#themadgrad

•October 2018•

  One of the things I was least looking forward to after graduation was the infamous “…so what’s next question”; mostly for two reasons. 1- I didn’t feel like explaining what was next because I was still unsure and 2- I didn’t want to hear people’s opinions on my plans or lack thereof. All I truly knew was that I had finally graduated and I was exhausted.

•4 weeks until graduation•

Hey everyone once again sorry for my lack of posting over the past couple of weeks! I’m currently at an academic conference presenting the research I’ve been working on for the past year. The conference consists of panel talks, lectures and then a poster session which I participated in. Its been very inspiring to be apart of something with professionals and other academics. Its only one day into this trip and I'm already feeling refreshed and ready to attack these last few weeks of undergrad. This trip has also been a great reminder of why I love anthropology and has just solidified that I’m right where I need to be. Its only Tuesday and this has been by far the best week of my semester.

Now the real tea is leading up to this conference I was ridiculously stressed and over worked. My poster for the presentation had a mistake on it that I didn’t have the ability to fix, I dropped a vase on my toe and I forgot to turn in an assignment. but now that I’ve gotten my presentation out of the way I feel much lighter and optimistic about the next 30 days. 

•7 weeks till graduation•

So I haven't updated you guys in the last 3 weeks of my graduation countdown but they can be summed up with the word “Yikes’. When I first started this series I wanted it to be really uplifting and exciting so I apologize if these posts seem gloomy and uninspired. I wanted to be honest with my journey through these last with months of undergrad but I don't want to discourage anyone! I am very excited to graduate and I'm looking forward to whats next, however, the stress of school has been absolutely exhausting. 

On a much higher note, my spring break was quite productive and very relaxing. I finished all of the organizing and cleaning I wanted to do plus I got to spend time with old friends and new ones. I'm using the rest and peace I found over the break to start on a positive note this first day back to classes. One thing I am looking forward to over the next couple of days is that I can go purchase my graduation regalia and begin inviting family and friends to the ceremony! Hopefully, once I have my tassel in hand it will be the slap in the head I need to buckle down for the remainder of the semester.

Anyways happy studying