Merry Graduation To All And To All A Good Cry
Start writing a post
Student Life

Merry Graduation To All And To All A Good Cry

Congratulations Class of 2016... We're in Debt.

9
Merry Graduation To All And To All A Good Cry
Brianna Batti

All up and down my newsfeed, I see celebratory selfies and statuses of soon-to-be college graduates for Fall 2016. Yes, the painstaking hours of studying, compiling theses and research papers have finally ended, but is it really time to relax? Those that graduated in the Spring are just now making their first student loan payment (or will soon)!

Christmas is also soon to come. Not to mention bratty family members will also visit, and oftentimes significant others will have nothing but expensive items on their Christmas wish list. Our wallets are sure to lose weight this holiday season. Oh, joy to the world!

However, I don’t want to put a damper on your big day. YOU GRADUATED! That is huge! Most people don’t even make it into the position you’re in. They don’t put up with the all-nighters, the monotonous professors, or the lazy classmates that leave you to do the entire group project and still get as much credit as you.

Most people don’t make it to their second year of college because they are just too mentally weak to put up with the stress. Others choose another route - one just as respectable - and start a family. So kudos to you - you Master/Mistress of the Universe you! I sure hope you did your homework on the post-grad life while you were downin’ those shots of Tequila during Halloween weekend and in between hookups at the Sig Ep ragers. It’s not all teddy bears and gumdrops on this end.

There are bills to pay, and sadly there is no FAFSA refund to look forward to every 6 months. Personally, I cannot begin to fathom what it must feel like to be anything over $10K in debt from student loans (I may have done some careful financial planning during my undergrad. Don’t hate). For those that have a substantial amount of debt during what is supposed to be one of the first milestones in your adult life, have you ever considered what you might trade in order to just make all that go away? I’m talking ABSOLUTE ZERO debts once you pull that tassle to the other side. Obviously it doesn’t work that way, but, I can think of a few things I’d do to make that a possibility.

    1. No Hot Cheetos for 10 years.

    2. Being bald until I’m married (mind you - my hair is the length of a Greek goddess’)

    3. Reenacting “Naked and Afraid” but ONLY for 2 weeks.

    4. No Christmas or Birthday presents for 8 YEARS.

    5. Actually giving BACK the degree. (Especially for those who have pointless majors- i.e. Poetry. No offense)

    Of course, those of you that just finished taking the stage this weekend, don’t worry about that now. You can panic after the new year. Right now - your only priority should be family and scoping out the hotties in the room as you wear your hanging-mistletoe headband. Happy Holidays and once again - CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2016!

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.

56771
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?

36586
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.

958401
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.

189217
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