To My Dearest Ex-Degree Plan,

I must say that it’s been a good two years, but two years too long. It's time for me to move on to bigger and better things, so I’m leaving you in the past. I know this is out of blue, and you’re probably thinking that I’m just being irrational, but I’ve put a lot of thought into this decision and I’m fairly happy with it. After this semester, you and I will be parting ways, but just know it’s all for the best. I’ve found a new major, which I know I can put every ounce of effort into, something I was unable to do with you.

The countless late nights I spent studying and reviewing were just too much for me, so I decided to draw the line and throw in the towel. I’ve learned that the hardest part about letting go is realizing there wasn’t much left to hold on to--meaning my GPA. You completely demolished it, and I’m not sure that’s something I can ever forgive you for. Now I’m left cleaning up the mess you made of me, spending weekends at the library and working hard for that extra credit.

On another note, I’m aware that your professors were never a huge fan of me. They wanted nothing but the best for you and swore up and down that you deserved better, so with that being said, I’m doing you and them a favor by taking myself out of the picture. I know I should have done this sooner, but I had high hopes that somehow this would all work out in the end. I pray that one day you find that special someone who adores everything you have to offer, and sacrifices their bar nights just to go that extra mile for you.

I do want to thank you for all the people you’ve introduced to me, as well as the inspiring instructors who were unlike the others. Thank you for showing me things about myself that I never knew I was capable of, and for pushing me to challenge what I thought was possible.

Without you, I would've never learned how to function on two hours of sleep or acknowledged my ability to cram three weeks worth of material into my brain 30 minutes before a test. You’re a good major to have, and I know one day you’re going to make some graduate the happiest student in the world. Maybe we'll meet again in the future, and maybe under better circumstances. Until then, this is goodbye.

Sincerely,

I should’ve kept you as my minor