USC Aiken seniors reflect on memories, look to the future

Seniors at USC Aiken are getting closer to graduation, and many are reflecting on their experiences as students while some look to the future

Jamilynn Hiers, a senior early childhood education major said, “I think I’m looking forward to the fact that I will be done with school in general,” she said. “And that I will finally be able to finish paving the road to my forever future.”

Some students are waiting in anticipation to see what life post-graduation has in store for them.

“I’m excited but really nervous since I’m not sure what I’m going to be able to get a job doing,” said Taylor Drennen, a senior English major. “I want to do some kind of desk work until I get my Ph.D.”

CJ Mills, a graduating industrial process engineering major said, “I’m going to miss connecting with people from different majors, but I’m really looking forward to starting work and applying what I learned in my major in a real-world setting.”

Although graduation is an exciting time, some students will be sad to leave school behind. Senior biology major Caroline Cockrell said that she’ll miss her softball teammates most of all.

“No matter how stressful my classes are, as soon as I get to practice, they all make me laugh and have a great time,” she said.

Drennen will miss her sorority sisters and her involvement in Greek life.

“I’ve made a lot of friends there,” she said. “And it’s going to be tough to not be as involved as I am right now.”

The experience of graduating cause USCA’s seniors to feel a wide range of emotions, but the future looks bright.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Cockrell. “I have loved my four years at USCA but I am also excited to see what the future holds.”