Freshman round two. Here we go.

Entering high school as a freshman was pretty scary, but I think entering college as a freshman is ever scarier.

Senior year is everything I could have ever dreamed of. I cheered on my football team every Friday night; I made new friends and even lost friends; I fell in love; I played powder puff football; I dressed up as Mrs. Incredible during Homecoming week; I went crazy in the student section during basketball season; I participated in a senior prank; I graduated.

But what's next? Well, for me, college is next. Starting over as a freshman is overwhelming in itself. You barely know anyone, you have no clue where your classes are, you don't know where to park your car, you don't even know what books to purchase.

A mix of emotions surrounds me as I think of starting college in just a few short weeks. Scared. Excited. Happy. Anxious. Nervous. Sadness. Joy. I'm experiencing all of these things right now. This is such a time of transition and change in my life. Not everyone likes change, but change is necessary.

Change is necessary because it molds you into the person you will soon become.

Over the past few weeks, I've really tried to find myself and open my eyes to becoming a freshman again. It's a chance to be you. You're going off to college where you'll only know a few people. No one knows your past. No one knows your ACT score. It's time for a fresh start.

Entering high school is so different from entering college. However, I am so excited to embark on this new chapter in my life. College opens so many doors––high school has limited opportunities. Even though high school has provided me with some of the best memories and opportunities of my life, college is going to offer so much more. Remember what high school taught you and hold on to the memories; but don't let high school define you in college. It is time to branch out, find yourself and be the best that you can be.

I pray that I am no longer scared, nervous, or sad about starting college. I pray that I am filled with joy, peace and happiness as I start college. As you become a freshman again, let God lead the next four years of your life. His plan is so much greater than ours.

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11

So here's to being a freshman again!

P.S., If you can't find your classes or don't know which books to purchase, ask an upperclassman. They're not as intimidating as they seem!