As Commencement Approaches

Graduation is just over two weeks away and I am having a variety of emotions surrounding this milestone.

While I sit here in Principles of Auditing, I am very excited by the notion of not coming to Normal Hall Room 105 ever, ever again.

Earlier today, while presiding over the Phi Eta Sigma meeting, I was disappointed to be leaving just as the organization was beginning to take shape and show signs of cohesiveness.

I’m extremely apprehensive about my ability to find a job after graduation and my about my ability to be successful in said job. Have I really learned what I needed to in college?

I’m incredibly overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done in these next couple weeks: wrapping up Phi Eta Sigma business for the year (elections, service projects, and one last fundraiser), preparing the house for company, cramming in as many wok-study hours as possible (I need that money!), a presentation next week, an accounting project, oh and FINALS!!

But I’m also wicked pumped to see my homies who will be coming up to celebrate with me. =D

Earlier this week, during a sunny afternoon, I was saddened and nostalgic for the memories of hanging out on the quad or playing Frisbee in Evans Way Park. I longed for the “real college” experienced, which is kind of amusing since it was a common emotion at my previous institution that we did not go to a “real college.” Visit UMPI, WIT-ers; you’ll change your tune.

We may have scoffed at the amount of time and money spent on flowers planted around campus. We complained about Physical Plant roping off the quad when the grass was wet. But let me tell you, the greenery on that campus was far more enjoyable than the mud-rivers that the UMPI Physical Plant created today with their giant pressure sprayer today.

Which leads me to my great disappointment that my commencement will be held in an ancient, fluorescent-lit gymnasium and not outside under the sunshine. Bummer.

Oh well, hopefully the weather cooperates and we’ll be able to celebrate outside with a beer-be-que. =)