Here's the thing. Sophomore year isn't coasting like one would hope. When you come into your freshman year of college, you're expecting massive amounts of change in your life, so it doesn't smack you upside the head. Going into sophomore year, you have an initial feeling of "psh, I've got this, I've been here before" but it doesn't take long for that to change. You've moved to a new side of campus, you're classes are completely different, your friend group may have shifted, your activity preferences have become more pronounced, and you quickly realize that, just like last year, it's going to be a time of just figuring things out.
I've only been at school for two weeks now, so I can't really pretend to be the all knowing master of my second year of college, but I've already seen strides since even the summer time. I've started running (willingly), I tried out for the musical and acapella, I'm still meeting new people, and so much more. It may not all work out in my favor, but I'm going into it with an open mind because, hey, what do I have to lose. I'm not getting any younger, and, as all adults are all too happy to tell me, the time will fly by faster than I realize.
In High school, I had a teacher who joked that those people who were sophomores should really be called sophomorons, which, having been a part of this group twice now, is pretty fair. You're not top dogs like seniors, getting ready for the future like juniors, or adorable babies like freshmen. You're just kind of there. You're the middle child of the family equivalent in school, but, NEVER FEAR. You're not doomed to a life of boredom, plateauing, or normalcy. It's in your hands to choose how to live your life. The school year isn't all powerful and binding.
If you're a sophomore, either in college or high school, try to use the time to explore something new. Meet new people, try new activities, branch out. You never know what you may find. You may stumble across the love of your life, a passion that turns into an additional major or minor, lifelong mentorships and friendships, and so much more. So, keep your eyes open, because you never know when life is just gonna smack you in the face with an opportunity you never expected.