This quarter flew by so quickly. I felt like I was doing so many things all at once, and yet at the same time, not enough. Although I didn't write much about it in my artifacts for this quarter, I still attended weekly virtual Bible studies, I attended my girls' accountability group's weekly meetings, I had weekly Tuesday research team meetings, as well as Friday meetings with my research professor, Dr. Chen, and weekly Phi Alpha Delta meetings on Wednesday nights. On top of this, I attended the Svoboda Diaries Project all-team meeting, and I met with my mentor and cousin each month. Looking back, I'm not sure how I balanced all of this while doing well in my classes, so I know that it was definitely by the amazing grace of God.
This was one of the first Christmases in a long time that my family stayed home, and it was wonderful to be able to relax, and take some nice family pictures in our living room. Since we were at home this year, something we decided to do was to try and be more intentional with our gifts. I know Christmas isn't about gifts, but I have to admit it was really fun being able to spend time as a family surprising each other with thoughtfulness :)
Additionally, I've spent this quarter submitting transfer applications. After much discussion, my parents and I decided that if I did not get admitted into a major I was interested in by the end of the year, my next option would be to transfer from UW. I don't even want to think about leaving, but I also know that I am being limited if I stay.
As this quarter concludes, I move onto preparing to apply for HCDE. I know my essay will be really important, so I plan to spend my break drafting it, refining it, and implementing feedback. I know I will put 1000% into this application, but I also know that the odds are stacked high against me because I'm not in the College of Engineering. There is so much uncertainty right now, but I have no doubt that God is holding me in His hands. I need to trust His plans for me are greater than I could ever imagine.
This was one of the first Christmases in a long time that my family stayed home, and it was wonderful to be able to relax, and take some nice family pictures in our living room. Since we were at home this year, something we decided to do was to try and be more intentional with our gifts. I know Christmas isn't about gifts, but I have to admit it was really fun being able to spend time as a family surprising each other with thoughtfulness :)
Additionally, I've spent this quarter submitting transfer applications. After much discussion, my parents and I decided that if I did not get admitted into a major I was interested in by the end of the year, my next option would be to transfer from UW. I don't even want to think about leaving, but I also know that I am being limited if I stay.
As this quarter concludes, I move onto preparing to apply for HCDE. I know my essay will be really important, so I plan to spend my break drafting it, refining it, and implementing feedback. I know I will put 1000% into this application, but I also know that the odds are stacked high against me because I'm not in the College of Engineering. There is so much uncertainty right now, but I have no doubt that God is holding me in His hands. I need to trust His plans for me are greater than I could ever imagine.