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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SAU chapter.

I am 3 weeks away from no longer being a full time student and becoming a student teacher entering into my final semester. I am so excited to finish two more weeks and then finals. I will find out my placement soon and who will be my supervisor. I really want a preschool placement and 2nd grade along with Dr. Rekers as my supervisor. 

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This semester has really pushed me to the breaking point, at times sleep is a rare thing. Taking care of myself has been hard, but I have been doing my best. I am also super hard on myself at times wanting to get the best grades and perfect things because I need to be extremely prepared to teach. 

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This semester ahead is going to teach me how to let go and focus on my students. I can’t be the president and help run all the clubs I do so I need to hand off some things and delegate others because my students will be the priority now. I also need to think ahead when it comes to lesson planning and start meal prepping lunches so my mornings can have 1 less step in my early morning routine. I also know that I need to maintain a social life to help keep me balanced.

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Preparing for this last semester has been terrifying but also so comforting because I will finally get to see all my hard work paying off as I work with my young students. I can’t wait to update you soon on the next part of my life and as I go through student teaching so keep an eye out for Ms. Alfred! 

Veronica A(V) is the Campus Correspondent at HC @ SAU. She oversees the entire chapter including editorial, events, social media, etc. Beyond HC, V is involved on campus. She is the President of DAPi. She is the Social Media Director for SAAT, and a Sexual Assault Advocate. Veronica is majoring in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and a minor in Music. She is currently student teaching!!! In her freetime, V plays the flute and other instruments and can sing. She used to play and coach softball. Veronica was born in Florida but now lives in Illinois. She also has 2 cats at home. She was the D.E.I. Ambassador for 2 years.