Graduation is over.......Now whattttt
Graduation is finally over. No more nerves, no more
wonderment. Time to move on and work, right?
Here’s the 5 things that will
happen upon Graduation that others won’t tell you.
5. You will feel some sort of anxiety, depression, jealousy,
or bitterness.
You just completed four hard years of schooling and you feel a sense of entitlement. You earned the right to have good employment with a decent pay. You went through hell for something better, right? But all you can seem to find yourself doing is applying for jobs, hours after hours, answering the same questions over and over, and all you want to do is jump off a huge diving board into a pool of money and food. You see your friends, some who didn’t even attend college, living what appears to be a comfortable lifestyle. You want that, you deserve that, but why can’t you have that? It’s gonna take time. Be patient, keep applying, follow up on the applications. Bug the shit out of those employers and show you’re worthy and consistent.
4. You realize how much you are going to owe the school.
Majority of graduates will be alongside you. In debt. The average debt is 15-40 thousand dollars. Normally, you’ll get a leeway of 6 months before a fist payment is due. My advice? Start saving now, pay double the asked amount, and be debt free. If this means eating out less or having less of a social life, so be it. Debt sucks and the more you have the more you feel helpless. Take control.
3. You begin to have feelings of sadness….you miss the campus?
It’s okay, you aren’t alone. No, obviously you don’t miss the work or homework or long nights spent cussing out the paper you procrastinated. But, the thought that your routine is gone and you no longer will see your school mates, you feel a small sadness. It’s alright. Let yourself feel sad. It was a nice ride and you made somewhat of a home within those walls of comfort. It’s alright to miss it, and it’s alright to keep in touch with others and visit the campus. No one will look at you like you’re crazy. Okay, some might. But, go anyway. It’s nice to visit places you’ve moved on from. It will allow you to appreciate what you’ve accomplished.
2. You’ll “lose” friends.
I don’t mean that there is some argument
and dramatic exit…basically, maybe you were one of the people who took things a
little too serious and to heart, while others were simply enjoying living in
the moment. A reality sets in. Perhaps you saw friends weekly outside of
classes or maybe you talked to one person a little more than you intended and
formed a friendship. Well, it’s often true that although those other people
loved you and enjoyed your company, they have left school and sometimes left
the idea of your friendship. It’s nothing against you, it’s just simply how
they operate. Don’t be silly and take it personal, it’s nothing personal. Basically,
life changes, schedules change, and some even move away. Instead of focusing on
all the change, think of the better times and appreciate what you had. There’s
nothing wrong with reaching out to say hello, but never feel less than simply
because you one were a priority and no longer are. Some people are just, “Out
of sight, out of mind” but mean no harm.
1. You graduated, but you'll never stop learning.
Don't make the mistake of thinking learning is over. There are so many beautiful, amazing things to learn outside of a classroom. Always be open to listening. Understand that someone without a degree can be just as valuable and worthy of your time as someone who followed your steps. Often, people graduate and assume others who didn't follow their exact lifestyle are less than them, and that is very untrue. Always remember to remain humble, be open to all kinds of people, and although be proud of yourself for accomplishing something not all can do- never ever wear it on your sleeves as if that is the only thing you have going for you. If having a college degree is your most prized possession- fine, you earned it, as did others, but never think it's the only thing you have worthy.
-ssr
