As I begin my Senior Year of college, I'm filled with nervous feelings, excitement, nostalgia, and fear. I'm nervous to see what the future holds, excited to begin my adult life, nostalgic about looking back on my years at my University, and fearful of what my life has in store for me.
Nevertheless, there are some things I want to make sure I do in my last year as a college student.
1. Live it up.
Normally I save my most important point for last, but in this case I'll say it first because it's just that big of a deal. When looking back on my college years, I don't want to live with regrets. When my friends ask me to do something, I'll tell myself to go because I won't get these same opportunities this time next year. I won't be living within ten minutes of my closest friends, and we won't have hundreds of opportunities to go out on the town or out to eat anymore.
2. Cherish the moments I have with the people my school has allowed me to become so close with.
This point is a lot like the first. Like I stated, next year, I won't be within ten minutes of almost all my closest friends. I'm going to spend as much time with them while I can, and I'll cherish every bit of it.
3. Appreciate all my campus has to offer.
Once I'm gone for good, I know I'll miss the little things. This next year, I won't take the beautiful views or the kind staff for granted.
4. Take chances.
This is my last year to really get out of my comfort zone. Whether this means I need to attend campus programming or join another organization, I want to take all the chances I can to better myself before it's too late.
5. Leave a lasting impression.
I want to leave with a lasting impression and a good reputation. I want to be remembered by my younger colleagues and friends as someone they enjoyed being around and someone who shed joy around campus. This is my last year to do so, and I plan to make sure they remember me for the good things.
6. Make sure not to take the "easy" living for granted.
As my last year before I'm thrown out into the real world, I won't take the easy things for granted. I'll cherish naps between classes and even caf food because at least it's a hot meal I don't have to cook.
7. Don't stress over every little thing.
I overthink things entirely too much, and I don't want to spend my last year before I enter the real world stressed out 24/7.
8. Make connections.
During this last year of college, I'll be in internships in the professional world along with many other college students. These internships in our desired fields are so important when it comes to getting our feet in the door of our dream jobs. Personally, I want to connect with professionals and make great impressions on everyone I'll work with in order to make it a little easier on myself when it comes to applying for jobs.
9. Stay on top of my classes.
In this last year, I want to do my very best and keep my GPA up so that I can graduate and look great on resumes. I'll stay on track of everything, and get everything done in a timely manner (unlike my first three years).
10. Graduate.
That's the whole reason I came to college after all.
