Graduation day has come and you are pacing the floor of your bedroom wondering what life has in store for you now that you are done your studies. You begin to question why you chose the major that you chose. You begin to wonder if you will be able to find a job in order to pay back your loans. You stare at yourself in the mirror and you ask yourself this gut-wrenching question. Will I be okay after college?
I am senior communication major and even though graduation day isn't upon me yet, I have found myself questioning whether or not I will be okay after graduation. In my mind, all I know is school. From pre-k to college my life has revolved around learning, writing papers, studying, and preparing myself for this very moment. The moment where I will take a giant step from the academic world and place myself into the work world, for good.
It's scary to think about the money I have to pay back and the job search that awaits me, but it's also somewhat exciting. This is a new stage in my life; a new journey that's ahead of me. Although I am going to be stressing about my career after graduation like almost every college student does. I will also be taking this time to learn more about myself. To learn how strong I can be and how prepared I am to step into the real world.
In my 4 years of college almost every professor I have come to know has taught me to stop worrying about life after college. I questioned why they would even think to say that to their students since the real world can be so competitive. When I stepped back and thought about this, I realized that they were right. Worrying about my future will not get me where I want to be any faster. Since then, I have put a lot of time into planning for future but I don't let it control me. I know that I will get to where I want to be in my career.
To any college student who is asking themselves the question of whether or not they are going to be okay after college, breathe. Take a step back and relax. Life after college seems scary but as long as you don't let thoughts of your future control you, you will be okay.
