Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - Memories From College
Apr 6, 2026
A personal recollection of moving states for college and the longing that came with it. Reflections on classes that felt pointless alongside surprising loves for linguistics and Steinbeck. Creative detours into poetry, songwriting, acting, and open mic nights. Nostalgic scenes of dorm life, bowling nights, and family visits that shaped long-term growth.
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Lonely First Day After Moving Far From Home
- Connor felt overwhelming loneliness on his first day after moving from San Diego to a college in Oregon 13 hours away from home.
- He regretted increasing distance from his girlfriend in Mexico but stayed and completed the two-year transfer period.
Required Classes Didn’t Match Career Goals
- Connor found most of his required literature classes focused on social issues and not useful for his goal of becoming an English teacher.
- His real academic highlights were a John Steinbeck literature class and linguistics courses that related directly to language study.
Poetry Class Fueled His Creative Side
- Connor loved a poetry elective because it let him write poems and use rhyme and rhythm, matching his interest in songwriting.
- He disliked some prompts but enjoyed the creative outlet and identified as a poet at heart.