I would say it’s impossible to fully prepare oneself for the waves of emotions brought about by the end of senior year at Conn. Faced with less than three weeks remaining of calling New London our home; it’s become increasingly evident how precious every minute is. Even once recognizing the legitimacy of the looming May 18, the prospect of actually saying goodbye seems surreal. In light of this second semester senior, slightly skewed outlook on life, I’ve tried to collect the bits and pieces of my Conn experience I hope will resonate with the members of my class as well as our younger camels we’re about to leave behind.
Firstly, long live the floor party. While 75% of this school knows nothing of a Thursday night on the second floor of Harkness, jam packed with hundreds of students and President Higdon escorted by SGA elected officials – it happened, and it’s this kind of culture that first made me fall in love with Conn’s social life.
Coed bathrooms – especially that of the second floor of Freeman and the first floor of Windham still in their original, early 20th century glory – have made me a stronger person.
RIP, Stash’s. In tandem with this thought, Harry’s cabbies have made me wiser.
There is nothing more magical than the green on the first warm day of spring. Even if “warm” is considered 45 degrees in New England.
JA and Freeman dining halls hold some of my most precious college memories, and the members of the dining staff based in these two locations in particular have never failed to put a smile on my face on a daily basis.
If one should ever find themselves weary of a seemingly homogeneous Conn community, look no further than OVCS. This office and its programs have served as a safe haven for myself and countless others; it also serves as a reminder of the passion so many people here have for the surrounding community regardless of ostensibly dominant “sketchy” New London blanket statements.
The professors and students of the Department of Government and International Relations have brought the caliber of my education to an incredibly high point, which I am so appreciative of.
Trying new things my senior year was one of the best decisions I could have made. Two of these experiences both culminated in Evans Hall: The 2014 Vagina Monologues and of course, the third annual TEDxConnecticutCollege I was lucky enough to join the amazing executive team of.
But sticking with old habits pays off as well. After writing for /The College Voice/ for four years, I can honestly say becoming an editor of the News Section has been an honor and a privilege. I will miss it, as well as all of the aforementioned, discombobulated ramblings that have made this place home for me.
Thank you for reading,
Molly
