It's hard to find the words to describe what it feels like to enter your last year of college. It's truly a whirlwind of emotions. From reminiscing on all the memories you've made over past three years and wondering how it went by so fast, to wondering what the hell you're going to do post graduation. Most people don't figure that part until well after they graduate. I mean I graduated three months ago and my life still consists of applying to every entry level position under the sun while working full time as a waitress and bartender.
It's important to make sure that you don't allow the overwhelming sadness of leaving and apprehension of the future take over while you're still at school. You have been blessed with four wonderful years-- don't let it become three fun years and one depressing year wallowing about what is to come. This is very common advice people give seniors, I heard it a million times myself before I graduated and it still didn't feel real until it was already over. But trust me when I say that your last year goes by ten times as fast as the other three years. Trust me when I tell you to never miss a night out. Trust me when I tell you that it WILL suck saying goodbye to what was your home and way of life for the past four years. But also trust me when I say that there really is so much good coming your way after graduation.
I'll be the first to admit, job searching and interviewing is not a fun process. But what keeps me motivated is thinking about how rewarding it will be when I do find a full time job in my field. First of all, worrying about money will seldom be an issue. I mean at some points I would literally only have a few bucks in my bank account with a plethora of things I needed money for and we all know that is NOT a fun feeling.
I promise no one has it all figured out by the time graduation rolls around. Graduating college does not suddenly make you a boring grandma. The things I look forward to most are when I get together with my roommates or sorority sisters from school. It gives me something to look forward to all the time and allows me to cherish those moments even more than I did before.
So seniors, try to keep it together and not cry too much (I have to admit I feel a bit hypocritical saying that-- I cried almost every day in May.) All good things come to an end, but this is one door closing as another wonderful one opens. Stay positive, you got this.
