In this video I’m giving you my un-romanticized UCI senior year experience—like, what actually happened vs. what I thought it would feel like. I walk through what I accomplished, the biggest tips and takeaways I wish I could tell my past self, and where I was starting from going into senior year. I also break it down by the areas everyone stresses about: academics, social life, dating, extracurriculars, and career stuff. I talk about how senior year can feel like this weird in-between season where you’re still in college, but your brain is already in “post-grad” mode. I share what helped me most with transitions (especially around jobs and friendships), and the reality that not every part of senior year is going to be aesthetic or exciting—and that’s normal. If you’re heading into your last year, feeling behind, feeling lonely, or just trying to figure out what’s next, I made this as a recap + advice video to make you feel less alone and a little more grounded about what you can actually control.