As quickly as it came, HC2010 is now over and everybody (specifically the seniors) are stressing in order to catch on work. The Monday after homecoming was over, I walked on campus to find that the majority of my classmates had bags under their eyes, were completely drained, and some had lost their voices. To the classmates that I knew, I would ask “hey, how was your homecoming” and with a big grin on their face, the response would always be “girrrrrl, I had a good time!” At this, I would laugh, we would exchange a few more words, then head our separate ways. Everyone seemed to have had an amazing homecoming and for me, I thought it was just “okay.”

Way before homecoming even began, I was too pressed about it. I wasn’t worried about getting my tickets early, or finding a dress for the ball, or what events I would go to! As homecoming came about and I saw more and more alumns on campus, I came to the realization that I wasn’t excited because I’m ready to leave and come back as an alumn. Freshmen year, homecoming was a big deal to me because I had never partaken in a homecoming like this (besides in high school but ours just consisted of the football game and the homecoming dance). Freshmen year, everything was so new and everything I experienced was amazing! With each year and with each homecoming, the experience seemed to lose its zeal and appeal. All my classmates and other students from the AUC and outside of the AUC seem to make their own fun during homecoming because they get drunk and/or high and have fun in that sense; let me tell you that being one of few sober people during homecoming is NOT FUN whatsoever. Lol.

It’s senior year and I expected this homecoming to be ABSOLUTELY out of control but, it came up short. I didn’t go to the hip-hop concert because I’m not a fan of Rick Ross and there is definitely better talent out there. I didn’t go to the fashion show either and I missed the neo-soul concert (with regrets). I did however partake in the coronation ball (which was a mistake mostly because I had heard the SAME playlist the night before) and tailgate (representing ISO of course). I think I’m just ready to put some distance between myself and the school and hopefully coming back as an alumn will draw the same feeling I saw on the faces of the alumns that flocked the campus.

For those who had an amazing time during homecoming, I’m glad you did and I hope you’re well rested! For my seniors, keep pushing through school and continue to make the wonderful memories that you’ll hopefully remember for the rest of your life.