Tag: adulthood

On Graduating College

Brianna

Now, you had to know that I’d be writing about this. There are so many things going through my head right now that I can’t help myself.

The time has come. Tomorrow morning I will put on a ridiculous-looking cap and gown, sit through a 2 hour ceremony, listen to over a thousand strangers’ names get called, hear about five familiar names, until finally…mine. Brianna Martin. Graduating college.

If you know me at all, you probably know that I’ve had one or two emotional breakdowns over the past week. Continue reading “On Graduating College” →

What Freshmen Need to Know About College (and what I wish I knew)

Brianna

Okay, so it’s practically August. Which means summer is almost over. Which means that school starts soon. Which means that there are a ton of high school graduates out there psyching themselves out for their freshman year of college. I was there once. But before I make myself sound stupid…no, it wasn’t that long ago. I’m not some old and wise college master or anything.

But I have learned a few things these past three years, some of which I wish I had known when I was a freaking-out freshman. So if any of you out there are about to start college–or know someone who is and is freaking out–feel free to read on or share.

My list of things that college freshmen should know (and that might save them some embarrassment). Continue reading “What Freshmen Need to Know About College (and what I wish I knew)” →