Time and time again, I have been told that college is where some of my greatest memories will be and that I should make it last as long as possible. Time and time again, I've been told that college will be the best time of my life. Well, I'm about two months away from graduating college and have mixed feelings about leaving the place where I'm supposed to have had the "best time of my life."

Now, don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed the hell out of college. Maybe even a little too much. Going out on a weekly basis, ranging from one to four nights a week, making a ton of friends, and creating memories that I will never forget... even if I wanted to. Until now, it's been a roller coaster ride that I never wanted to stop. But I think I might have gotten a little too used to the twists, turns, and drops to enjoy it as much as I once did. I think I'm ready to hop off, experience the real world, and get away from this bubble that I've been living in for the past four years.

I really have no idea what awaits me outside of college. For all I know, the real world could suck. Like, really suck. I could hate my job, I could make zero friends, and I could instantly regret writing this after graduating. But I do know a couple of things. I know that I'm ready to go out into the real world and work my tail off. I know that I'm ready to have something more serious than a one night fling, which seems to be a part of the culture at the 5Cs. Most importantly, I do know that I'm ready to leave the Claremont party scene. I mean, c'mon, after a couple years of grinding in Dom's lounge, it's just not fun anymore! Personally, I have the most fun when I'm out grabbing a beer with the homies at Claremont Craft or pre-gaming in Mead. After a couple years in college, I'm sure you'll find drinking with some of your best friends is much more fun than going out on a drunken quest trying to get yourself laid. Though I can save the write-up about the Claremont party scene for another day.

I'm lucky enough to say that college so far has been one of the best experiences of my life. But will it be the best? I'm 21 years old, guys, I've got a whole lot of living to do. I'm planning to peak in my late 20's by getting myself on a Dwayne Johnson workout regime, finding the girl of my dreams, and working a kicka** job. That's the hope, at least.

There's only so many things I can control, my college experience being one of them. I immersed myself in the college atmosphere by applying to clubs, going out, and utilizing everything college has to offer. The outcome? An unforgettable four years! Yet I'm planning to have some of the equally best experiences after I graduate by doing the same thing, and if you're thinking that it's just going to go downhill from here, please... reevaluate.

So yes! I am ready to graduate. But until then, be sure to find me joyously drinking on the weekends in Mead. Second semester senior, baby, what is homework anyway?