What Would You Give to Be a Fresher Again?

 What Would You Give to Be a Fresher Again?  

It feels like just yesterday when I stepped onto the campus of Chrisland University, a naive but eager fresher with a head full of dreams. There’s a magic in those first days, a sense of hope and possibility that comes with being on the cusp of something new. The air feels lighter, fresher, as though the universe is offering you a clean slate to etch your story.  

I remember the wide-eyed innocence we all carried, coupled with the pride of finally making it into university. The thrill of introducing myself during orientation, the awkward attempts at making friends, and the pure joy of wearing the prestigious Chrisland badge for the first time every moment seemed to shimmer with promise.  

But with that innocence came the mistakes, those naïve blunders that make you wince in hindsight but also smile fondly. I remember spending an entire month overdressing for lectures, thinking it would impress people. Or staying up all night studying the wrong topics for a test, only to realize the lecturer hadn't even started those chapters. Yet, those mistakes, small and big, became part of the adventure.  

What I’d give to be a fresher again, to feel that electric sense of newness and endless potential. Freshers, with their "green air" of optimism, remind us of who we were before deadlines, GPAs, and the grind dulled the glow. They represent hope—a reminder that every beginning holds the promise of something beautiful.  

And oh, the proud feeling of being an undergraduate 😂. There’s something special about being part of a close-knit community, where everyone knows everyone, and the campus is small enough to feel like home but big enough to be exciting. It’s where you navigate love 😂, friendships, and academics, learning not just about your course of study but about life itself.  

Looking back, I wish I had embraced those early days even more. I wish I had been more open to trying new things, less afraid of failure, and more present in the moment. If I could go back, I’d tell my fresher self to enjoy every step of the journey—the good, the bad, and the hilariously embarrassing.  

So, to all the freshers out there reading this, cherish this time. Soak in the laughter, the mistakes, the pride of walking the campus as an undergrad. This season is fleeting, but its memories will stay with you forever.  

And to those of us who’ve journeyed past those early days, maybe it’s time to rediscover that fresher spirit the sense of hope, curiosity, and excitement that makes every day a fresh start.  

Here’s to the freshers, the dreamers, and to all of us finding our way through this incredible university adventure.