Some of Your Best Times
“College is the best time of your life.” A phrase we've heard many a times. At first, it might sound like something adults say when they miss their youth. But the truth is, they’re onto something. Because somewhere between cramming for exams, laughing over mamak sessions, and sprinting across campus to make it to class on time, you’re quietly living through some of the most unforgettable moments of your life.
It’s Not Just About Classes
Sure, you came to college or university to study. You’ve got lectures to attend, assignments to submit, and a future career to build. But look around, this place is buzzing with more than academic pressure. It’s filled with possibilities: joining clubs you never thought you’d like, discovering a hidden talent in debate or dance, meeting people from wildly different backgrounds, and maybe even bumping into your lifelong friends (or that one person who’ll always make your heart race just a little).
This is where you start figuring yourself out. Not just what major you want, but who you want to be. And there’s no better time to explore than now - when mistakes are expected, detours are part of the journey, and every day is an open page.
The Freedom You’ll Miss One Day
College offers a kind of freedom that sneaks up on you. It’s not total independence (yes, you still have deadlines), but it’s enough to start shaping your own life. You decide whether to join that improv workshop. You decide if pulling an all-nighter is worth it. You decide what kind of friend, leader, or dreamer you want to be.
This is the stage in life where you’re young enough to take risks, but old enough to handle the consequences. It’s where new experiences are around every corner - spontaneous road trips, late-night heart-to-hearts with housemates, random karaoke nights, and unplanned sunrise hikes that leave you breathless and grateful.
It’s Okay to Not Have It All Figured Out
Sometimes, in the middle of all the fun, college can feel overwhelming. You might not know what career you want. You might question if you’re good enough. You might feel lost, even when surrounded by people. That’s okay.
Because growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. Every uncertain moment, every stumble, every bit of confusion, you’re learning. You’re growing. And one day, you’ll look back and realize how much strength you were building, even when you thought you were falling apart.
You’re Making Memories That’ll Last a Lifetime
Years from now, you’ll remember the small things. The time you laughed so hard in class you almost cried. That one lecturer who challenged the way you think. The quiet nights when you couldn’t sleep and your roommate stayed up with you just to talk. You’ll remember the music, the fashion disasters, the unforgettable campus events, and the rush of being young and full of possibility.
College isn’t just preparation for real life, it is real life. It’s just a version of it that’s uniquely magical. Unfiltered, unpolished, and bursting with potential.
Make It Count
So don’t wait until graduation to start appreciating this time. Say yes to that road trip. Join that club. Ask that person to go get coffee. Start that passion project. Talk to someone new. Tell your friends you appreciate them. Take photos, even if you think they look silly now.
You’re living through something special, even if it doesn’t feel like it every day.
Because one day, when life gets more predictable and your calendar fills with meetings instead of lectures, you’ll remember this chapter. And you’ll smile, knowing that some of your best times happened here.
Right now.
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