The Final Push

The first half of senior year can be quite stressful, not so much because of the classes and workload but more so because of the finding out where you're going to college. This year, unfortunately, I'm taking seven full classes with no frees, quite rare for a senior. Although I have more work than previous years, I'm not feeling stressed from the work load. I've sort of gotten use to the high school workload. I'm actually enjoying my classes so far, and have no regrets for the classes I'm taking. What starts the stress is the college work that comes with senior year. I have many supplements to write and applications to fill out. Although I have lots of work to do, I'm not really stressed out by it that much. I'm confident I can come through. What stresses me out however, if after I've submitted my applications and waiting till the results come in. After seeing many people announce that they've been admitted, I'm excited for them but at the same time wish I were in their shoes. I've learn that there are many great colleges out there. And what ever college I go to, though helpful and important, doesn't define my life. Knowing this reduces some of the stress.  But the main stress doesn't necessarily come from other but instead mainly from myself.  I still place very high expectation on myself. I have big dreams for myself. 

I'm really looking forward to when this is all over. Finally I will be able to relax and not thing about it anymore. I'll probably go on some vacation to destress. Finally I'll be able to do many of the things I've always wanted to do but didn't have the time for. I'll be able to focus on other things than academics and college during the last few months of high school. I've told myself, after getting into college, I'll try really hard on other things to see how much I can accomplish. I'm really looking forwards to when this is all said and done. The final push is nearly over.