Boston High School Life

Getting adjusted to living and going to school in Boston has been one of the biggest yet greatest changes of my life. Being a part of the city has always been a big dream of mine, and now I get to live it. My medium-sized suburb in southern Maine will always have a place in my heart, but I also believe that it will be a source of pain for me. I tried to find myself in high school only to be influenced by the people who I thought were my friends only to be betrayed and left. At Simmons, my goal is to fully be myself and find who I am without any interruptions from outside forces-whether that's people, situations, or my past. There are so many things in my life right now that I'm beyond grateful for. Getting accustomed to living in Boston hasn't been as big of a struggle for me as I thought it would be. I love the sounds of the city outside my dorm, even if the car honks and ambulance sirens can be a little obnoxious at times. Just being here and being open to meeting new people makes me feel accomplished, like I've finally overcome the obstacle of my past shyness and worrying about others' thoughts of me. Part of me knows that if my senior year of high school
I understand that. Every once and a while I get a pit in my stomach when I think of the people I've left behind and how I truly don't know how they're coping. That's probably the hardest part of being away from all I've ever known. Although I know the supports available to me at Simmons, I don't remember how to reach out if I were to want counseling. I'm not exactly sure if I have to make an appointment first or just drop in. I've been told that counseling is good for every one, regardless of what things have happened/are happening in your life and I've been thinking that maybe I should try it at least once. I'd also like to know how to find a tutor in the tutoring center since I feel like I'll need one for french