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An Open Letter To My Sophomore Year Of College

Oh, we're halfway there.

Lexie Gomez
Apr 12, 2016
Ohio University
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An Open Letter To My Sophomore Year Of College
Lexie Gomez

Dear sophomore year,

I can't believe we are halfway done. What a year it has been. A year full of change, memories and fun. We had our ups and downs throughout the year, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

This year has been completely different than my freshman year. I am more comfortable with campus, my classes and even myself. Although my freshman year of college was the best year of my life, this year has made me realize how much growing up I have done and still has to be done.

Sophomore year has taught me that I am in love with my major, and I made the right decision. This year has allowed me to dive into classes I am interested in, and help me with my career. This has been a year of exploring and discovering what I want to do with my life.

I have also learned that living on my own is possible. Freshmen year is so jam- packed that sometimes you forget you are on your own. This year has allowed me to be more independent and enjoy my time alone and even appreciate it.

Boys still kind of suck. I don't expect to find my Prince Charming in college. This year has allowed me to figure out what I want and what I don't want in a relationship. I know one day the void will be filled and that boys won't suck one day, but for now, I'm doing me.

My friends are my soul mates, and I thank this year for helping me figure that out. My relationships with my friends have grown immensely this past year. I know that it is just a beginning of a life long friendship.

It's OK to be sad and anxious sometimes. This year has been a little harder than last year academically and emotionally. I know that it's OK to not be OK, and this year has allowed me to find my ways of coping with stress and sadness. I also know it can only go up from here.

Overall, this year has really helped shape me into the young adult I currently am and want to be. College is a growing process, and this year has been a huge step on life's ladder. I am looking forward to the next two years of college and finishing them with no regrets.

Thank you, sophomore year, for helping me find what I love, who I want to love, why I want to love and everything else in between.

It's been a pleasure,

Lexie

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