To all of the incoming college freshmen: don't be scared. It’s a new step. Heck, it’s a brand new journey in your life. Embrace it, take it all in, and most of all, enjoy it. It’s the only time you will ever be counted as a freshman again. I know, scary right? No, just a bit of reality. Yes, you will have to deal with at least one eight a.m., and yes, you will have those professors that drive you nuts, but do not give up; keep pushing. These years are going to go faster than you can imagine.

You won’t always have a bunch of work, and you’re going to have to say no to a party at least once, but it’s all okay. You are given this wonderful opportunity to spread your wings and become who you want to be. This is the year you might find your sister, just like I did (You go Marisa for putting up with me!). This may be the year you find your soulmate (I didn’t quite do that one…). This is the year for you to do you. This year is the year that you will establish the real you, meet many new people, and make the friends that you will communicate with for the rest of your life. Your freshman year is a year you will never forget. Don’t be worried if classes get a little tough; there are tutors for that. Don’t worry if you change your major (I did that one.) Don’t keep to yourself. Let your freak fly, because if you don’t, you will miss out on so much fun!

Welcome to the world of college. College is filled with great times and even greater people. College will be some of the best years of your life, so start it out right and go to every event and go to the game, because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a good rivalry? Enjoy these moments for as long as you can, because believe me, these two semesters have flown by for me and they will not slow down for you, either. So get ready to get settled into your new dorm because you are almost a college freshman!