I am feeling pretty bittersweet about leaving college and I have a lot of emotions. I'm so excited for the summer, but the thought of leaving my roommate makes me really sad. It's hard to come up with just one word that describes how I feel about it. I've come to really love my college friends and school and it's gonna be weird not seeing them for a whole four months.
I'll try to sum up how I feel through some gifs because that's the only way millennial/gen x cusps know how to:
1. Relieved finals is over
It honestly feels amazing to be done with all of your work, whether you feel confident or not, you can finally relax and be done with the tests and papers and class... it's a great feeling.
2. Excited for summer vacay
After all the hard work you've done this semester, you deserve a vacation. I'm going to Ireland and I couldn't be more excited. Sunshine, the beach, family vacations, it's gonna be a blast!
3. You can't wait to reunite with your friends from home
It is going to be so fun to share stories about your wild nights at college, catch each other up on your friends from school, hang out at your favorite places again... high school friends just get you on a different level, reconnecting will be amazing.
4. You're really sad to leave your friends from college
You've created some amazing friendships. It's going to be weird to live without a roommate, to literally walk down the stairs and be with your friends. The thing with friendships in college is that you literally see them all the time because you practically live with them. There's a unique bond there, you'll miss it more than you thought.
5. Packing and then unpacking is gonna suck
Trying to pack up your entire life without your parents and being ready for them by the time they get there; its so stressful. THEN you have to unpack when you get back, it's like the madness never ends!
6. You can't wait for a reunion with your bed
Bye Bye to the twin bed! Back to being able to sprawl your whole body across the mattress and feel totally comfortable. Back to regular temperatures and your piles of pillows.
7. Missing your beautiful campus
Your hometown is nice and all, but at least for me, I'm going to miss the amazing views at my school. Living on a hill by a lake and with a cute downtown area was sooooo fun. Plus there's just something special about your campus - you grow attached to it.
Have a wonderful summer despite the rollercoaster of emotions you might be feeling due to leaving!