Remembering my "good ol'" undergrad days! Kinda sad on one hand and not on the other!

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Remembering my "good ol'" undergrad days! Kinda sad on one hand and not on the other!
My final grades have been posted, and I am pleased to share that I successfully maintained a perfect straight A average throughout my college career (not a single B baby). My advisor and the Dean have both extended their congratulations, and I will be graduating with highest honors (summa cum laude) on May 16th with Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics (Material Science).
I am sure it will be more so when I graduate than today, but I find myself emotional and awestruck looking back. My mother did so much to dissuade and discourage me verbally, emotionally, and legally. I have been called the spawn of satan, told I would fail miserably in college, and have had a number of legal battles with her concerning my trust fund. But I proved her wrong, and she has lost all her court battles.
So now I stand on the cusp of my next adventure...MORE SCHOOLING! On Monday, I start a consulting gig for the Summer. In the Fall, I start my PhD track. Now I have to decide whether to move into new PhD provided housing or to stay put in my current dorm room where I have spent the past 4 years. I am torn on that one.
I will finish up my TA hours today and it does look like I will continue as a TA next year, only with more clout!
Here are my final grades in my undergrad classes:
Applied Radiation Physics (98% - A)
Topology (98% - A)
Research in Physics III (97% - A)
Psychology (94% - A)
Nuclear and Particle Physics (97% - A)
Yes, I am still a smol nerd!!
So, if you want to congratulate me, feed me chocolate and tell me I am pretty.
Thanks for many of you who have followed me on here for some time, some since I started at 19 (now I am old at 22). You encouraged and stayed with me, even when the tumblr gods wrongly terminated my previous account. I am grateful for this outlet and wish only the best for all of you!
One more final to go (tomorrow) and I will have completed all my ungrad work. I should have my grades by Friday, but I am not expecting anything but straight A's. I will get to graduate with high honors. Not bad for a smol, cult-raised girl who was told she would fail in college. (I have been liberated from the cult once I turned 18).
Many have asked so I will state it here. I have a consulting job lined up for the Summer (along with the intention to have some fun) and in the Fall I start my PhD track in Physics/Material Science researching new, stronger, lighter aluminum alloys (primarily for space exploration, but who knows).
Midterms Spring 2025
My midterms are done (yay) and so far I am cruising to continue my straight A's streak for my undergrad career. Of course, I still have half a semester to go but I like my classes and my professors.
I have some TA office hours this afternoon, some more tomorrow and then its Spring Break. Since so many are asking me, I am getting off campus (yay) going to a cabin/lodge with some friends.
For those who care, here is my report card!
Applied Radiation Physics (97% - A)
Topology (98% - A)
Research in Physics III (97% - A)
Psychology (95% - A)
Nuclear and Particle Physics (96% - A)
Yes, I am a nerd!!
My last week as an undergrad. Let the finals begin.
Just a week and a half of classes followed by finals and then graduation on May 16th.
And yes, it appears that I will finish my undergrad degrees in physics and mathematics with a perfect 4.0. This after my mother told me I would fail out of college.
Sorry if i am not as responsive for the next couple of weeks.
Three finals down, two to go. Knocked out Research in Physics III and Psychology. Getting closer!
One final exam down, four to go. No issues with Applied Radiation Physics. I can smell my degree.