So in high school I always looked forward to the first day of school, well that's because I was finally getting to see my friends after a whole summer of not seeing them. In high school (and middle/elementary school) you see all the same people all year long. You might have some hard classes but all in all you are already used to the flow of it.

Well, college is so different. My freshman year I was so excited for the first day of class. I was ready to get in the flow of school and meet new friends and even meet professors. It took a while to get the hang of it and learn how to manage my time because there was no one to really hold me accountable. I quickly realized this was hard. Meeting people is honestly much harder in college. You don't see the same people every day and there really is no chance (unless your class does partner work) to actually talk to people. You might meet someone one day of class and they might never come to that class again.

I just started my sophomore year. This year I was less excited to start classes because well I knew this year was going to be a lot more challenging. I am getting into classes for my major now which is exciting but also means that things will become more difficult. I know I will get into the groove of things this year it just seems like it is going to be stressful on the first day. Also living in an apartment means you honestly have no one to rely on to make sure you are up and leaving for class (when living in a dorm you have a roommate who you can somewhat rely on).

If you are upperclassmen, like me, we need to remember how our first day was as a freshman. We need to remember how stressed we felt when we couldn't find the right building or how to get anywhere, and how nervous we were to ask anyone for help. With this being said, if a freshman or really anyone asks you for directions to anywhere, no matter how your day is going, please help them. This will make their day better and might also make your day better.

If you are a senior in high school, please enjoy the first day of your last year in high school, it goes by way to fast. I'm sure you hear from lots of people don't rush your senior year because you will miss it when you leave. Well, that is true, college is so different than high school and for the most part, you probably will miss it. That's okay, but just know you will be okay in the future, you will get the hang of it. Try to focus on the challenges that head your way because they will only prepare you for whats next.