As I've written about many times already, I'm graduating next semester. I am filled with so many emotions about this that it is hard to put into words. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was a little freshman walking around campus scared and confused about where to go. Now I'm a senior walking around slightly less scared and confused about where to go, but very nervous about what the future holds. Maybe words can't describe it so well, so here are my feelings about graduating next semester as told by gifs.
1. Disbelief
My first feeling is disbelief. How did I get here so fast? I feel like the time has completely flown by. Maybe I didn't take enough time to appreciate every moment. Or maybe I was having so much fun at times that it seemed to go by so fast. Either way, the time seemed to escape me and here I am. About to start my last semester and this experience is almost over.
2. Nervous
I've been checking my LinkedIn account a lot more often than I ever have before. The job search is on and I'm so nervous! Will I get a job? Will it be in my field? Will I like it? I have no idea what the future holds right now and that freaks me out.
3. Tired
After these last few years of hard work, I'm exhausted! Every chance that I get to sleep I cherish. These late nights and early mornings have taken a toll on me and though I'd like to say that I'll get a break, I know I should strive to get to work right after graduation. Which means even more late nights and early mornings filled with work.
4. Excited
Though some of my emotions may seem a bit on the negative side, don't think that I'm not extremely excited. I am. This is a big moment for me and I'm excited for my family and friends to see my accomplishments and to recognize how much hard work I have done over the last few years. I am excited to see the end point that all of my hard work at this school has brought me to.
5. Proud
I'm so proud of myself. I don't normally brag but I'm proud! I worked to get to this point and I think I deserve to be proud of myself. I've learned so much in my major and I feel so much smarter now than I was before. I feel like this was worth it, even if I don't get a job in my field right away. I learned things that can be used throughout different parts of my life and I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to study here.
It's been a lot of hard work, tears, confusion, and much more, but I am so proud of how far I've come and can't believe that next semester is my last semester of undergrad.
