The word persona comes from the Greek for mask and therefore what makes up a person, who that person is, can be classified as a function of the various visages they display. Who am I? What an odd question since the answer is a collection of “whats” and “things.” From my point of view: I am a spirit inhabiting a body whose mind overuses its cognitive capabilities for ordinary tasks though this does quicken reasoning abilities aiding academic and logical pursuits. I am a follower of Christ Jesus though mistakes incurred on my part sometimes obscure my view of who I believe is life, true life. I am a musician for I play the piano. It lifts my soul to listen to peaceful music and to play such melodies transports me to the presence of God, for I play for him more than myself. I enjoy writing, the ability to craft works of words such as this very piece. I am an artist of pad and pencil with moderate skill. I am a brother and a son. This is what makes up the collective entity of “me.”
As for concerns regarding my freshman year, I find few things to be deeply concerned with. Nevertheless, one of my concerns, perhaps not directly related to college, is whether or not to find a job while studying and, if so, where I should apply. I have no real college concerns other than wanting to make some more friends, though a few friends are better than no friends. A month ago I had worries about adjusting to the schedule and the classes, but no longer.
My college experience, from this point in time, looks to be different from my high school days in various ways. One of these ways is in the level of social interaction: there is less in college unless it is sought out. Another manner in which there exists a discrepancy between then and now is in the amount of time given to classes and studying, videlicet, that much of the work is done outside the classroom. From this current vantage point, I believe that my college experience will strengthen my abilities to write, present, argue, socialize, and manage time.
Furthermore, I will mature and become more certain as an individual; or rather I should say: I will simply solidify a particular mask of my choosing.
