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Five Thoughts For Senior Year

Freshman move-in day was three years ago. How am I already here?

Elizabeth Hosmer

Aug 16, 2016

Birmingham-Southern College

The Odyssey

Today on Facebook, I was reminded of my freshman move-in day exactly three years ago. With Senior Year starting next week, I just wanted to reflect on my college experience so far and look forward to what I will be enjoying from now until May.

1. Move-in day, orientation, and watching the newest class learn all about the Hilltop.

Looking back, this is the part of my college experience that made my time as a freshman and beyond so exciting; I had everything to look forward to and it was all new and awesome. Learning everything about BSC and meeting new people allowed me to break out of my shell and it helped shape the next three years of my life.

2. Bid Day 2016

As a senior, this will be my last collegiate bid day. I have been through so many ups and downs with my sisters and I wouldn't have it any other way. This year, as bittersweet as it will be, I can't wait to go out with a glitter-and-yelling-filled bang.

3. Living off campus

This year, I'm living with three of the best friends any girl could ask for (and the wild dogs that chose us). I'm looking forward to coming home after a rough test and always having my squad to complain to.

4. Ringing the Bell

Ever since I first watched the 2013 graduation video before I even moved in to BSC, I was excited to ring the bell on top of the Humanities building. I'm so excited to pull that rope with all of my friends to celebrate four years of hard work.

5. Graduation

Every time that I think about walking across that stage with friends and family watching, I feel a sense of excitement, fear, and sadness all mixed together. I'm thrilled that I worked this hard and will be getting my degree and yet, I'm not ready to leave the Hilltop. It has become my home, someplace I have always felt welcome and happy. Good thing I have until May to say goodbye.

So, as a senior this year will be the most bittersweet of all. It will be full of laughs and tears and (if you know me) a mix of the two at the same time. If you're a freshman anywhere, please look forward to the next four years with excitement and eager anticipation and never ever rush through it. It truly will be the time of your life.

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Five Thoughts For Senior Year

Freshman move-in day was three years ago. How am I already here?

1. Move-in day, orientation, and watching the newest class learn all about the Hilltop.

2. Bid Day 2016

3. Living off campus

4. Ringing the Bell

5. Graduation

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"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

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