I never thought that being in college would be as hard as it is. Sometimes, a lot of us underestimate what is really required to be in college. One of the things that can be stressful is the pressure that we have from society to be great. I am not saying that that is always a bad thing, but it can really stress some people out. A lot of the times, I get asked what am I going to do with my major and I want to respond "I do not know" but I feel like I have to know. I have dreams and ideas of what I would like to do, but I am not sure. People think we have it easy and that we do not really have a lot of responsibilities, when in fact we have a lot. Some students have a full time jobs and are full time students. That is really hard to do when you have about four hours of homework for one class. It takes a lot of time and dedication to manage the two. On top of that we are supposed to have a social life. Everybody says that your college years are the best years of your life. I find that sometimes difficult to understand because you are ultimately making a decision that will affect the rest of your life. It is really a time to find yourself and find what you are passionate about and not be afraid to go for it.

One of the lessons that I have learned while being a college student is that you can not let yourself get incredibly overwhelmed with everything you have going on and all the responsibilities. It is good to take your time and enjoy every moment of college. A tip that has helped me, is staying on top of things and making sure I have a calendar or planner to write down what I have to do. Another tip I have learned is that having a close group of friends can really help you get through things in college. Something that is really important to do is go out and have fun with your friends. A very good opportunity about being a college student is exploring what kinds of programs your college offers. For example, many colleges offer study abroad programs. I feel like being able to do this gives students a bigger picture of life and a bigger idea of what they want to do after college. An advantage that we have is that we are able to move around and travel to find out a little more of what we like. It is not easy being a college student. With all the pressures we have it can be really hard to follow through with it, but it is such a self learning experience that makes everything worth while. There is nothing better than trying to become a better version of ourselves and that is the greatest thing about having the life of a college student.