As soon as I entered college, I wanted the quickest path possible to graduating. While there's nothing inherently wrong about wanting to quick-start your career into the professional world, the pressure to graduate as quickly as possible hindered my process. Not only did it add unnecessary stress (over 60 percent of college students finish after the four-year mark), but I also knew I was skipping out on valuable opportunities by trying to rush it. Take it slow, enjoy every step of the way, and get the most out of each year. You will make it to graduation!