The end of four years is in sight for seniors and Sacred Heart is providing the class of 2007 with a fun-filled Senior Week celebration.

With so much happening in a short period, it is only natural to feel a little anxious and stressed, especially if you have been caught by a bit of 'senioritis' and decreased motivation.

Seniors must still deal with finals, continue to finish up some last minute work, and work on other final preparations to make sure graduation goes smoothly, all the while patiently counting down the final days of the semester.

"It feels so good, but scary at the same time to be this close to graduation. I've been thinking about this day since I got here and now it's finally come, I can't believe it. It all came and went by so fast, but I'm glad to move on," said Val Bellegarde, senior, East Meadow, N.Y.

"Coming to SHU has been a wonderful experience and I've met so many different people along the way. I'm going to miss being here and all the friends I have made," said Bellegarde.

It offers the student a convenient way to be a part of the celebration without having to worry about preparations.

Instead, it offers a package of five events which will lead right into commencement on Sunday May 13 at 11:00 a.m.

The week starts off the evening of May 9 at 9:00 p.m. with Fat Wednesday, which is SHU's first ever bar crawl.

It will take place in Milford and will include open bar, free food, and entertainment.

Thursday, May 10 will feature two events. First there is a 11 a.m. brunch in Trumbull where students are invited to come toast the Senior Week guest of honor (the recipient of the annual Yearbook Dedication).

That evening, a trip up to Mohegan Sun is planned for 9:00 p.m. for a night of a variety of food, drinks tickets, and vouchers at the casino - making a fun night for all.

The following night, Friday May 11 at 8:00 p.m. is the highly anticipated Commencement Ball, which will include dinner, open bar, and a night full of dancing.

Finishing up the week is an event which takes place in the Pitt Center. It is a dinner dance in which each student can invite up to five family members or friends, for an extra $35 per ticket.

The evening will include hors d'oeurves, a buffet dinner, two bottles of wine, a cash bar, and another opportunity to show off your dancing skills.

"Senior Week is different for me because as a member of the Senior Class Board in Student Government, I have been helping to plan Senior Week all year. I'm excited for all the events that we have planned and hope that my fellow classmates will enjoy what we've been working on so hard all year," said Bellegarde.

The Senior Week package, which contains access to all the above events is $250 (or $230 if you would rather not include the dinner dance tickets).

However, students wishing to buy individual event tickets may still do so if space is still available.

Students may also reserve spots for Senior Week housing for an extra $100, but are limited to a first-come-first-serve basis.

"I am really excited to move back into the dorms and end our college experience where it all began. It sounds like a fun week of planned activities. I think all us seniors are anticipating a good time," said Carissa Ruiz, senior, Oradell, N.J.

"You get such a bittersweet feeling towards graduation. I am really anxious to start the next step in my life, but also really sad to leave SHU and all the friendships and memories I have made," said Ruiz.

Although the experiences and memories made at Sacred Heart might have the best four years of your life so far, a spectacular ending may be just the thing needed to cap off an amazing college career.

Whether you are going right into a dream job, continuing to graduate school, or simply not sure of your plans just yet, seniors will certainly not want to miss out on Senior Week and making some final school memories to last a life time before moving onward.

"We've all spent the last four years working so hard, making friends, and trying to figure out what we want to do for the rest of our lives and now there is less than three weeks left, so we need to make the best of the short amount of time we have left - we're seniors, get out of our way," said Bellegarde.