It’s been two and a half weeks since I started at MSA, (Mississippi School of the Arts). It’s very different from any other school I’ve been to, a big change, and with all changes come adjustment. I’ve spent my whole school life in private religious schools and now I’m going to a public arts school. It’s crazy, but a good crazy of course.
One thing I’ve had to get adjusted to is dress code. I’ve only ever worn uniforms so being able to wear my own clothes is something very new. I feel the biggest adjustment, however, is living an hour away from home. In a dorm, with two other girls. Thankfully I absolutely adore those two other girls. They’re two of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and I’m very lucky to have them.
I’ve also made quite a few new friends since coming here. I don’t think I’ve had a group of friends as big as mine now since middle school. I love my friends. They’re all ridiculously talented, smart, and very funny. You know those big belly laughs that seem rare sometimes? Well, when I’m with my friends they aren’t rare at all. I feel like I’m always laughing when I’m hanging around them.
Another big adjustment for me has been block schedules. I’ve only ever been on a traditional 1-7 period a day schedule. In the beginning I was very confused, but I really feel like I’ve got a handle on things now. Four periods- sorry, blocks a day, each an hour and thirty minutes. Right? Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
I’ve also had to get adjusted to sharing my work. I expected that I would have to share some pieces of course but expecting it doesn’t make it away less nerve wracking. I will say that everyone has been very kind and helpful during the workshops where we have to share. I reckon that the more I share my work with other people, the easier it’ll get…I hope.
Overall, I think that I’m adjusting quite well to being a student at MSA. I’ve gotten pretty used to the block schedule, the dress code, my roommates, the curfew, still getting used to sharing my work but we just went over that. I’m curious to see as the year goes on what other adjustments I’m going to have to make.
Thank all of you who read this for reading my yap session and please do come back Wednesday so you can read me talk about more of nothing! I’m kidding but really do please come back.
(My friends and I)
I’m so glad that you are adjusting good! I’m so excited to hear more of your work as well, you are very talented. I feel like sharing work is hard for all of us, but we will get used to it someday!! (btw that picture is peak!!)
I agree that the adjustment to living here has been crazy, but I’m so glad we’re all here together!! So exciting that it wasn’t all a dream!!!
Girl I know you feel I felt so scared and thought it was go take time for me to talk to people but girl was I wrong, and we’re lucky to have somebody like you as a friend.💕
The picture! Thats a very cute picture of all of you. I had a very similar experience with schools with uniforms and periods instead of blocks, then again, I’ve been homeschooled and been to public and now here, but you’re doing awesome Lela! I’m happy to see you adjusting!!!
I’m really happy your adjusting as we all are. I genuinely worry about most around me getting used to being away from home and this assures me that others are making the adjustment.
I’m so happy you’re adjusting well. The uniform thing I definitely understand. My old school had uniforms up until the 6th grade. I also understand how hard it is to share work; I don’t really like to share my work but I’m trying to adjust and be better about sharing. I can’t wait for your next blog.
I’m glad you’re adjusting so well!! It’s been a little crazy to be in such a new place with much more lenient rules than my old school, so I really understand where you’re coming from. I hope you continue to adjust well!!