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My last first day

Feb 4, 2025 | castletonspartan.com | Jess Emery |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, I had first day jitters for the last time. I packed my bag. I looked at my schedule a thousand times to make sure I knew where my classes were. I’d hoped to make good first impressions on new professors. All for the very last time, as I am a second-semester senior. It’s weird finally being here. Seventeen years of school to walk across a stage and enter the Real World. Where I’ll get a Real Job and have Real Problems and a Real Life. That’s how adults always talked about it at least.
Fresh Perspective: Getting adjusted

Feb 4, 2025 | castletonspartan.com | Caitlin Connelly |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

The months leading up to my arrival at Vermont State University Castleton were filled with nothing but excitement. That was, until the days started to go by faster, and move-in day went from three months to go to only three more days left. When the time came to say goodbye to my family, my room, and my cat, the long six-hour ride was filled with nothing but worry and dismay. However, once I arrived, after a few awkward ice breakers, I started to get used to being away from home.