College v. Real Life (conclusion)
OK. So what I'm hearing from responses from the last post and several others is the sentiment: DON'T LEAVE COLLEGE. Everyone wishes they were still there.
After reading the advice everyone left for me, a lot of things sunk in. Trying to make college 'the best years of my life' shouldn't be a burden but rather an exciting realization that it's a completely unique time in my life. There are things I can take advantage of and appreciate without also looking forward to the future.
I'd like to thank everyone who gave me advice namely:
srah: I guess for me the best thing about college was having friends living in close proximity, and being able to get ahold of somebody at pretty much any hour of the day to go do something. My time's a lot more structured now, and I don't have that kind of casual friendship where you just show up at somebody's door.
gunn: Yes, university was good, very good in fact, all the things that most say it was that makes it the best years while you're in it. What makes it THE best however, is finding yourself after, fitting into what you are happiest doing career-wise, sure maybe marriage/ kids, etc.,etc..
Being happy and comfortable and fulfilled in what you do with life after university is what gives that time the aura that one remembers after with so much clarity and fondness.
Someone said "Follow your bliss", don't know who, but it fits.
theycallmecurlysue: I hear ya! When I graudated from college it was like reality bit me in the butt..and hard! I moved to a completely new town (Colorado Springs) and only knew some family. I've been here three and a half years and even though I'm a social person by nature, I have found it very hard to make good friends and ones who aren't come and goers. Oh, and the whole 9-5 bit is such a downer ;)
In an attempt follow their advice. I've begun making a list of ways to remain young and fill my last two months with "productive" fun.
Numero Uno: Build a Fort for friends to gather in. (check - pictures of its amazingness below)
Numero Dos: Plan and execute a Beer Olympics. (planning is underway)Numero Tres: Appreciate having many friends nearby as much as possible. (check)
Numero Cuatro: Realize I'm surrounded by the best friends I've ever had. (check)
Numero Cinco: Relax and "have a good tiiiiiime."
SOTD: The Velvet Underground - We're Gonna Have a Real Good Time Together
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