Well, this semester is off and running and it hasn’t even hit me that I’m here yet! Those of us who are freshmen have been here for almost two weeks and it seems like we’re becoming more and more like a family everyday. We’ve definitely had a very eventful time here so far, and I’m going to attempt to recall most of all that has happened.

 Move-in day was unexpectedly smooth. It was an overcast day, but that didn’t seem to keep anyone’s spirits down. Even though tears were shed by parents and students, the overall attitude around campus was positive and uplifting. We were all starting a new chapter in our lives and, at least for me personally, it was exciting to think about all that this upcoming year has in store for me and the rest of the campus. After my parents helped me unpack and a long, sweet goodbye, they drove off. I have officially continued to inch my way into adulthood.

 Through all of last week, our orientation class (called TFC 100) started every morning at 8:00AM. After class ended everyday, we went to workshops and seminars to learn about ways that we can get involved at Toccoa Falls College and how the different offices and departments can help us become the best students possible. While I admit that not every seminar intrigued me, I did learn a lot of invaluable information. And of course, throughout the week, we had tons of fun! The Student Government Association held an afternoon of crazy games and challenges, I went with a group that went hiking to Contentment Falls, we had an ice cream social, and we had a couple of nights to just hang out with our orientation groups and meet new people. On Friday night, to conclude orientation, we had a variety show in which all of the orientation groups had to come up with an act to present. I’m pretty sure that everyone in Grace Chapel that night was rolling on the floor in laughter at one point or another.

 Classes started this week. This is where the fun really begins, it seems. I’ve already noticed so many differences from high school. Amidst the “syllabus shock,” I was so impressed to see that my professors had already outlined the whole semester for us. It really put into perspective the fact that this semester is bound to fly by and how important it is to really take advantage of the time we have here. Something else stood out to me during one of my classes. At the beginning of my first day in my general college math class (which, honestly, I’m a little scared of because math has always been a struggle for me), my professor prayed that we would realize that this class has been given to us by God. It made me understand that, while math and I will never be friends, my Heavenly Father still created it and I can honor Him by trying my hardest in that class.

 For all who are reading this, I pray that God will use my insights into life as a freshman here at Toccoa Falls College to bless you.

 In Him,

Molly Redditt

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