In today’s society, there is a lot of struggles that one another go through on a daily basis. There has been plenty of adversity I have gone through so far in my life. With a new setting and lifestyle, there will be some new challenges. I don’t think I have been faced with anything harder than this adjustment to college as a whole. Not only am I not used to being just a wide receiver on the team instead of the star receiver, but handling the workload of advanced college classes in my first semester isn’t the easiest thing to do.

 

Since I have gotten to college, I must admit that it was more then what I expected. I did not expect to come to football

l camp and not be the superstar receiver that I am. However, reality kicked in fast as I did not see myself get into a game until last weekend. I knew that college football was faster and needed more dedication than high school but I did not expect to be a 2^nd string receiver, even as freshmen. Even though I am behind an upperclassman, I feel like if anything I should be seeing more reps in the games and get the opportunity and experience I need to show and evolve into the great player that I can be. As hard as it was at first to except that I’m not a starter, it also was a humbling experience. It made me reevaluate my work ethic and motivation. I believe that I am progressing everyday and that I am outworking myself more and more each day.

 

To add on to my pile of adjustments and dedication, college work is definitely a big reality check. I never listened to my old teachers and parents when they said college work requires a lot of will and time. At first I thought that it wouldn’t be a big change and that I could just get the success I use to get back in the past without putting in that much work. They were all correct about the effort needed in order to do this work on a daily basis. I can honestly say it has taught me how to manage my time more wisely. I have to do everything to my best ability and take life for the serious unpredictable journey it is. With an organized routine and pattern that can effectively get work done is something that is needed in order to stay on the top of my academic goals.