1. “It's probably my job to tell you life isn't fair, but I figure you already know that. So instead, I'll tell you that hope is precious, and you're right not to give up." - C.J. Redwine
Finding a job in today's world proves to be the biggest struggle a senior comes across. It is helpful to remember that each time a door closes, one more opens. For every job that tells you no, there will be one that tells you yes. Remember your potential and do not forget all that you have accomplished.
2. “Every year, many, many stupid people graduate from college. And if they can do it, so can you." - John Green
As the semester draws to a close, it can become a daunting task to foresee the future. I know for myself, that as graduation grows nearer, I can never picture myself walking across that stage and receiving that diploma. Graduating from college seems like an achievement that so many try for, but little actually acheive. Yet, you did it, you are here. It is time to begin believing in yourself.
3. "Procrastinate now, don't put it off." -Ellen Degeneres
I thought senioritis was bad in high school, but I was wrong. After receiving a job offer and only being a month away from graduation, studying for a test seems somewhat pointless. After studying in school for nearly 17 years, you have finally reached your goal, and getting together for that group project no longer seems important anymore.
4. “Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." - Frank Sinatra
Every Friday in college seems like a great night to go out, but in a senior's last semester every night is an important night to go out. You aced a test? Great, lets go out. You got a job? Time to celebrate. You managed to go to class today? Well we better go to drink specials. Any time seems like a good time to go out as a senior because this is the last time you will be able to use, "I'm in college," as an excuse. Better live it up while you can.
5. "Best friends don't necessarily have to talk every day. They don't even need to talk for weeks. But when they do, it's like they never stopped talking." -Author Unknown
They say college is when you make your lifelong friends, and in your senior semesters you realize "they" were right. While you and your friends may be moving to opposite sides of the country, you know they will always be a phone call away. The memories you make in college will be your fondest, so after a hard day on the job it will be great to call up those old friends to relive those crazy nights.
6. “Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." - Oprah Winfrey
Your senior spring semester is the last true semester in your life that you will be without money (hopefully) and on that college budget your parents made for you. The people around you now have accepted you for only being able to afford ramen and a Redbox movie on Friday nights. Do not take these people for granted. They saw you for who you truly are and not for the money you may or may not have. It will not always be like that in the real world.
7. “Sometimes you only get one chance to rewrite the qualities of the character you played in a person's life story. Always take it. Never let the world read the wrong version of you." - Shannon L. Alder
Throughout your college experience, you are going to have those you have wronged and then also those who have wronged you. At the end of your time in college, most of the problems you had with these people seem so trivial in the present. Whether an ex-fling, an ex- friend, or that freshman roommate you really hated, it is really important to set things straight. After all, this may be the last time you ever see them and your last chance to apologize.
8. “We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better." - C. Joybell
Most of us were more than ready to leave high school, but when it comes to leaving college, a sudden fear pops up in the back of our minds. This fear may include moving to a new city, fear of not making friends, or fear of failure in your career and the new world. It is best to silence that fear and remember that you have gotten this far, it is now your time to shine.
9. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne
My dad always told me he felt so excited to leave college and go to the real world. I always thought I would feel this way as it came time to graduate college, but all I feel is sadness. My college experience has been the most amazing and fulfilling four years of my life. Saying goodbye to what has become my home will prove the hardest thing I have done thus far; I only hope my future kids will choose my university and have the same experiences.
10. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." -Dr. Seuss
No, but actually cry because it is over. College was the greatest time of your life thusfar and now it is time to kiss that era goodbye. Cheers to paying full, non-student price for football tickets and getting called old when you return for visits. Things will never be the same.
