An Open Letter To My Spring Semester Self
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An Open Letter To My Spring Semester Self

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An Open Letter To My Spring Semester Self
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Dear Spring Semester Self,

How's it going, girl? You stressed out yet? I hope not. This is your very last semester of college EVER, and I think there are a few things that I need to tell you in order to help you cling to every moment possible.

1. Stop living in the future.

I can't remember a time when you were living in the present. I can count on less than one hand how many times you've quickly realized that whatever was happening to you in that moment was actually in. That. Moment. For so long you have thought about your future: planning it, searching for answers, working your way through said plans. But my question for you is this: what will happen when that future comes? Will you live in that future moment then, or look back and wish you had embraced the past's present? You have your plans, you have your dates, you have your planner -- but give it a break. Sit quietly and take in your surroundings and the friends that are with you. They won't be there for much longer.

2. Quit replacing friend time with work time.

Speaking of your friends, how about spending time for them more often? Like I said, you won't be around each other much longer. In five short months, you will all be graduating and off living separate lives. Instead on depending on group texts to keep your friendship alive after graduation, focus on filling your last spring semester with moments that are worthy of a phone call or weekend trip to see each other! Have an impromptu dance party, watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days while sharing a gallon of ice cream, take a road trip, volunteer at a soup kitchen...just spend time with the people who have blessed your college years.

3. Attend school events.

Remember when you were a freshman and saw a flyer for the latest campus-wide event? Remember saying "Well, maybe when I get to know more people I'll go to things like that." You're a graduating senior and you have friends now, so GO DO THINGS. Not only are you paying for events to occur on campus, but you're also missing out on memories that could be made! Whether you choose to bring your friends or explore new campus events solo, you don't want to miss out on experiencing your college campus in new, exciting ways.

4. Love unconditionally.

Your last semester will fly by, and you do not want to spend it in petty fights over who washed the dishes last or who decided not to come to latest movie night. Stay far away from the hate that so often fills social media, and instead go out of your way to love your friends and family. Who couldn't use a little more love in their life?


Enjoy your final semester here at school. Look fondly on all the time you have spent here, and remember the beautiful relationships and life lessons you have learned. Do your best to stay positive and spread that happiness to others. Take breaks, but not naps; you don't want to waste a moment of your precious time left! Have an amazing spring!

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