The Second Half of Spring Semester

By: Hanna Young

As we are starting the second half of the spring semester it is really starting to become real for all of those that are graduating in May. Over the last few weeks, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my experiences at Defiance College. While I didn’t have the stereotypical college experiences because I am a commuter student, there are still so many things that I have learned. 

During this time of reflection, I have realized that there are so many little things that have occurred during my time here that have helped to build me into the person that I am today. Looking back, all the classes that I have sat through and the conversations that I have been a part of have truly built so many memories for me. All of the late night study sessions I’ve had with friends, late night food runs, deep conversations, and the spirited events around campus will forever be held close to my heart. 

As we enter into the final few weeks of the semester, it is important to ensure that we balance the stress of classes, as well as  relationships and self care. It is so easy to get caught up in college and the grind of classes and extracurriculars, but it is also important to prioritize ourselves, as well as our friends and families.  Making time for the things that we  enjoy will be important to ensuring that we can absorb as many memories as possible in the coming weeks. 

To my fellow seniors, I hope that you can continue to enjoy the last several weeks of your last semester. While we are almost ready to cross the finish line, that line comes with our looming futures. These last few weeks will be spent with the stress of what we are going to do with our degrees, where we want to end up after graduation, and maybe even the prospect of more schooling. It feels as though we have just gotten into the groove of balancing college life from academics and clubs to athletics and jobs. The future seems to be knocking on the door and we are being threatened with the “real” world.