Hi, my name is Bella Fertitta, and my blog is about how college has been the fastest four years of my life. Today is February 24, 2026, and I’m sitting in my ELRC class creating this vlog. Honestly, I never thought that as a senior in college I would be making a vlog reflecting on my college experience, but here I am. On my walk to class today, I decided to take a small detour and walk through the Quad. I realized that I should have taken way more walks through the Quad before now. It is absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t believe I took it for granted all these years. Being there today made me realize just how fast college has gone by and how close I am to graduation.
In this blog, I want to talk about why college has been both the best and fastest four years of my life. I want to share some of my favorite experiences, what I have learned, and how much I have grown as a person since freshman year. College is not just about classes and exams, it’s about meeting new people, making memories, learning independence, and figuring out who you want to become. I also want to talk about how easy it is to take time for granted while you're in college. When you first start, four years feels like such a long time, but before you know it, senior year is here. Looking back now, it feels like freshman year was just yesterday, and it’s crazy to think about how quickly everything has gone by.
I am currently a senior studying Marketing with a concentration in Professional Sales. Throughout college, I have tried to take advantage of different opportunities, whether that was working, internships, or building skills that will help me in my future career. College has helped me grow not only professionally but also personally. I have become more independent and confident than I ever thought I would be when I first started. Some of my favorite parts of college have been the friendships and memories I have made along the way. From long days of classes and work to spending time with friends and enjoying campus life, these moments are what made college so special. Even the stressful times helped me grow and become stronger. Now that I am a senior, I realize how important it is to appreciate the little moments, like walking across campus or sitting in class, because one day those things will be over. College truly has been the best and fastest four years of my life, and this vlog is a way for me to look back and appreciate everything that has brought me to this point.
