Move-In Day: On to New Beginnings
- Hannah Burrell
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 16
I'm not going to lie, the whole process of getting prepared for college was all a big blur. One minute I was scrambling to get last-minute essentials on my list at target, to now have watched my family members leave my dorm as I'm now settled in wondering what is there for me to do next. And to be quite honest with you, this whole move-in process wouldn't be possible without the help of my mom and my aunt who flew down from Louisiana; as they spent hours and hours getting everything that is needed for my dorm; going from store to store early in the morning to late at night. So mom, and aunty Tracey, if you're reading this, thank you so much. If I'm being honest, I'm excited about what there is to come for me as I begin my Sophmore Year at Florida Atlantic University in a couple of hours because just before last year, I was beginning to start college in my own bedroom, thanks to the pandemic. And I'm not going to lie, I was a little bummed thinking that I was to be missing out on the college experience. However, I know that God wants what is best for me, so it's never too late to begin my college experience now even if I'm onto my second year. Living on campus will allow me to live independently and grow as an individual, for all I've ever known to do was go to my parents with things I need to get done. Now before you say anything, there is simply nothing wrong with going to your parents for help, but for me, I thought it was ok for me to leave the nest you know? And I'm not going to lie to you, I'm terrified. I know that God wants me to do this and be on my own for my experience to widen as a college student.
What I can already see happening are all the new articles that I'll soon be able to write and have in-person interviews. I'm a staff writer for The Paradigm Press, the first-ever Black Newspaper representing FAU, and throughout my Freshmen Year I pretty much had to write my articles and do interviews virtually which was pretty hard to come up with new ideas that are based around FAU given when you are remotely learning. Somehow I was able to come up with a few ideas during the Fall and Spring Semester, but I can't wait to see all my staff members and editor and I come together as we do in-person events and come up with new ideas for the paper. Along with The Paradigm Press, I'm looking forward to all the other clubs that I hopefully get to soon join. I'm planning to join FAU's Black Student Union and FAU's Caribbean Student Association and a few Christian groups to grow closer to God with others. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me as He helps me build connections with people.
Comparing to how I was last year to this year, I can already tell that this year is going to be the best year for me knowing that God has led me to a new chapter in my life. Which is pretty much being on my own, and learning how to navigate my way through life on this beautiful college campus. This will allow me to be given the chance to grow and be independent and walk along with God in my faith.
I look around on my side of my beautifully decorated dorm room, and I can already tell that I'll be just fine. Sure, it will be a little scary at first knowing that I'll pretty much be on my own physically, but I know that I'm ready. God knows that I'm ready. Can't wait to see what the Fall Semester has in store for me. It's time for a fresh start. It's time for new beginnings.
With love,
Hannah
-Proverbs 3:5-6




I’m proud of your accomplishments Hannah
So eloquently expressed Hannah!! You are welcome my love and I look forward to reading and being inspired by more of your posts. As for College life, God is going to blow your mind!! You will have some of the best experiences in your life, get ready!!
Love,
Mom