With the end of final exams comes summer. It's official, we have made it! A year of college is complete! The next few months are our reward for making it through a stressful semester.

Though summer is not hectic like two semesters of college with ever so short breaks, it may not be a time of complete relaxation. For me personally, I will be taking two summer courses at my local community college as well as working. These two things will indeed take time out of my summer, but it will not take all of it

I plan on cherishing the time I have at home this summer. Going away for college has made me appreciate being at home more than ever. At home is where I am most comfortable. I have my own space and have my favorite places around town to go and where I have gone for years. Also, it will be nice to be around home for more than a short week like with spring break.

Another hope for this summer is, of course, to do well in my summer courses. Summer courses move faster, and it will be the first time I am ever taking one. I believe I have what it takes, and plan on working hard to prove to myself that I am indeed capable.

I hope to be able to catch up with family and friends that I have not seen as much since I began college. Though Mississippi State has given me many great new friends, the people at home are just as important and I am excited to be back with them for some time.

Overall, though I do not have much planned for the summer I am excited for what is to come. In all, my hope is that summer 2019 is a great one.