Avital Horowitz Week 2 - The Last Year

Here we are. Senior year. I knew this day was coming, but I did not expect it to arrive so quickly. I honestly never thought it would feel like this. I mean I knew it would feel weird, but I didn't know it would feel this weird. I honestly feel like I should be a junior right now and not a senior given the fact that we kind of didn't have a full freshman or sophomore year. 

I really do feel too young to be the oldest grade in the school. It is honestly is the most bizarre feeling. Every single school year of my life, I had at least one age group above me and now, I'm that age group for everyone else. The first day of school as a senior honestly felt like a simulation. It really did not feel real. Especially given the fact that my little sister is now in high school. 

Don't get me wrong though, this semester has been quite stressful. Between all of the school work, college work, and last minute SATs, this year has been much more stressful than I anticipated. Although even after all of the stress, this year has been pretty fun so far. It is nice to be a senior. I feel as though being a senior brings you closer with your classmates because we all know that this is our last year all together. It brings a sense of community and provides us with a connection that wasn't there before. The craziest thing for me though is that in just a few months, we will be graduating and finally entering the real world. That is horrifying to me, but also exciting. 

I can't wait for all of the exciting and fun things planned for my last year of high school! How did it feel for you when being a senior finally felt like a reality?




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  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2022 at 4:46 PM

    I feel the exact same. It’s surreal. The first day of school, even the past three weeks of school I have felt super happy and at the same time upset. I love the school so much and sometimes I feel unhappy knowing it's my last year, but then at other points I feel so excited to start my own independent life. Meet new people, make new friends, have new experiences, travel, study film, so much to be excited for. To sum it all up, I’m super excited for the year. I'm going to make it the best I can but I’m also going to start preparing and get excited for this whole new chapter in my life.

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