When I entered college, I was convinced that my college career would be four years. I would be adulting and enjoying my future career after FOUR years. So when I decided that majoring in education was perfect for me and having not one, but two majors would be the best route for getting a teaching job. I went into the office of advising and made my "four year college plan" and when my dual major takes five and a half, and my step dad passes away at the end of one of my semesters, it pushed me back to a six year plan. But you know what, I'm doing it... And you are, too.

So to those of you who double major, YOU GO GLEN COCO.
Double majoring is so awesome. You'll be more marketable in the field you go into. So even though it may take you longer than four years, you'll do it. Keep on going. You aren't alone and you will walk one day, and I'll be so proud of you when you do.

To those of you who took time off, TIME IS ALL YOU HAVE!
Well, obviously you needed it, but you're back now. You're a true rock star for coming back to college to get that degree that you've worked so hard for.

To those of you who had LIFE happen to them... LIFE IS CHAOTIC!
Well, you know life does happen and we have to balance a lot during college. Nobody JUST goes to college. There's always other things pulling us different ways. Family, children, significant others, finances, a loss of a loved one, etc. You name it.

To everyone graduating "late," you are graduating. You are succeeding. You are trying. You are getting somewhere in life. So when you're like me and see students that graduated with you in high school that are graduating after their four years in college, don't worry. You aren't alone. You'll finish because you rock, just don't give up.