Two more years. That's all I have left of my undergraduate career, and I couldn't be more excited to move forward. The idea of starting a career and becoming an "adult" is pleasing and frightening all at the same time.
The way I think and feel about things has changed dramatically over the past few years, and I have grown so much and have taken on so many more responsibilities than I ever thought possible. I have let go of bad habits, and probably started more (thanks Netflix), and have pushed myself to new limits. I use to fear the idea of growing up and trying new things, now I welcome it with open arms. Well.. Maybe not the getting old and wrinkly part..
It is crazy how moving away from home and chasing new dreams will change a person. Here are a few things I have realized:
It's okay not to be okay. Cliché right? I can remember my first day at UCO and how all of the older students seemed to have their lives together. IT'S NOT TRUE, I promise. We all walk around like we know what we are doing, but it's really just a comedy show. I Currently live off of frozen pizza, Taco Bell and Coca-Cola (because Diet Coke is for quitters ), Nutritious right?
On top of being broke, handling school is a completely different story in itself. Now that I am finally into all of my major courses, I can easily say I have never been more stressed out in my entire life. Working 25 hours a week, taking 16 hours this semesters and holding multiple exec positions can do a lot to a person. But in all honesty, I enjoy the chaos. So... a little advice to future college students, GET A PLANNER. You'll thank me later.
I need sleep. It use to be fun staying up all night binge watching Netflix or going out with all of my girlfriends. I use to be able to run on 2-3 hours of sleep and make it through the day with a smile on my face. Now, I need a minimum of 7 hours and a iced coffee in my hand to get me out the door. I wouldn't have drank coffee my freshmen year if you had paid me to. But a late night study sesh and a early morning will turn anyone into a coffee drinker. I can thank Starbucks for my empty bank account.
College brought me my soul mates. Seriously though. College just so happened to bring me my best gal pals. From shoulders to cry on, people to laugh with (or at), to my future bridesmaids, my girlfriends are literally the best. It's crazy to think that all of our paths were meant to cross at some point in our lifetime and I am so thankful that they did. In high school, everyone is kind of forced together and you don't have very many options of who you can spend your time with. This is especially true at my high school with a graduating class of 39. GO COMETS! So to the high school students who are ready to expand their friendships, hang in there! Because there are WAY better days ahead. And to the college students, cherish every moment spent with your friends. They might end up becoming your soul mates.
College brought me my soul mates. Seriously though. College just so happened to bring me my best gal pals. From shoulders to cry on, people to laugh with (or at), to my future bridesmaids, my girlfriends are literally the best. It's crazy to think that all of our paths were meant to cross at some point in our lifetime and I am so thankful that they did. In high school, everyone is kind of forced together and you don't have very many options of who you can spend your time with. This is especially true at my high school with a graduating class of 39. GO COMETS! So to the high school students who are ready to expand their friendships, hang in there! Because there are WAY better days ahead. And to the college students, cherish every moment spent with your friends. They might end up becoming your soul mates.
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