We're a few weeks into senior year, and whether you're struggling, holding on for dear life, or soaring through it without a care in the world, I believe there are a few things we need to do in order to make it the best last year of college.

1. Surround yourself with people who love you properly and make you happy. I cannot stress this enough. Real friends will celebrate your strengths, but also bring you closer to the Lord in times of crisis.
2. Switch up who you hang out with. Chances are that you have multiple groups of friends, so don't forget about any of them! Split your time up fairly and enjoy your time with all of them, because you won't all be living in the same city forever.
3. Be responsible. I get it, it's senior year, and you want to be out and about 24/7, but let's make sure that you only have ONE senior year. In the wise words of Wiz Khalifa, "Work hard, play hard." Get your homework done and don't procrastinate in order to maximize "play" time!
4. Have fun. Go out on a Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and Saturday, especially if it's not a test week. Why not? What are you going to do, stay at home and watch Netflix?
5. Sign up for intramural sports. Branch out while being active! You don't have to be an all-star athlete to participate in intramurals, which is my favorite part. There is no shame in being a part of an F team, I know from experience.
6. RUN AWAY. Seriously, escape your campus every once in a while. Whether its to your friend's lake house or an away game, get away with your friends.
7. On the topic of away games, GO TO THEM. You don't even have to like the sport, chances are, you know someone at the opposing school or have a friend that lives in the area. Venture off and support your school while you do it.
8. Take pictures. Your senior year is supposed to be the greatest and you'll want to remember these moments in any and every way possible.
9. Don't let anyone stop you from enjoying this year. This is a hard one. Sometimes friendships and relationships can become negative and harmful; don't hold on to grudges. Forgive these people and move on, dwelling does nothing except waste valuable time.
10. Go easy on yourself. You don't have to have it all figured out just yet. Whether it's grad school or a real job in your future, you have some time to figure out the path you're supposed to take.

Whatever you choose to do, make sure you're happy. As awful it is to say, this is going to be a year of lasts, so don't let it slip away. Realize that you won't be surrounded by a majority of your friends after you graduate, so take advantage of being just minutes away from each other.