Entering my final semester at Holy Cross is something that I try not to think about. The past four years flew buy, and here I sit, attempting to figure out what jobs I should I apply for, where I see myself in five years, and how on earth do I begin to pay off student loans. These are scary thoughts, but I guess it is time to face the future.
This past week, I started interviewing for a job, which is an overwhelming process. In addition, there is so much to consider when looking for a job. Salary? Benefits? These are things that I only recently realized that I need to start considering when looking for a job. Here, I admit that I am scared, anxious, and wish that time wasn't moving so fast, but I guess I need face it sooner or later.
To the not-so-distant future - I am ready for you. This last semester at Holy Cross will be a time to absorb all that I can. It is a time to reflect on the incredible experience that college has been, as well as create new memories with the incredible people that surround me. I want to enjoy my classes, my activities, my friends, and all of the beauty that is Holy Cross. It is a bittersweet feeling that comes along with seeing something beautiful come to an end, but with this, I am ready to embark on one final semester.
Running parallel in this situation is the desire to stay in my comfort zone and the desire to enter the real world. These two often fight in my head, whereas I know that the real world will be a place that I continue to learn and grow in. Holy Cross has prepared me for that, although sometimes I wish that I could stay there forever.
To the not-so-distant future - I am ready for you. To Holy Cross - I thank you.