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After coming back from Thanksgiving break, I entered into the final three weeks of my college career. After three and a half years, I am finally graduating. I remember walking onto the campus my freshman year and thinking it would take me forever to become a senior...but here I am. Up until now I was never really sad or gave a second thought to leaving. I had just worked so hard to be here that I was so happy to finally be done. Over the break it really hit me though. I would come back to school only for another three weeks. I wouldn't be returning after leaving again for Christmas break. While I am still happy and feel very accomplished, I wish I would have more time here! You never really understand how much a place means to you until you're gone, and that's exactly how I feel. I am now reflecting on the young naive girl who stepped onto this campus so many years ago and seeing the wiser woman who will be leaving on the 15th. I am so thankful to my university for mold

Today in my classroom one of my students confused in me a personal feeling that she was having. While it was nothing of serious matter, I knew that it was serious to her. Since I am only an intern in the classroom, I was a bit surprised that she felt comfortable enough to confide in me. This really made me realize how being genuine and real in the classroom really shows to the students. Your students should recognize you as the teacher, but also as someone who cares about them and their feelings. The fact that this little girl thought of me as someone she could trust, really made my heart smile. I hope that I can continue to be someone that students always feel safe to turn to for anything they may need. -Lauren