A Goodbye Letter To My Sophomore Year | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

A Goodbye Letter To My Sophomore Year

Enjoy your time. You're halfway through college.

Siobhan Forbes
Apr 25, 2016
University of Vermont
54
A Goodbye Letter To My Sophomore Year
Courtesy of Siobhan Forbes

Sophomore Year,

You were a big change from last year. You gave me a reality check that college is more than just going out every weekend and hanging out with people I don't have enough common interests with. You showed me who my real friends are. This year really flew by in the blink of an eye. Some really amazing people came into my life this year and I want to thank you for that. School got a lot harder, but it forced me to get my priorities straight. There are so many memories from this year that passed by too quickly. It's weird that time flies by so fast. I want to thank you for all of the wonderful things you brought to me. This year couldn't have been better.

Now I want to give you some advice for next year.

FOMO is real, but you really have to prioritize schoolwork above going out. There will always be another party, but raising your GPA isn't the easiest thing to do. Your classes are going to get much harder so it's important to manage your time. The library is your new sanctuary.

I know this year you skipped the gym on nights you were lazy after work, but this time around you have to get serious. Take advantage of the free gym membership while you still have it. Your body and mind will thank you later.

Start listening more and talking less. It's hard not to talk about yourself and want to be the center of attention. It's in human interest to be selfish, so really try to turn away from that and be more open to the opinions of others.

Eat healthily and cook real meals. Now that you are off of the meal plan and have access to a kitchen, you have no excuses. Mac and cheese, pizza, and cereal will not cut it and will cause you to gain a lot of weight.

Learn to budget. Takes some tips from your accounting class so that you don't blow a ton of money on food and alcohol. Save, save, save. It'll be nice to have in the future.

Enjoy your time. You're halfway through college. You and your friends will all go your separate ways in a couple years, so it's important to spend time together. Keep the drama to a minimum and just enjoy the company.


Sophomore year, you've been really good to me, but I'm quite excited for what next year has to bring. Please be good to me through finals week!

Peace and love,

Siobhan

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

204451
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
530699
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
442861
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
413614
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
670882
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments