Starting off a new school year is refreshing, and a good time to reset many of your goals, similar to a New Year's Resolution. If you're anything like me, your mindset may vary with each new semester. Some years, I'm all about school, and sometimes partying becomes a main priority.
This year, I thought I'd make a realistic bucket list/resolution of all the things I'm going to do - and not do - this upcoming school year.
- Am going to drink healthier, and by healthier I mean avoiding sugary mixers
- Not going to tell myself that Tequila has the same nutrients as water
- Am going to go out even when everything is telling me to stay in
- Not going to binge eat at 2 a.m. coming home from the bars (hopefully)
- Am going to wakeup at 5 a.m. for 7 a.m. tailgates
- Not going to sleep in through my 3-day-a-week 8 a.m. class
- Am going to nap a whole lot more
- Not going to strive for a 4.0, because let's be honest, does anyone care how Amy Schumer did in school? (Yes, I'm comparing myself to Amy Schumer)
- Am going to make an effort to have a social circle outside of Greek life
- Not going to make excuses to avoid going to the gym
- Am going to make excuses to treat myself to the new ice cream shop on Grand River, after the gym
- Not going to wait until the last second to write excessive papers
- Am going to put more time into extracurricular activities (like my sorority functions, internship and The Odyssey)
- Not going to get to the point of intoxication where I need my roommate to hold my hair back, while I let out everything I ate that day, plus some
- Am going to seek out more clubs, organizations, opportunities just for fun and the chance to meet different people on campus
- Last, not going to let this year go by without making endless memories that I can look back on and say, “Damn, that was a good year”
So this year, create your own New School Year’s Resolution, a realistic one, and see where it takes you. Each year is a chance to do something you haven’t done before. Get out of your comfort zone and make college what it’s supposed to be: a place to find yourself, accomplish what you never thought you could and have loads of fun.
