Dear Summer 2017,

Writing this is very difficult to do. Admitting that Summer is over and school is back in session is so sad. Technically, the season of Summer is not over until the end of September but now that school has started again, Summer is pretty much over for us students.

Gone are the long days at the beach, bonfires with friends, outdoor concerts, endless days at the pool, and actually having time to do the things we want to do. Now, it's time for classes, papers, projects, and exams again. This Summer has given us a lot of memories and good times that we'll never forget. We also learned a lot (and probably worked a lot too). During our wonderful time off, we grew as people and treasured our time with friends and family.

Now, a new school year has begun and we are so excited to be reunited with our friends again at school. Seeing them all the time makes going back to school worth it. Without them, saying goodbye to Summer would be nearly impossible. Luckily, Fall brings fun activities that help us get over Summer. Pumpkin picking, Fall wardrobes, Halloween planning, corn mazes, and several long weekends help us forget about Summer.

We may be saying goodbye to Summer for now and we'll miss it from time to time, but we know that the Summer of 2018 will be even better than this Summer. So, thank you for the amazing memories Summer 2017. You will be missed but never forgotten. Just remember that it's not really a "goodbye," but a "see you later."

Love,

College students everywhere