Seniors plan new alternatives after graduation

by Amanda Stutevoss
Staff Writer

One enters college thinking that there will be four long years of tedious studying, annoying roommates and boring professors.

Little does one know, how fast the years fly by. Studying turns into a habit not an obligation, annoying roommates turn into some of the best friends one’s ever had and professors actually seem like normal people with lives outside of school. And after it is all over, it really was not that bad. One leaves with fond memories of college.

Then reality sets in. College is over, and now one must progress into the “real world.” Some are scared of what the future holds, and some are excited about the possibilities.

“I think that one thing that everyone says is that you are torn between excitement of doing something new and different and scared of the unknown,” said senior journalism major Danny Craig.

“But I think that the first five years out of college is figuring out what you are suppose to be doing anyways,” he said.

“Leaving is a mixture of emotions. You are leaving friendships and bonds that you have spent a lot of time building,” said senior liberal studies major Sara Romero.

“I’m a little nervous and scared but I think that I am ready to make the transition into the real world,” said senior psychology major Kelly Mitchell.

Following graduation is when one starts realizing that money does not grow on trees and there is no financial aid officer trying to help one cut a deal for living on their own and supporting themselves. It is time for a real job.

Many seniors do have plans after graduation. Romero hopes to enter the credential program at the University of La Verne.

“I don’t feel ready to be done with college, but I have to take a chance and do it. You have to start somewhere,” said Romero.

“I have no definite plans. I hope to work full-time somewhere, then go to grad school somewhere in California,” said Mitchell.

“I’ve done everything to get my feet wet in public relations. All I really want right out of college is to be making enough to where I can live on my own,” said Craig.

So with May 27 quickly approaching, be supportive of frantic seniors working on senior projects. Be sympathetic to seniors who may be having mental breakdowns during this intense part of their lives.

Just remember everyone goes through this at the end of his or her college careers.

Amanda Stutevoss

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