Learn through individuality, sleep deprevation

They say at death you obtain a perfect understanding of life. Graduating from college might not be the same thing as dying, but the clarity is still there. \nFirst I'd like to apologize to the 32,500 odd people that I didn't get to meet. You were always busy, and I guess your roommate never gave you my messages. Typical. \nSince time has run out, it's probably best I share my nuggets of wisdom and then get the hell out of Dodge. \n• To all the people who feel compelled to dress alike: Get out there and learn who you really are. I know I'm just a scary individual to you, but you know what's scarier? People who can't think for themselves. \n• If you haven't done so already, pull an all-nighter, even if you have no reason to. There is no better way to learn the value of sleep and making sure you get stuff done before the rooster crows. And do it with friends. Five a.m. adds a whole new degree of difficulty to softball.\n• Velveta does not survive well in the freezer. I know it might come as a shock to many of you, but it's true. The cheesy goodness takes to a freezer like a snowball in hell. I speak from experience.\n• Look both ways before crossing the street. I know you're thinking, "Well that's a given." But I've seen how some of you walk. Trust me, it's never a given.\nWell, I've enjoyed being the art director for the Weekend this semester; you've been a wonderful audience. I hope you keep reading, and perhaps we'll see each other again sometime. Finally, to those who have yet to graduate, I have this to say. If you ever find yourself losing hope and wondering what the heck you are doing at school, remember this: You're doing it for yourself. \nBecause really, there's no one cooler.