As we closely near the start to the 2016-2017 academic year, I have done some thinking about what is ahead. Having completed three enriching years on The Hill, it is coming time to embark on that final journey. Senior year is a scary thought — we have to worry about finishing up our degrees, checking off all of those common area requirements, and somehow remembering to enjoy every single moment. At the same time, we are faced with the prospects of the "real world," and in this, what jobs we will be pursuing. All I can say is that we are all in this together, and that somehow, everything will work out.
Junior year of high school, I first stumbled upon Holy Cross. A family friend told my mom and I to stop there on our way to Boston. I had never heard of the school, but I instantly fell in love. I cancelled my tour at BU in order to tour, and it was the best decision I ever made. Not only was the campus stunning, but I also found myself captivated by the depth of offerings in terms of the liberal arts education. As we are nearing senior year, I am definitely going to miss the variety of classes I have been able to take at Holy Cross.
The liberal arts education at Holy Cross has been exceptional, and I can easily say that it has been one of my favorite parts about college. Even so, it has left me, as well as several of my peers, the question of what should we do with our lives. I am a Music and Sociology double major, and I can honestly say that I have no clue what type of job I want to pursue. The goal of this year is obviously to secure a job for after graduation, but I am viewing this point in my life as a stepping stone, rather than a permanent moment. The liberal arts education has been a blessing and a curse, solely because I now find myself wanting to do too many things.
With all of this in mind, I guess it's safe to say that I am prematurely getting sentimental about senior year. Staying up late studying, snack breaks at the Lobby Shop, and the never ending steps are just a few things that I will miss. My message for my fellow peers approaching senior year is that we need to enjoy it — all of it. The big things and the little things - watching the seasons change on The Hill and celebrating the fact that we have significantly more dining dollar — there are endless moments that we need to cherish.
Senior year is our moment to grow. Our liberal arts education has led up to this final stretch, and I am confident that we will finish strong. Although we have to focus on jobs and the vagueness of our futures, I know that it will all work out. One last time on The Hill, so let's make the best of it.
