Goodbye Bearkats!
Jenny Swenson
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: Opinion
I may only be a fourth semester Bearkat, but months like this one have made it seem as if I've been here for years. And I can't wait to leave.
Transferring here has been both the bane of my existence and a smart move, but I'll wait a few months to decide for sure. I've made friends, built my resume and clip files, and conquered all kinds of challenges - it's hard to be angry for everything I've achieved in the last two years. Yet, I can't quite conquer my anger at everything around me.
It's been incredibly difficult, and not in good ways. Trying to get the Registrar to properly file seven hours has been an undoable feat, and trying to find the right French class has inspired epic levels of stress. I hardly ever get to leave campus at a normal hour (at least for longer than it takes to eat), I write ten thousand pages of fluff a week and my phone rings at 8 a.m. for work related honky. I'm now terrified to take out my trash or walk across campus. I can't stand most shades of orange. I've grown disillusioned at the learning process, and quite frankly, several of my core requirements made me feel dumber upon completion. Most days are a struggle to get out of bed, and when I do, more often than not my days feel wasted on some level. That said, I've met and made friends with some of the greatest people ever. Christi, you're so calm and sweet and understanding. You're incredible, and don't forget it, ever. Addison, the Notorious PDA - you've kept me together the last few weeks (months), whether through fording the mighty Congo or gossiping about my tragic romantic life. I'm going to miss having you around all the time more than you can ever know. For everybody else - the amazing supporting cast of friends new and old - I love you too. I don't want to lose touch, so please, let's stay in touch. You know who you are. And Kevin, I didn't like you much at all, until I started listening to what you SAID. You're cool now. Points. Dr. Young - you're my hero and you've put up with so much from me. You've earned my everlasting respect.
Transferring here has been both the bane of my existence and a smart move, but I'll wait a few months to decide for sure. I've made friends, built my resume and clip files, and conquered all kinds of challenges - it's hard to be angry for everything I've achieved in the last two years. Yet, I can't quite conquer my anger at everything around me.
It's been incredibly difficult, and not in good ways. Trying to get the Registrar to properly file seven hours has been an undoable feat, and trying to find the right French class has inspired epic levels of stress. I hardly ever get to leave campus at a normal hour (at least for longer than it takes to eat), I write ten thousand pages of fluff a week and my phone rings at 8 a.m. for work related honky. I'm now terrified to take out my trash or walk across campus. I can't stand most shades of orange. I've grown disillusioned at the learning process, and quite frankly, several of my core requirements made me feel dumber upon completion. Most days are a struggle to get out of bed, and when I do, more often than not my days feel wasted on some level. That said, I've met and made friends with some of the greatest people ever. Christi, you're so calm and sweet and understanding. You're incredible, and don't forget it, ever. Addison, the Notorious PDA - you've kept me together the last few weeks (months), whether through fording the mighty Congo or gossiping about my tragic romantic life. I'm going to miss having you around all the time more than you can ever know. For everybody else - the amazing supporting cast of friends new and old - I love you too. I don't want to lose touch, so please, let's stay in touch. You know who you are. And Kevin, I didn't like you much at all, until I started listening to what you SAID. You're cool now. Points. Dr. Young - you're my hero and you've put up with so much from me. You've earned my everlasting respect.
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Dwayne Harrison
posted 4/30/09 @ 7:10 AM CST
I was concerned a bit reading your last hooray to SHS. The feelings you have for Sam are less than stellar. The comments about safety and such really touched me. (Continued…)
LOL!
posted 5/02/09 @ 4:39 PM CST
Please take heed to the above comment Jen!
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