school <<< poking my eyes out with a hot rod

^^^ I think the title says it all.

Last night, I stayed up till midnight (12:01 a.m. to be exact) to register for my 8th and final semester of college. Holy freaking balls, right? There truly is light at the end of the tunnel. And unlike some fellow students, I'm not going to go to graduate school and waste more money (and time). I feel like college has dragged on way longer than high school (even though its been the exact same four years as high school was) and I'm really sick of stupid professors, busy work assignments, group projects, not being able to work more than 20 hours a week because I'm a student worker, students cheating, and late hours of procrastination.

However. . .

November 5: I'm grateful for the chance I've had to go to college and get a bachelor's degree. Higher education whether it be at a two year or four year college is something that I think we take for granted. College definitely isn't for everyone, but I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to be accepted and to attend a university that's not too shabby. Neither of my parents received bachelor degrees; Dad has certificates in automotive mechanics and welding, and Mom has an associates. I was the first in my family to go to college for four years, and quite frankly it's been rough at times. Not only have I been the one paying for my education from books to tuition, but I've wanted to give up on too many occasions. Giving up seems so easy when you're in the middle of changing your major, your professor just gave you a huge assignment, and you have a boyfriend who's rather distracting. But somehow, at the end of the semester after finals week is over, you look back over everything you've accomplished that semester and smile. Attending SUU has opened the door to opportunities I never knew were possible, friendships that will last a lifetime, and an education that I'll be able to support Trevor and our future family with. I haven't been the most involved or the most school spirited, but SUU is a great college to attend. (Even if SUU has frustrating parking, crappy professors, charge you too much for student activities you don't go to, have awful sports teams... yes, I'll miss it.) It'll be bittersweet to walk across that stage in May to receive my diploma. School is a safe place and the world is scary and unpredictable. But I know that my classes and professors have prepared me for what's to come, and I will be proud to be an SUU graduate.