It’s that time of year, graduation! As seniors pick up their caps, gowns, announcements, and thank you cards, students of all grades begin to reflect on what their futures will hold. Seniors think of new job opportunities; juniors think of what it will be like when they graduate; and sophomores and freshmen think of how much they want to be seniors.

Graduation can be such a hectic time for the senior class. There is so much to do and remember. For instance, getting through finals, sending resumes, and thinking about where their lives will lead them next can make anyone go through life without stopping to take a break every now and again.

My advice is to stop and smell the roses. Enjoy being a senior and spending your last few weeks as a student. After all, this is the only time you will be an undergraduate. Speaking of enjoying yourself, seniors, have you thought about coming to the St.A.R.T. Senior Congrats Party?

The Senior Congrats “Fiesta” Party is one of the best (and last) ways to celebrate graduation here at Ball State. It is held at the Alumni Center on the Friday before Commencement. There will be the infamous Carter, Papa Johns, nachos, music, games, dancing, free t-shirts, give-a-ways, and did I mention FREE T-SHIRTS? This is one of the coolest parties on campus, everything is free, and it is just for you, senior class.

So, take my advice. Stop and smell the roses. Come out to the Senior Congrats party. Say goodbye to your friends, enjoy free stuff, and take advantage of what this great opportunity has to offer.

By: Arica T.

4.11.08