It’s okay, every student has some doubts about graduating college. There’s just so much beyond college that it can all be so overwhelming. But because college is so fun (right, cause pulling all-nighters to finish essays and spending hours doing homework is fun) most students don’t want it to end. And who can blame them? College is supposed to be some of the best years of your life! I know I don’t want it to end! However, like all good things, college and the fours years that are most likely spend in it, will eventually come to an end. Even if it seems far away. So here are some reasons that students not only don’t want college to end, but are scared of it ending.
1. Being shoved out into the real world.
Wait… what’s that? How does one “adult”?
2. Student Debt.
Oh yeah… we actually have to pay that back.
3. The workforce.
Typical family dinner conversation: “So what do you plan on doing with your degree?” “I DON”T KNOW OK.”
4. Financial Support.
How do you get a job? Please, tell me, how?
5. Leaving your friends.
Honestly, how will I have even have friends when I’m outside of college? Will my old friends still talk to me?
6. Living on your own.
Housing isn’t just easily provided but you now have to find it. What? Not only do you have to find it, you have to be able to afford it and all the commodities.
Which leads me to the next point…
7. Bills.
Because water, heat, electricity, sewer and whatever else are important.
8. You really can’t even call your parents and beg for money anymore.
Well, you can. But chances are it won’t have the old charm that it used to since you’re not in college anymore and don’t have an excuse for not having a job.
9. There will be no structure.
Let’s be real, we are totally just going to make it up as we go after graduation and not having structure is scary!
10. The real pursuit of happiness begins...
And it's completely up to you! While this is scary for a lot of students, it shouldn't be. Try and look at it this way, you can do whatever you want with your life. The world is your canvas. Adventure is out there!
