Ode to Senior Semester?

When I worked in the writing center at Illinois Central College, we were required to have a sort of “mini blog” to keep our ideas going, reflect on what we had learned, and share new bits of advice we may have picked up. I came across my final blog written from my time there…and it made for a poignant moment. I wrote it as a sort of farewell to the people I had worked with. As graduation approaches, I have that familiar feeling again…everyone going off to bright new horizons and expanding their dreams. It is always nice to keep in touch with people, but that can often become difficult with the craziness of each and every day. I have met so many amazing people in my time here at Bradley, and I hope to keep most of these relationships throughout life. Many things I said to those at the writing center could be appropriately said now. So, I thought I would incorporate parts of it into this weekly blog, because I think many of us might have similar feelings?

Each of you has left their mark and brought their own uniqueness to this place…forever changing this University. I never thought about myself eventually being one of the people leaving. I only ever noticed the people that left. It’s weird to think I won’t get to see your faces next semester. Soon you will be the ones giving advice and guidance. Sound daunting? It shouldn’t. Think about it; you already do that! We all do. We look up to each other and we all seek out each other’s advice. So keep learning, growing, and expanding your horizons. You may close your umbrellas now; my rain of mushy gushiness has ended. Blue skies full speed ahead!