As my final fall semester starts in two weeks, I started to reflect on my past three years. I remember taking my first shot with my roommate to celebrate starting college, the adventures of exploring the area, trying new things and much more. Now as I start the final year of my college life, worrying about my classes even more now than ever, what I will do after school, will I have a job, and much more, I created a list of just ten (out of many) things I miss from freshman year.
1. The excitement from your first day of freedom
On my first day, when my parents left, I realized that although I would miss them like crazy I was able to go out and do what I wanted and explore the world on my own.
2.The easy classes and not worrying about your major
What happened to the required courses like psychology, science and history? I want an easy A, not a struggle for an A.
3.Knowing you have years to prepare for the real world
Looking back, I can see freshman me just relaxing and not worrying about after graduation. Now I look at myself in the mirror and try to process that I graduate in May and that I will find a job out of college
4. Not having to rely on your cooking skills
*Burns entire meal trying to cook* "I wonder what they're serving in the dinning hall tonight."
5. Knowing everyone in your hall
My freshman year I belonged to an amazing program that allowed me to meet and get to know everyone in my hall, make friends, and know I always had at least one person to drag somewhere when need be. My last two years, I only knew my suite and one other room in my building.
6. Being able to say you'll do better next year
When you get to your senior year it becomes I have to do well this year or I am screwed.
7. The fresh start
When you enter college you get a fresh slate. You were able to reinvent yourself and put away your past from high school. Now you are able to look back and see that you found your true self.
8. Feeling free from the stress
When you start off freshman year your first semester is normally planned for you already and then you just pick classes you want to take. Now 3 years later its like being in a war zone trying to register for a class that you actually need.
9. The excitement of finding a new place or thing
At first you were finding all these new spots to go hang out or check out. Now you look for something new to do and probably say "Been there, done that."
10. Walking around aimlessly downtown trying to find a party to get into
Just Kidding!
