As Graduation nears, many seniors are having mixed feelings about their years of college ending.
Seniors begin to experience depression. As they prepare to graduate from college, it is getting to them. They are remembering the fun days and the friends they created. Saying farewell to the place they have called home for four years is difficult, despite their excitement for what lies ahead. It is comparable to closing a large book or ending a beloved TV series farewell. Knowing that things are changing and will not stay the same forever causes mixed emotions.
Statements from graduating seniors
Kate Collins “With graduation coming up, it feels bittersweet. On one hand, I’m sad to leave my friends and put an end to the chapter of memories I’ve made the past four years. On the other hand, I’m excited to start my new journey post-grad. I’ll always look back at Cortland with a sense of love and see it as my second home.”
Marissa Rathbun “Thinking about graduating is really scary. I’ve gotten so used to my life in college and being around my friends all the time so the thought of that completely changing is scary.”
Summer Carissimo “I can’t believe my 4 years are over. I am most upset about leaving the friends I’ve made but I know I’ll have them for life. Cortland will always have a special place in my heart because of the memories I’ve made and the friends who made them happen”
Logan Stettinius “As I enter into these last few weeks of college, I feel a sense of pride in knowing that I have reached this milestone in my life, but yet my heart feels heavy knowing that I have to leave behind this town and my friends who have turned into family. As I reflect on this chapter coming to a close, I am filled with gratitude for everything this town has given me. The lessons I have learned from each person I have crossed paths with throughout these last 4 years does not go unnoticed. Although I am saddened to leave, I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Graduation signifies the beginning of something new, yet it is acceptable to experience sadness at saying goodbye to the past. It is all a part of maturing and moving forward.