Last Monday, I dined with Sara and Liz to learn how to de-stress. We had a small group eating together, sharing our hectic schedules, and discussing personal coping mechanisms. I was extremely comfortable interacting with my neighbors and sharing my experiences. I realized that this was a great way to top off my year as a Rose House Scholar. What began as a planned program of choosing weekly events to participate in and comment on for credit, had turned into something much more. I now realize that I have become part of the House here at Rose, and the people, my neighbors, have become part of my life. Several times throughout the year I was unable to attend an event with Rose, but I took the idea for the excursion and went with friends or on my own. Throughout the year, I have shared lectures and movies, a play, a plantation visit, and several special dinners with my neighbors. I have also visited the Johnson Museum, the Ornithology Lab, and the Holy Cow demonstration! As a Rose Scholar, I have been urged to explore the best Cornell has to offer and I have thoroughly enjoyed it! Sitting with Sara and Liz, eating and de-stressing, has brought home a feeling of belonging at a place that is far from home. I will miss Sara and Liz, and all the Seniors in our house who will graduate. I wish them the very best from the bottom of my heart!
With hopes of returning to Rose,
Nadia