Freshmen: it's that time to learn something from your elders

KEVIN BRADY

Staff Writer

When I was a freshman, many seniors gave me advice to how I should spend the remaining years of college and now it is actually my turn to do the same. I am writing this article not to preach to the undergrads but to share my thoughts on what I believe one’s college experience should be.

First, the four years at college will be the most unique, offering you many opportunities to experience many different things. These four years are in a class all by themselves.

Secondly, do the things you want to do. These are the years in which you have to capture every moment and experience the adventures of college. If there is one concrete piece of advice any senior should give all undergrads, it is to have no regrets.

Some of you will get your heart broken, while others will be doing the breaking. Do not be afraid; college is the time when you meet your friends for life, friendships which you will carry with you wherever you go.

Professors will be hard on you but there is always the one or two that affect you and make this educational experience that much more valuable. They are here to teach and guide; use the help they can give you.

When you reach the point where you are five weeks from graduation, some of you will know what you are about to do. Most of you will not, but never forget there is a whole world out there.

To the freshman, enjoy college. Take school seriously but do not bury yourself in those books. Jump on the chance to make these four years some of the best ever. Finally, to all of my fellow seniors out there…live it up! Senioritis is kicking in full blast, but does it really matter now? We have five weeks and then it is all done. Have fun! Party! In the words of recent alum, “Go big or go home!"

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