Attention to the University of Guam graduating class of SP\u201923! Everything settled? To those of us who are not yet ready to reach that final step, do you know about everything you need to do to prepare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From ensuring all necessary forms are completed to taking a moment to breathe it all in, two seniors, Marian \u2018Mar\u2019 Salenga and Mikaylla \u2018Kaylla\u2019 Alcairo, share their thoughts about it all as well as some advice for future graduates of UOG!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many other factors at play in her life right now, such as arranging to relocate post-graduation, Alcairo, double majoring in Communication and Psychology, shares that she had to make sure she began preparation for everything needed the semester prior to this to relieve her anxiety and suggests those who are graduating soon do the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salenga, who is majoring in Psychology, shares what initially made her feel as though the process to graduate would be so unstable. \u201cI\u2019ve heard many unfortunate stories on the topic of not having enough credits to graduate\u2026a little unsettling but exciting because I\u2019m almost there,\u201d she clarifies. \u201c[E]verything\u2019s completed, it\u2019s just my final semester grades that matter right now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlighted portion for both girls revolves around those who surround and encourage them. \u201cThe people who are supporting me feel proud. It\u2019s such a big accomplishment in our eyes, so I think we feel similar emotions,\u201d Salenga states. She feels as though such a big accomplishment touches the lives of those around her as well as her own, especially her parents, who she acknowledges for continuing to take care of and support her. Alcairo agrees with the sentiment and says that although she did not think that having something to celebrate graduating would be important, all her friends and family are doing a lot to make sure they are able to show support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is just something about this step of life that is bittersweet to leave. Salenga and Alcairo know that they will miss being a student at the university. The pair of friends agree in their responses in that they know despite graduating, they are still learning and want to continue to be educated, even if they don\u2019t continue with schooling. \u201cI am enjoying the embrace of all this knowledge,\u201d Salenga adds onto how she wishes she saw a higher appreciation towards education.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duo is also fond of their friendships and have found that growing at the university has also shed new light on how they view relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcairo affectionately shares the ones she believes she will be missing the most. \u201cThe people I met in my classes – that I have had several classes with. I formed a friendship with them, even if we don\u2019t have the same friend groups outside of class, the people I always sit next to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our two graduates ensured they left some words of wisdom for their peers who have yet to graduate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShow up\u2026Follow your advisor. Make use of the things that the university offers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From, Kaylla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy advice is to take advantage of the education. Use it. Challenge it. See the benefit in it. Focus on a good balance between work, fun, loved ones, and yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best, Mar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Attention to the University of Guam graduating class of SP\u201923! Everything settled? To those of us who are not yet ready to reach that final step, do you know about everything you need to do to prepare? From ensuring all necessary forms are completed to taking a moment to breathe it all in, two seniors, … <\/p>\n

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