Another Semester Completed

Bubbling in the last answer on my scantron sheet, I stop, review the entire Geography final I just finished, check my answers one more time, grab my things, turn in my test, and I walk out of my last lab science class I ever have to take. “Thank God! I’m DONE!!!! Oh My Gosh that test was flipping Hard!”. This is the exact thought that passes through my brain. At first I could not have been happier. I mean, I’m done with the semester, got pretty good grades, and now I get a month to catch up on all the sleep I didn’t get this semester. I should be happy, right? Then it hits me, school is almost over for me and graduation is literally around the corner and a small sense of sadness washes over me. My college life is moving so fast and it feels like I just got here. I can still remember my freshman year, walking around campus, feeling like I was beginning something new and exciting. I never dreamed it would go by this fast, but I guess it has.

Looking back at my college career, there have of course been many ups and downs, good times and bad times, laughter and tears, but despite it all, I would not change one single thing. It’s kind of crazy to think that this will all be over in about a year. That seriously just boggles my mind! Where did the time go?! In some way it is a little weird thinking that I will really have to enter the real world and be a real responsible adult, not just a college student. I will admit that I am very excited about my future in the Tourism industry and looking forward to really immersing myself in it but at the same time it is a little bit scary. Exciting, but just a little bit scary.

With another semester completed, I come closer to graduation but until that day comes, I am going to enjoy the rest of my time here at Arizona State University because before I know it, I’ll be in a maroon cap and gown walking out with that special piece of paper in my hand. For all new and current ASU students, my advice to you is to really get all you can out of your time here and love the good times you have while at ASU because it will fly by faster than you could ever imagine. I hope everyone is having a great break so far and catch up on as much rest as you possibly can! Have a Fantastic Day!!!



Lonni Summers