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As a nursing student, my semesters are usually filled with endless hours of studying and stressful course loads. This last fall, I decided to add a semester-long ENS Surfing course to my load, and it was the best decision I could have made. No matter what I had going on in my week (exams, group projects, papers, etc.), I could always count on having my Wednesdays out on the ocean to put me in a good mood and in the right mindset.
When I first signed up for the course I was nervous–mainly because I hadn’t surfed since I was in elementary school, but also because none of my friends were available to sign up with me. By the end of the first day, I already had a new group of friends, and even recognized people from some of my other courses at SDSU! The instructors were all so welcoming and fun, I had no doubt it was going to be a great semester.
Our first day out on the water was challenging and I wasn’t able to stand up on a single wave. But even when I wiped out, my instructors and my new friends were still there cheering me on! By the second week I was popping up and catching waves left and right. It was such an incredible feeling being propelled by the waves and starting to feel grounded on the board.
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By the end of the semester, I felt completely comfortable out on the water and had countless memories to take home with me. It even boosted my GPA a little, too! Being able to take a watersports class through my school, and even get credit for it, is an experience unique to SDSU and I’m so glad I decided to take advantage of it. Now to take on my next adventure–sailing!
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Kasey Bethel is a Junior at San Diego State University studying Nursing. She has served as the MBAC Camp Photographer and Social Media Assistant for the past 3 years.