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12 Quotes To Calm The Graduating Senior

"You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose."

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With spring semester starting to fly by, it seems like it's only a matter of time before we will be walking across the stage getting our diplomas (terrifying, right?!). Spring semester senior year is both a confusing and exciting time. If it is starting to get a little overwhelming, here are a few quotes that will (hopefully) calm you down.

1. "Sometimes when things seems to be falling apart, they are actually falling into place" - Anonymous

For when you panic because none of your job interviews are panning out.

2. "You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss

For when you have no clue where you want to be in two months.

3. "You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis

For when you have a mid-college crisis and question your post graduation plans.

4. "You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody." - Maya Angelou

For when your parents question you.

5. "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

For when you question if your dream job is actually attainable.

6. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

For when you think about leaving your college friends.

7. "The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it." - Rafiki, The Lion King

For when you think about the mistakes you have made along the way.

8. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln

For when you have more questions than answers.

9. "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter series

For when your 4000 level classes are stressing you out.

10. "You can't be that kid standing at the top of the water slide overthinking it. You have to go down the chute." - Tina Fey

For when you get caught up asking those "What if..." questions.

11. "There's power in looking silly and not caring that you do." - Amy Poehler

For when you worry that everyone is judging your every move.

12. "I failed my way to success." - Thomas Edison

For when you wonder if you will "make it" in the real world -- P.S. you totally will.

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