As of recent, it seems that many of my friends are finding themselves getting stuck in relationship problems, so it seemed like a good idea to discuss this on my blog. I’ve got the friends who aren’t sure where they stand with their “significant other,” the friends who are having problems because their boyfriends are living at home while they’re here, the friends whose boyfriends just aren’t sure if they want a relationship anymore, etc. Honestly, I’m not even sure what advice to give them anymore!
In a relationship, you are not only growing with another person, but you yourself are growing, as well. You may not realize it at first, but your attitudes toward certain things may change as you spend more time around your significant other, and when the relationship ends, you most certainly will find yourself questioning what you want from a relationship, what type of person you should date, etc. You may even begin to notice certain dating patterns that you have or certain ways you act at specific points in a relationship.
There are many different types of relationships in a college setting. You have the boyfriend, the I Don’t Really Know What We Are But I’m Afraid To Ask, the you-know-what-buddy…the list goes on. CollegeBlender.com gives a pretty accurate description of some of these various types.
[Follow this link to view the list:]
http://www.collegeblender.com/external?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcollege-warehouse.com%2F%3Fp%3D143
Whether or not having a real relationship in college is possible nowadays is something about which I have not yet come to a conclusion. Sometimes I see couples that seem like they don’t have a worry in the world, and other times (in many cases) I see couples who are constantly stuck in a whirlwind of conflict and confusion.
I'm interested to hear your personal opinions on both this list and on relationships, in general!
joi, 24 februarie 2011
joi, 17 februarie 2011
My Passion.
The other day, I was discussing future goals with my roommate, and obviously, my dream of becoming an archaeologist came into the discussion. Travel is one of my greatest passions, along with learning new languages, studying ancient histories, being outdoors, etc. The list is never-ending. When my roommate asked why I loved this stuff so much, I wasn’t exactly sure at first, but after thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized that the main deciding factor in my dream profession was my trip to Turkey.
About two years ago, I took a bus trip around Turkey with my fellow exchange students and about 20 other Romanian strangers. We toured various historical sites, such as Istanbul, Troy, Kudadasi, Canakkale, and Pamukkale. Of all of these sites, the most breathtaking was the Hieropolis. Located at the top of a verrry large hill were the remains of what was once an entire palace. Wandering around, I could see that some of the staircases were still intact. It blew my mind to think that thousands of years before me, ancient civilizations of people had walked up and down those very staircases. Giant, towering pillars extended to the sky, and it was amazing to think that they had stood firmly placed for that many years. The entire time I was on top of the hill, I felt like I had fallen into a time machine and had been transported back thousands of years. I was in complete awe of the history the place had witnessed. I felt as though being there had made me a part of the history, as well.
So for my passion blog this week, I would like to share with you all a few pictures of my greatest passion.
What are your dreams and/or future goals? What inspired those dreams?
About two years ago, I took a bus trip around Turkey with my fellow exchange students and about 20 other Romanian strangers. We toured various historical sites, such as Istanbul, Troy, Kudadasi, Canakkale, and Pamukkale. Of all of these sites, the most breathtaking was the Hieropolis. Located at the top of a verrry large hill were the remains of what was once an entire palace. Wandering around, I could see that some of the staircases were still intact. It blew my mind to think that thousands of years before me, ancient civilizations of people had walked up and down those very staircases. Giant, towering pillars extended to the sky, and it was amazing to think that they had stood firmly placed for that many years. The entire time I was on top of the hill, I felt like I had fallen into a time machine and had been transported back thousands of years. I was in complete awe of the history the place had witnessed. I felt as though being there had made me a part of the history, as well.
So for my passion blog this week, I would like to share with you all a few pictures of my greatest passion.
What are your dreams and/or future goals? What inspired those dreams?
joi, 3 februarie 2011
There's No Place Like Home.
Leaving home can be one of the best methods of inducing personal growth. I'm sure you all can agree with me on this one, since you all have obviously recently left home to come to Penn State.
No longer living under Mom and Dad's roof, you have to establish your own rules, take responsibility for your own actions, learn to prioritize, keep your room clean (or not), etc. The list is endless. If you didn't already feel like enough of an adult during your senior year of high school, these new liberties finally leave you as the ultimate boss of your own life. Sure, your parents still have a significant influence on the things you do, but at the end of the day, it is you who is calling all the shots.
I experienced this almost three years ago, when I left home for Romania, so coming to college wasn't too harsh of a transition for me. This is why I decided to talk to my roommate, Sam, about her move from Mamaroneck, NY, to University Park, PA-- her first time truly away from home.
Me: How difficult was it at first to leave home for a college in another state?
Sam: I mean, it was, but it wasn't. It was because it's really different here than it was at home, but but it was definitely easy knowing that I'd be getting a change of scenery and a chance to start over.
Me: You obviously know what you need to get done, and by when you need to finish it, but did you have any problems prioritizing or fulfilling any of your responsibilities at the beginning of the year? How is your independence here different from that which you had at home?
Sam: Haha, yes I did, but mostly because I wasn't used to not having a set routine like I had in high school. I had to manage it myself, which I wasn't bad at, but I wasn't good at it either. When I'm here, I'm able to eat, sleep, or go out whenever I want, so finding a balance was definitely a top priority.
Me: How, if at all, has all of this changed you as a person?
Sam: I think, at most, I've learned to take better care of myself. I learned what I need to do, and what I shouldn't do, and I guess that I can do more on my own than I realized.
So today, I challenge to all to take a few minutes and reflect on how you have changed since you've come here, and what has shaped those changes.
No longer living under Mom and Dad's roof, you have to establish your own rules, take responsibility for your own actions, learn to prioritize, keep your room clean (or not), etc. The list is endless. If you didn't already feel like enough of an adult during your senior year of high school, these new liberties finally leave you as the ultimate boss of your own life. Sure, your parents still have a significant influence on the things you do, but at the end of the day, it is you who is calling all the shots.
I experienced this almost three years ago, when I left home for Romania, so coming to college wasn't too harsh of a transition for me. This is why I decided to talk to my roommate, Sam, about her move from Mamaroneck, NY, to University Park, PA-- her first time truly away from home.
Me: How difficult was it at first to leave home for a college in another state?
Sam: I mean, it was, but it wasn't. It was because it's really different here than it was at home, but but it was definitely easy knowing that I'd be getting a change of scenery and a chance to start over.
Me: You obviously know what you need to get done, and by when you need to finish it, but did you have any problems prioritizing or fulfilling any of your responsibilities at the beginning of the year? How is your independence here different from that which you had at home?
Sam: Haha, yes I did, but mostly because I wasn't used to not having a set routine like I had in high school. I had to manage it myself, which I wasn't bad at, but I wasn't good at it either. When I'm here, I'm able to eat, sleep, or go out whenever I want, so finding a balance was definitely a top priority.
Me: How, if at all, has all of this changed you as a person?
Sam: I think, at most, I've learned to take better care of myself. I learned what I need to do, and what I shouldn't do, and I guess that I can do more on my own than I realized.
So today, I challenge to all to take a few minutes and reflect on how you have changed since you've come here, and what has shaped those changes.
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