We now face a torturous summer of inner turmoil while we ponder our futures. It may seem like we've had it sweet this year, but from here on in it's nothing but stress, change, and responsibility.
As this decisive turning point in our lives hits us harder than a wet-fish-slap, let's look at some of the major existential crises that every second year is going through at this time of year.
1. All of my third year friends are graduating
2. I thought exam season was bad this year, how on earth will I cope next year?
3. After next year, no more lie-ins - like ever
4. I can't go to work hungover?!
5. This is literally the beginning of the rest of my life
You sure as hell better be stressed!
6. Next year all my friends will go back to living all over the country
Maybe I should drop everyone who lives more than 20 miles away and start making more convenient friends. There's still time right?
7. Next year will be the hardest, and it counts the most!
What kind of a sadist thought that was a good idea?
8. I have to start work on my dissertation now
Not tomorrow, not after breakfast, now.
9. This could be my last long, free summer ever
Or maybe until retirement age - but that's like 50 years away!
10. Next year I won't be able to drink as much
But most of my social relationships here are founded upon drinking. Are we doomed to sit in total silence for the whole of next year?
11. Who am I without education?
Education is all I've known my whole life, and next year it's over. Don't take that away from me!
12. Next year I might have to move back home
13. After next year I will be a ... proper adult
Curse you responsibility!
14. Only three student loans instalments left!
I only know how to budget based on three lump sums of income!
15. The end of student overdrafts and discounts
But, but, how will I live?
16. I only have one year left of 'ahh screw it I'm a student' excuses
The end of the perfect get out of jail free card.
17. Loads of my friends are going on years abroad/in industry
When will I ever see them again!?
18. What if this was my peak, and it's all downhill from now?
*Googles map to Neverland*
19. I only have one year left to find my dream husband/wife at uni
Perhaps crazy cat lady really is the best option.
20. And this is the year all of your friends in relationships will get REALLY loved up with
Cue watching tv alone with a bucket of ice cream.
21. I just can't deal with the slow approach of change, OK!
22. Employers will be judging me!
I have to start applying for grad schemes and jobs. Must. Check. CV.
23. Entering the dreaded twenties
They'll create an age reversal machine soon though, right?
