Too often, we let our daily routines compromise the enjoyment of life itself. I know that I, for one, regularly choose the easy way and take what I have always known. I believe this summer is a prime time to experiment and try some new things. After all, we only have so much time - life is finite.

It’s funny how life can never be predicted by your expectations. Before I came to college, I expected to still be able to continue playing poker, while maintaining decent grades and a fulfilling social life and learning new skills (I particularly wanted to get involved in salsa and Brazilian jiu...