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Marin Greener (she/her)

Editorial Team Member

When I’m with my peers, we ask each other questions like: “What are your plans for next year?” or “What’s your major?”  These are all very relevant questions this summer, with the looming transition from high school to the years that will follow. I’ve been getting ready to move into my college dorm–to move out of the Midwest and onto the East Coast. But while all of this change has occurred, some things have also stayed the same.

I have worked as a camp counselor for the past three summers in a row. It’s not just a job, but a meaningful pastime where I get to work with children. Heading to camp every day is a good way to make an impact on my community, however small. Although this position has been steady and consistent, being a counselor never gets old.

Outside of work, I have been spending as much time as possible with my friends. We are all going to different colleges and universities in the fall, which is approaching soon. It feels almost crazy to believe that some of the girls I grew up with since kindergarten will no longer head to the same school as me on our first day. Knowing that we will all be in different states soon makes our little hangouts and coffee runs even more meaningful. I also know that all of us can meet up during breaks or even just FaceTime. Regardless, we really have been making the most of this summer together before school starts up.

The same is true with my family. I know that I will greatly miss my parents and siblings once I have moved away. Spending time with them is always heartwarming and makes me smile. We recently visited a Japanese Garden, and it was very peaceful just to walk around and spend time with my loved ones. I’ll miss family dinners too, sitting down at the dinner table with everyone to share a meal and talk about what happened during our day. I made sure to enjoy every second of these pastimes during my summer break.

Although I have the same job, friends, and family, my school will be very different. Moving from the Midwest, where I’ve grown up my entire life, to the East Coast is a big change. Naturally, I have some worries about the transition. However, after attending my orientation at Boston College, I feel more confident that I will have a great first year. It was comforting to be able to walk around campus and explore what is soon to be my new school. This change of scenery is nearing, but I know it’s also a good thing. After reflecting on the experiences and people that have shaped who I am, it’s all the more exciting to see what my future will hold. The next chapter will be a large change–and I’m so excited to flip the page!