When attending college, the weeks can either go slow or fast; but to me, the fifth week is most significant to every student. There are five reasons for this, but they may be obvious to you. If you are one that has trouble dealing with stress or are anxious about what is going to happen, then breathe because it is the best week by far.

The number one best part about making it to week five is the experience. You have made it to week five; keep on pushing! By this time, you have more than likely experienced at least one test or paper for every class, which allows you to prepare in the best way possible for the ones to come. You’ve experienced the college life full of excitement and stress.

Number two would have to be being able to manage the amount of stress you put yourself through. So, you thought you would come into college and maybe have one test, possibly two in a week? Nope. You have four tests and two papers due in a week; you want to drop out, but you did not. If you made it through that week, you could make it through any other week of the semester. Yes, even finals week.

Number three would be finding your person. Yes, you will find your person by week five. That is the person that you will do work with, eat with, spend extra time with, even just chill with. This individual is the person who you can tell everything to and let her know how much of a positive impact she will have on your life. This person is the reason that you will be able to survive the craziness of college.

Number four would most definitely be balancing aspects of college life. The balance of sleep, school work, sports, eating, and time for oneself. Maintaining the balance between extracurricular activities and schoolwork is essential because it will help with the stress and make the college experience that much better. Being as organized and as focused as possible has helped you make it this far. If you have not found that balance yet, then you will in time, but when you do, you will know and will be so happy that you have.

The fifth and final thing you usually figure out by week five is if the school is for you. Some people already know if they are going to transfer the next semester or even realize school is not for them. Week five is the turning point and when you realize who you truly are because you gave up like two weeks ago dressing nice and trying for class. At this point, you know if you like your professors or not and even if your major is for you.

Do not be afraid of the change; just accept it. You are transitioning in week five, and the biggest one is behind you. Enjoy it; this is college--- one of the best times of your life. You got this! You pulled through hell week and managed your stress, now all you have to do is figure out yourself.