Thinking back to my first year in college, I would have never imagined the amazing things that were to come. I remember my first move in like it was yesterday.. All of the introductions to new people, your family flooding your room with all of your stuff, the awkward first questions shared between you and your roommate.. So many things happening all at once. It can be a little overwhelming at first. But, you can now see that those things are slight memories of the past. You are now all moved in, you’ve found your place, and classes aren’t actually as bad as you thought they would be. You are now starting to get into the groove of things and then all of the sudden, winter break comes. You spend that month catching up with old friends, hanging out with family, and working to earn some extra money before you return. But just like that.. Winter break comes to an end. And the thoughts of second semester come flooding into your mind.

I’m here to tell you.. Things will be just fine. I’m not gonna lie to you. You might get stressed, you will definitely get tired, and maybe you will feel like you’re drowning in homework. But you have made it this far, and the end goal outweighs all of the struggle you will overcome. You have to constantly remind yourself that you are here doing this for a reason. College is one of the most difficult things you may go through.. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. Live it up, because one day you’ll look back and it will be over. I’m telling you this from personal experience. College goes so fast. Just take a breath and remember, you are doing the right thing, and you are going to be just fine. So, once all of your homework is done, curl up on the couch with your friends, watch those movies way too late into the night, eat the junk food, and be thankful for the opportunities you have in life. You are doing just fine. It’s okay to struggle.. But DO NOT let those struggles define your life. Work through them, and you will feel so much better.