history: I almost could have not paid for my tuition this semester, but my boss gave me a bonus. I am so thankful for him.  I was so worried that I could not pay for my tuition this semester. Thankfully my boss decided to give us a big bonus.  Congratulations! Worrying about tuition is the absolute worst panic! Yeah and its the last one before I graduate! I can be more thankful for his generosity. 
current: You're going to kill it this semester! You're going to be so proud when you're walking down the aisle to get handed your degree.
next: Thanks for the kind words. I cant be more happy and excited to be done!