As graduation approaches, I can’t help but wonder what I’ll do after college. With family and friends constantly asking what I plan to do afterward, I can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed and uncertain about it all. But when this happens, I take a step back and begin to look at this situation from a different perspective.
Though it would be great to know exactly what I’m doing after school, I realize that at no other point in my life have I had everything figured out. So why would now be any different? If life is about trial and error, going with the flow, and learning from your experiences, there’s no way I could have my whole life after undergrad drawn out. And honestly, I don’t want to.
Unlike some people, I’m looking forward to this time out of school. For the first time in a long time, I’ll be able to try new things and figure out what I love to do. I can let my experiences guide the way to my future. I don’t have to succumb to any pressures placed upon me.
I’m also looking forward to just going with the flow. I’m more than ready to let my dreams manifest and guide me to where I should be. I feel no guilt about not interfering with what this world has for me.
If you’re on your way to graduation and are being bombarded with the same questions, remain calm. College is just a phase of your life. There was life before it and there will be life after it. Don’t feel pressured to begin organizing your life down to every little detail. Instead, prepare yourself for new adventures and experiences. Prepare for your downfalls (because they will happen) and know that you must learn from them. Make your time out of school as stress-free as possible, and, most importantly, enjoy every minute of it.
