I sit here, in my brand new apartment overlooking the Charles River and the Boston skyline and I’m panicking.

The strange thing is that I have no reason to panic. School is about to start, I’m living with my best friends and there’s nothing to really worry about. However, I’m also sitting here thinking about how I have to plan when/how/what I’m going to eat every single day (adulting, I’m not ready for you), I’m thinking about internships and applying to jobs around campus, I’m thinking about how I have to take French three and I’m generally pretty stressed about this year.

The thing about this is that I want this year to be the one. The one where I have everything together and I’m truly going to thrive. When I really think about the academics and seriousness of it, junior year seems pretty scary. I can't even believe that I only have two years of college left. And that won't stop me from making this year the one I'll remember the most. Why not make the most while I have so little time left?

I don't think anyone should take their time for granted. I know I'm not. Staying mindful and present in a moment is so hard -- but it's worth it.

One of the hardest things to do is to stop in a moment and really appreciate where you are and what’s going on around you. So much of the time we spend as millennials is inside a digital world, not experiencing the things around us. I don’t want to sound like a whiny old person on Facebook, but it’s true.

Take time to go for a walk around campus. Take time to sit outside while it’s still nice out. Take time to put your phone away and actually talk to your friends when you’re out eating with them (one of my biggest pet peeves).

You’re on this earth to experience all that you can. Do it.