College seemed scary back in August, but my first year flew right by me, as I’m sure it did for you.I remember back in August the excitement and all of the fears just hanging in the back of my mind. I was going from the top of the food chain down to the bottom once more, figuratively speaking. I had to be an adult, a foreign concept to me, even today. I found myself trying to discover my niche again, and I didn’t know if I could. Sometimes I wish I could tell myself back in August one thing it would be: Just be yourself, because you are about to meet a great group of friends who will help you through this.
Despite the major differences between high school and college, there is nothing to sweat about it. I had signed up for an honors class right off the bat, weary that the challenge would be too much, and scared because I knew I would be going in alone, without any old friends. The honors class ended up being the most fun I ever had, period. I met some of my now great friends through this class, and the challenge was just what I needed to get through college without slacking off, as I am prone to do. Now, don’t get me wrong, I still procrastinate, but not as much as I used to. My classmate, who I now write to, are exceptional students that have only made me want to be a better one myself.
I really want to express how grateful I am to meet such outstanding people who have helped me through my first year in college. I can only hope that I have been a fraction as helpful as you have been to me, because without such a group we have made, I don’t think I could be where I am right now in my studies, or socially. You guys are amazing human beings who are going to go far on your road to success.
This semester’s honors class has been just as fun, especially since we now know each other really well, as well as add to our tight circle. You have helped me challenge myself and push myself to make me a better person, and I can only hope that I am doing the same with you. You have become some of the best friends in only a few short months. I must say I didn’t expect to ever be this close that first day of classes, but I’m glad I was proven wrong. I think I realized we were going to be around each other for a long time after we played our first game of Cards Against Humanity together, and couldn’t ask for a more hilarious, or eye-opening moment of relief. I look forward to what next semester’s honor class brings us, and can’t wait to see our group grow even more. I hope you have a wonderful summer full of relaxing moments, because this fall is going to be one heck of a ride!
