freshmen check ins

So today was the first day of freshmen check in at my school and it definitely brought back memories. I mean, only three years ago, I was one of these freshmen nervous, anxious, excited, naive about to embark on an incredible journey on self-discovery. Now I am behind the check in table, explaining to the incoming freshmen about the residence halls, university, staff, etc. I felt really old. The fact that the rest of the staff (except the RAs) were all 2nd years. I have NOTHING against 2nd years, I love everyone on my staff, but it just emphasized my age.

I am graduating this year…that is what I gathered from today’s activities…I am at my last year at a prestigious four year research university. Two more quarters left at this school, the place that taught me about hard work. This is where I got my first official job, my first real internship, my first LOVE, my first experience into the world I want to live in, my first real opportunity of independence and self-motivation. Sometimes when I think back, I can’t help but feel like a failure. However, recently when I look back, I can’t help, but smile.

I am goofy, ditzy, naive (still), and overall a little annoying. BUT I am reliable, hard-working, happy, trustworthy, loyal, do not do any harmful drugs, etc.. I may not have an internship with Bolthouse or any other professional event planning firm, or have a mentor with great network connections, but I am proud of what I accomplished here at this school and who I have become :).

Last year of college? BRING IT ON!