After spending this week with family and friends, I realized that at this age, being a senior in college, and just college aged in general everyone always asks, “what’s next?” With the holidays in full swing, all of us will be surrounded by extended family and relatives who can’t help but ask what our plans are after college.

But as this question was posed to me time and time again, I realized that while I had no idea where I would be in a year, I was totally fine with it. At first, the more I got asked about my future, the more anxious and stressed out I became. I felt overwhelmed by the amount of people getting jobs around me, and felt pressure to take the first position offered to me. I got nervous to apply to just anywhere, when I should just send out my resume to any jobs being offered.

Then I realized I was happy with where I was right in this moment. I don’t mind that I do not have a job yet, because I’m still living and loving this chapter of my life. While I am excited for what the future holds, I am not going to let the fear of the unknown take away these final moments of such an amazing part of my life.

College ending is a chapter closing. A chapter of my life that I have loved, and a chapter of my life that I will miss. A chapter that has taught me so much, and made me grow with knowledge and experience. I want to savor every last moment of college that is left and enjoy them. I want to appreciate the present and where I am now.

So to all my friends out there who have no idea what the next year of their lives might hold, take a moment and enjoy where you are right now. The first job you get out of school may not define your future. Do not get stressed about all the people who are getting jobs, because something will come along for you. It may not come right away, but it will come. So take a deep breath, and relax and enjoy the end of this special time in our lives.

I am a senior in college graduating in May and have no idea what I am doing once I get my degree. I don’t have a job yet and I am doing just fine.

And to those who keep asking, believe me, if and when I get a job – you will be the first to know.