Amazing Day With Autumn Rae

  There has been a lot of reflection over the past few weeks as I am winding down and about to finish my last fall semester as an undergrad. I never knew I could attend school here, so the fact that this chapter is going to close has some mixed feelings. There is something beautiful that takes place in the fall, and that is the color changes that occur, and with my heart of reflection, I have been able to notice these past few weeks. It is only because of my ability to slow down and connect mindfully to my surroundings.                                                                                           The long walks that I have been able to engage in have been rewarding mentally and have allowed the beauty o...

Words cannot express how much I needed this time at the Nature Center this semester. I had started the semester with grief and experienced loss during the semester, so these five weeks of working with my classmates and having time alone allowed me to work through some stuff. The 2 hours that I was disconnected from electronics and connected to nature and volunteering were exactly what I needed. Each Tuesday we met, I felt like I was getting closer to nature and creating memories with my classmates. We became closer through service and connecting to nature, which allowed us to have stronger relationships by stepping outside of the Nature Center. We all laughed so much, and we were able to overcome the outside factors that we experienced because of the teamwork that was developed.                                                    ...

One of the biggest blessings I have had being at TCU is the amazing transfer family. As a transfer student, this semester I have had the amazing role of being a transfer guide, which has been a big support in planning transfer events and providing support.                                         I also had the amazing opportunity to be Frogs First Director for incoming students, and we had an amazing transfer group that was a part of the program. Our leader for the group was sick the day of the event, so I was asked to lead the group. I was nervous at first, but God knew I needed to be there. I was able to provide so many resources and support to help the incoming transfer students begin their journey at TCU. As a result, I was able to help create a sense of belonging for all. During National Transfer Student Week, I was in charge of planning our events, and at firs...