I have read my fair share of Odyssey articles. I think it started when I was a senior in high school and wanted to be in college so badly, I read Odyssey articles to know what college would be like. Then, in preparing for my freshman year, I wanted to know how to do my college experience correctly (and learned everyone has a different and great experience).

Now, I read all different articles, many of which always end up being relatable. These articles are a great reminder of how great the college experience really is! So, here are the articles that everyone ends up reading at different points of the four years:

1. The letter to high school seniors

Bonus points if it includes how you’re excited to graduate

2. Advice to my freshman self

This is how I compiled a list of things to bring and what to expect in the summer before going to school. Seriously helpful when setting your expectations!

3. The best things about your school

Nervous about going to school? An easy solution is to remind yourself why you chose the school and what people love about it!

4. Why ___ is the place to be/extracurricular to join

Another great way to prep for college is to know what to do when you’re there. Stay ahead of the game!

5. Orientation week as told by ___

Now that you’ve finally started freshman year, the articles are finally describing your experiences as they happen.

6. Midterms/Finals week as told by ___

The first exam week is always the hardest. Now you know SpongeBob and Michael Scott can be very relatable.

7. Vacation week as told by ___

A semester is done! Now that you’re accustomed to having friends 5 minutes or less away from you, you’re now dealing with the boredom of having your own room again. A big perk is no more shower shoes though!

8. The letter to old high school friends

At some point, you will miss high school, especially the friends that helped you get through it. This is the perfect article to send to them to let you know you miss them.

9. The letter to new college friends

And even though they’re less than 5 minutes away from you and you could say thank you to their face, an Odyssey article saying how great they are is definitely the way to go.

10. The letter to your roommate

Shoutout to the person who makes your home away from home feel like that!

11. The letter thanking your parents

The letter to your original home, thanking them for letting you have this amazing experience before you go out into the real world.

12. A list of things to do before you’re 18/19/20/21

Bonus points if the list is the same number as the age. Double bonus points if you’ve done everything on the list early.

13. A list of things to do before you graduate

Another way of realizing all the things your campus offers and that you absolutely have to do within 4 years.

14. The letter thanking your school as you leave