Dear Sam,
When I was a lot younger, college felt like a time that was so distant and far in the future that it would never arrive. Now that it’s arrived and I’m in the thick of it, it’s already going by quickly. However, I’ve found that there are a few good things to do to slow it down and keep pace a bit. Finding and joining in on-campus events such as nature hikes, recreational sports, and game nights has provided me with a sense of something new: friends. Everybody joining in on campus events will be trying to find their place and their people to settle with, and the goal is to just have fun with it! I’ve learned that it’s everybody’s first time in a year like this. There are new people, new clubs, perhaps new classes every year. Everywhere you turn, you’ll have a new opportunity to find something you may like.
While the purpose of college in part is to have fun and try new things, there are new responsibilities that come with it too. Academics and keeping track of assignments will clear the way to a proper routine where fun can be had while maintaining good grades. Show up to class, there will always be something important that will be missed if class is skipped. Late work is not taken as lightly as it might have been in high school, that’s why it’s best to get started on homework as soon as possible. Times seems to go by faster when work is not done, due dates just keep on coming. The best way to get as much out of college as possible is knowing when things must get done and when it’s time to try something new.
– Uncle Tacitus
