As college students, it's so easy to get caught up in having a good time—cramming in studying here and there just to get it over with, then back to time chillin' with our friends. I mean, c'mon, who doesn't enjoy the simplicity of our biggest stress being what's on the menu at Mac that day, or if we'll get into PICCS?
But unfortunately, it doesn't last forever. For myself, I just graduated with my first degree and now I'm wondering: where do I go from here? It's a familiar feeling; I can't help but fall into the same confusion I felt when graduating high school. Numerous ideas of where I can take my next step cross my mind with each week that passes (most being impulsive and not making much sense). It's enough to drive someone absolutely mad—yes, seems dramatic, but becoming an adult isn't as easy as we all imagined it to be as children. The fact of the matter is "adulting" is part of life. Every few years as adults we are going to experience these waves of change. Change is scary and in the moment it may seem like the world just isn't making sense or working in your favor. But believe me, from experience, life has a weird way of working out. Somehow, the universe does, in fact, want to work in your favor. Maybe your first major, your first job or first love didn't work out the way you planned, but give it time — I promise you things will work out in the end.
Around 18, I found myself at a very low point. I needed to get out. So, I decided to go to Delhi and I found myself in this absolute bliss among new surroundings—beautiful mountains, amazing friends who I now call family and, of course, never-ending memories. And yes, maybe my major wasn't the right choice for me, but all of those other things that came along with this adventure made the journey worth it.
So, through all of my rambling, my point is to enjoy life. Enjoy the glimpses of light through a jungle of confusion. We cannot avoid the inevitable; we all are going to have to grow up some day, but that doesn't have to be so bad.