The freshman 15 is no secret. It's become a joke among college students because of how accurate or inaccurate it is. However, there's a lesser talked about subject of what happens during the second year of college. It's called: the sophomore slump.

While freshman year is fun, exciting and full of possibilities, sophomore year it begins to hit you that you need to start figuring out your future. Whether this means finally deciding on a major or transferring from a school you thought was meant to be, the sophomore slump comes in many forms. Chances are, any sophomore you talk to will tell you that they're struggling on deciding what the future holds. Of course, there are some exceptions such as people who know exactly what they want and how to get there.

The sophomore slump isn't always about figuring out your future. It could be homesickness if you're going to college far from home. It could be loneliness if you're not living in the dorms and have people constantly around. It could even be stress about getting all your credits completed and questioning whether you need summer classes or not. The novelty of college has worn off and that can put people in a funk.

Getting out of the slump is tricky. Believe me, I've tried. Spring break helps since it's the first long break since December and then there's the home stretch to summer. Although if you're like me, that's not enough. Go out with friends on the weekends even if it's just for a dinner. Weigh the pros and cons of your major to see if it's right for you. Maybe college in general isn't what you need. Sophomore year is the time to figure out what's best for you, and that's stressful. Just know that you're not alone. You can get out of the slump and hey, it's almost summer and then you're halfway done undergrad.