As I enter the first day of my senior year I'm not sure whether to cry, scream, smile or run. There are many emotions that are inevitable to feel on this day and throughout the whole year. A chapter of our lives is ending and many, many doors are about to open. This year is full of possibilities and opportunities that will await us after graduation. It'll be a year to remember for sure because, let's face it, we're pros and this whole college thing by now and know how to make a year count. But that doesn't mean it won't take a few tears, a couple shots of tequila and some mental breakdowns for us to get into that cap and gown come May. Here's just a taste of some of the emotions this year may bring...
1. Pure Joy
Let's live it up! The first full year of college being 21, not having fear of the freshman 15 and being confident in your major/classes (which at this point are a joke).
2. Comfort
You've had the same professor since freshman year that you call by his first name. You wave to Maria the cleaning lady everyday, Joan at 63's doesn't even need you to swipe your SHU card. Walking through campus at this point is a little like being a celebrity, you know everyone and everyone knows you.
3. Fear
Wait, it's really almost over? What am I going to do after graduation?
4. Laziness
Study? Go to the gym? No thanks, I need to rest before I go out tonight.
5. Denial
Nope, this isn't real. I'll be drinking at Red's for the rest of my life.
6. Pre-quarter life crisis
What is life with out college??
7. Anger
This is a sick joke. Who let's you live the four best years of your life and then ends it so quick? All to go into the real world and work for 40-hours a week.
8. Bargaining
Ok, Mom..maybe I'll just go to grad school for a year or two. Ya know, 'find myself'.
9. Depression
Crying with your roommates at the bar, for the third time this week.
10. Acceptance
This is really happening. We made it.
11. Freedom
Although college is as free as you feel after living with your parents all your life, there is nothing like knowing there is a whole world out there for you to explore.
