This upcoming school year will be the biggest year of your life so far, and it’s time to show what you know. While school can feel overwhelming and exhausting, I hope…

That even in the difficult moments, you remember to enjoy what’s going on around you

That there will be no group projects

That, if there are group projects, you are allowed to pick your friends as partners

That your anxieties will not prevent you from having fun

That you will never run out of dining dollars

That you step out of your comfort zone

That you stay true to yourself

That you continue to grow

That you enjoy your time as a kid (never stop binge watching Disney movies)

That Rev will bark and let you out of class

That you continue to figure out what you want to do when you grow up

That your finals will be optional

That you challenge yourself more academically

That challenges such as 17 credit hours, joining organizations, or applying for jobs does not overwhelm you

That every week will feel like syllabus week

That you ask for help when you need it

That you remember how to say “no” when you need to take a step back

That your homework will be a completion grade

That you will have no homework at all

That you will continue to feel confident in your studies, your career, your friends as move forward into a new and exciting year of your life