Freshman year of college felt, to me, like what I’d been dreaming of my whole life. Throughout middle and high school, I yearned to find friendships that would last and to have the opportunity to express myself. College brought me these things, and I was so grateful. Going home for break was so sad and so was going home for the summer. I couldn’t believe how fast the coldest city in America became my home.

The beginning of sophomore year wasn’t quite as exciting as freshman year. I found myself nostalgic for freshman year, when every day seemed like a new adventure, and I always had someone to eat at the dining hall with. Changing my major to communications meant I didn’t get to be around quirky theatre people 24/7, whom I really did miss. But I soon realized that with my first ever sorority spirit week and being apart of recruitment on the horizon, I had new adventures in store. Therefore, last semester ended up going by pretty fast.

However, so far this semester I mostly feel like I’m just going through the motions, with nothing particularly new or exciting going on. If I was in a relationship with college, freshman year must’ve been the honeymoon phase, whereas now it’s predictable. College and I love each other very much, but we’re in a bit of a rut. Or rather, “The Sophomore Slump.” So what am I to do?

I’ve always known I was a gifted writer, but until recently I had no idea how to become apart of an online community like Odyssey where I’d have a prime opportunity to both share my voice and to read other college students’ perspectives on life. It’s an awesome feeling to read articles that resonate with me on a personal level, so I strive to write articles that will make others feel like they’re not alone.

If you’re in a slump, find a creative outlet. You’ll get your zest and passion back for college in no time.