Well it’s the start of school. For us lucky students at the
U, we started a week ago. For some reason, this year I was NOT excited to get
back to school. (might have been the $30,000 of debt I had to go into, or maybe
because this is my 5th year of school, or maybe it’s because it’s
not SUU) Either way school is upon us. My baby sister is starting school today
so this post is inspired for her, but can apply to everyone.
College, something we pay big bucks for in hopes of making
the big bucks. Why do we really do it? I was talking to a friend the other day who
questioned his attendance at a university. He thought he should’ve done a trade
school or something like that. I was thinking about that and my undergraduate
time at SUU. I came to this conclusion: most people don’t go to college purely
for an education. In reality, we don’t learn a ton in college. (we do, but
forget a good portion of it.) College is bigger than just school. It’s an
experience. If I were to do it again, I would always choose a school in a
college town. Why? The environment. The people. The crazy stories. The midnight
adventures. Not for the teachers or the prestige of the school.
I can remember going on a hike at 2 am the night before a final exam my
freshman year, 5 years ago, but I can’t tell you what was on my final exam only
hours later. College is an experience, education is only part of that.
So if you sleep
thru your alarm because you were up too late last night, get a front row seat
because that is who you are, or stroll in late and sit in the back on your
computer, remember, today is the day of a new beginning. Your college
experience is waiting for you. Make it memorable!
My advice? Pull some funny pranks on your friends, ask for some random hottie's number, make a
late night Wendy’s run, enjoy the moment instead of worrying about the sweet
picture you’re gonna post on instagram, don’t flunk out of college, and be a
part of your school. Enjoy the first day of school baby sister!(and everyone else)
