After months of thinking about what college was going to be like, it is crazy that in the blink of the eye you finish 1 semester. I spent all summer wondering if I would enjoy college or if would absolutely hate it, but after a wonderful 3 1/2 months, I learned to love it.

College is exciting, and its new and can sometimes be overwhelming but once you adjust, it's a blast. I quickly adjusted to living away from home and give myself props for never being homesick. I do have to say the times I did go home were for food( dining hall stinks), because I was sick, and to see my boyfriend.

I also quickly adjusted to my classes. I'm not sure if I just got lucky with a good first semester of classes, but the 15 credits were not as bad as I was expecting. All of my professors were nice, understanding and, helpful with only a few downsides. I am proud of myself for doing well and earning the grades I did.

Life away from home can be challenging and when you don't have your family or friends around you it can be difficult. I do appreciate the times I went home and the times I saw my friends. But, I also appreciate the weekends I stayed and enjoyed my college experience.

To all the seniors out there waiting for it to be over, I do have to say enjoy it. You only get so long to be a kid and then everything changes.

Thanks Rider for an amazing first semester, bring on the next one.