My final semester of undergraduate study begins next Monday, and I’m unsure how to feel, honestly. There were a lot of times I doubted that I’d even be able to complete my major and get to where I’m at now; I probably have my junior year (two semesters of 20 credits in a row) to thank for that.

The amount of work I’ve put in, and the grades I’ve received as a result have been extremely satisfying, but… I’m just very tired. More exhausted than I’ve ever been.

I applied to graduate schools last month, and that was probably the most stress I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m still waiting on the results, and even though I know it would be best to just leave it alone and forget about them until they’re ready, I can’t help but check my email inbox every morning.

I’m hoping that this semester will be less busy than the last, but with a senior project, TA position and finishing up my music minor, I think that my plate will once again be pretty full.