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14 Thoughts You Have After Graduating From College

Now what?

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This past Sunday, I graduated from college. At first it didn't feel real, but now that I'm sitting at home, searching for jobs and trying to "adult," I miss sitting in living room of my college townhouse, being bored with others. I think that most of us graduates feel the same way, so I've decided to create a list of some universal thoughts that most graduates feel after moving back home.


1. "Now what?"

Unless you're pursuing a Masters degree in the fall, this is the first time in about sixteen years that you aren't a student.


2. "No more breaks?"

Unless you're planning on being a teacher, summer, Christmas, and spring break are no longer valid. Let that sink in.


3. "I'm not within walking distance from all of my friends?"

But at least the group message is still going strong.


4. "I need a job."

Unless you're one of those people who has a plan before graduation - don't talk to me - this is the #1 thought you have.


5. "I don't know what I'm going to do with my life."

None of us are truly certain.


6. "Please stop asking me if I have a job yet."

I understand that you're asking because you care, but it really stresses us grads out.


7. "Maybe I shouldn't have had all that pizza and beer."

But when beer is the cheapest option at any bar, who can blame you?


8. "I have gone from undergraduate to unemployed."

In a matter of walking across a stage and receiving a piece of paper.


9. But at the same time, "I don't have to wear real clothes."

The process of job-searching and taking breaks from job-searching involves PJs and no need to shower.


10. "I'm broke."

The grad party checks do come in handy though.


11. "Is it still socially acceptable to play my freshman pregame playlist?"

"Shots" and "Truffle Butter" are anthems.


12. "Should I put some of my 'habits' to rest?"

Maybe next week.


13. "When should I start paying off my loans?"

Gulp.


14. "No more homework!"

EVER AGAIN! (Unless I decide to get my Masters.)


College is not the real world, but it helped to form the person you are now, ready to take on the real world. I will never take any of the friendships, bonds, and relationships I've made at school for granted.





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