Dear Freshmen,

In the midst of counting down the days until you leave to go to college, take a moment and think back on how fast high school flew by. Now imagine college flying by ten times faster. One moment you are that eager freshman waiting to embark on your college years, and the next moment you blink your eyes and you're entering into your final months.

For some people these could be your last four years of school. Ever. For others, you could be on the five, six, or even seven year track before you graduate. Enjoy every minute of these years, because sooner than you realize you will be entering... the real world. This is a scary thought for some of us I know.

Take advantage of everything college has to offer. Get involved on campus, whether it's Greek life, student organizations, or intramurals. You will meet so many more people if you get involved and be active, and you will have so much more to do.

Do not wish your college years away. I repeat, DO NOT WISH YOUR COLLEGE YEARS AWAY. I have been guilty of saying, "I can't wait to graduate and get out of here!" Now that graduation is less than a year away, I am now saying, "Why can't I be a freshman again?" These are the best years of your life. Do not take them for granted.

Enjoy your friends. Boyfriends/girlfriends will come and go, but your friends will always be there. Go have a girls night, or guys night and have a blast. The best moments in college are when you go out with friends and may (or may not) remember the night, but can wake up the next day laughing knowing you had a good time.

Finally, do not blow off your classes. Even though these are the last four years to live it up, there is a life after college. Your GPA does matter. You will regret it when you have to take a class over, or don't get a job/internship because you had a little too much fun the night before a test.

Stay classy freshmen.

Sincerely,

A Senior in College