I can't believe that its been almost an entire month since I've last blogged; where did the time go?! I've been so busy wrapping up the semester/Senior year/time at Suffolk that I completely forgot to blog. Let me tell you a bit about the craziness that has been the last four weeks:

- I've decided to go to Tufts next year. I'm really excited about my program and about staying in the Greater Boston area. I was thinking about moving to NYC, but I'm not ready to leave Boston...yet. : )

- The Spring Ball has come and gone. This year it was at a hotel in Cambridge, and it was a good time. Dinner and dancing with some of the best; what else could I have asked for?

- Classes ended last week, and I had my last final yesterday. That's right, I'm officially done. After writing hundreds of pages of papers, taking countless pages of notes and many hours spent taking tests, I have paid my dues as an undergraduate student. I guess I'm sitting here writing this as a former Suffolk student. That's such a weird feeling. On May 17th, I will be an official Suffolk graduate... AHHHH!

Since its my last official week as a Suffolk student, I feel that it is my responsibility to pass on a few bits of advice to all of you who are planning on coming to Suffolk for your undergraduate years:
1.) Get involved. Try something new, or keep an interest from high school going when you're in college. We have so many opportunities to get involved, and the happiest people at Suffolk are those who are in clubs and go to school events. I've met all of my best friends through doing this.
2.) Get creative. We're not the school who has a quad, but rather one who has the Boston Common. We don't have a NCAA finalist basketball team, but we can walk to see a Celtics game any day we want to. We don't necessarily have tons of traditions passed down to students every year, but we have the traditions and history of Boston in and around our campus. We're not a stereotypical college, but that's one of the things I like most about us. Create your own culture and experience.
3.) Be open-minded. Take a class that sounds interesting just because you can; it may end up being the one that teaches you the most. Talk to your classmates, neighbors, and coworkers; that stranger sitting next to you may end up being your soul mate.
4.) Don't be afraid to look dumb. Whether its trying something new for the first time or its regressing back to doing something you haven't done since you were a kid, just do it; don't think and over-analyze. Dancing in the rain is always fun, even if you think people are staring.
5.) Ask questions. Get to know people, subjects, and anything else you aren't an expert on. Curious people are always the smartest and make the most of life.
6.) Read. A lot. Whether its for class or just for fun, it increases your vocabulary and is a great way to spend some alone time. Who knows, maybe that book your professor is making you read will be the best piece of writing you've ever read. It may change your life, but you never know until you try.
7.) Go out into your community. See the history that Boston has to offer, and see what makes us different from wherever you come from. Regardless of class, ethnicity, age, or religion, a Bostonian is proud of where they come from and is excited to meet someone else who identifies as a Bostonian. Find out why that is.
8.) Sleep... or not. I'm torn on this one because sleep is really important, but precious time with friends may be more important when there's an intense board game still going on.
9.) Help the needy - its a life-changing experience. It is your responsibility as a human being to leave the world a better place than how you found it. And its so rewarding. You don't need to go to Mississippi to make a difference, but if you do get the opportunity to go you should definitely take it.Best experience of my life.
and 10.) Be yourself. There are plenty of people here who will love you just the way you are. I promise.

I'm sure I could keep going on and on because I've learned more in the last three years at Suffolk than I could have ever imagined. I'll stop, though, before I start getting redundant. Good luck to all of you who are just getting ready to embark on your Suffolk journey; it'll be the best 4 years of your life. And to those of you who I know from Suffolk who like to read my blog (Sara, fellow Ambassadors, Kelly...) thanks for everything! I'd say I will miss you guys, but I know I'll still see you around. : )

Peace and love,
Whit