Life After College: 10 Things On My Post-Grad To-Do List | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Life After College: 10 Things On My Post-Grad To-Do List

It's good set goals and be accountable - Here's my to-do list for the coming year.

26
Life After College: 10 Things On My Post-Grad To-Do List
Asia McArdell

I have three months until I start my Graduate Certificate of Business. I enrolled in a seven week online Marketing course that begins in March. It's much more legitimate than it sounds. Now that I have graduated and become a sorority alumna, I find myself wondering what will I do with my time. I'm still going to be working, my internship was extended and my new end date is in April. Although that takes up a huge chunk of my time, I'm still left with my evenings and weekend.

I'm a list maker. It makes me feel good to organize everything in one place and start checking them off. To keep myself accountable I have chosen to put that list here! Perhaps my to-do list will also inspire other graduate in their post-grad haze.

1. Books.

I have a huge stack of books on my nightstand begging to be read. Expect some book reviews in the new year. I also want to reread Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

2. Getting back to my music.

I haven't touched my Viola in too long and I want to get better with my Ukulele. Perhaps then I can join a band and become famous. It's healthy to have dreams.

3. Staying active!

I have been going to the gym during my internship, but just enough that I haven't gained weight from sitting at a desk all day. With all the extra time I'll have, I want to start going four days during the week and finding some way to be active on the weekends. I'm not driving all the way to the office to workout on the weekends. I'm thinking a local yoga studio or a Zumba class?

4. Research and select a philanthropy to become consistently involved with.

I'm provided with many volunteer opportunities at work, but I would like to join an organization that I can become involved with on a long-term basis.

5. Develop my culinary skills.

I'm constantly pinning recipes on my Pinterest Board, it would be nice if I actually made some of them. I'm sure my family would also appreciate a break from cooking.

6. Maintain my most important friendships.

When I graduated high school I thought that I had a lot of friends. Four years later I am in consistent contact with two people from high school. I don't want that to happen with my college friends, especially with my sorority sisters. However, there's only so much time in everyone's schedules, but I want to make sure I'm maintaining relationships with the people who mean the most to me.

7. Love my dogs more.

I have been so busy with work and school and sorority that my dogs have been getting the short end of the stick this year. I love them so much and I want to start spending more time with them, beyond napping together. That means taking walks and playing more - maybe even trying to teach the old dogs new tricks, since they're pretty poorly behaved.

8. Be a better sister.

This one's not for my sorority sisters, it's for my brother. With more time, I want to make sure I'm remembering to ask him about his day. I've been selfish recently. One day (hopefully in the near future) I won't live at home anymore and our relationship will change. I need to make the most of the time I have with my family now.

9. Focus on professional development.

My goal is to attain full-time permanent employment in April, when my internship ends. I want to make sure I'm making the most of opportunities presented to me, at work and outside of work, to network and develop myself in an effort to further my career.

10. Be adventurous.

This is a vague action item, but sometimes I need a reminder to put myself out there. Now is the time to take advantage of being young and (somewhat) worry-free! I don't want to develop regrets - something that we all should consider.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

414
11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

As a college student, being a nanny over the summer is both enjoyable and challenging. Underneath the seemingly perfect trips to the pool or countless hours spent playing Monopoly are the obstacles that only nannies will understand. Trading in your valuable summer vacation in return for three months spent with a few children less than half your age may seem unappealing, but so many moments make it rewarding. For my fellow summer nannies out there, I know you can relate.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl

If it hurts now, it'll hurt again. Not because you're gullible or naive, only because you fall fast, hard, and you do it every time.

We fall each and every time with the complete and utter confidence that someone will be there to catch us. Now that person we SWORE we were never going to fall for has our hearts, and every time we see them our palms start sweating. The butterflies in our stomach start to soar and our hearts are entirely too close to bursting out of our chests.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Things Only Equestrians Understand

Yes, it IS a sport. Yes, I fall all the time. No, I do not ride in jeans with a cowgirl hat on.

849
horses
Barn Pros

Growing up I have always wanted to own a horse. My grandparents own a well known equestrian facility in Georgia, so I have been riding since I was born. A bond between a person and their horse is a bond so strong that it cannot be broken. Everywhere I went I wanted to be around horses, even forcing my family to go on trail rides during vacations. Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember has taught me great responsibility, as well as 14 things that all equestrians can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
man wearing white top using MacBook
Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

College is super hard. Between working, studying, and having a social life, it feels like a struggle to just keep afloat.

I understand. When you feel like your drowning and there's no way to stay afloat I understand that it feels like everyone else is doing just fine. I understand all the frustration, long nights in the library, and that feeling that you want to just throw in the towel. I understand that sometimes it's too hard to get out of bed because your brain is already filled with too much information to remember. I understand because I am also feeling pretty burnt out.

Keep Reading...Show less
No Matter How Challenging School Gets, You Have To Put Your Health First — A Degree Won't Mean Anything If You're Dead
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash

Some of the best advice I've ever received was from my social studies teacher in sophomore year of high school. He stated, "If you don't know it at midnight, you're not going to know it for the 8 a.m. exam, so get some sleep."

It's such a simple piece of advice, but it holds so much accuracy and it's something that the majority of college students need to hear and listen to. "All-nighters" are a commonality on college campuses in order to cram in studying for an exam that is typically the next day.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments