It is odd being in the final week of college in these circumstances. I never imagined my graduation would be cancelled and I’d be finishing up classes online from a house in rural Pennsylvania. I am somewhat relieved that I do not have to go to the actual graduation ceremony however as large events like that give me anxiety. My parents were disappointed but understanding of the cancellation. I am uncertain what to do next as the job market is so volatile at the moment. I believe the skills I have developed as a history major will make me a valuable employee in the future.
As I finish up the last of my work in college, I have been able to reflect on these last four years. I feel like this capstone paper is a culmination of all of my skills gained in college. My research and writing skills have grown exponentially in these past few years, including a great amount this semester. I hope to apply these skills in the future. I feel very happy with my final paper as I feel that I was able to articulate a subject I had been very interested in for a while. It still feels surreal to me that I will be graduating so soon.