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UNT | Life

What Comes Next?

Tia Martinez Student Contributor, University of North Texas
Scotlyn Ogle Student Contributor, University of North Texas
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNT chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

What comes next? My college career is coming to an end in less than six months. Every bone in my body is shivering with fear and excitement. Coming to a university was all I ever dreamed about since I could remember, it was the only thing I knew that I was meant for me in this life. It sounds a little dramatic, but graduating with a degree that I love has always been my dream. I am almost there, which is crazy because my life has been nothing but a wild and painful rollercoaster. But now that I am nearly at the end, it is time to start thinking of what comes after. It seems so unreal. I will be graduating in only three years, with a bachelors degree in political science and twin minors in criminal justice and philosophy. It has been a long and stressful three years, and I never got a break. I was always taking 15+ hours and 12 hours every summer. But I did all that because I was way too eager to finally accomplish what I have wanted for years. I could not thank the University of North Texas enough for being all that I ever hoped for. I met my life-long best friends here, I experienced some of the best moments of my life, I have grown to be a better than I was when I first arrived here. The woman I am today is someone who I have always aspired to be, I am extremely proud of myself for pushing through this part of my life. I know college is not for everyone, but I think everyone should try it because you never know what will happen. I never knew that moving 12 hours away from home with no friends or family would be the best decision of my life. Whatever comes after graduation, I know I will be just fine. I am beyond excited for this chapter of my life to close and ready for what is to come.

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Scotlyn is a UNT alum, Class of 2020. She graduated with a degree in Digital and Print Journalism and a minor in English. During her time with Her Campus, she served as the Chapter President for two years, and also held positions as Chapter Advisor, Writer, and Chapter Expansion Assistant through Her Campus Media. And yes, her name is like the country, but spelled differently.