So, I was under the impression this semester (summer) would be my last. I looked at my transcript, grouped and went over all of my credits, talked to my academic adviser. Yep, I had all the pre-requisites and I was under the impression that I had enough credits overall ... everything seemed to be a-okay!

So I applied for graduation. Now understand, I love school and did the honours program in criminology, and I want to eventually do my Masters. Yet, at the same time, I am so excited about graduating! Just like most students, I live with my parents, work 25-30 hours a week, and am going to school full time ... I am about to crash!
I need to get an actual CAREER, move out, buy a NEW car, get actual experience in my field, and have my weekends FREE! Oh man, was I ever excited ....

Then, about a week ago, I got an email ... that dreaded email everyone worries about getting. Turns out I am 1 credit short of graduating. Best of all, this credit needs to be an elective/useless credit. I am so mad, particularly at my academic adviser ... well, not really. He's never messed up like this before. Had I known this June that I needed one more credit, I would have enrolled in three 3-credit courses and a 4-credit course, as opposed to four 3 credit courses! Damn this sucks!

Oh well ... 5th year here I come

So, discuss:

- Do you ever see yourself coming back for a humiliating fifth year?
- Am I not a complete dope? Don't laugh at me!
- What are you (planning on) majoring in?
- Do you want to do your Masters?
- What do you want to do after school?
- Strawberry rhubarb or pumpkin pie?
- Is school stressing you out? Tell me about your pain, so I do not feel so alone.
- What year are you in?