Hi everyone, my name is Mausmi! I recently graduated from GCSU with a B.S. in Psychology, and I've come to one conclusion: adulting is hard! While most of my classmates are off to grad school, I chose to get some work experience first. Within a few short months of graduation I've learned a few things and I want to share them with you. So, here are 5 things that you will probably experience after graduation.
1. Having a lot of free time...like a lot.
I've had to find hobbies for my hobbies because I have absolutely no commitments, which brings me to my next point.
2. Having no commitments.
It actually sucks. Think about it, you spend your entire life doing homework, studying for tests, and writing papers, all of which require time commitments. You're involved in clubs and organizations that require commitment. Then, all of a sudden you up and move away from your little college town and find yourself having way too much free time. It's fun for a few days, maybe even weeks, but then you just want to pull your hair out.
3. Not being able to find a job.
I live in a small town. How small you ask? Even smaller than Milledgeville! Currently, everyone here is freaking out about a Chick-Fil-A finally opening. Anyway, regardless of where you live, the story goes the same. We want jobs so we can gain experience, they want employees who already have experience. On the one hand, we're told to never settle for a job, we have to want the job as much as they want us. But what if they just don't want us? A lot of college graduates end up settling for okay-ish jobs. Hopefully that won't be the case for you or me. But if it is, then all I can say is we've got to start somewhere.
4. Missing all of your college friends.
I think this is the worst part, living far away from all of your college friends. No longer living in apartment complexes dedicated to only college students, no more late night ice cream runs with your roommates. It all changes when you graduate and it all takes a lot of getting used to.
5. Getting to make new memories.
There is so much more to experience in life. You just finished one chapter of your book, and you have a blank slate in front of you. This chapter can go in whatever direction you want it to. All of the change is scary and new, but it's exciting and filled with opportunities too.
