Coming back after the holidays, seniors are faced with an overwhelming number of engagement announcements. Don't get me wrong, we are thrilled to hear about so many of our fellow Meredith Angels reaching another milestone in their lives! But, if you are diving into your last semester of undergrad, and you are either single or not in a long-term relationship, here are five things you should keep in mind:
1. You don't fail at life
College is a time to figure out, on a deeper level, who you are and what you want to get out of life. College, which especially at Meredith isn't cheap, is an investment for self-improvement. If you've focused on you these past four years, you haven't failed in the slightest.
2. You aren't going to die alone
No reason to make any rash decisions or try to force a dead-end relationship because of a fear like this.You're still young, and the world is your oyster. Plus, cut yourself some slack! Regardless of how close we are located to North Carolina State, you've been at an all women's college for the past couple years! There will be an abundance of ways to meet people once you more fully submerge yourself in the real world.
3. You worked your tail off these past four years; that's a milestone to celebrate!
College graduation is kind of a big deal –– just putting that out there. You've faced your fair share of all-nighters, contemplating what exactly you got yourself into. You've spent more than enough days on the struggle bus, wearing your beloved leggings and sporting messy hair. Your overfilled planners provide a solid paper trail of the hectic schedules and never-ending to-do lists that you faced. And, guess what? You made it through. (Maybe you were in a state of sleep deprivation and over-caffeination, but hey –– it still counts.) No reason to diminish the importance of reaching this milestone by focusing on the engagement you don't have.
4. You have to learn how to be happy with you.
Instead of being on the prowl for someone to make you happy, learn to be happy with you; that is one of the strongest foundations you can have for any possible future relationship. Once you're comfortable in your own skin, any love interests that enter your life will be an added bonus. Now, that doesn't mean that you have to be in perfect terms with yourself before entering any relationship; you'll always have your flaws. But, be proactive and work on improving you instead of constantly looking for someone to complete you.
5. You're a Meredith Angel, and you're going strong!
Everyone's path to higher education was different, but all of ours led us to Meredith. Here, you found personalized education in small classes where the professors wanted to get to know you. You've branched out, made connections, went out of your comfort zone and accomplished things that would have never crossed your mind four years ago. Meredith has given you wings, and regardless of your relationship status, don't let any guy take those wings away.
