Five years ago, I started my journey through university life. I was super excited for what was going to come. However, nothing *really* prepared me for everything that did end up happening. Hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemic and strikes, and yet, I survived. Now, finally, I get to say my goodbyes.
IUPI, you taught me so much. Not only about Comparative Literature and other amazing courses, but about life itself. Sure, there were many times where mental breakdowns and all-nighters took center stage as I wrote essays and tried to learn all the material before tests; moments where I thought about giving up and stop studying all together. In hindsight, all of it was worth it. I met wonderful people: some that I might never see again, and others that will stay in my life forever 一 all of which I will carry in my heart and memories. I gained so much knowledge about things that I’m passionate about. Who would have thought that I would love learning about medieval times? Not me, for sure. More than anything, you helped me find myself. I learned about my likes and dislikes, what I want for my future, my beliefs, and who I am as a person. For all that I’m so glad.
A year after starting college, I joined Her Campus at UPR, and what a great time I had. HCUPR helped me so much with my confidence. I have always been a little awkward when meeting people, yet everyone was so welcoming and nice, that it was easy to just exist in their proximity without fear of messing up. I met amazing people and made great friends thanks to the organization. I’m gonna miss them all so much. It also helped me develop my writing skills in a way that I didn’t ever think was possible. I have always loved writing, but I was never confident enough to share it; and now look at me, writing articles and goodbye letters for the world to see. I will be forever grateful for all the doors you have opened for me.
Of course, HCUPR wouldn’t be half as good if it was not because of its staff. To the past, present and future staff, thank you for everything. Thanks for letting me be part of the process of making HCUPR better. The meetings were a blast every time even when they would last a full three hours . You all have made a magnificent job, and I’m sure the future staff members to come will, too
I couldn’t finish this article without saying goodbye to my beloved social media team. Members have come and go, but as a social media co-director I’m super happy with the work we have done. Thank you for posting every time and for all of your theme suggestions. Without any of you, it just couldn’t have been possible. While my co-director and I leave, I’m sure that the new co-directors will do an amazing job.
This June 30, I will graduate and start a new journey to my graduate studies at George Washington University. But I couldn’t leave without first saying goodbye and thank you for the five most challenging (but greatest) years of my life.
Farewell,
Alana