Laura Fultz
IV Leader Staff
My, my how time seems to fly. It seems like just yesterday that I was
starting my first year at Ottawa Township High School, and now, I’m starting my
first year at Illinois Valley Community College.
I was a little intimidated to be going to a new school, but I
know that is normal. Rachel Jones from Tiskilwa shared the same first day
jitters. “I was really nervous at first, but after my first class, I really
enjoyed the casual atmosphere and I’m really looking forward to more classes.”
I was really nervous at first, because I wasn’t sure if I was
going to know anyone in any of my classes. I was pleasantly surprised that
almost everyone was in the same boat and that conversations just started up
easily, and it was easy to talk to new people. You never know who you can relate
to unless you talk to them, so take the initiative and talk to them first!
The first month of classes is always the worst. It always
takes a little while to get back into school mode. I know that it is hard for me
to comprehend that I have to write a four-page paper the first week of school,
but if you don’t jump into the flow of school, you’ll never get back in.
The first month of school is usually when a lot of clubs get
started too. Don’t worry if you don’t know anyone that is interested in joining
the clubs you’re interested in. Clubs are designed to bring people together who
share similar interests. And there are tons of clubs and organizations too.
“There seem to be a lot of fantastic clubs I’d like to join,”
said Josh Williams from Ottawa. So no matter what you’re first impressions of
Illinois Valley Community College were, try to make the best of it. Have a good
semester everyone!