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As The Semester Comes to a Close

Finals, Laundry, and Winter Break!

Julia Demple

Dec 12, 2016

University of Wyoming - Laramie

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As I walked out of my second to last final, I am forced to reflect on the past four months. I've grown so much and finally found myself. I am proud of the work I've accomplished and this been one of the most fun times in my life. I'm sure we are all excited, sad, nervous and very unprepared for break and next semester so here's what we are all probably thinking right about now!

Going into class for your first final of the week.

So much confidence.

Going into class for your last final of the week.

No more confidence.

Knowing you have to clean before you can leave for break.

Who wants to get home after weeks to find a mess?

Trying to decided how much to pack for break.

It always seems like you're taking too much but then it is never enough.

If you have a job, you only get two weeks off for break (if that).

No more five week long break for me!

Trying to decide if you should do laundry.

Or wait to do it at home hoping mom will do it for you.

Trying to budget your money

Knowing that it probably won't work.

Good luck on your finals and have a great break!

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