Here are some things about me. :)

Well for starters, I'm new to this whole "blogging" thing, so bear with me please! My name is Ashley Lewis and I'm a freshman at USC Upstate. I graduated from Dorman High School this past May. I'm originally from Long Island, New York, but I've lived in Pauline, South Carolina for most of my life. This town that I live in is like Mayberry; everyone knows everyone and gossip spreads like wildfire, usually starting at the corner store across the street from my house. I really don't like it out here in the country and being so far from everything, but it's pretty much all I know.

 

Why am I here at Upstate instead of going to a college FAR AWAY from here? That's a good question and here's why: Upstate is such a good college. It has always been my first and only choice to come to this school. I knew back when I first started high school that I really didn't want to go away to school. I wanted to go to a good college that was close to home, that way I could commute back and forth. And Upstate is the perfect college for all of those things. It's about a 20-25 minute drive from my house, which is not terrible.

 

The path that led me here? Well, I guess it all started in high school. I worked my butt off in every class and I got all A's in my four years at Dorman. So when it came to getting into Upstate, I knew my grades wouldn't be a problem. But, I was a little slack when it came to college planning/SATs/ACTs, that sort of thing. I didn't start doing all of that until sometime during my senior year. I didn't apply for scholarships, which I'm kicking myself for, but all of the guidance counselors at my high school were NO help what so ever, when it came to college planning. My mom and I managed to figure it all out on our own, which was a miracle! Obviously, everything worked out since I'm here at Upstate now.

 

I honestly have to say that I haven't discovered my passion in life yet. I'm an 18 year old college freshman with an Undeclared major. I have many interests, but I haven't exactly figured out what my passion is. I'm hoping that by the time my freshman year is over, I have an idea of what I want to do with the rest of my life. So I will keep you posted when it comes to that.

 

Lastly, the outcomes that I desire? By the end of my four years at Upstate, I hope to have a degree that way I can find a good job. But on a short-term scale, I just want to make good grades in my classes. I know that it's going to be difficult, but I am determined to do what I have to to get a good grade. With that being said, I'm super excited to be starting English 101 and I can't wait to see what's to come in the future. So I guess until next time, fellow bloggers, bye! :)