Well, this is it readers. The end. The conclusion. The finale. Other words for end. You get it. I\u2019ll be honest with you, I struggled to write this last column. Endings are hard. They are uncertain, unpredictable and unbelievably sad. But I\u2019ll try my best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here goes nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone will tell you that college is more than a degree. And that’s true. College is about people. About a person. You, who you will be in four years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, it’s also about making connections that can jumpstart your career and all that,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
but that isn’t what this column is about. Let me be sentimental just this once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I came to Hood College straight out of high school because that’s what you do when you excel in high school and don’t know where else to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have met truly incredible people here (shoutout to Dr. Atwood, Prof. Jacobsen, Brandi and the lovely CMA gang: Tommy, Gen and Kyle). I have met some truly dreadful people here (I won’t waste my words shouting them out). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the most important person I have met here is me. Cheesy, I know, but this is my last column…let me have this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four years ago, I was terrified. Of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terrified that I would never figure out my major. That I would never make any friends that were worth having. Terrified that I would only ever be the boring, quiet girl who got good grades and never left her room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four years later, and I am loud and exciting (still got good grades though). I am the chief copy editor of The Blue and Grey. I am a fantastic writer, and no, I don’t care if I sound narcissistic. I fought and struggled for this confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am the creator, producer, editor, and host of my own radio show for Hood College Broadcasting. I am a great friend, a creative thinker, an intelligent and powerful woman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would be none of those things without this place. Without the people within in. And for that I will be forever grateful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for my last piece of advice, I leave you with this: It’s okay if you don’t know who you are yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s OK if you’re scared. I’m still scared. The difference is that now, I know I can get through it. And so can you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, get out there. Meet awesome people. Do amazing things. Maybe pass on some of your own advice along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s been lovely writing for you. Thanks for reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maddie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"