It's a new year! Last year was great, but we all have those few changes we hope to see fixed. Unfortunately as hard as we try, sometimes our wonderful wills tucker out after a week and a half. 

You know what they say, the road to graduations is paved with good intentions! 

Here are the top things everyone aspires to do at the beginning of the year:

1. Look good for classes. It’s a valiant effort the first few days. You feel good about yourself and your coordinated outfit puts a pep in your step, but eventually the meaning of 8am will set in and the motivation fades. Unfortunately, the second you stop getting ready for classes you WILL have a face to face encounter with the love of your life.... so don’t give up.     

2. Attend more athletic events. It’s college and athletics always seem to be associated with the idea. Football is great, but by the end of the tailgate, most people jet and go home to continue their party or simply crash on the couch. It may feel like you have all season to cheer your team onto victory, but before you know it, you’re standing at the last game of the season freezing cold wondering why you didn’t come to any games before. Stick it out, you’ll be glad you did.     

3. Stop Procrastinating. This will happen.. you WILL stay up the night before and you WILL want to kill yourself.. but we’re young. We’re making memories and we still get the job done. Props to us.      

4. Eat Healthier. Yes, all of Ball State’s dining centers have fruit and some sort of raw vegetables. BUT, they also have Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Taco Bell. Formal Disclosure: Spring Break will come sooner than you realize.    

5. Have Fun. College only happens once in your life. Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior this is your year, embrace it in full swing. It will only happen once.