Well, it's finally here. I blinked and somehow I became a senior in college, just one semester away from graduation. While there are more than a few things running through my mind, I think the cast of "Friends" can say it better.
1. The first stage is always denial.
It's fine! Really, I'm not graduating, I'm fine.
2. Acting like the thought of graduating doesn't phase you at all.
It's still all good! I'm totally ready to graduate and move on with my life.
3. But then you realize you don't actually have a plan for after you graduate.
You always know what you're doing next year in college. Now, next year is unknown and you have no clue what you'll be doing next year. Will you have a real job or be stuck working at McDonald's? You don't have a plan.
4. Pretty soon you're going to have to go out and get a real job.
A job like in an office? Like what your parents and other real adults do? When did you get so old?
5. And you're actually terrified of how much your life is gonna change next semester.
Life is going to be different, way different. College is one of the best times of your life... post-grad life not so much.
6. Then the depression sinks in that you actually will not be coming back next semester.
There's really no avoiding it. You're going to be completely bummed out about it sometimes, and it's okay to be sad. Just remember not to let it ruin the remainder of your last semester.
7. You have to listen to your younger friends discuss plans for next year.
Wow you're getting a house next semester? You're excited about homecoming? Great. Very happy for you. I really love hearing about it.
8. Luckily you have your friends in post-grad life to help you adjust.
Thank God for these friends. It's going to be way easier not being the only one experiencing this. If they can do it, why can't you?
9. And while you'll miss college, you'll have learned some valuable life lessons.
After four years, you'll grow and mature and sometimes have to learn things the hard way but that's okay. Things don't always work out the way you hope they would.
10. Don't put boyfriends/girlfriends over your friends.
This cannot be stressed enough. Relationships, especially in college, will come and go but the friends you make will be the ones who will always be there for you in the end.
11. Some guys are really just not worth your time.
Sometimes guys are just bad news and only in your life to teach you a lesson. It's easier to accept it and move on without dwelling on the past.
12. You couldn't survive this last semester without your friends.
Though it's bittersweet, there is no time to waste being sad. Just live this last semester to the fullest.