Remember how scary it was on your first day of school? Those vaccinations, losing your way, and trying to remember what bus was yours. And your first report card.

Remember how exciting it was on your first day of school? All the new students meeting each other for the first time in a newly polished classroom, crisp unused books, teachers that were happy to see you, a special lunch and new school clothes and supplies. And recess.

Remember how scary it was on your first day of college? Living with someone you never met before, finding your way around campus and waking yourself up to get to class. And independence.

Remember how exciting it was on your first day of college? Your own place, meeting new friends, learning things that actually interested you. And independence.