To the stressed-out student... don't forget to remember the little things.
As we go through college, there are plenty of things to stress over—tests, quizzes, midterms, papers, projects. Combine that with attempting to have an active social life, keeping your room clean, trying to stay healthy and just about everything else... and well, you're probably pretty overwhelmed.
I'll be the first to say that I'm constantly stressed. As a self-proclaimed overachiever, it's usually because of the immense pressure I put on myself. If you're anything like me, you hold yourself to a certain "standard—" whether that be in your schoolwork, projects, etc.
I've spent my fair amount of time in college incredibly overwhelmed with a massive workload and trying to maintain the "balance" of everything. There's been plenty of times where I've wished away time and couldn't wait for a semester to end. But as I am now in my final year of college, I've realized that, in the end, the stress won't be the thing you remember as you graduate.
When you look back on college, you're going to remember the game days where you lost your voice cheering on the Dawgs, the nights out with your friends and all of the times you laughed until you cried. You'll remember the "song" of freshman year, screaming "Dixieland Delight" and laughing until you cry. You'll remember the moments that mattered the most.
When you're stressed, remember these golden moments that make college and the University of Georgia such a wonderful place. Yes, I know that sounds cliché, and I'm not saying you won't remember studying for hours on end— let's face it, we're all going to remember those too. In the grand scheme of things, though, college is so much more than studying for nights on end.
From a senior, cherish every moment you have at this university. Know that while your education and courseload are challenging— it's the in-between moments that matter. Remember the moments that make college the wonderful four years that it is, and embrace the little things. It's easy to wish college away as we stress over our midterms and down another coffee at the MLC. Don't forget to remember the good.
Most of all, never forget... it's great to be a Georgia Bulldog.