It’s truly bittersweet that my freshman year of college is already coming to an end. It feels like I blinked twice and now I’ve already completed a pivotal year in my life. I know everyone is extremely busy and stressed out with finals week approaching and a workload meant for a group of 10 people rather than one, but it’s nice to take the time to step back and reflect on this past year of our lives as college freshman and appreciate how far we’ve come since August. We’ve heard all the advice and warnings leading up to it, but now we’ve finally experienced freshman year for ourselves and can make our own determinations and opinions. I can honestly say I am definitely not the same person I was this past August, and I believe I’ve changed for the better. I never would’ve imagined I’d be a sorority sister with such amazing friends and memories, but here I am today.
Coming into Temple University as a freshman was such a daunting task for someone like me coming from a small town being thrown into the big city atmosphere. Adjusting to college campus life was not easy and I struggled to assimilate to my new routine, but once I did I realized how worth it it truly was and how blessed I was to have such an awesome academic opportunity and I had to work hard to take advantage of it. It was tough to find a balance between school and social life, but once I got the hang of it I can honestly say I’m not ready for this semester to be over. Time truly flies when you’re having fun.
Freshman year was a year to explore new possibilities and find out who you really are. I’m sure we’ve all had those crazy nights we totally lost control and don’t remember, but that’s what freshman year is all about! We all subconsciously use Asher Roth’s “I Love College” as an anthem at any given frat party… no regrets. On top of all the wild nights out we’ve all had our chill nights in with Netflix, good friends, and lots of food. When I think of some of my favorite nights spent here, those definitely come to mind.
As much as we all love to complain about dorm life, I think it’s safe to say we’ll all miss it at least a little bit. I’m sad to leave my roommate and I know we’ll keep in touch. I’ll miss some aspects of dorm life like making friends with all my floormates, but I definitely will not miss fighting for the open dryers or cleaning up after my disgustingly dirty suitemate. I’ll miss the late-night escapades to J&H fourth meal and practicing dance routines in the study lounge, but I’ll cherish the memories for the rest of my life. I’ve made so many great friends over this past year, so many more than I could’ve imagined. It’s crazy to think I’ve gone my whole life up to now without knowing some of my best friends nowadays because we click so well and I already know I have my bridal party by my side. Although it’s sad that freshman year is coming to an end, I look forward to my next three years here at Temple University to make more memories and spend time with some of the best people I’ve ever met. It’s crazy that it’s already over.
Now back to reality and studying for finals until my hair falls out. Best of luck to everyone out there in the same boat! Let’s leave freshman year with a bang.
