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Bye, Blog!

As the semester comes to a close and I prepare to write my final blog for this class, I’ve found myself looking back through all my previous posts. I’m not usually the sentimental type, but rereading them has been a fun reminder of where I was at different points in my college journey. Each blog captures a small snapshot of my life at that moment, and seeing them all together has made me realize just how much has changed over the years.

This isn’t the first time I’ve kept a blog for a class. During the spring semester of my sophomore year, I took Principles of Social Media with Dr. Aggie, and we also wrote weekly blog posts. While scrolling through the blogs I wrote this past semester, I decided to revisit the ones from nearly two years ago. Reading them side by side has given me a rare opportunity to compare my younger self with who I am now as a senior at Ohio Northern.

It’s interesting to see how differently I wrote back then. My sophomore-year posts felt a bit more unsure, almost like I was still learning how to express myself in a professional yet personal way. Now, as a senior juggling classes, practicum work, capstone responsibilities and real clients, my writing feels more confident and focused. I think that shift reflects the amount of growth I’ve experienced both academically and personally.

Looking back also reminded me of everything that has happened between then and now. I’ve taken on harder classes, completed major semester-long projects and gained hands-on experience that has shaped what I want to do after graduation. Even though the workload has felt overwhelming at times, it’s rewarding to know I’m almost on the other side of it.

As I wrap up this final blog, I’m grateful for the chance to document pieces of my college experience. These posts have unintentionally become a timeline of my development, and even though blogging sometimes felt like just another assignment, I’m glad to have them to look back on. They serve as a reminder of how far I’ve come — and how close I am to beginning the next chapter.

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