Four years of college, four years of Odyssey articles, and millions of views and shares later, I am now officially an alumnus of The University of Central Florida.
As many of you were to guess, nope, I still haven't quit writing for Odyssey. Apparently, people still read my articles enough for me to make a decent amount of money, so I guess this writing train continues. Anyways, post-graduation life is nowhere, and I'd like to give you an insight of what happens that now I am no longer in undergrad. Yes, Post Grad Problems by Grandex does a good job of this already (one my favorite websites to read by the way), but since everyone is going on the Odyssey/Swoon train, I might as well capitalize on the readers here (smart, I know).
Alright, let me give you an insight of what actually happened after I graduated.
1. My last fraternity formal.
Oh, fraternity formals. They come and go in one big blur - so many stories to tell, so many stories to tell only in private, and a lot of medical testing afterward (seriously, go get checked, you heathens). It was my last formal, and it was quite enjoyable considering it was at the somewhat local Daytona Beach. No one died, it was a fun time, and I have come to the realization that I am getting too old for the frat life. However, the mindset will probably change when football season comes around and tailgates start becoming regular again (Charge on, baby).
2. I applied for my first adult credit card.
Chase, if you're reading this article, please approve my application, I could really use the travel points right now. Anyways, yes I applied for my first credit card without a parent attached to it, and man I haven't felt this excited since that hot sorority girl asked if she could copy of my notes sophomore year (we're friends now, woohoo). My 22-year-old self is just trying to get this credit card so I can start building up these rewards. I feel like an 8-year-old me waiting for the newest Nerf gun to come in the mail.
3. Still awaiting a grad school decision.
Seriously UCF? I applied for a graduate certificate, please let me in. I know my grades weren't the greatest (understatement), but I did get my undergraduate degree in 4 years, and I am not in debt. I am the perfect candidate for graduate school. I could also be one of the first students in history to be rejected out of a graduate certificate, but I am gonna hold out and see if history can change.
4. I started my full-time job.
When I mean starting my full-time job, it actually means going back to my part-time job that became my full-time job, except now I just get paid more and I stay there longer. But hey, the degree did do what it's supposed to do, and that is get me employment. It's weird now because I got a mid-level position as a 22-year-old, and as blessed as I am, I still don't think it's good enough. It's okay to be never satisfied with your goals, but at some point, like in this case, it does get annoying, so I am just going to enjoy it while I can.
