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11 Questions I Have Been Asked As A 19 Year Old Graduating With A Bachelor's Degree

Every college senior who is finishing their last year of college tends to have similar thoughts during their last year. Having just turned 19 makes for many different ones.

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11 Questions I Have Been Asked As A 19 Year Old Graduating With A Bachelor's Degree

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Lots of people have opinions about my decision to graduate with my Bachelor's degree within 2 years of attending college, but how I feel about it is most important. So since no one has asked, here are MY thoughts on my decision.

You're supposed to be in the middle of your sophomore year, why are you graduating so early?

I finished my degree requirements pretty quickly, and I'm eager and ambitious about what I hope to accomplish. So, why not?

Do you really want to be applying to law school at 19 years old?

Yes, I do. I'm ambitious and I'm ready for what's next.

Have you thought about taking a gap year?

No, because then there's really no point to me graduating undergrad so early.

Are you sure you want to graduate this early?

Uhhh yes, I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't want to.

How do you feel now that you're almost at your last semester of undergrad?

Honestly, I'm kind of bored. I'm ready to be done. (I know, I haven't even been here for two years yet.)

Do you not have a lot of friends on campus?

Oh I do, most of my friends are also graduating this year. Even if they weren't, I wouldn't stay here any longer JUST to maintain relationships that I know I could still maintain after graduating.

Do you really want to adult?

Yes, I've been ready. I can't wait to serve a true purpose and accomplish something new.

I don't want to enter the real world yet, I'm not sure why you're in such a rush.

I'm not in a rush, I just happened to breeze through my degree pretty quickly. When you have goals, you don't necessarily feel like you're rushing. I feel ready and prepared to take the next step toward accomplishing my goals.

What don't you like about college?

Some people are in college because they want to make something of themselves, while a vast majority are in college just because they feel like that's what they're supposed to be doing. Going to law school will surround me with more people who have similar mindsets that I have, and I want to be around people who push me to do better.

Did you not enjoy your undergraduate experience?

Oh I enjoyed it for sure. I've made lots of lifelong friends and have learned a lot about myself and the world around me. I had my fun, but I'm ready for what's to come.

Are you sure you're not going to regret it? I think you might be making a mistake.

No, I am not going to regret it, I didn't just think this through lightly, this is what I want to do and I am sure of it. But thank you for your concern!

Despite the contradicting thoughts and external input from others, I am more than excited to be graduating this year. No, it isn't a mistake, and no, I won't regret it.

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11 Questions I Have Been Asked As A 19 Year Old Graduating With A Bachelor's Degree

Every college senior who is finishing their last year of college tends to have similar thoughts during their last year. Having just turned 19 makes for many different ones.

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Have you thought about taking a gap year?

Are you sure you want to graduate this early?

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Are you sure you're not going to regret it? I think you might be making a mistake.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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