January 21,
The final semester of college can be pretty nostalgic. It is the time to say goodbye to all the things that have become special to us over the last four years; our college friends, favorite professors and hangout spots, even our cramming sessions and all-nighters, knowing that in only a few months, you will be leaving the place you have grown to call home.
For Amiineh Tabicca ’18 who now interns at the university’s library for her national service, the quality of seniors’ last semester’s experience at Ashesi, depends on how well they plan out their semester.
“Final year can either be stressful or fun but it all depends on you. A great hack that helped me through my last year was creating a schedule for both my academic and extracurricular activities and making sure I stuck to them. It was definitely one of my best years because I learned to organize myself better and so had more time to spend with the special people in my life.”
Resounding the age-old advice, to enjoy the college experience while it lasts, Kirk Caesar ’18 expressed how important it is for seniors to strike a balance between academic work and relationships.
“It is very important that you spend quality time with your friends, because it becomes really hard to connect with them after you graduate. Also, make more connections with your colleagues as well as your juniors regardless of if they’re in their first, second and third year because they become your network moving forward.”
“My last year was really fun but also a little emotional,” shared Kwabena Adu Darkwah ’18, Faculty Intern for Entrepreneurship. “I quite remember on Seniors’ Day, I couldn’t help reminiscing over my first moments as a freshman, and how I had grown. In no time, I had completed four years and was on the verge of graduating. It made me start to think through what was next for me after school. So I explored activities beyond my normal scope of involvement, I met new people, and most importantly, I opened up about my career interests to my Faculty Advisor and Staff that I felt comfortable with. I urge each final years to seek advice from them. They are always helpful, and can recommended people and opportunities to you that can help shape your life beyond Ashesi.”
Amidst the sentiments, graduation is still only a few months away, and there is a lot of wrapping up to do. Keziah Fosu White ’18 reminds final years that there’s still work to be done.
“No matter how lax the workload in your last semester may seem, just work at it like you have a quiz tomorrow because it tends to creep up on you. So relax but just don’t spend all your free days relaxing. Remember to use the extra time to study and work on your final year project.”
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