A Love Letter To My Sophomore Year

Two years down and Two more to go!

Alexa, play "New Apartment" by Ari Lennox.

Out with the dorms and in with the apartments. Moving from dorms to apartments has been one of the highlights of my sophomore year. I am grateful to my family for supporting me as I embark on this new chapter of adulthood. My sophomore year is one to note. I would like to think of this year as a transformative year as I went through so many changes that have shaped me into the young woman I am today. This year, I officially entered my 20's and began what I have consider my prime.

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”

Angela Davis

Attending a university as large as LSU leaves room for one to feel lost. This year, I decided to combat this by pouring into myself and into my hobbies. I dedicated more time to my beloved sorority, more time to LWL, and of course more time to my studies. My grades increased significantly, and I owe it all to God. In the past two years, I realized that it is not only a privilege, but it is also an honor to attend university. Many are not blessed with this opportunity, and I give thanks to God for allowing me to attend university and succeed as well. One of the biggest lessons that I have learned this year is that balance is key. I would classify myself as a busy body. I love to always have something planned but with this comes dissatisfaction when I do not have anything planned. I am learning that it is okay to not always be busy. Sometimes, it is okay to have a lazy day or two. Too often college students become overwhelmed with their studies and succumb to the pressures of university. Many students feel as though they must always be busy and if not, they do not feel productive. I was pleased to know that I am not alone with these feelings. I am so blessed to have a strong community at college that I can lean on in times of need and offer support.

To say that I am proud to have completed two years of college would be an understatement. No matter if you are still in high school, going into your first year of college, or even your senior year. You should be proud of the progress you have made thus far. Give yourself flowers. You did the challenging work, got good grades, and most of all tried your best. As previously stated, so many of us put pressure on ourselves to succeed that we often do not give ourselves enough credit for the goals we have already achieved. Life is about balance. You must live to the fullest life each day. What is your purpose in life? I asked myself this question at the beginning of the year, and the answer was not revealed to me until this month. We are all placed on earth for a specific purpose. Once you find your purpose, you can truly begin to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. As I reflect on this year, I want to acknowledge the growth that I have seen within myself since I have started living life to the fullest. As previously stated, this year I entered my 20's. Your 20's are a pivotal point in your life and that can be intimidating. There were plenty of opportunities this year that I could have lost sight of myself or quit during the semester, but I did not. I persevered through the semester and my hard work paid off. If you are looking for a sign to keep going, this is it. No matter how hard your classes get, or how difficult college may seem, keep going. In the end it will all be worth it, and you will thank yourself that you did not quit. Your second year of college can be difficult but not impossible. The second year of college is when the real work begins. Your classes start to get harder, your friend group from first year may look different, and you might even change yourself. Despite all of this, your second year of college can be the most transformative year if you allow it to be. Embrace all the changes that come along with it. A love letter to my sophomore year, thank you for the best experience that I could have had as a sophomore in college. I cannot wait to see what junior year has in store for me.

Here’s to Junior year! 

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