As My Senior Year Begins
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

As My Senior Year Begins

A lot changes when five years pass you move across the country... who knew?

63
As My Senior Year Begins
Madelyn Oosterink

I start writing this piece with one word circling around in my head- conflicted. Do you ever try to remember when you were younger and how you loved playing with a certain toy or going to a certain place? Well, I'm feeling that same way, but I'm reflecting on where I was five years ago- as a senior in high school.

Let me tell you, being a senior in high school is so much different than being a senior in college. Back then I felt on top of the world; I knew exactly what I was doing after, I knew the school and everyone there, I was buddies with my teachers and could do whatever I wanted with little to no retaliation. Now I'm clueless on what to do, I see strangers down every day, and some of my professors won't speak to me directly unless I send them an email asking to.

Thinking about graduating college this May freaks me out. I have absolutely no clue what I'm going to do. Do I go full time into my masters? Do I take the leap of getting a job- and if I do that, do I know where I want to live? Wait, what about my friends? Will I see them ever again? Will my family be upset if I live far away?

OK, you get the point. I have so many unanswered questions I can't even think of half of them.

I know this makes it seem like I am full-on hating life right now. But when I think of the big picture, I am miles ahead of where I was five years ago. Yes, I knew where I was going to school. But I had no idea that would mean I would be finishing up my bachelor's degree halfway across the country. I didn't even think of the possibility of where I would be in my personal relationships. Or what I would like to do for fun.

The thing about life is that you can have a plan, but nothing is ever gonna go exactly how you picture it. And I'm thankful for that.

As my senior year begins I have no idea what I am going to be doing a year from now- and that is OK. What I do know is I will work hard and finish strong. I'll continue to maintain my current relationships, and be open to the idea of building new ones. I will be unapologetically myself; I realize that I will have some low points, but only surrounded by high points.

What I didn't have back then was the mindset I do now.

Bring it on, Senior Year.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

54094
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

34816
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957191
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

182325
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments