Free At Last, Free At Last!

As I sit here writing, Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. 2) is playing in the background. If that doesn't sound familiar, it the song with the chorus of angry little Brits yelling "We don't need no education". Although I normally would listen to this songs before taking tests (somehow it relaxes and inspires me), it is also fitting for me today because a few hours ago I took my last exam of the semester!! More precisely, I took my last undergraduate exam. After a three hour test yesterday, the 15 minute exam today was a bit more pleasant. However, it was an exam unlike any I've taken before, as it was an oral exam :) Me and my literature professor, trapped in an air-conditionerless room for circa 20 minutes at 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning. What an ending to four years of study. And, although I was a bit stumped on a few of the questions and sweated like I stole something, I think it went pretty well. My relief, excitement, happiness, etc. immediately following the test was a bit dashed by the fact that I had once again managed to leave my key inside of my locked room as well as the fear that I'd have to pay 10 euros to get back in. Even though I was unable to break in using my AAA Card, Student ID Card, and Kroger Plus Card, I found someone to let me in...free! So, now the reality of being essentially finished with undergrad has begun to sink in. It feels good, I must admit. But, although it just ended and I'll be taking a year off before continuing grad school, I am already ready looking forward to going back to school. It's much better than working, and college, though extremely stressful if done right, is at the same time a very rewarding experience. I couldn't imagine it being over just yet. But, for now I'll bask in what little glory I've been afforded and pray that I actually passed the exams!