So Fast

My first term is done. It’s crazy to imagine. How could four months of my time at AC be gone already? It seems like two weeks ago I was typing about first camp and the overwhelming mess of the first couple of weeks and here I am a quarter of the way through my UWC experience. Shock.

Today has been so bittersweet. We were woken up by the houseparents at 8:30 and had a house breakfast of waffles, croissants and fruit at 9. We then did house clean up where each of the dorms had a different area to tidy up for the winter break as well as our own corners of the dorm.

We then had a lovely Christmas lunch in the dining hall with the Christmas crackers and mince pies. From then on I chilled with some friends in their dorms until 3:00. I was the first of the group to leave so they all came down carrying my suitcase and carry-on bag to Main Gate. To simply come to Main Gate was an effort, the wind outside was crazy and it’s beginning to feel bitingly cold (well to me). We were joking around and waiting for the taxi and I realized how amazing these friends I have are, how lucky I am and how on earth was I going to go four weeks without them?

But then I remember that tomorrow, I’ll be home. Seeing my parents. Seeing my best friends. Being in the sun. How lucky am I to feel so comfortable and happy in two homes? Atlantic College has become that for me. And though I won’t write during my winter break I know I’ll think of school and the people in it every day of my break.

Merry Christmas everyone. We’ll have a hectic New Year.

Love, Abi