Growing up

sairose · #1 04-20-2004, 05:16 PM

Does it ever feel to anyone else like you'll be in college forever, but then you realize it'll only be a few years? Well I've been going through that. I'm a bit behind and a music major (if you know anything about majoring in music you'll understand) so even though this is my 4th year, I still have 2 years to go. And then I go to grad school...meaning I move away. Wow.

So I guess I sound pretty immature right now, but the thought of growing up and moving away really scares me. But I know I can't stay in Arkansas for my graduate studies...not for music. It's so scary to realize I have to leave. I know it'll be a great experience for me and I'll love it, but it's still terrifying.

Anyone else feel this way?

veemers · #2 04-20-2004, 05:33 PM

Oh yeah.

I'm graduating in December. I haven't even begun thinking about what I want to do after that.

swissmiss04 · #3 04-20-2004, 05:52 PM

I felt that way for a long time (I'm also a music major). However, now that I look back on things (I'm 6 months from graduation) I am so glad to be moving on. I'm going to graduate school here, but I am eager to get a "real" job. The uncertainty of college life just isn't for me. I would like a job that pays money, not just a minimum wage part-timer that barely does anything for me. Once I have a master's degree I'll feel a bit more stable. But I totally know where u r coming from

AchtungBaby80 · #4 04-20-2004, 09:54 PM

I'll be in school for a couple more years, too, and then going on for a Master's or whatever else I can dream up, but I know that eventually I will probably move away from here. I just feel so different than everybody else--I might talk like them, but I don't act like them.

I am scared, too, though, because it freaks me out going somewhere that I don't know anybody. I've always had this safety net of my family and friends, and without that...yikes! It's gonna be an adventure.

smiley21 · #5 04-20-2004, 09:56 PM

i am also in my fourth year with two years left. it feels like i have made a career out of college and i will never leave. i cannot imagine myself as a full fledged adult. i dont want to grow up!!!

ShaedyKD · #6 04-21-2004, 12:36 AM

Graduating in 11 days (that is IF I finish my thesis by 8AM tomorrow) and currently have a part time job as a file clerk and another part time job at a day care. Still awaiting law school letters...but in less than 2 weeks I'll be a "grown up" and I still have no clue what to do!

AOII*Azra-elle · #7 04-21-2004, 12:33 PM

I totally feel you. I graduate with my bachelor's May 2005, and then have 2 years of grad school left! I've been in college since 98. *groan* But then again, switching majors twice probably didn't help that at all!

mattpike · #8 04-21-2004, 07:53 PM

i switched majors. all my friends are here why would i want to leave. the way i see it i will be very educated, but also a complete loser. cause i will be like fifty, still hangin out at parties and livin in the pike house. growin up is no good boy.

ShaedyKD · #9 04-21-2004, 09:30 PM

AL, I'm actually getting my BA in Criminology, so maybe we could go into business together. Can I be your sidekick? I'll dress up like Eminem in the Superman video, pretty please?

Reclina, I can only hope! How did you guess what I asked my parents for? Are you psycho? I mean psychic?

Rio_Kohitsuji · #10 04-21-2004, 10:39 PM

After I finish with my Education degree I'll be then turning around to go to Marshall University for a degree in Library Science. What am I thinking?

Tom Earp · #11 04-21-2004, 11:18 PM

EX CRIME FIGHTER HERE!

Remember, when you get done playing in College, you work till you die!

Give me College any damn time!

justamom · #12 04-23-2004, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom Earp
EX CRIME FIGHTER HERE!

Remember, when you get done playing in College, you work till you die!

Give me College any damn time!

One of the BEST times of a person's life if you can maintain balance.

I recall that scene from St. Elmo's Fire though where the girl moved out of her parent's house and found so much pleasure in making a peanut butter sandwich and eating it in her own apt.
Independence is pretty heady stuff.

YOU ALL WILL BE FANTASTIC!

sairose · #13 04-23-2004, 09:42 AM

Guys, thanks for replying. I honestly feel a whole lot better knowing I'm not the only one that feels this way! And not the only one that will have 3 senior years.

XOMichelle · #14 04-23-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by justamom

I recall that scene from St. Elmo's Fire though where the girl moved out of her parent's house and found so much pleasure in making a peanut butter sandwich and eating it in her own apt.
Independence is pretty heady stuff.

YOU ALL WILL BE FANTASTIC!

Yes, the first month of having my own place was increadible. I loved it. Now, I want a roommate so I have cheaper rent.

AGDee · #15 04-25-2004, 07:48 AM

I remember feeling really out of sorts when my ex husband and I first bought our house. I'd been out of college for a few years already but it felt like we were "playing house" .. it was very odd. I felt that way when I had my first child too. I was 28, but had this strange feeling that I was too young to be doing all of this!

That feeling faded at some point.. maybe with kid #2? Maybe I'm just too busy now to think about it? LOL

Dee