Dear freshmen me,
With graduation only being one month away, I wanted to take a moment to tell you what's about to be in store for you these next four years. I know right now, you have a lot of doubts and uncertainties about what college is going to be like -- whether you have picked the right major, the right dorm, heck even the right school. But trust me when I say that these next four years are going to be totally worth it, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat if I could.
Right now, you are probably asking yourself, "How am I going to adjust being away from home?", "What if I don’t like my roommate?" or, "What if I can’t handle my course load?" Believe me, I remember. Of course, you aren't always going to get along with your roommate or like all of your teachers, and you are going to feel homesick from time to time. But it is from these moments that you are going to grow the most as a person. More importantly, you will see just how much of a strong-willed, smart and beautiful woman you are. So embrace and learn from these challenges.
It is going to be weird and upsetting when you start to lose touch with your high school friends but don't fret about this too much. Your friendships are going to be pushed and tested in ways they have never been before -- whether that is with new boys, long-distance or even figuring out who was suppose to take the trash out last week. But if you both are truly committed to the friendship, then you guys will get through anything life throws at you. Just remember that when you do find these people, hold onto them for dear life and never let them go.
You are going to have your heart broken for the first time at college and it freaking sucks. But as much as you will be angry and mopey for a little while, trust me when I say that you will get over that boy. He is not your entire world, and he is certainly not the right guy for you. Even though you may still think about him from time to time, it won't be because you are still upset about the breakup. Rather, it will be because you realize that he taught you how some people are meant to come into your life, but they are not always meant to stay there. And that is perfectly okay.
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone once in a while. In fact, you're going to be crazy enough to decide to travel on your own for the first time for an international global studies class. It is going to be extremely hard being so far away from home and not knowing anybody else in your group. But hang in there because the memories you will make with these people are going to end up being some of your best times in college. Just know that when you push yourself out of your comfort zone like this, you will truly realize just how far you've come as an individual these last four years.
I hope hearing some of these things will help ease your mind, at least a little bit. I know that this is still an extremely stressful time for you, but you have worked so hard to get to this point in your life. You should be extremely proud of what you have already accomplished, and believe it or not, you have so much more in store for you these next four years. You will be just fine, girl -- this letter is proof of exactly that.
Sincerely,
