This past weekend was my college homecoming at UAlbany. it began on a Friday where I was stuck at work. The nostalgia kicked in and realized that a.) I wish I could have been there and b.) Damn, I miss college.
Don't get me wrong, I like my job. I did have off Saturday to Sunday that weekend as well, but the drive would have been PAINFUL, not to mention I already miss some events. By the time I got there on Saturday, more than half of the events would have been over.
I was at work seeing posts and pictures throughout my social media about alumni returning, football happenings, brunch gatherings, and again, the nostalgia came in.
The sad part is for all 4 years I attended UAlbany, I never once went to a homecoming game, which I regret a bit. I was never into them but now as an alumn, I would love to go more than ever.
As I sat in my spot at work, I reminisced about the SUNY Albany weather and the beautiful football field where friends and family would gather around. My dad would come to visit me and we would walk around campus and hang by the large fountain, which was insanely beautiful when it lit up in purple and gold.
Now being a PA resident, I live more than 5 hours away from the gorgeous UAlbany campus, compared to living three hours away when I lived in NY.
I guess the point of me ranting on is to say to all of the students still attending not just the SUNY Albany campus but other homecomings at other colleges to enjoy your time as a student. Also to alumni, enjoy the time you get to spend visiting the campus and rethinking your glory days as a kick-ass student. All we had to do was think about parties, drinking, and friends (and of course the classes).
I would do ANYTHING to relive some of the good old days in college. But now it's time to keep my big girl pants on and move forward to what I hope will be better, with more promising opportunities for me to grab.
I hope all who attended the 2018 UAlbany homecoming at a blast. For those students there, please say hi for me and enjoy your time!
UA, U KNOW!
