Commencement

10 Hilarious Memes That Perfectly Capture the Life of a Second-Semester College Senior

From senioritis to graduation jitters, these memes sum up the emotional rollercoaster of your final semester.

There’s a weirdly peaceful kind of chaos that comes with being a second-semester senior. You’ve stopped checking syllabi, your screen time is borderline concerning, and every assignment feels… optional-ish. The group chats? Now, just a blur of job postings, life crises, and people wondering if commencement robes are returnable.

But underneath the delusion and senioritis is something real: we’ve made it this far. We’ve worked hard, grown a lot, and earned the right to coast just a little. So, in honor of our beautifully unhinged final stretch, here are 10 memes that perfectly capture the ✨emotional landscape✨ of our last semester. If you’re feeling seen, unwell, or both, congrats. You’re doing just fine.

1. Plankton’s “AAAAUUUGHH”

Where do we even start? This meme is a whole mood—relatable at any stage of life, especially for seniors who might be feeling a little too seasoned. And hey, while we’re here, let’s keep the post-grad questions to a minimum. Jobs? Plans? We’ll get there. Promise.

2. Squid Games: First Years vs. Seniors

Hearing “college goes by so fast” as a freshman vs. a senior? Yeah…it hits way different. Freshman year, you shrug it off. In your senior year, you’re suddenly debating a fifth year to soak it all in. The real world can wait a little longer, right?

3. You’re Donezo

What began as an intense parkour coach yelling at an 8-year-old for lacking backflip enthusiasm has somehow become the rallying cry of our senior year. Don’t feel like paddle boarding with your friends on the Charles at 10 a.m. tomorrow? I hate to say it…but you’re donezo.

4. The Piercing Robot Stare

Honestly, could this be more relatable? This face perfectly sums up the vibe whenever a distant relative or family friend dives into a speech about “finishing senior year strong” or “soaking up every last moment.” Like… can I just enjoy my mozzarella sticks without a surprise TED Talk about the real world?

We are aware adulthood is coming. But for now, let us cling to our youth, memes, and mildly questionable eating habits a little longer. There’s beauty in the chaos, and we’re making the most of it — in our own way.

5. John Pork’s On the Phone

This is a very important call, Terriers, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Your future is calling, and trust us, it’s looking brilliant.

6. The Chronic Lecture Avoiding

Every skipped class starts with a five-minute “it’s fine, more work will get done at home” monologue… which somehow always ends in six hours of horizontal nothingness. The idea of learning from that past mistake? A myth.

7. What Happened to Hi… Hello… How Are You?

When adults discover you’re a second-semester senior, all human interaction goes out the window. No more “how are you?”—just rapid-fire “What’s next after graduation?” Babe, we’re all hanging on by a thread. And if you must know? I have no idea. Thanks for asking.

8. Every Paper Follows The Same Emotional Journey:

Every paper follows the same emotional journey:

• ✨ Optimism: “This won’t be that bad!”
  
• 😐 Confusion: “Wait what’s the prompt again?”
  
• 😳 Regret: “Why did I take this class?”
  
• 🤦 Surrender: “It’s done. It’s bad. It’s over.”
  

Honestly? Oscar-worthy performances every time. The drama is real.

9. Squidward’s Tears

There’s something oddly beautiful about wrapping up four years of growth, memories, and late-night chaos while wearing a hat that looks suspiciously like a board game piece. The emotions are real, the vibes are strong, and the goal is still not to trip in front of the extended family. Graduation isn’t just an ending—it’s a whole cinematic moment.

10. Reverting Back to Teen-Angst

The idea of post-grad sends every 21- or 22-year-old straight back into their teen-angst era. What do you mean we can’t tan on Nickerson Field when it’s warm out, and now we’re expected to work a 9–5 in a cubicle? You’ll catch us lurking around the GSU like we still belong. How do we… fifth year?

It’s been real, weird, and somehow, it’s almost over. At this point in the year, everyone’s either thriving, spiraling, or mentally checked out—and honestly, most of us are feeling all three at once. The motivation is gone, the deadlines are laughable, and graduation feels like both a finish line and a cosmic joke.

Seniors, soak it in. Scream into your pillow. Hug your people. And please, don’t trip on stage for the love of all things holy.

Merry Summer to all who celebrate, and good luck to the Class of 2025—may your job applications be seen, and your diplomas be more than just wall decor.

Peace and love, BU! ✌️