Coming into college my freshman year I didn't know what to expect. I was eager to experience new things, meet new people, and more importantly, live in a different area.
Four years later, I could not be happier with the decision I've made. If I didn't take the leap of faith and run off to a college away from my hometown, I would have never of met some of the greatest people that are in my life today. However, I can say this hasn't been the easiest ride. Many tears, laughs, and the thought of giving up on school altogether-- it has been more than worth it.
I can't believe it's almost over; it's almost time to become a real adult. The funny thing is, I am more than ready.
College has been fun and all, but my God, it is tiring. I find myself not wanting to miss out on these last few weeks with my friends, but at the same time trying to finish my enormous piles of homework. Which by the way, completely sucks.
Being a senior is no joke, it is a lot of work, yet a lot of fun. I finally know all of my professors (my school is small) and all of their tricks and slick moves when handing out last-minute homework assignments. I am able to quickly get them done (sorry mom) and enjoy the time I have left with my friends.
With all of this being said, I can't wait to start the rest of my life. I can't wait to take the next path, and experience the so-called "better things to come" as all of my elders have told me. They say college is supposed to be the best years of your life, but I think the memories that I am going to make afterwards (with my friends from college, of course) will be even better than: "Do you remember that one time at a college party?"
I will most certainly hold on to all of the funny memories I have made with the friends that have become family, but I know the future holds more to come. That is why I'm not holding on so hard to these last few weeks. College was able to give me some of the most important people in my life and some of the best friends/sisters I could ever ask for. These friends taught me how to be a better person, a better friend, and a better student.
Without college, I would not be who I am today and I truly cannot express how grateful I am for the experience it has given me. Even if my undergraduate is over I still have the memories, friends, and experiences to keep me motivated to become who I am supposed to be.
With that being said, thanks, college for some of the worst and best experiences of my life. Thanks for pushing me to come out of my shell, and shaping me into the adult I have to be. It has been a great ride, but I would most definitely not hit the redo button on this aspect of my life. I am 100 percent satisfied with the experience I have had and the people who were apart of it.
