College has already been crazy. Yeah, yeah, I know it's only been a week, but already I've had so many things happen. New friends, new classmates, challenging classes, living with someone else (who thankfully happens to be my best friend from high school), and even the horrific experiences of being followed in Walmart and a few days later hit on by a creepy old guy. Talk about gross and disturbing.

Aside from that last bit, it's been one hell of a fun time. Moving in ahead of everyone else was definitely a plus, as was participating in the Band Camp and getting the chance to meet a whole bunch of new people right away. There's someone I know in every class of mine, and the classes themselves are not all that bad! I may not have gone to orientation (oops), but I made the most out of those first four days nevertheless. My dorm room neighbors are already becoming great friends and my best friend and I are becoming even closer than we ever have been (in more ways than one).

Learning to become independent and truly be an adult is definitely going to take some time. Sufficient time management is definitely a skill to acquire and one to acquire quickly. Studying and getting all of my work done on time without sacrificing quality has already proved to be a challenge, but I know that as this year continues I will learn more about myself and how to juggle it all.

I can't wait to see what this first year as a St. Cloud State University has in store for me. Wise words from my fortune cookie said, "Keep in mind that it's the journey and not the destination that counts."