Summer is right around the corner, ladies and gentlemen! It's been a long, fantastic year, and its both a blessing and a curse that it is all coming to an end. As the end of the semester approaches, here are some of the thoughts we have all had.
1. Panic... pure panic.
"End of the semester" might as well translate to one word: finals. “Time to brush the dust of those textbooks and brush up on my notes. That is...if I can remember where I put them last."
2. Regretting two semesters worth of dining hall selections.
“I'm not sure what is more terrifying, the thought of taking finals or the thought of being in a bikini after not hitting the gym as much as I had planned. I definitely should have avoided the French fry bar all this time. Do you think I could have abs by Friday?”
3. Strategically finding a way to get out of your exam.
Admit it. We have all thought about stepping into a crosswalk hoping to get hit by a car just to get out of taking that exam you didn't study for. "Hit me! Pay for my tuition, I am begging you!"
4. Contemplating changing your life path.
"Maybe this major isn't the one for me. Part of me wants to be a vet. Part of me wants to be a house flipper. Part of me doesn't want to have to grow up and pick a profession at all, but I do know I want to make money, so at least I have that going for me."
5. Wondering how your belongings seemed to have multiplied.
“When I first moved into my residence hall, I thought I had an excessive amount of junk. Now, I don’t think a UHAUL could handle all this. Where did it come from?! Does this even belong to me?”
6. Fighting the urge to skip class to enjoy the warm weather.
“When the sun is shining, professors seem to drag class out until the very last minute. By not going, I could avoid that frustration altogether.”
7. Class registration for next semester.
“Can’t we get through this semester before worrying about the next one? Please?”
8. Wasting time making summer bucket lists.
“I am completely unprepared for my exam tomorrow, but I did complete my day by day summer itinerary. That counts as productivity, right?”
9. Daily countdowns.
“Only two weeks left of this semester” could be emphasized with excitement or horror, depending on the individual.
10. Missing your friends already.
“I know I’ll see you guys this summer, but it won’t be every day like it is now. I sold all of my living room furniture so you guys have more room when you move in. I hope my parents don't mind.”
Embracing the fact that this semester is coming to an end is simply bittersweet.
