The end of the end: A commentary

So, at the end of my freshman year, and the very first blog post ever done on this here blog, I posted an entry called "The end of the beginning".  I will look back at this list of things I learned, and expand upon them/change them/make them true for my entire college experience.

1. 10 25 page papers aren't as hard as they seem when you have something to say. And in fact, I have a lot of things to say, and research, and learn. What I actually need to do is cut down on the words. As proven by this blog. 
2. Sleep is very, very important. Generally. But it can, and is done without at times. And life goes on. 
3. Getting along with roommates is harder than it seems sometimes, but in the end a great relationship with a roommate is worth the sacrifice. But it's less likely for you to make the necessary sacrifices when you're busy and dishes are stacked and you think you don't have the time or patience for it. 
4. College All boys and male persons are just as silly or sillier than as high school boys. Just older. But I'm silly too. 
5. Important comfort foods to have: chocolate chips and ice cream. And beef jerky. 
6. No matter how many credits you have, even if you are technically a sophomore, if it is your first year of college, you look, act, and feel like a freshman. Take joy in it. It only happens once! Your senior year on the other hand...isn't always so lucky. 
7. You change a lot in college. And in my case it has been in a really wonderful way.