history: I'm spent all summer getting ready to write my thesis. I can't wait to get time to start. I spent all summer getting ready to write my thesis. I can't wait to get time to start. That's pretty cool that you're motivated and excited to start it. Most people would be scared and procrastinating. You'll do great.
current: I need to get it over. I need to start paying back student loans. It's the last thing I need to do before I can get hired as a Ad Professor. 
next: Sounds like you have a plan laid out. It also sounds like you've already accomplished so much.. You should be very proud. I'm with you, I have over $40,000 in student loans. Such a crazy pressure on someone right when they graduate. Good luck!