4 years of college are over. Time flew by. Now that I'm pretty much staring graduation in the face memories keep coming back. Freshman year pranks with April, sophomore RA antics, junior year traveling around Europe and now senior year. So, I thought I'd make a list of lessons learned from this year.
1. Your best friend can disappear in a heartbeat and turn into a complete stranger.
2. Although friends may come and go its the people that stick by your side in the darkest hour that are there to stay forever.
3. It takes a lot of courage to admit defeat but at the same time to recognize who you want to be in life.
4. Depression can happen to anyone, even that person you think who has it all.
5. Even though one may experience heartbreak that doesn't meant that you should bury your heart.
6. I was born to be a teacher and to help people that can't help themselves.
7. It's good to act like a kid every once in awhile even in grown up situations.
8. Laugh often. Without laughter life just isn't the same.
9. Dwelling on the past doesn't not let you experience everything that life has to offer.
10. When you reach rock bottom don't be afraid to let people pick you back up.
11. I'm a much stronger person than I ever realized.
All of us seniors can feel the time ticking away before graduation in a few short weeks. Before I know it, I'll be in my cap and gown walking on stage to get my diploma. I'm still the same awkward, tall, and curious person as I was four years ago. My heart has changed drastically though. I've had many life experiences that I'm very grateful for and still others that I wish could be forgotten. Bottom line, all of them have made me into a stronger person. It's time to leave the safety of Valpo and venture off on my own. Now, if I could take all of my second graders with me than this would be a piece of cake :)
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