As the last few days of the semester come to an end, students prepare for finals, finalize summer plans, and begin to leave campus. Some students will be graduating and leaving Andrews in a few short days. Meanwhile, other students are trying to find a place to store their belongings until they return for the fall semester. Either way, the school year is almost over, and it is time to take a break. (My condolences to those who will be taking summer classes. You’ve got this). Whether the students of Andrews University are planning to go home and relax, travel, continue classes, or work, they are ready for a break. Just like the end of last semester, I interviewed several students at Andrews University and asked them if they had any last words to summarize or describe the year. These were their responses:
“It was a good year. I had a good job and good classes, but I am excited to go home and take a break.”
Bianca Loss (sophomore, elementary education)
“Usually, I’m more sad about the end of a school year because I’m not going to see my friends for a while, but this semester was academically challenging, so I’m actually excited for a break.”
Melissa Moore (junior, nutrition science)
“It sure was a year.”
Nora Martin (junior, English and psychology)
“It went by faster than previous years have.”
T Bruggemann (senior, physics and computer science)
“As Douglas Adams wrote in ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,’ ‘So long and thanks for all the fish.’”
Abigail Cancel (junior, graphic design)
“I’m excited for summer. I’m grateful for all the people I met this year, and I’m looking forward to the next semester and all the opportunities.”
Jinu Kim (sophomore, English)
“It’s the end of an era, but at the same time, I couldn’t be happier.”
Siobhan Conyne (junior, speech pathology and audiology)
“It is what it is.”
Alex Cancel (freshman, mechanical engineering)
“I absolutely despise the heat, but thank God for summer vacation.”
Beatriz Martins (junior, medical laboratory sciences)
“A lot of the semester was negative, but I have enjoyed the people I met this year.”
Danel Farrell (senior, architecture)
“I may not be the smartest bean in the bunch, but I am still a bean in the bunch.”
Erin Beers (junior, psychology)
“It was a year that made five hours feel like five months, and five months feel like five hours.”
Yoel Kim (junior, physics)
“I cannot wait for the semester to be done. I’m looking forward to going on a study tour and being in Turkey instead of Berrien ‘depressing’ Springs.”
Arleny Aquino (junior, global studies and spanish)
Completing a year or even a semester of college is an impressive accomplishment. Whether you are graduating in May, or you have just completed your first year, you should be proud of yourself and this accomplishment. However your school year went and no matter how you are planning to spend the summer, I wish you a productive and stress-free finals week. Here’s to the end of the school year and the start of summer!
The Student Movement is the official student newspaper of Andrews University. Opinions expressed in the Student Movement are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, Andrews University or the Seventh-day Adventist church.