College is commonly referred to as the best four years of a person’s life, filled with unforgettable parties, spontaneous adventures, and opportunities for an individual to find his or her true self.

Although the freedom associated with college life may be viewed as a beneficial change of pace from high school, it can be deceiving. College freshmen often find themselves plagued by bad habits because of their inability to assimilate into the new environment. Unlike many of my peers, I have adjusted quite well during my first six months at Rowan by keeping myself busy.

I am someone who thrives under stress. I need to be doing something at all times of the day in order to feel a sense of fulfillment. Not everyone is like me and I don’t mean to sound egotistical, but college has been a very successful experience for me thus far.

If you’re thinking, “Wow, this guy has it all figured out,” then you’re most definitely wrong.

I’m human. I’m imperfect and I willingly concede to that. Despite this, I refuse to be sucked into the trap that leisure presents. Sure, I enjoy relaxing on the weekends and having a good time with my friends, but this does not distract me from the reason I’m here.

Before achieving your goals, you need to establish what they are in the first place. Create an itinerary of what you aspire to accomplish and when you intend on putting forth the effort.

Every Sunday night, I generate a list of weekly priorities pertaining to homework, extracurriculars, and other endeavors. This allows me to stay productive over the course of the week and makes it easier for me to complete objectives.

At the beginning of each semester, I check my email numerous times each day in search of organizational activities that may be of interest to me. By getting involved early, I provide myself with the chance to establish an organized routine for the remainder of the term.

You shouldn’t be paying thousands of dollars per year to attend classes. Progressive institutions, such as Rowan, supply opportunities to their students that should not be taken for granted. If you are intent on getting your money’s worth out of college, it is essential to make your presence felt.

When I do happen to encounter free time in the chaos of studying and volunteering, I embrace it to the fullest extent. Like I mentioned earlier, college is supposed to be the best four years of your life. It is imperative to cherish this time.

Not only do I hope to graduate college as a more refined scholar, but I want to produce memories that will last a lifetime.

I want to befriend individuals and create meaningful relationships. I want to explore the world around me and unearth all it has to offer.

I want to discover new passions. I want to become the best possible version of myself.

I want to live.

Time goes fast. Instead of sitting around while the seconds tick, get up and stay up.

You can thank me later.