The spring semester is quickly coming to a close, and for some of you, there is a distinct possibility that this will be the last copy of The Pacer ever to rest in your hands.
The same thing goes for a huge chunk of writers and editors; after May, a lot of us will be headed for the next big thing. It’s a natural part of the academic process, though, so as sad as it is that things are coming to an end, we at The Pacer would like to wish readers a fond farewell and the best of luck to the next editorial board.
However, before you celebrate the long-anticipated end of the school year, keep in mind that there is plenty still in need of doing.
For example, seniors, have you taken the Post Comp test necessary for graduation? If not, you now have a mandatory $40 fee on your hands. What, did you think they were going to just let us go once classes were over?
Speaking of classes, just because they’re almost over doesn’t mean it’s time to call it quits. How you end this year will, without a doubt, have an effect on how you begin the next one, like having to retake a class next semester or sticking around for a semester or two longer than you expected.
So do yourself a favor and attack finals week head-on; work for a final grade you can be proud of and rest up this summer, not relieved that it’s over, but relieved that you made it out in one piece with a final product of which you can be proud.
Furthermore, as we’ve been telling you all year, you should go somewhere or do something new this summer. There’s no better way to learn something new about yourself than by being put into new environments and situations. It doesn’t even have to be something profound. Think about it: Taco Bell serves breakfast now. That’s either a great idea or a terrible idea, and there’s only one way to find out.
Nothing will change the fact that parting is such sweet sorrow, but with a new chapter in life come new opportunities. It’s all right to look back on Spring 2013, but don’t linger; look forward, using what you’ve learned to your advantage.
