Everyone at BU says that your experience is "what you make of it." And that couldn't be more accurate than it already is. There are over 100 majors in every possible field, there are countless events in the city every day and infinite ways to become involved in whatever you want. It's a blessing nearly 99% of the time, but every so often it has its drawbacks too.

There are so many intriguing options that I want to take advantage of, but there's only so much time to do so while staying on top of my classes, work and personal life. I'm constantly prioritizing which option I should pursue, while still more options are presenting themselves. With 24 hours in a day, I am extremely limited in how many I can choose before I am overbooked and unable to breathe peacefully for a minute. It's annoying to not be able to pick each one, as much as I wish I could do that.

What's also frustrating is that sometimes all the options seem slightly lackluster. I often find myself waiting for a better opportunity to come along, but not always finding one. It means I missed out on actually doing something, even if it might not have been as fun as I was expecting.

It's overwhelming to have to process the opportunities and also leave time for myself. I am constantly on the go, shuffling between papers, lectures, lunches, shopping, exploring and everything else. I have to stay on top of academic work first, and each opportunity takes more and more time out of my day to do so. That's not to say I'm slipping behind, but trying to find a good equilibrium between my social, academic and personal life is extremely difficult.

Of course, having these options is highly beneficial. I meet great people, strengthen connections, and have a fun time. I still have to learn, however, how to prioritize and implement my choices efficiently and wisely, rather than overcommit.