Reflection On My First Year Of College - 801 Words

Reflecting is an uncomfortable yet nurturing journey one must go through in order to recognize the inner workings of one’s being. It is through reflection that one will become more self-aware of what potential problems could develop. I find myself disquieted with the complexity of honest reflection and revealing truths about myself that are uncomfortable in accepting. Question 2 invites reflection upon how I frequently regret transferring after my first year of college. I perpetually find myself questioning why I was unsuccessful. In self- examination I believe I failed in many aspects as a first year because I lacked self- confidence. Possessing confidence within myself and in my abilities is one aspect of my identity that I struggle with daily. During my first year I struggled with confidence academically, athletically, and socially. I was not thriving academically because I did not believe I deserved to be there. 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