Final Thoughts from a Graduating Senior

Hey everyone, how are you all doing on this fine day? Well considering it is now “crunch time”, that end-of semester-frenzy of final papers, projects, presentations, dissertations, honors thesis writing, and exams, I am sure we are all on our feet just counting the days till it’s over. Remember to breath, take things one day at a time, and try to ease yourself from anxiety by getting organized and comfortable.  For many students, getting started is usually the hardest part, so focus on sitting down and beginning to concentrate on your year end priorities. If you have already gotten started then you are almost there! Find a way to conclude your paper or tie up those loose ends with your assignments and studying.  No matter how much you have left to complete this semester, know that the end is near and as long as you do the best you can, you will do great!

 

If there is one thing I have learned during my time at Cal, it is that you have to really take it easy on yourself and focus on self-care, otherwise you will work yourself up into a frenzy and eventually explode. We are all individuals coming from both similar and different backgrounds. Our experiences, perceptions, ideas, cultural influences and different areas of study all contribute to our current evolution of this lifetime and the richness of our campus community. We are evolving in our education and in our lives hour by hour, day by day and semester by semester.

 

To the class of 2009, congratulations! You have survived this long enduring journey of smiles, tears, happy moments and breakdowns, and you are now ready to embark on the next exciting journey in your life. Whether that be grad school, time off, working, traveling, or something other, don’t lose site of your true essence,  all that you have become and accomplished while in college, and all that still awaits to unfold. For those of you who have your "next step" all lined up, congratulations!  But many of you may still be unsure about your plans for after graduation.  If you are in need of some assistance, either with exploring career options or looking for a job, I encourage you to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.  Graduating seniors have free access to the Career Center services until the end of May, so act now!

 

To all who just arrived and or still have some time to go, hang in there, hang on tight. Your bright ideas and innovative minds will get you through yet another semester, and remember that the time flies by so very fast!  Perhaps to make productive use of your time left, you can explore internships. Check out the Career Center for great resources on how to apply, get resume and cover letter critiques, and to learn about our informative interactive workshops. http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/Internships.stm

 

To all my friends (my transfer psych buddies whoo whoo) I could have not made it through this journey without all our crazy moments. Everywhere from staying up late studying, late night sushi, dancing till our shoes came off, and a mixture of embracing our crazy personalities in all that we did!

 

Post by Lisa Fojo, 4th year Psychology major.

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If you have already gotten started then you are almost there! Find a way to conclude your paper or tie up those loose ends with your assignments and studying.