Finished for the semester.

It's been a difficult and seemingly long semester, longer than the previous ones. I don't know, maybe it was because summer classes are in fact, short, and France was just a dream. This semester wreaked the most havoc on my mind and body, and I hope there's something rewarding that comes along. (In the near future).

I finished my last final (Genetics) and handed in my last paper (Film) yesterday. Weird combination right? Blame the MAP (Morse Academic Plan). It's the worse plan for students. Ever. To celebrate Mitchell and I went to MUD in the absence of my lovely friend, Kat who is all the way on the other side of the world, in Shanghai, hopefully having the time of her life. Whew, long sentence. I enjoyed my regular mug of mocha and French Toast. Unfortunately Mitchell was too hungover to enjoy the amazingness that is French Toast. Julia (Hoolie) came to join us for a bit before heading off to her luncheon with her father. Twas a great celebration.

However, later that day, I went to the financial aid office to, um, put it simply, beg for more money. All I got was, go online and appeal. You might get more. NEXT! I went to talk to some people afterward and this one girl says, "my father got laid off, they wouldn't even take the letter that says so and give me more money. They say I'm overrewarded." Me being the dumb person I am ask what is this 'overrewarding.' She says she gets too much scholarship/money from NYU. I ask her how much she pays a year she say's, $3000. THREE THOUSAND?! AND SHE'S COMPLAINING? Sorry, that just made me so upset. $3000 she can personally take out on loans and pay back within 1 or 2 years of graduation. $12000 total. Before her father got laid off, she still lived amongst the upper middle class. I don't understand how NYU chooses to give people money based on need. Who needs? I NEED. I have three siblings and one unemployed mother. I think we need more than that girl needs. If they're going to give her $3000, might as well give it to me.

Which brings me to the point, I am more than ecstatic to graduate this coming Spring. I haven't received my grades yet for this semester, and I'm always worried about something, but if all goes well, I will be graduating in May. I told myself I could graduate 1 year earlier. I DID. But, now I have to go job hunting and find a way to not live at home after graduation... That takes some time.

I'm off to do some applications. Til' next time.