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It's Not You, And It's Not Me, I'm Just In College

College is the best and most stressful time of my life; so I'm going to keep doing me.

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College has probably been the best years of my life so far. You're in that weird in between of being an adult, but not yet because your still a student and only work part-time.

We all can relate and see the struggle of balancing a part-time job, school work, a social life, and trying to stay physically fit, but then you try to add a romantic relationship into the mix? For me it almost feels impossible.

College is the transition into adulthood and preparing you for your career, and that is what my biggest concern is; not if I have a partner at the end of the day. I'm looking at the future to become successful in my field and I am very dedicated. So when I say it's not you, it REALLY isn't you; I'm just focused on gaining as much knowledge in college to make me thrive once I graduate. Knowledge is the most powerful thing you can gain and I plan to make the most of it while at college.

And when I say it's not me, it's REALLY not me. I'm ultimately focused on my education and developing my personal growth.

You can discover your personal growth through gaining freedom at college. This is the time when you are able to break free from your parents and experience as much as you can. I have learned so many things while away at college and have met so many great people that I now have friends for a lifetime. If you do find yourself in a romantic relationship, that's great too, but for me balancing all of the activities and classes I'm involved with, there is just not enough time in the day. The relationships I've built throughout college are friendships and business connections and those are the important relationships I should build while attending school.

College is just a stepping stone into the real world, but it is a very large step. It's important to know your worth and love yourself before anyone else and college has given me that opportunity.

In essence, college has given me the experiences to become the best version of myself and I am truly grateful and happy. You can't search for someone to make you happy; only you can with the environment you surround yourself with. As of right now my environment is college and it has given me the freedom and education to be, think, speak, and feel whatever I want. And I will continue this mindset after college to be independent, have fun, and do what's right for me.

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