You have finally graduated high school and college is just around the corner! You cannot wait to meet new people, go to amazing parties, live in a dorm, rush, and so much more. It is such an exciting and liberating time, being a first semester freshman. But as first semester goes on, you begin to wonder if college is where you want to be for the next four years.
These were my exact thoughts freshman year, and still are today. I felt as though time was going so slow and I could be doing so much more. That is why I have decided to graduate a year early.
I want to live in an apartment in the city.
What I am most excited about after graduation is being able to look at nice apartments in a city. Even though they won't be on the Upper East Side, I hope to find a comfortable one in a great city. Living in a college apartment or house just isn't the same as living in a big city. Even though you might still need a roommate to help with the bills, I just cannot wait!
I cannot wait to start a career.
The entire purpose of going to a university is achieving a degree and landing the dream job you have always wanted. I hope, as a result of my time at college, I can score that perfect career!
I am saving myself, and my parents, a ton of money.
College is expensive. Easy as that. But, because I will be graduating early, I am able to save for a trip to Europe, music festival tickets, or a nice gift for my parents -- whatever it may be!
I free up a whole year for an internship.
With the extra time, I will be able to research and find the most perfect internship for myself and my degree. I find this being the most beneficial aspect of graduating early because it gives you the most hands on and real-life situations that one needs in their career.
Life opens up!
I no longer have to schedule classes, get up at 7:30 for an 8 a.m., stalk my professor on RateMyProfessor -- none of that! Even though I have more responsibility because of my internship or career, I also have more time. I don't have to wait for a break to go on vacation; I can go, whenever!
Even though it seems crazy to many college students, I am very excited to graduate! My time at my university has created some of the best memories, but I cannot wait to make more out in the big city, in my apartment, with all new friends!
