The first semester of senior year is the beginning of the end, so to speak. After this year, there's no more choosing classes (unless you choose going to graduate school), no more late nights procrastinating with friends and no more of the security blanket that is college. For seniors, preparing for the last fall semester marks entirely new thoughts and conversations about what will happen after they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. It's scary, sad and exciting all at the same time. As I enter my senior year, I understand the place some of my friends were last year at this time. In case you were curious as to how seniors are feeling at this point in time, here's a list of thoughts that are simultaneously running through their heads.
1. This is my last time moving into campus housing. Does this mean I'm not going to be paying tuition anymore to live somewhere? What is rent?
2. I still have to buy textbooks. Man, they're expensive.
3. I wonder how much drama there will be in chapter meetings this year.
4. Note to self: Buy popcorn for chapter meetings. Especially pre- and post-function meetings.
5. Do I find a job this semester or wait until spring?
6. Who am I kidding? I'm definitely waiting until spring.
7. Maybe I should just be drunk the whole time. Being drunk makes the time pass quicker, right?
8. Bet with self: Your friends with boyfriends will TOTALLY come out drinking with you this year. It's senior year; they shouldn't miss out on the fun.
9. Bet with self, part 2: Don't kid yourself. You WILL be drinking alone 99.9 percent of the time.
10. Let's see which bet I actually win.
11. I don't plan on coming home again until Thanksgiving, so I should probably just take everything I own now, right?
12. I'm totally not going to get a boyfriend this year. It's my senior year, and I'm going to have fun. No boyfriend, no problem.
13. Although, it would be nice to have someone to cuddle with and buy me stuff...
14. Dating will NOT be a focus this year.
15. Well, not real dating. Just Tinder-dating.
16. How often should I ask for money? I should probably write a budget.
17. No, writing a budge is way too adult for me.
18. I guess I'll just live on water, coffee, alcohol, and my meal plan. Sounds like a good dietary plan.
19. Senior year resolution: Go to the gym more.
20. LOL I AM SO NOT GOING TO THE GYM WHO AM I KIDDING.
21. I need an espresso machine.
22. I need another job.
23. I need to be more independent.
24. I need to finish my year strong.
25. I need to turn 5 again.
26. I need to graduate.
27. I need four more years.
28. I need to not be an adult.
