Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Road to the Stage: Graduation Stresses and Leaving College Behind


So, I’m sitting here at the table, and instead of studying for my last final of my college career (hopefully, I’ll get to that), I decided to write a blog post.  After all, writing is what I do.  I’m stressed out more than I’ve ever been in my entire life, and I can barely handle it.  So why not unload a bit, and share the experiences I’ve been having with my good ‘friends,’ my awesome readers?

Buying my cap and gown, taking graduation pictures on the quad, and prepping for that final walk across the stage where I’ll receive my diploma has been a completely surreal experience.  While I’m excited to be taking the next step in my life, it still hasn’t really hit me that this phase in my life is over.  I know I won’t miss classes and homework and studying nonstop, I mean, who would?  But I’ll miss the friendships I’ve made here, relaxing on campus, and all of the wonderful experiences I’ve been able to have during my time at JMU. 

And then there’s the finals.  To make a long story short, I have one class that could end up preventing me from receiving that nice shiny (ok not really shiny) diploma in a few days.  And that terrifies me.  And I won’t know until after the actual graduation ceremony if my diploma is valid.  Can you imagine how I’m feeling right now?  I’m sure I’m not the only one in this position, but I’m too selfish right now to care.  And yes, I know that’s bad, but I can’t help it.  I’m desperate.  I literally just want to pass this class.  And of course the final for that class had nothing the professor told us to study on it.  I mean, come on, how fair is that?  It’s like he’s dooming me to fail.

At this point, I know that it’s out of my hands.  All I can do now is hope and pray that everything works out.  I just hope I can count on you guys to hope and pray with me. J

Have you gone through similar experiences before leaving school?  Whether it be high school or college (or any schooling or activity even), let me know!  I would love to hear about everyone’s experiences.

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