Hello, future Sooners! My name is Cameron Colan and I am a freshman advertising/journalism major here on the majestic Norman campus. March is one of the most eventful, fun-filled times of the year at OU. With the Huff packed full of students aiming for that perfect spring break body and classes in full swing, you never go a moment without something to occupy your time. Hint: your time management abilities will go a long way in determining your success here.

If a senior in high school were to come up to me today and ask what I think the two most important things to have in a dorm next year are, my answer would be the following:

First and foremost you will realize how vital time management is as soon as you take your first few steps as a Sooner. This being said, you must have either a watch or alarm clock with you at all times. When you notice this alarm going off, it should be a call to action, not an appeal for the snooze button. As you set this time keeping device, remember this saying that has served me quite well: “on time is late and early is on time.”

Now that you know how busy you are bound to be, you are going to need my second crucial item: a pair of noise canceling headphones. Today, we hardly take the time to sit back and enjoy life. This campus provides us all with a plethora of opportunities to do anything we can imagine on a daily basis, but eventually you will reach system overload. When this point comes and you can feel the stress pressing down on your shoulders (when even walking becomes an arduous task), I have found only one way to refresh. Sit back and relax. Listen to your favorite music with your eyes closed and indulge in one of life’s simplest yet satisfying pleasures…rest. After this rest you can return to your productive lifestyle, but this time with a refreshed and lighter attitude. We all must be productive, but we cannot forget to relish in the moment.

Cameron Colan

Advertising and Journalism Freshman