Hoping I could learn a bit
bout how to give and take.
But since I came here,
Felt the joy and
the fear,
Finding myself making every possible mistake."

Hello Everyone from ENGL 226,

This is a lyric from Yael Naim's song, "New Soul." (you know, that song from the Apple commercials. ) I think that it sums up how I feel about being a transfer student. LSUS can be intimidating to someone who has been at a community college for the last few years. I'm excited to be a student at LSUS because with my enrollment, I am able to check one more thing off my "Life Goals" list.

My list is varied, and ranges from vitally important to completely silly goals. But they are goals nonetheless. My list has things like: owning my own business, meeting Oprah Winfrey, finish knitting a sweater I started for my father in 2006, making a difference in someones life, reading all of Jane Austen's published work (I've got 3 more books to go), eating the perfect cheeseburger, and to continue to grow spiritually. As of Monday, "transfer to LSUS" will be scratched off my list.

I have to admit, I'm anxious about finding my way around campus, I have an awful sense of direction. But I'm excited to meet my instructors and fellow students. I actually got a rush of enthusiasm yesterday at Wal-Mart when I was buying some school supplies. I remember feeling this same way when I was in elementary school. I live in Minden, a small town. So, when August would roll around, and my summer vacation was almost over, I remember dreading having to say goodbye to the freedom of Summer. But I also remember being really excited to see Fall. To me, Fall means football games, the Parish Fair, parades, the Red River Revel, short days and long nights. Fall is my favorite time of year. This year I am really happy that I will be spending my Fall at LSUS.

Thanks for Reading,
Kourtney