It is that time of the year again where college students are getting ready to pack up their belongings and go back to school for the fall semester. It feels like just yesterday when I brought everything home from the spring semester. There are thousands of thoughts racing through my head on a daily basis as summer is coming to an end. I am trying to mentally prepare myself for the craziness that is sure to occur during this next year of college.

1. "How is summer almost over? Didn't break just start?"

2. "I'm not ready to be stressed out from a million assignments."

3. "Crap... this means exams are coming back too."

4. "Coffee. I need coffee"

5. "How much did you say my textbooks are going to cost this semester?"

6. "Why is college so expensive?"

7. "Sleep... that is something I should probably catch up on."

8. "But I don't want to waste the rest of my summer away."

9. "I need to hang out with all of my friends before we leave."

10. "I also want to spend time with my family."

11. "There's so much to do and not enough time."

12. "My dog!!! I'm going to miss her!"

13. "I have gotten used to being home for the past few months. It is going to feel weird going back."

14. "All well. Thanksgiving and winter break will be here soon enough."

15. "I just hope that I don't forget anything again."

16. "But I know that I will."

17. "I'm ready to get another year of college under my belt. It is one year closer to getting that degree!"

18. "OK, maybe I'm not completely ready, but let's make this a great year!"