Senior year. How the hell did I get here? Just yesterday I was romping around campus naively taking on my first welcome week with no clue in the world what a college midterm felt like or what the aroma of a fraternity basement smelled like. Now all the sudden I’ve have mastered pulling all-nighters at club lib as well as become accustomed to the fresh scent of sweat, alcohol and horny fraternity brothers.

While college has been one heck of a ride, it would be an understatement to say that it has simply passed by, because it zoomed faster than Usain Bolt crossing the finish line. And to say I am a senior is as shocking as an electrical storm (see what I did there?). But seriously, it’s hard to fathom that I am nearing the end of the “best four years of my life” phase. From all the memories I’ve made to the experiences I’ve learned from, there’s a lot to be said about Michigan State University, the best school in the world if you didn’t know, and its amazing campus culture.

Football games and tailgates are among college students’ favorite things, along with living in a house with your best friends, staying out until the break of dawn (studying or partying) and truly finding yourself a long the way.

Looking back at the person I am today to the person I was when I first stepped foot on campus, it is amazing to see my personal transformation. I’ve loved, I’ve lost and I’ve lived it up in my three years so far. I’ve experienced frustration and anger while also becoming passionate and enthusiastic about things that excite me. I’ve learned a lot about who I am, who I want to be and where I want to go. College does that to you, I guess.

So my advice to incoming freshmen is to get excited that you're starting this awesome chapter of your life, and don’t look back. I know you’re nervous and it’s scary to be independent for the first time ever, but you got this. Freshmen year is a blast, so enjoy it. Us seniors are extremely jealous of you.

Newbie sophomores, you may not be the babies on campus anymore, but sophomore year is just as important. You know the ropes now, so start discovering what you really want to do. It’s okay to change your major, but do it sooner rather than later so you can start working towards a career that will best suit you.

Freshly turned juniors, this is another fun filled year. Live it up and don’t be too bogged down by the career fairs or med school applications, but always put your best foot forward. Keep on studying hard and do what YOU want. You only have a two more years left, so make sure you end college on the best note possible.

My fellow seniors, graduation is approaching and the real world is almost a reality. With a bright future ahead, be proud of who you have become in your time as an undergraduate student. The last four years of college may be ending, but you’re just beginning other amazing chapters. So get excited for this next year and for what’s to come.

Whether you're brand new to campus or an experienced veteran, have a great year and good luck! To my lovely seniors, here's to the beginning of the end!