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For those of you who have graduated college recently or are about to soon, I'm sure you can relate to this post. How the heck did we get here? In some ways high school seems like it was just yesterday and in other ways, it definitely feels like years ago. I've grown-up, matured, and become more self-sufficient that I was in in high school yet when I laugh with my friends about funny memories it seems like yesterday. Starting college seems like yesterday too. I remember how terrified I was, especially as an only child, to be leaving home for the first time. I was lucky and fell in love with UVA instantly though. I had great suite mates (despite living in the farthest dorm!), was enjoying my classes, and joined a great sorority. However, the four years have not been without their challenges, from the academic pressure UVA places on students (and they place on themselves), to dumb boys, to gossipy girls and precarious situations. Sometimes as I walk around grounds and see someone I don't want to see or remember something annoying that once happened, I am more than ready to leave. But other times as I'm sitting on my roommates bed chatting, eating at one of my favorite Cville restaurants, admiring the lawn on a beautiful day, or even drinking coffee in the library, I get sad. And I get sad that I haven't been able to enjoy my last year here with my boyfriend since he graduated last year. So with this mix of emotions, I'm basically trying to say that graduation is bittersweet. I can't wait to be with my boyfriend, spend more time with my family and friends from home, and take on a career. But a the same time, it's scary to think the world won't consider me a kid anymore even though I still feel about 15. Have any of you recent grads gone through these same feelings?
Yes, yes, and yes! What you are feeling is normal! Live up the time you have left. It goes by way too fast and you will find yourself overly busy once you graduate and long for the days when naps were possible!
ReplyDeleteIt's great being "grown up" and having a great job, a paycheck and all that, but at the same time, I still feel like I am 15 too! Once you graduate, at times, you'll feel like you're too young compared to others and then you'll feel like you are so old since you graduated college-- it's such a weird but fun feeling.
I graduated almost a year ago and went through the same thoughts you did! I wasn't quite ready to leave the comfort and fun of college, yet some aspects of it were just getting old. I was almost "over" it. I was ready for adult life and to make money, have a job, etc. Now looking back- I still had a great time in college- but four years was juuust enough. I couldn't have done it longer. I love going to work, I love not having to work or do projects/homework, etc when I get off, I love having weekends free and Sundays are now for relaxation vs. in college studying or catching up on work! It is a much less stressful environment in the working world ha! (if that makes sense!) And the good news?? you can still have a ton of fun!!
ReplyDeleteI graduate this semester and If anything I am more scared than happy to leave. Totally have all of those feelings as well. The new step is scary but change is good. Also those cupcakes are adorable!
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College was such a blast and flew by in the blink of an eye! I swear each year only goes by quicker and quicker after you graduate!
ReplyDeleteI felt the exact same way when I was about to graduate! I had absolutely the best time in college and had the best girlfriends in the world. By spring semester of senior year I was sick of being in school and ready to be done while at the same time panicking about not seeing my friends every day (and having real bills to pay on my own.) Treasure the last few months as much as you can but remember you'll still have tons of fun after you graduate!
ReplyDeleteThe thing I miss the most about college is having all my girlfriends in the same place. There was always someone to go out with or study with or just hang out. Now everyone is scattered and my wedding was probably one of the last times we'll all be together. Like Elizabeth I also miss not having bills to pay! With that being said, having a real job gives you the money you need to visit your friends, travel and do fun things on the weekends! Enjoy your last few months but know that the best is yet to come!
ReplyDeleteI still miss college all the time. It's so hard leaving all your girlfriends behind (even though we are still close by each other) and the conveniences of living near a campus, but it gets better! And there is always grad school!
ReplyDeleteI graduated two years ago now (can't believe it!), and I still agree with the fact that "bittersweet" really is the only way to describe graduation time. It's such an exciting feeling and a time to be proud of yourself and your friends for everything you've accomplished and created in four years, but it's also terrifying leaving familiarity and not knowing what will come next. But I promise it gets better and post-grad life can be just as fun :) Savor this time as much as you can! xx
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