Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Life After College

I have been in school my entire life. I don't know anything different than waking up early, going to school all day, studying at night and then repeat. School has not only become routine for me, but an incredible learning experience both academically and personally. As graduation approaches in May 2014, the thought of not going to school anymore is freaky. Yes, I am ready to graduate and start my life, but what am I even going to do? I have always heard that in my senior year of college, I would frequently be asked, “What are you going to do next year?” I can’t even count the times I have been asked this question and it’s only October.
But really, what am I going to do? Luckily, many of my friends are in the same boat as me, which is both comforting and scary. Will I be able to find a job/will it be something I enjoy? The thought of stepping out of my comfort zone that is school and venturing off into the “real world” is incredibly daunting. The fact that grades won’t be an issue or cramming for a test will never happen again, however, is an exciting feeling. I am comforted by the fact that TCU is extremely helpful with finding a job after college.
As senior year has gone on each week, reality sets in even deeper. In less than seven months, I will no longer be a student. Whoa! College in particular has taught me so much about myself as not only a student but also a young adult, and I am ready to take that next step into the “real world”. Whatever that next step may be…
---Chelsea Fred
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8 comments:

  1. Krista CastroDecember 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I completely agree with you here! I can't believe the "real world" is almost upon us.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Scary! I am already feeling the pressure as well, and I am only a Junior! I can not imagine what next year will be like

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  3. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Great post! I think every college student can relate to what you are talking about. It is really scary not knowing what will happen in the future!

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  4. StratCommDotComDecember 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Change is often scary, but good. You have a great life awaiting you. Embrace it!

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  5. UnknownDecember 8, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I think every college student can relate to this post. It is so scary/exciting to think about life after college.
    -Gillian MacInerney

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  6. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I loved this blog! I think this is something every college student starts thinking about close to graduation. It's good to know that we have other people to talk to that are going through the same kind of emotions.

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  7. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    This post was great! I loved the picture too, it so accurately describes how we are all feeling as graduation approaches. Exciting too!

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  8. christinebathkeDecember 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Ok Chelsea, I have to tell you how incredibly relieved I was to read this blog. I am completely on the same page as you, and I feel that most of us are whether or not we want to admit it! You did a great job talking about your hesitations and worries, but you were also able to recognize and discuss the positive things it brings. It is bittersweet, and it is both terrifying and exciting at the same time. I love this blog!

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