As summer is growing nearer and the school year is coming to an end, I am filled with a bundle of mixed emotions. Summertime is SO close and I can already picture my days at the beach and my nights with friends. The living will be easy, and I will be nothing but carefree. However, with the end of the school year comes the very sad realization that my freshman year is over. Although being a freshman at Penn State certainly has its disadvantages, there are many things that I am not yet ready to give up.
1. The Big Onion. Oh, how I will miss the greasy, fatty greatness that is The Big O. I'll miss those late night pizza trips and the regret I feel after indulging in fries. What will I eat now after a daylong or a football game? I might just have to sneak back next year and order chicken tenders, for old times sake.
2. Bus stop shenanigans. Nights at East Halls were always an adventure, especially at the White Loop stop. I'll miss hearing "meet me in 10" and seeing everyone else I know waiting to fight for a spot. The songs and chants we yelled as we made our way downtown will forever be the best. Also, how can I forget all the BFFs I made coming home at 3 a.m.?! These strangers will be missed.
3. East Halls. (Kinda). Although there are MANY things that make East Halls terrible, I have to admit that I will somewhat miss my hole-in-the-wall room. Although it's so far from everything important, I must admit, it was nice being close to the stadium and the BJC. It made it super easy to pass out after football games and THON. Also, it was conveniently right next to the gym...not that I ever actually went.
4. Nacho Night. Yassss nachos... Need I say more? I'll miss these late night saviors. They saved me when I was studying for exams, and perfectly satisfied all my cravings.
5. Being a "baby". I'll miss going to parties knowing that I am the youngest there. And I'll miss people being jealous that I still have so much time left here at Penn State. Apparently, it gets a lot harder, which does not seem the least bit fun.
6. It's acceptable to be clueless. "Sorry, I'm only a freshman." I'm sad that I can no longer use this excuse when I don't know where a building is or how to do something. This also means that I can no longer be confused A.F. about my future, and that I actually have to somewhat have my life together. EH.
7. Good 2 Go. I will miss basically everything and anything about this little convenience store. It made it easy to get all my late-night snacks, milk and, of course, shakes. I think we will all miss having a supermarket in our backyards.
8. The community feel. With most freshman living in East Halls, there is a sense of family here. I'll miss seeing everyone I know in the commons and meeting up with people there. It was nice living so close to all my friends and being able to visit them at any given time. I'm going to miss being around everyone all the time. It's a very sad thought.
Moving on is very scary and sad. I hate change, and I can't imagine how different my life may be next year. However, with all the fear, I think we should all try and be excited. Who knows the exciting and fun things that will happen next! So raise your glass and cheers, because WE ARE now sophomores!!!
