Everyone said that college would be the best years of my life, and so far they aren't wrong. My experience throughout my two years of college so far has been nothing short of amazing. I have made friends that will be in my life forever, actually learned some things in class and most importantly, gained a sense of independence that will pave the way to my future. I've made so many memories so far just from these two short years. The sad part is, I just finished my sophomore year, which means I'm half way done. Two more short years left...

WHAT? Half of my college career just happened in the blink of an eye. This may sound cliché, but it really seems like I just graduated from high school a few days ago, but two years? Wow. I'm in awe of how much I have accomplished in such a short amount of time, and how something so small can change my life so much. I have learned more than I could possibly imagine.

The best years of my life so far are flashing right before my eyes, and I'm not ready for them to be over. These past few weeks I have watched a lot of my friends that were seniors get very emotional over leaving our beautiful college town, and most importantly, the beautiful people. I can honestly say I don't think I am ready for that part of my life yet. I'm not ready to leave, or even think about leaving.

Being that I only have two years left, I have a lot of my future planned out, and let me tell you... planning your life after college is a lot more stressful than planning your life after high school. Picking out the four years of a fun-filled learning experience of college is a lot easier than picking your job, where you work, to pay hundreds of bills, make a family and "adult.' Yeah... not ready.

I'm not ready to leave the fun, the friends and this experience.

So, college, I'm proposing you slow down for the next two years! Slow down so I don't have to think about finding a job, moving out of state and leaving my amazing friends and town. Although I'm very excited for my future and next steps in my life, it's just too soon, and I'm not ready. I need these two years to go about half the speed as the first two years. Take your time, college, you've got plenty of expectations from me, and I'm not doubting that you'll meet them at all.

Those of you who have time left in college, or high school students looking forward to the next four years -- let's cherish this time, take it slow and soak it all in. For most of us, this only happens once.