Junior year is coming to an end, and it’s hard to believe how fast I got to this point in my college career (and hard to believe that I’ve survived it thus far). With senior year right around the corner, I’ve had several moments of panic, bursts of excitement, and pretty much every other emotion you can think of. It’s these moments that have forced me to stop and think about my experiences over the past three years, and my hopes for the next one. Here are 5 thoughts that have been running through my mind as the end of my junior year is quickly approaching.
1. Where the hell did the time go?!
It’s true what they say, time really does fly when you’re having fun. I feel like just yesterday I was moving into my dorm room freshman year, only nervous about making new friends and how hard college classes were going to be. Now, as senior year creeps closer, I have a lot more to worry about than trying to find my way to class on the first day of school.
2. I’m going to miss my senior friends
Some of the closest relationships I’ve made throughout the last few years are with people who will be graduating in just a few short weeks. One of the hardest parts about this year coming to an end is the thought that those people won’t be here next year. Sure, they’ll come visit from time to time, but school won’t be the same without seeing them almost every day.
3. I don’t feel old enough to be a senior yet
When I was younger, college seemed like a lifetime away and those who were in college seemed so old and put together. College was something I would dream about growing up, wondering where I would end up and what I would decide to study. Now I’m only one year away from graduating college and moving into adulthood, and in no way do I feel old enough.
4. I should probably find a real job soon
The idea that being a senior is less than a month away has brought me to the realization that it’s almost time to start applying for jobs after college (cue panic attack). Finding a job is exciting because it will welcome new experiences and accomplishments into my life, but it is also terrifying because it means “real world” responsibilities and adulthood.
5. I need to make the most of every moment
The last three years have been the most challenging, exciting, and downright fun years of my entire life. The experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met have changed me for the better and helped me figure out who I really am. I only have one year left to make the very most out of my college experience, so I am determined to make my senior year the best one yet.
