Hey there,

So we made it. Seven semesters later, and we are finally to the home stretch. The finish line is in sight, but it still seems so unattainable. There are still thousands of pages of readings, hundreds of Scranton questions to get through, and so many papers to type up until you are actually done. But I have some ideas to make this semester the best one yet.

First of all, don’t get behind on your reading. You always make a vow to yourself that you will not let yourself fall behind and spend an entire Sunday reading six chapters, yet about five weeks later, I can always find you with a half-eaten bag of Doritos and your hand completely cramped from holding a highlighter in the exact same position all day. Don’t do this to yourself this semester! I mean it. And don’t just agree with me now and then actually do it. Just don’t this time! (or at least try)

Second of all, cook real food for yourself. I always see you with such high ambitions at the beginning of the semester. You'll be making zoodles and omelets and cooking chicken, and by week eight you are right back to only eating things you can find in the freezer section and cook in under four minutes. I totally agree with you, raw chicken is gross, and frozen pizzas are the bomb, but do me a favor? Get it together! This is your last semester to prove to yourself and everyone else that you can actually “adult.” Plus, you have that whole wedding thing of yours coming up, and I don’t think frozen chicken nuggets are going to get you any closer to fitting in that poofy white dress you have your eye on.

On that note, please go to the gym without complaining just once! Just one time I want to see you put your sneakers on without a tear in your eye. You have a goal and you are going to reach it, one painful elliptical cycle at a time. Plus, working out is supposed to make you happy, right? So next time you think you might cry into your midterm study guide, go for a run! (I don’t know if it works like that, but worth a try right??)

And between all of that hard work and studying and painful workouts, make some time to hangout with your best friends. Every day this semester is going to be a “last” for you and your crew, so it’s okay to get emotional (even if they all make fun of you). So in between reading and typing, watch movies in your pajamas, make cookies in that old oven, and take so many pictures. You’re going to want to remember every minute of this semester.

You’re almost done, kid. This semester is going to be tough and fun and stressful and amazing all at the same time. But I know you can do it, especially if you take some of my advice. Good luck, have fun, and I will see you in May!

Xoxo, Cassi B

(Oh, and p.s. stop spending all of your money on nachos and wine! I'm serious this time)