Let's Just All Stay In College (Extra Credit)

As I approach the midpoint of my junior year in college, I am beginning to take everything a little more seriously. Two and a half years ago, when I entered college, I had no idea how much it would truly change my life. I have met the most amazing friends that I will stay in touch hopefully throughout my entire life, been educated from influential professors, and experienced things some people never will. The memories I will remember from college are definitely priceless. Now, when I see freshman on campus, I really do envy them. The feeling and atmosphere of our campus on a game day are really indescribable. My home away from home in Tri Delta has made a huge impact in my life and changed me in more ways than I could have ever imagined. Oklahoma State is an amazing university and there are some days that are wonderful just being on campus. I can recall snow days, birthdays, date parties, roommates, boyfriends and so much more. I know I have a year and a half to go and some of the best times are yet to come. In a week, I will turn 21! Soon enough, I will be looking for a career and starting a new chapter of my life. I really don’t know how I will feel not being in school anymore. As of May 2012, I will have been in school 17 years!

I know it sounds bad, but I really don’t want to grow up. I catch myself from time to time wanting life to stop right in its tracks and knowing that nothing could be more perfect than it already is. I was sad when graduating high school but college is such a different experience. And in my opinion, graduating college truly defines the moment you become a real adult. It does scare me to think I will officially be on my own. No financial help, no professors, and worst of all, not living in the same town as all of my best friends.

Everyone I know keeps telling me to cherish college for all that it is because it really is the best four years of your life. I plan to think positively and really appreciate everything and everyone I come in contact within the next year and a half. I cannot begin to describe everything I have learned and experienced inside and outside of the classroom but I do know I will leave Oklahoma State a completely changed person for the better than when I came here.