I don’t think I can really define myself, now or ever, because who I am changes everyday. The Victoria I was yesterday isn’t the same  I am Victoria today, or the same Victoria I will be tomorrow.  As for my expectations of college, I know that college is a place where one learns what they want to do in their future. Hopefully, by meeting new people and being the student of inspiring professors, I can gain a more clear vision of what I want to do for the rest of my life. However, there is always that underlying fear, that what I truly want to choose as a profession won’t be able to sustain me financially. Or even worse, what I finally get my degree in or start my career in won’t make me happy and I will have to start all over again. During my first semester, I hope to meet new people,  learn how to be more articulate in my opinions, and become more educated on current issues. I aim to start college on the right foot, and hit the ground running. I don’t want to lag behind and get lost in the onslaught of information and assignments. I’ve always thought that I had a good handle on my social life and my education, learning how to balance both–however, since starting college I’m not so sure. Although it may seem immature and naive, I don’t want to sacrifice either at the expense of another. I suppose that these are all common fears, and  hopefully through talking with my peers, I will learn to overcome these concerns.

-Victoria Toloza