Graduation.
So it's the morning after graduation and the party. I've slept about seven and a half hours and have a mild hangover headache but overall I'm still feeling kind of happy. The graduation ceremony almost gave me the feeling I had when I graduated from high school, the feeling that the beginning is ending. Despite having felt hopeless about getting a job these past few months, just being around my classmates made me feel like it will turn out okay eventually.
The social work program has definitely been one of the things in life that has shaped me. Looking back, I see this introverted and shy girl who had a hard time loosening up and who was at a really bad time of her life. I feel like I've grown up so much since then, learning to smile and laugh more, approach people and reflect over my own thoughts and actions. I've made wonderful friends, had fantastic classmates who I might not see much of in the future but will still think very fondly of. I can't imagine what my life would have looked like if I hadn't applied, moved to Stockholm, met all of these people and without all of the experiences.
Technically I'm not done with university yet. I still have some work on my essay to finish and if I don't find a job I'll be back there taking a few classes. But as of now I think "that was it" when I think about yesterday. It was a great day and I know in the future I'll look back on it and the past three and a half years with a smile.
The social work program has definitely been one of the things in life that has shaped me. Looking back, I see this introverted and shy girl who had a hard time loosening up and who was at a really bad time of her life. I feel like I've grown up so much since then, learning to smile and laugh more, approach people and reflect over my own thoughts and actions. I've made wonderful friends, had fantastic classmates who I might not see much of in the future but will still think very fondly of. I can't imagine what my life would have looked like if I hadn't applied, moved to Stockholm, met all of these people and without all of the experiences.
Technically I'm not done with university yet. I still have some work on my essay to finish and if I don't find a job I'll be back there taking a few classes. But as of now I think "that was it" when I think about yesterday. It was a great day and I know in the future I'll look back on it and the past three and a half years with a smile.