Senior Year: Processing the ending

There's something strange and unfarmilar about senior year. With graduation right around the corner, i am beginning to process the fact that I am actually almost done with my college career. The 1am assignments, 9pm chick-fil-a runs with friends and events that i went to only because i had FOMO and expecting to hate it but meeting my best friend instead.

Reflecting, I thought I was just finishing school, but in reality I am learning to leave this season...

This season has been a mix of emotions with joy, excitement and stress of burnout being some of the main factors in my life. it has been a confusing but mostly positive experience.

I believe I grew in myself the most the past 3 years at CofO. learning more in my faith, my education and being able to pour into friendships has changed so much. I strive to have life long friendships from college and pray graduation does not make us strangers.

The past year specifically has been life changing. I have gotten a better idea of my calling through photography and social media. I have been able to use those gifts in interning and serving at my local church.

There are many other amazing photographers in this area such as another CofO senior, Isa Fernandez. She specializes in senior photos, family photos, weddings, headshots and more. If you are needing a photographer in the Branson area, I highly reccomend her, as she will be taking my senior photos in may. About — Noemi Meadows

College has taught me a lot. It's taught me my strengths, weaknesses, how to handle rejecting, conflict management and more. I still don't fully know what I want to do with my life but I am so greatful for the experience I have had at this college.