By Torie Abbott

We’ve all heard it before…the graduating senior reminiscing about how quickly college has gone by and the importance of enjoying it all. I definitely remember listening to these people, and as a freshman I remember thinking, “No way. Four years is such a long time!”

Earlier this week, however, as I was preparing for finals and all of the studying that will come with it, I came to a stunning realization…in less than two week, I will be halfway done with college.

How can I already be a junior? As a freshman, everything seemed so far away and everyone seemed so old. But now, I am registering for LSAT prep classes and looking at law schools. I now realize how close I am to being done.

College is not easy. It can be very challenging at times. It can be frustrating. There are moments when you are entirely overwhelmed and times that you are very homesick.

But then, you also have some of the best times of your life. You meet some amazing people, make best friends and go to fun events, all while getting an education. I am saddened to know I am halfway done, and I am left thinking, “Where has the time gone?”

That is what happens though. Each of us moves onto things after college; that is why it is so very important to embrace every moment, have a lot of fun and study as hard as possible. Because two years from now, when my time here is done, those are the things I am going to remember most of all.