The idea of being mindful and living in the present seems to be something our generation struggles with because of our constant cell phone in addition to the stresses and struggles of college life. With the busyness of exams, quizzes, papers, and readings, not to mention the more social aspect of college lifestyle, we find ourselves overly stressed. Because of this, it's even more important for us to remember to be mindful of the present and make our best effort to live in the moment. If we neglect to do this, we could quite possibly miss out on the following five important aspects of our college years!

1. Lifelong friendships

Living so close to each other constantly provides us with the perfect opportunity to form close bonds with, as Carrie Bradshaw would phrase it, our soulmates (a.k.a. besties).The world is a harsh place, you need true friends.

2. Timeless memories

The best memes always seem to come unexpectedly and at the most random times. If you aren't in the moment, they'll pass you by leaving you with nothing to remember your college experience by.

3. Possibility of meeting the love of your life

Boys. They're everywhere. Keep your head up, explore, and find a good one.

4. Beauty of our campus

With a beautiful lake literally in the middle of campus, there's no question that Richmond is breathtaking. Take a walk and breath in your environment while you're still here. You won't regret it.

5. Mistakes that teach us valuable lessons

No doubt we've all made our share of these and most of the time they're stupid and funny, but they're also very important. Remember to learn from these mistakes and perhaps be more mindful of yourself, your surroundings, and your situation in the future to avoid committing these mistakes again.

YOLO, ya know? So make it a present and mindful one.