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5 Emotionally Devastating Thoughts You Only Have When You're Almost A College Senior

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Katherine Maggs

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5 Emotionally Devastating Thoughts You Only Have When You're Almost A College Senior

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If you thought that high school went fast, just know that college goes by 10 times faster.

One minute, you're picking out accessories for your dorm, and the next, you're planning for your final trip back to the city you have called home for the past three years. As your college journey comes to an end, you can't help but reflect on all of the friendships, memories, and life lessons you have learned along the way.

Here are the top five thoughts that every soon-to-be college senior has when they think about their final year at their beloved university.

1. When someone asks you if you are really going to be a senior already

Here you are, at another family gathering, when someone asks you yet again if you are REALLY going to be a senior this coming year. The two of you go back and forth discussing the fact that it feels as though it was just yesterday when you received your acceptance letter.

This conversation sparks a deep thought: Where has the time actually gone? You have done a million different things with a variety of people, yet at this exact moment, it all seems to be one big blur.

2. When you realize how hard it is to actually get a job

Every single college student has the idea that as soon as they graduate college, they're going to find an amazing job and chase their dreams. It's at this time that we finally realize just how difficult this is going to be. So many of your friends have graduated before you and are still on the hunt to find the perfect job. Maybe it's really not as easy as it seems.

3. When it finally sinks in that senioritis is 10 times worse in college

We all remember the times we claimed that we had "senioritis" back in high school. Well, whatever that was, it doesn't even come close to what we feel now. The college workload is way more than anything we dealt with in high school and we can't imagine just how hard it will be to push through when we know that graduation is just around the corner.

4. When you realize that this is the last time you and all of your besties will be living in the same state

College would be absolutely nothing if it weren't for the amazing friends that have been there with you. They've stuck around through the good times and the bad. The thought of a life without them is almost unimaginable, but you still try to piece together what your life is going to look like without them right by your side. These friends have truly turned into your family and have made this new place feel as if it is your home-away-from-home.

5. When you think about all of the incredible memories that college has given you

No matter how frustrated we may get over typical college drama, we will never forget all of the amazing things that college has done for us and given us. As we reflect back on the past three years, it is hard to think of leaving the place that has introduced you such amazing people.

It is easy to get wrapped up in a whirlwind of emotions when this very special chapter in life ends. Even though we are so excited for the future, it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.

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5 Emotionally Devastating Thoughts You Only Have When You're Almost A College Senior

If you thought that high school went fast, just know that college goes by 10 times faster.

1. When someone asks you if you are really going to be a senior already

2. When you realize how hard it is to actually get a job

3. When it finally sinks in that senioritis is 10 times worse in college

4. When you realize that this is the last time you and all of your besties will be living in the same state

5. When you think about all of the incredible memories that college has given you

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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