We have officially entered into graduation season! For Sacred Heart, the graduating class of 2021 has a week to prepare themselves for walking across the big stage and receiving their diploma. With that being said, I have started to reflect on the many lessons I have learned throughout my past four years. I am incredibly lucky for the relationships I have formed, the chance to study abroad not once but twice, and participate as a member in a national honor society. To the incoming freshman, I hope this article helps to calm your nerves, college is the best time of your lives, it is important to enjoy every minute!Â
- Good coffee is essentialÂ
- It is okay to not have a set group of friends freshman year
- Don’t expect “you” from other people.Â
- Your mental health has to come firstÂ
- Joining a club can introduce you to new people and create life lasting friendships (Shoutout to Her Campus!!!)
- No one will judge you for switching majorsÂ
- You don’t need to have it all figured out as a freshmanÂ
- Ordering Domino’s after a night out is essentialÂ
- Sometimes removing yourself from a friendship is beneficialÂ
- Add a minor if it is something you are interested in (I have two and they have been some of my favorite classes at SHU)Â
- Saying “no” is okayÂ
- You don’t have to be busy 24/7, it is okay to relaxÂ
- When extra credit is offered, do it, even if you have an AÂ
- Make a go to party playlist on spotify with your friendsÂ
- If you are contemplating studying the extra hour, you probably shouldÂ
- Long distance relationships CAN workÂ
- Do your homework before the weekend, that way you can enjoy time with your friendsÂ
- Study Abroad. It’s life changing. That’s all.Â
- Buy the cute planner from Marshall’s it will help with time managementÂ
- An hour of Netflix at night helps the stress go away
- HAVE FUNÂ
