GOOD BYE. Okay, I am really sad to see my freshman year of college go, but man am I ready for a break. I'm not ready to say goodbye to my friends, but I am ready to say goodbye to the school work.
Dear Freshman year, you have kicked my ass (sorry mom). In high school, they always tell you that college is a lot different than high school, but you never realize that statement is true until you get here. I have had a lot of ups and downs my freshman year. Going from getting my first F on a test to going through 2 not-so-great roommates to the everlasting friendships I have made.
Let's talk about roommates for a second. I had the unfortunate experience of having two roommates that didn't work out. So for you, incoming freshman don't worry about who your roommate is going to be because chances are you'll hate them after living with them for 3 weeks. Don't worry, you will find someone who isn't crazy and is the perfect match for you. It just takes time. My advice is if your roommate is affecting your academics tell your RA because I didn't and all it has caused was stress for the entire year. It is not your fault you can't live with somebody.
Academics are tough. Everyone is at college for a reason and we are all competing and that competition is bigger and harder than you have ever experienced before. Study habits will have to change and you WILL have to have them. I thought 'Oh I didn't have to study in high school, I'll be okay.' Oh honey, you are wrong, very very wrong. That's okay, it takes awhile to adjust to your new schedule.
I have done nothing but find myself at school. I would recommend going away to school to anyone and everyone. You go away and nobody knows you. You have a clean slate. It is one of the best feelings in the world. You finally get to be you. At school, I have done things that I would have never thought in a million years I would do. I mean I'm the Vice President for my Lit Society next semester, like what? I have blossomed as a person and I can't be happier. College is a scary, wonderful experience. You can make it great or you can make it awful. It is all up to you. So I don't know about you, but for me, I am going to make it one hell(sorry mom) of an experience.
So thank you freshman year. You have beat me up, knocked me down, and now you are picking me up. So peace out, for now, IC. See yah next semester.
