Is It Really April Already?

I can't believe how the time has flied. It is daunting to realize that finals and the end of the semester are right around the corner. It's been a completely new experience for me to be a graduate student. While I was wracked with nerves at the beginning of January, I feel like I am finally settling into the responsibilities ahead. I recently decided I want to complete the testing in order to become a teaching assistant. My volunteering experience in the last week has taught me to never forget where you come from. By seeing young kids in the position I was in 10 years ago has made me realize that life really is a journey.
In addition, it helped me understand an ideal my mom has been constantly reinforcing from a young: the importance of community. It is important to not only shop and eat in your area, to keep the community financially thriving, but also give your time to those who need it. The kids I helped pick out books all had an infectious personalities of innocence and hope. I hope that after this experience is over I am able to keep coming back to this library periodically. It really means something to me and I think it is a vital resource to the community. It gives kids the chance to broaden their horizons and educate themselves on any subjects that interest them.