Former Lasso Co-Editor in Chief Offers Advice to Seniors

By Abby Crespin

As the Class of 2023 prepares to embark on their next journey, many plan to attend college or university. To aid this process, the Lasso sat down with former Co-Editor in Chief and current VA Tech student, Sam Mostow (22’) who offered advice to graduating seniors to help ease their transition.

How are you liking college?

“College is good! I like it a lot here, [Virginia Tech] is a good place.”

How does college life differ from high school?

“It's a lot less structured. You pick when your classes are. I only have one class on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.”

How did you realize that you wanted the large atmosphere of a big school?

“It was just something I had never had before, and I love Meridian. I’m grateful I got the small school experience, but I think after doing that I wanted a new atmosphere.”

How has it been transitioning from a small school and FC, to a larger community?

“I like it a lot, I always knew I wanted to go to a state school. Everyone has different preferences, but I like my big school. It’s definitely a different atmosphere, but an atmosphere that I had been hoping for.”

What college advice do you have for the graduating senior class?

“The best piece of advice I got was from [former Lasso advisor] Ms. Litzen, she said “don’t make any judgments until Thanksgiving.” The first couple months are gonna be parts that are great and parts that suck. So just kind of letting the process all playout helps a lot.”

What advice would you give to your older self, from where you are now?

“Treat myself with a little more grace.”