College has been a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences for me. I've come so far, learned so much and I have changed so much. I am infinitely thankful for every experience I've had, but I still wish I could have told myself some things three years ago.
Kelsey-
Cheerleading is something you have always known and loved. It was your life and your passion. It was where your friends were and it was what makes you happiest. Don't forget these things when it gets hard, and when it comes time to stay at school while everyone else is home. But don't feel like you need to get attached. Branch out. Meet new people. Make lots of friends. And when it stops filling your heart with happiness and satisfaction, don't be afraid to let it go. It has led you to some amazing people and taught you some amazing lessons, but it's okay to let go when something isn't your passion anymore.
When you're just starting school, Andrew is a new thing and long distance relationships — relationships in general — are foreign to you. Keep him a priority in your life. Make friends and have fun but know that this relationship will grow into something greater and always make sure he knows how important he is. And don't let the tough times get you down. They get better and you get happier and it makes your love stronger. Hang onto him.
Your friends from home will always be your friends. People have made you think that high school friends fade away, but yours will always be there for you. Make time for them, think of them and keep in touch. You will see them at home and no matter how fun school is, they will always be your family.
Your parents know a lot. Before you left for school you argued constantly but they know best. Bring a rain coat, get some snow boots and save your money. Spend time with them when they visit and when you're at home, and appreciate everything they've taught you, everything they've given you.
Schoolwork is important. It's not as easy as high school was. You will need to read and study and see your professors. You will probably not be able to do your work in bed. Work hard and don't just float by. Learn as much as you possibly can.
Start having healthy habits as soon as possible. Eat fruits and vegetables and stay away from gross processed foods. Work out. Stretch. It will make you so much happier and you will feel so much better in the long run.
It's okay to change your mind. Maybe you don't want to work at a magazine and that's completely okay. Broaden your horizons and try different things. Your biggest risk will end up being your favorite job.
Your biggest challenge at school with be your friendships. The people you meet in the beginning will not necessarily be your lifelong friends. Friendships might end messily and make you sad and you will question everything. But they will lead you to where you belong. You will want to transfer but you shouldn't. You will feel alone, but you're not. So many things will fall through and you'll feel like everything is going terribly wrong, but it's actually going perfectly right. You will find where you belong. You will be happy. You have always had amazing friends and you will find more. Promise.
College is not what you will expect. It's different in a million ways. It's better, it's worse. It will change you and it will shape you into the adult you want to be. You are not going to end where you started. You will have a million experiences and they will all teach you something. Some lessons are more painful than others, but they are all worthwhile.
Go to the Botanical Gardens, explore Brooklyn, get a blowout. Experience the rest of senior year and don't take a second of it for granted.
-K
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