The culture of college is very much an “on to the next” mentality. Students often think about their chemistry test next Thursday, an essay due in a week, or the frat party happening on Saturday night. This constant focus on the future is important, and indeed often helpful. It drives us to accomplish tasks that need to get done and gives us an impetus to hold ourselves accountable. However, this mentality obscures focus on the importance of living in the moment. There is a cliche that the present is a present, which sounds rather simple, but is really true. We, as college students, do a great many things that take us out of the present, and our lives would be more fulfilling if we appreciated the here and now more.
Of course, one thing that takes many young people out of the moment is social media. Students may frequently find themselves scrolling through reels on Instagram or TikTok rather than experiencing college life. This did not happen by accident. Social media giants YouTube and Meta were recently found liable for intentionally designing their algorithms to be addictive, with a jury awarding the plaintiffs six million dollars in damages (an amount which, in our opinion, is pitifully low and highly unlikely to force these multi-trillion dollar companies to change anything). We at The Hoot hope that people can spend less time on social media and more time living in the present.
Being in the present also alludes to our desire for connection. While social media can be an isolating force, it can also be a creative outlet for individuals to share their lives with others. However, nothing beats real, in-person experiences with others. For graduating students, the inability to easily stay connected with your friends is an ever-ominous presence over our day-to-day interactions. One friend may live in the state over, while the other may reside in an entirely different country altogether; there will never be a time when everyone will be living in the same place, at the same time, and easily accessible again (except maybe a reunion, but I digress). Knowing this separation is imminent, whether you are graduating next month or in another three years, we are reminded to be intentional with the time we spend together, and should brace ourselves for new methods of maintaining presence in the lives of our friends.
How we work to remain in the present is a challenge. As mentioned above, cutting back on social media usage and staying in the moment when talking with friends is a good start. Other simple things to try include immersing yourself in the outdoors, maybe listening to music or reading a book in one of the spots we mention below, getting physically active, and taking time each day to simply breathe. These steps will not immediately fix the problem, but progress is incremental, and any improvement would be extremely beneficial. As this academic year comes to a close, it is important to remind ourselves to be grateful for the present and enjoy each moment to the fullest.
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