Another semester, another page turned

By Janelle De Jesus LOGOS EDITOR

As another semester concludes at the University of the Incarnate Word, I am once again sitting at a computer planning the perfect way to send this school year off.

Firstly, a huge congratulations to all the wonderful seniors graduating this spring. Graduation takes a lot, and to anybody walking the stage, remember there is a past version of you who wanted to be you in this moment. You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves.

As for myself, someone who is not graduating this spring, I look forward to what comes next for me. This school year had its challenges, as all do, but nonetheless I made it through.

However, this year was kind to me, and I found myself doing better mentally than I have in previous years and semesters. Something about my second year in the Communication Art Department was incredibly special. I don’t think my words could ever do it justice, but I will make an attempt.

every program at UIW, but I can speak for mine. I know I am blessed every day to be surrounded by bright minds who want nothing but the best for every student in those halls. Without you, I wouldn’t be me.

Janelle De Jesus

To the people in “comm” that helped me grow this semester, thank you. Every friend, peer, professor, etc., has helped in the molding of hundreds of students every year. I cannot speak for

This year was one filled with growth. I took my first graduate class with Dr. Zazil Reyes Garcia, did my first live shot with UIWtv, joined KUIW, and even became a student ambassador with the Office of Admissions. The semester brought stress, as all do, but never once did I feel like drowning. I knew whatever assignment it may be – an article, paper, or one of Dr. (Ray) Blanton’s carefully curated presentations – I knew I would have support.

As I write my last column for the semester, I wanted to focus on the good. When the year started, I wrote an article on burnout, and how if you do not take the time to de-stress your mind, you may succumb to it. However, as a survivor of another college semester, I have learned it is inevitable. But, with a good support system and a willingness to keep going, you can overcome all of it.

Again, a tremendously large thank-you to anybody who helped me along the way this year. I am a better student and person because of it. As for The Logos, keep reading/ We will be back this fall with plenty more to read and enjoy.

E-mail DeJesus at jidejesu@student. uiwtx.edu