My word — Optimistic
Hello, I hope everyone is doing well! My name is Tina and I’m a non-degree student taking this course as a prerequisite for a nursing program. Over this past month, I graduated early from Stony Brook University with a bachelor’s in Biology after completing an organic chemistry lab course during the winter semester. Although my break only lasted two weeks following the end of my fall semester, I had a relaxing holiday season at home with my family and spent time catching up with friends. Last week, I moved back home from campus. Seeing the empty dorm room that I lived in for almost 2 years made me feel a little sentimental about closing the first chapter of my undergraduate career. Especially with the pandemic and transition into online learning, it feels as if I fast-forwarded from freshman year into senior year and missed out on a portion of my life. At the same time, I look forward to starting my nursing program in the summer and taking some time off for myself during this spring semester.
The image I chose is a photo taken recently at a beach near campus called “pirates cove” with towering sand dunes and the prettiest sunsets. My friends came to visit me on campus during the winter semester and we decided to stop by here on an impulse in 30-degree weather to watch the sunset. This picture is meaningful to me because it represents the sunset of one story and the beginning of another. At the same time, it also serves as a reminder that it’s okay to slow down and appreciate the little moments in life.
