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A Reflection On Sophomore Year So Far

Some Thoughts On My Second Year Of College

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A Reflection On Sophomore Year So Far

College is so beyond different than what I thought it would be like back when I was in high school (both good and bad). I have met some of the most interesting and amazing humans EVER and I have learned so many important life lessons that have helped me become a better person. Sophomore year has been a very interesting and fun one. We have on year of college under our belts and we finally have the hang of things. By now we have our solid little clique of friends and know how to (hopefully) pass our college classes. Here is my little reflection on Sophomore year so far..

I have learned that not only is the freshman 15 a real thing, but so is the sophomore 60... Okay not literally 60 but living in a sorority house with a chef is such a blessing, but also makes me eat pounds and pounds of food each meal because it is all SO GOOD. I mean how can you say no to delicious food when it is literally right in front of you. It is a definite struggle but at the same time I am TERRIFIED to have to cook on my own and get my own food all the time when I live out of the house next year....We will see how that goes.

Sophomore year has given me some of the best friendships I could ever ask for. Living in a sorority house at first was very intimidating and I really wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. It has ending up being the best decision I have ever made in college. The girls I live with are nothing less than the most genuine and amazing people I have ever met. These girls will do absolutely anything for me and are always there for me. They have shown me (as cheesy as it is) that sisterhood is real and being in a sorority is way more than the cute pictures and formals.

Going through this year, I am always reminded that life is so precious and that I can't take it for granted. Sometimes, I get caught up in the stress of school and just life itself and forget to realize how truly lucky I am to be alive, healthy, and being lucky enough to attend college and start my path on pursuing my dreams. This year so far has reminded me how life can change in a blink of an eye, so it's always important to soak up every moment in life and living it to the fullest. What also amazes me so much is how freakin fast time goes by the older you get. It still feels like yesterday when I was moving into the dorms for freshman year and now I have just started second semester of sophomore year.

As I have gotten older and especially this year, I have really realized how much my parents do for me and how much they sacrifice so my siblings and I can do the things we want. Personally, I think I have become a little bit more of a homebody sophomore year, which I really never thought would happen.. So when I get to go home for the holidays or just a weekend, I LOVE spending as much time as I can with my family.

A big part of college is the partying and going out, which don't get me wrong it is fun to go out on the weekends, but sophomore year has shown me that some of the best nights are staying in. Some of the funniest memories from this year have been when we all stay in on a Friday night and just goof around. Parties are the same every weekend, so I have realized that it is OK to stay in and do something else every once in a while.

I love college so so much and it has been the best years of my life so far. This year especially, I have learned so much about myself and life.


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