4 Things I Wish I Did More Of in College

Graduation is upon me, and although I am excited to move on to bigger and better things, the time I have remaining in school seems bittersweet. Here’s a collection of reminiscent thoughts reflecting on 5 things I’ll miss most about college.

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1. Socializing

This one seems obvious and is apparent with every new friend I make and relationship I further. I’m not just talking about beer drinking and other tomfoolery, I’m talking about being in a setting with such a large concentration of similar demographics. Their are so many people out there to meet, to exchange experiences with, and to learn from.

2. Utilizing Resources

The University of Iowa has about 13,000 different resources offered to students. Whether it be camera rentals, adventure trips, guest lecture series, canoe rentals, seminars, free movies, museum trips, newspapers, astronomy towers, and so many more! I’m sure I don’t know about half of the resources offered, and of those that I do know, I found out after 3 or 4 years of living here. These resources will surely be appreciated the most after their no longer available.

3. Waking Up Early

I don’t even want to think about how much time in my life has been dedicated to the moments of initial alarm clock and the snooze alarm clock. Their is only so much time in a day to be productive. And not just productive in school, but productive in life and in learning, a productive that can only be accomplished on a college schedule.
4. Saying Yes

Elbows and excuses, everyone has them. I’ve said no too many times. Excuses like “I have a test in a week,” or “I have too much homework to do” shouldn’t fly, not when you could be waking up earlier and prioritizing your interests. Say yes to new things and watch as your life unfolds and opportunities arise.