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Senior Struggles As Told By 'Friends'

The day in the life of a senior.

Mary-Katherine Jabbia

Jan 19, 2016

Brenau University

Mirror.co.uk

Senior year. The culmination of schooling, the cherry on top and the largest emotional roller coaster you have experienced thus far.

I always rolled my eyes when the seniors before me would say "it goes by so fast" or "you're gonna miss it." I thought, "Yeah, right, I'm counting down the days," but I was wrong. I am now a senior and I've realized that college isn't just going to class. It's where you find friends to make lifelong memories with, it's where you determine your future and it's where you invest four long years of your life.

Graduating from high school was a cake walk. College, however, is the complete opposite. I am simultaneously preparing to part ways with my friends from school, pack my stuff, fill out applications for grad school, prepare for adulthood and try not to have an emotional breakdown at any second.

My senior year can be summed up with one of my favorite shows, "Friends." Our six favorite pals have gone through many of the same struggles I have encountered my senior year.

Not caring about your grades.

Going to class.

Trying to plan your future.

Just wanting to have fun.

Packing up.

Moving out.

Getting older.

Freaking out about being an adult.

Paying bills.

Trying to hold it all together.

Leaving your friends.

It has had its ups and it has had its downs, but my senior year of college will always be one that I cherish – along with the ones who made it so special. So to you underclassmen (yes, I'm going to be that senior) take risks, have fun, learn every day and take nothing for granted because the best things are always the ones that end too soon.

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