The simple truth is that students come to college for very different reasons. Some enter college to go after a dream job or explore a beloved discipline, to follow family advice, or to just figure out the next step. Whatever your own reasons for coming to college, I urge you to take a moment to imagine what you hope will be “highlights” of your college years. Often, these are not what you might at first expect! What subjects or courses could you imagine exploring—even beyond the field you’ve chosen? What interests or skills do you want to develop for your life? Would you consider joining a club or student organization, spending a semester at another school in the U.S. or abroad, participating in student government, or doing community service? If you’ve never felt it before, this is your opportunity to re-define your scope. The next four or five years you spend in college belong to you. Make it count. Get involved! Discover what you love.