By Amanda Lenox
Features Editor
As a sixth year senior, you long for graduation day when you have finally earned your degree and school is over. But as the day is nearing, it only makes me wish I could spend more time with friends here at CSUSM.
I started at California State University, San Marcos in August 2008 and the campus has definitely changed since then. I was able to see the building of the Parking Structure, the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, the Quad and the brand new University Student Union. As the school has changed and grown, I now realize that I have grown as well.
Cal State San Marcos has offered me a great education and I have learned so much from all of my professors. I have made great friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
Before I leave, I have a few words of advice for CSUSM students:
- Be proud of the work that you do. There may be certain occasions where you procrastinated and didn’t put too much effort into a research paper. Don’t make a habit of it. Instead, submit your best work and be proud of the effort you put into it.
- Get involved. It took me awhile to realize the importance of getting involved but there will be so many great people that you might miss the chance of meeting if you don’t.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself when you fail. There might be that one class that you just don’t get, for me that would be anything that involves math or science. If you don’t do well, don’t worry. It’s a lesson that you learn. Just try harder the next time.
AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST:
- Have fun. College is an adventure. I got six years of it. Some of you may get five or four. But there is a time limit; the fun doesn’t last forever. So cherish the memories.