The Graduates of 2012 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692 Lunatic_Lunite The days draw near. Anyone graduating in 2012? Nothing specific; it can be from elementary/middle/high school, college/university, etc. It can be sad, knowing that those days we've gotten so used to are drawing to a close, but it can also be exciting, too: <em>"You sit in the quad and think, 'Oh my god, I am totally gonna go faaaaaar...!'"</em> As we all know all too well (hey, we are nano-ers after all), with every ending comes a new beginning! <strike>And with every beginning comes an end, lousy Mayan "prophecy" which everyone makes out to be the apocalypse...</strike> I know for a fact that I'm graduating high school this year, but I'm that much of a fail to aim for a 90-95% average by the end of the year and apply for a crapload of scholarships and bursaries. :9 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:31:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_920901 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_920901 Screnwriter Yep. Graduating from college in May. I'm still trying to decide if I'm excited or utterly terrified or possibly both. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:03:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921002 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921002 ashiibrook I'm an Aussie, so I graduate high school in the middle of 2012 NaNo. Big...Scary...and hopefully fun along the way too. I'm utterly terrified. Is that normal? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:41:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921290 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921290 GiannaNicole Graduating from high school this June! And next Nano, I'll be in art school...which will be a little scary at first. It's really scary to think that I'll be /graduating/. And going to a college that has fewer students than my elementary school did! But hey--Nano taught me to roll with it. ;D Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:52:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921712 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921712 writeandknow Graduating with my associates' degree in spring 2012. w00t! Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921725 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921725 Fluffy-Dog-Girl Graduating high school in June 2012, and very afraid. I'm still worried over college applications and scholarships, not to mention going to college. I really want to study writing, so maybe that'll help with NaNo. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:25:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921889 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921889 EmilySeaShells We don't call it graduating here (England!)- But I'll be leaving sixth form (i.e, your junior and senior year's of high school in the USA) in June :) Providing I get the required grades of course! :) Good luck to everyone else. With any luck I will be an English Literature student at University by next NaNo! :) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:14:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_922649 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_922649 jen101 I am also graduating from high school in June :) At the moment, I am mostly excited, but it often switches from terrified to excited! I know that I am going to *some* college in the fall since (thankfully) I have already been accepted to one, but I still have a lot of waiting and probably rejection to go through. But that's all right. I'm ready for it!! (I think.) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:43:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925218 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925218 theelfchild graduating from university in June. I feel weird because I applied to graduate yesterday. Quite scary. Here's hoping I get into grad school. :) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:24:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925468 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925468 flopart Graduating college (finally) in May. Oye! Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:17:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926432 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926432 TKcloud9 I'm graduating high school this June. I'm terrified, and excited, and mostly just stressed. Soooo much to do... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:50:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926560 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926560 luvinpadfoot I'm graduating from high school in June and so far I haven't heard back from any colleges yet. I only applied to two and I'm scared out of my mind that the one I can afford won't accept me and the private one won't offer enough scholarship money (40,000 per year o.O). Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:04:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_937202 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_937202 Marisa.Ann.H. I'm graduating in May...we'll see what happens! I'm excited. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:24:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_938315 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_938315 iandonyer Graduating in June. Looking forward to it, but it's still too darned long away... lol. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:17:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_941266 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_941266 firelight_cinderbrick graduating and going to highschool next year, extremely nervous... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:18:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_948542 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_948542 heli-girl Does transferring count? I didn't apply to colleges because well I didn't apply myself in high school (ya I was one of those high school drops outs) but I am ahead of the game in the end having started community college when I was sixteen- getting all A's at my college I will be transfering out to UCLA in the fall- junior standing! So in the end, I'll be getting my bachelors 2 years ahead of my classmmates. Successs! Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:44:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_949835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_949835 fromblazerstobowties I'm graduating middle school this year. I'm excited for high school. I've gone to the same school with the same 20 people for the past nine years, I'm ready for some change! Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:26:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018950 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018950 Olivia44 Graduating from University in June... MAMA! *shrieks* No, just a joke; can't wait till I'm done. I'm tired of the &amp;%?§! ;) Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:00:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021047 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021047 allwritemel I'm graduating from a mammoth crash course in counselling! I actually have a degree (which doesn't impress anyone else but tough! I'm immensely proud of my achievement). WHat happened was that the powers that be in their (not so great) "wisdom" decided to make us do a 2 year course in 9 months ... stressful isn't in it but I have a WONDERFUL tutor who has guided me through each of the courses up to now. It has taken me out of my comfort zone and, yes, I am scared but it will be fun if it means I can help people AND work at the same time! Mel Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:36:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021080 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021080 Red Queen I'm graduating college with a BA in Creative Writing (yay useless degrees^^), and by next NaNo, I will hopefully be enrolled for a "real" degree. Gee, I should've known I'll never get anything out of this damn degree -.- Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:11:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021100 ESylvia Graduating high school in June! Currently sitting at a 92 average (have yet to apply for scholarships...oops!) but would like to bump it up to a 95. Next nano I will be in University studying Creative Writing, and I'm really excited! Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:18:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021195 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021195 Carley124 I'm graduating high school in June. I'm trying to keep my grades up and slack off at the same time. (Why? Because an A average or higher gets me exempt from finals--which is awesome--but slacking off is just more fun now.) I''m excited for college but am not looking forward to the $150,000 or so in debt that I plan on coming out with. Oh well. Nothing I can do about it. But I'm excited for graduation. And prom dresses. I don't even want to go to prom but my friends are dragging me. I do love getting dressed up, though. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:27:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1027395 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1027395 Marie.94 I'm graduating from high school most likely sometime in May (I'm home schooled, so the date will vary based whether or not I want to double up on work to get done faster). Really graduating scares me a lot more than it excites me right now because I have no idea what I'm going to do. Now, I know exactly what I WANT to do, but with not having much money saved up or a job, I don't know if I'll be able to. I guess graduating just isn't as exciting when you don't have caps and gowns and ceremonies. My diploma will show up in the mail and I will have a graduation party. I've been told all through high school by various people how much I'm missing by being home schooled, but the thing is I haven't actually felt like I missed anything. All that being said, I am excited to be starting a new chapter of my life soon even if I don't know exactly what it's going to look like. That's half the fun of things, right? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:36:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1058551 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1058551 Saspirilla Graduating in June from Edinburgh University with a BSc Honours. Applied for several Masters courses and still waiting to hear what is happening next. Scary stuff! This is the first year when I don't know what is happening after June. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:08:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064234 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064234 Steampunk avi8or I'm graduating from 8th grade in June. High school here I come. :P Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:13:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064448 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064448 KatieDovel Graduating in May of 2012, after 3 years in high school. I'm actually really proud of myself, but really nervous at the same time. I put myself through some really bad stuff through middle school and freshman year, so I get to sit here and say to myself, "look at what I've done". Other than that, scholarships and college apps are scary and stressful :/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:47:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1067929 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1067929 KatieDovel Same with me! I've never really liked school dances, and this year I've pretty much skipped out on all of them, so my boyfriend and I decided we might as well go to prom. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:49:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1067934 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1067934 lost in reverie I graduate college this May 12th! It's exciting but also terrifying. I plan on going to grad school in the fall though so it's not the end of school for me quite yet. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1074843 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1074843 Magpie_Elle I guess I'm technically graduating this year, but I'm not sure when, since the dissertation that counts for 50% of my Master's Course is due after the summer graduation date! I've been working part time and doing a one year degree over two years, so it'll be pretty nice not to have academic deadlines cluttering stuff up. But on the other hand, this is the totally-have-to-decide-what-to-do-with-my-life cutoff! I'm studying medieval and early modern literature, so it's hardly vocational. Current aims, assuming I don't completely mess up my dissertation, are to stay in my current part time job, which I can just about live on, and try and find a full time job. And thus my dream of becoming a published author drifts further away... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:03:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1076063 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1076063 LozzT-In-Time I'm graduating from high school in June this year. It'll be sad; I'll have spent 13 years in compulsary education and then I'll be spending the next 2 in College doing A Levels and then the next 4 doing a degree and a PGCE in secondary teaching at University. Bleh for English schools. I can't actually wait to get started at College at the moment, but I'll be sad to leave my school :( Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:25:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1078982 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1078982 Earthsick I'm not graduating. But I'm getting my Higher School Certificate this year (which enables to study at an university and helps me get a better job and so on, it's a good thing around here). Hopefully. If I can pass the math exam that is. I'm not worrying about the other tests though. Even though English is an oral-only exam (damn them for changing this!) I don't worry much about that. German was always easy and the subject I had to pick extra is one I had to take two tests already (I had to take classes and take tests for my job) so ... meh. Learning this over again shouldn't be too hard. I don't know what I'll do after that. Things around here at my job might change drastically. If it's not to pricey or too complicated I might as well see if I can study anything while still working fulltime. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:27:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1087248 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1087248 jojowa Graduating from college in September! :) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1090624 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1090624 fleetfootedfox I'm graduating High School this June, and it's definitely Big, Fun, and Scary! I don't know what I'm doing over the summer yet, but I know I am NOT going to stay at home and work! The past thirteen years, a craving for adventure has been building up in my chest and it will soon be time to let it out!! Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:56:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1094083 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1094083 Kay Proctor I'm graduating from culinary school in March. I already have a good job in my field, so apart from schoolwork my main worry right now is finding a new apartment. They won't let me stay in the dorms! Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:21:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1094839 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1094839 everqueen Graduating high school in May. Honestly can't wait to leave my school, but I'm pretty nervous about college. I'm okay with acceptances/scholarships so far. Nothing I can do but see how it goes. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:04:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1098944 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1098944 Saspirilla I may have already replied to this thread but... Graduate with BSc Honours in Biological Sciences (Immunology Honours) on Friday 22nd of June. Eek! Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:38:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1102074 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1102074 Rubyfruit Getting my Associate's Degree in April of 2012! My internship is next term, zomygod! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:26:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1105472 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46692?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1105472