This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Adelphi chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Finals are here and the each day we are getting closer and closer to graduation. For seniors it means our time here at Adelphi is coming to a close and all seniors must say goodbye to all the aspects of Adelphi they hold dear. (The gorgeous gardens and trees, our mascot, and even Post?!)
Here are some of the types of seniors, you may encounter in the next week!
1. The “Partier”: She simply does not give a f***. This is her last shot at being this drunk Tuesday-Sunday (Tipsy Tuesdays, Wasted Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, you get the picture…) She’s using this time to her advantage and having some real fun with it before she gets too old. She may NEVER see her friends again after they all graduate and move to different cities. She’s lost a lot of her accessories and such along the way but she’d say it’s worth it.
2. The “Un-Planner”: DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT, ask this person about post-graduation plans as they have no clude will immediately go into some sort of frenzy. She’s always applying to jobs, avoiding any sort of scoial interaction and having a mid-life crisis in her early twenties.
3. The “Over-Achiever”: This person is straight-up addicted to their academics. NOthing wrong with! We’re all in school for an education and to better ourselves! But they take it to a whole different level, they hang in the library 24/7 and make all-nighters seem fun?! We all wisht that we could be as motivated as this student.
4. The “MIA Student”: Who is that person? Do they even go here?! They’re either off at a job interview, off-campus or just sleeping. The only way to know he’s alive is a random social media post here and there. The downside to this friend, is you’ll text them and it’ll take them days to reply; which is just an “Ok” or “I’m here” or some other general text.
5. The “Grad Student”: Going to grad school is a wonderful choice, but it’s not for everyone and this person is one of those people. They’re still in that college mindset, and they don’t want it to end. So, their decision is to go to grad school. They’re unsure of the job they want and they don’t want an entry-level position. They’re fearful of commitment and definitely don’t want to sign a job contract anytime soon. Hey! They just want to be a well-rounded individual, what’s the harm in that?
6. The Apathetic Grad: Now this may seem blunt, but this student just wants to do their businesses, great thei credits, and GET OUT. Graduation doesn’t phase them and frankly they don’t care if they attend or not. They didn’t purchase their cap and gown yet, and haven’t decided if they’re going to attend or not. Don’t expect to see them ever again.
7. The “Bucket List”: This senior is trying to finish their college bucket list with a passion. Whether it’s events they want to attend. This person has tickets to everything, formal, sports games, concerts, etc. They’re always on the go and buying a Grab n Go sandwhich and coffee. They have a serious case of FOMO, but to be fair there’s a lot they want to see and do before graduation!
8. The “Debbie Downer”: This guy is just a downer, all he talks about is how this was his backup to his backup and that he should’ve transferred. (But never did surprisingly.) After talking all this crap, he’s counting down the days and hates how small the school is and how everyone is the same. He doesn’t own any school apparel and doesn’t attend any school functions. And most definitely the biggest pessimist you’ll ever meet. You even feel in a grumpy mood just being around him. And thank God (or whatever) that this person is graduating.
9. The “Zero F****s Given”: You know this person, they barely show up to class and when they do they’re in pjs and on their phone making ZERO effort. They barely do any of the class assignments and tries to bum it off of anyone and everyone. Great to hang out with but don’t get stuck doing a group project with them. If they don’t have a job lined up after graduation, it’s a wonder how (and if) they’re going to find a job.
10. The “Forever Student”: He doesn’t want to grow up and hey, who does? His parents have paid for this degree and probably the next one too. He’s changed his major three or four times and still isn’t sure what he wants to do. He’s held the title of “Super Senior” for too long and doesn’t want to give it up. It’s ok to take your time and not complete college in exactly the four years, not everyone fits that mold. But, college eventually does come to an end and your time is up. The real world is waiting.
11. The “Sentimental One”: She never wants to let go of anything. She loves Adelphi and has had many great memories here. She says things like “This will be the last time I sit in Anthropology EVER!” She has a ton of photos of her at events with tagged #besttimeofmylife. She doesn’t want to forget anything and is filled with nostaglia. You know that she’s going to bawl her eyes out at graduation.
I’m sure that most of the seniors may be happy and relieved to graduate, be proud of the acheivements and what you did Adelphi! And, that doesn’t mean that once in a while we won’t stop by for a visit!!!