Maybe if I stare at them blankly and will the time to past faster this tense moment will end. The time didn't pass any faster and my pause was met in return with some not so welcoming looks. "What are you interested in studying;" the question is simple, but it holds the weight of the world on my shoulders.
This Wednesday my parents took me to the beautiful province of New Brunswick. I went on two college tours one at the University of New Brunswick, and the other at Saint Thomas University. As we set into the four and a half hour drive I began to nervously reach for what I was going to say. These past twelve years of school were supposed to guide me in this decision and all that I've discovered is that I cannot become a princess; irregardless of the amount of tiaras I had when I was little. There are several truths that will factor into my future; I want to study in the Maritimes, and I greatly enjoy art. This hurricane of thought was graciously interrupted by my family's group chat where my aunts cheered, saying "GO DAL TIGERS" and "GO …show more content…
The door opened and all I heard was "auntie Krista gave me a call!" following this was: "oh my lord you haven't changed since the last time I saw you!" (The last time happened to be my Aunt's wedding when I was six.) As it turns out we were meeting with Carolyn, my aunts former college roommate and best friend. Meeting with a family friend made the whole experience easier and a lot less stressful. Until she continued to ask me what I wanted to study in the following year. I squirmed in my chair facing the watchful eyes of my parents along with Carolyn's toothy smile. I wished I could fast forwards into next fall where all the decisions and paperwork would be done with. I provided some ideas and we discussed some of the options I would have if I chose to attend UNB. After exchanging goodbyes, my time on campus ended with the rest of the
This Wednesday my parents took me to the beautiful province of New Brunswick. I went on two college tours one at the University of New Brunswick, and the other at Saint Thomas University. As we set into the four and a half hour drive I began to nervously reach for what I was going to say. These past twelve years of school were supposed to guide me in this decision and all that I've discovered is that I cannot become a princess; irregardless of the amount of tiaras I had when I was little. There are several truths that will factor into my future; I want to study in the Maritimes, and I greatly enjoy art. This hurricane of thought was graciously interrupted by my family's group chat where my aunts cheered, saying "GO DAL TIGERS" and "GO …show more content…
The door opened and all I heard was "auntie Krista gave me a call!" following this was: "oh my lord you haven't changed since the last time I saw you!" (The last time happened to be my Aunt's wedding when I was six.) As it turns out we were meeting with Carolyn, my aunts former college roommate and best friend. Meeting with a family friend made the whole experience easier and a lot less stressful. Until she continued to ask me what I wanted to study in the following year. I squirmed in my chair facing the watchful eyes of my parents along with Carolyn's toothy smile. I wished I could fast forwards into next fall where all the decisions and paperwork would be done with. I provided some ideas and we discussed some of the options I would have if I chose to attend UNB. After exchanging goodbyes, my time on campus ended with the rest of the