Random Post 2- The end of the road

 

As I reflect on my time in college, one thing that stands out the most is the amazing friendships I've forged along the way. I came to USC legitimately knowing nobody. I got really lucky and ended up living with two random roommates who ended up being some of my best friends. Those two guys rushed to the same fraternity with me and ever since then I became really close with all of the people who I went through pledging with. 3 years later I'm ending my senior year and I live with 17 and my closest guy friends. Over the past 3 years between, late-night study sessions, spontaneous road trips, serious conversations, fun parties, summer trips, deep talks, and more, my close friends from USC have been there through it all. But now, as we approach the end of our college journey, I can't help but wonder what the future holds for each of us.

It's crazy to think that in just a year or so, we'll all be scattered across the country, pursuing different paths and careers. Some of us are headed to crazy cities like San Francisco, Miami, and New York City, while others are staying in LA. Knowing that everyone is going to be living in different time zones so far away from each other is honestly kind of scary. One of my best friends is working a corporate banking job and will be working crazy hours in LA. It seems like it will be almost impossible to figure out how close we will be. One thing that weighs heavily on my mind is how the varying rigor of our jobs will impact our friendships. Some of my friends are diving headfirst into demanding careers, while others are still figuring out their next steps. And then there's the aspect of relationships – some are in serious partnerships, while others are navigating the single life. It's a dynamic mix that adds an extra layer of pressure as we navigate this transition into adulthood.

There's no doubt in my mind that USC was the best school for me. My only regret is having one year to be online and being robbed from the pandemic. It feels unfair that I only got 3 years of college which is supposed to be the best time of my life. Part of me feels like I wish I did something differently, especially because I don't have a job upon graduation and that leaves a bit of uncertainty. However, I've always had the feeling that everything happens for a reason and I'm sure everything will work out. I'm grateful for the time that I've had and I can't lie and say that I'm not nervous about what's going to happen in the future. but at the end of the day I got to be grateful for the most incredible college experience I could have wished for.