The day I moved into college in August of 2011 exactly 1,366
days stood between me and graduation. Now there’s 100.
It’s crazy to think that 1,266 days have passed since I
began Orientation here at Gordon. And it’s even crazier to think back on all of
the memories that filled those 1,266 days. All of the people I’ve met,
experiences I’ve had, places I’ve gone, the daily tasks that became routine,
and the big moments that came around every once and a while. Four falls, four
winters, three (but soon to be four springs). Four Golden Geese, three (but
again soon to be four) Gordon Globes, an Inaugural Ball, Winter Ball, movies on
the quad, mass snowball fights, countless trips to Marty’s at 1am, Hill Grills
and King of the Hills. There’s been so much that’s happened, so many things
that have collectively shaped my college experience.
I look back on those 1,266 days and realize that through the
good and bad, there’s not a single thing I’d change if I could. Every
experience I’ve gone through, every event, every friendship, every class,
everything has shaped me. I’m so thankful for the privilege to spend my four
years of college at such a beautiful school that’s full of so many wonderful
people and amazing opportunities. I know in the past I’ve not been thankful
enough for the blessing that it is to call Gordon home. In fact, there were
days I hated it here, or at least thought I did at the time, and the days in
between I took it for granted.
But now I look at the calendar and there’s only 100 days
left and I’m wondering how that can be. My goal for the next 100 days is to make
the most of every opportunity and experience I can. I only have 100 days left
before college is just a memory, and I don’t intend to spend a single day of it
dwelling on the little things, getting caught up in the chaos, or being
unhappy. I’m thankful for the 1,266 days that are done, and I’m excited for the
100 days left to come.
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| Photo Credit: 100 Days till Graduation Facebook Page |
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