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A Letter To The Future Freshman

College is ready for you, but remember these things.

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A Letter To The Future Freshman

Dear High School Senior,

Congratulations!

You've made it to the final parts of your high school career! So many milestones are right around the corner. Senior prom, graduation, and for some college!

BUT, I want you to remember some important things during this time of 'life cards'.

This is a time of excitement, celebration, but also anxiety.

IT IS OKAY TO BE SCARED RIGHT NOW!

I hope that you got that and if you couldn't see it with that text let me make it a little bigger!

IT IS OKAY TO BE SCARED RIGHT NOW!

I remember when I was in your shoes. I know everyone says that all the time, but I really do! It seems like all your friends are just excited and ready to move on with their lives. But, you can rest assured that they are feeling the same thing that you are!

There is so much change right around the corner. Moving to the dorms, leaving your friends, and being independent but, it'll all be okay.

I know what you're thinking... This girl is just saying what I want to hear, but I'm not!

YOU are going to be OKAY!

Last year when I was in your shoes EVERYONE told me that, but, golly it went in one ear and out the other.

I hope your reading this and you're comprehending what I'm saying. It's okay to feel what you're feeling but, it's also okay to know that it will be okay.


College holds opportunities of growth, new interests and friends. Yet, it's not perfect, because as I'm sure you are aware nothing in life is perfect. There will be days of stress, moments of fear, and times of regret.

But, during those emotions you are learning. Learning how to time manage, learning when to recognize fear, and making decisions that you'll learn from eventually.

There will be people you find that you like and there will be ones you don't. As we mature we get wiser, and we learn who we like and who we don't. When you find that person, you'll learn how to surround yourself with people that build you up, not tear you down.


I hope you enjoy your last month of high school.

I hope you have fun with your friends and family.

I hope you know how much the future holds for you on campus next year.

You're almost here.

See you soon Future Freshman!

Love,

Sarah Goldblum
Future Sophmore

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