Yesterday was my last exam at Owen. Really! I never thought I would see the day, when I would be writing an exam for what should hopefully be the last time in my student life. Ofcourse, in typical Owen end-of the-mod style, I still have to turn in final papers and presentations. I'm sure April will zip right past and soon enough it will be time for Commencement.
Yes I'm excited! But suddenly the plunge back into the real world seems to be paleing against the bittersweet emotions that I experience everytime I traipse thru' the halls at School/ chit chat with classmates. Like the other day at the Rec when I forget to carry my ID and realized that within about a month, I will be unable to get inside Owen's locked doors after 5. Ok I probably wouldn't need to go but still who knows I might want to. It's almost symbolic in my mind : you are leaving your haven…you are kinda on your own after that. And now I understand why everyone always said that for two years, you are in a safe place, you can make mistakes, just focus on growing with each faux pas. This certainly highlights my most significant BSchool learning experience: take risks, learn to fail again and again, cut your losses, then be good to go ASAP. And not just on the professional front. Apply this to all your adventures in life. I hope you're listening 1st years!
In fact, I also understand now, that being at BSchool is like adopting a new lifestyle. That's what makes getting in and then leaving really tough. The schmoozing, the palpable energy of being a full time student, the challenges of juggling your GPA with your job search and all the crazy times with friends. I will miss everything…even the oak tree.
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