Entering my last semester

I didn’t expect to feel so bittersweet about graduating. I always thought I’d be happy to get out and start the rest of my life. I do feel that way to an extent, but I’m actually sad to be leaving. I’m becoming increasingly aware of the many “lasts” that will be happening in the coming months, such as the last time I’ll be in class with some of my close friends, the last times I’ll be on campus as a student, and the last winter break I’ll spend at home.

While this concept is sad, it is exciting to think about the new possibilities I will have once I graduate from Cecil. I am grateful for the experiences I have had here, but I am glad to be moving on to the next chapter of my life. If you’re anything like me, the prospect of growing up and being thrust out into the “real world” is slightly terrifying, but I am confident that Cecil has prepared me for the future.

I’ve been doing my best to savor these lasts and to create memories that will endure a lifetime. It’s amazing how many moments we all take for granted because we assume there will be a thousand more of the same. Looking back on my college experience so far, I realize it’s the little things that are most memorable. Sometimes it’s important to stop and enjoy where you are in the moment instead of rushing to figure out everything.