This is it! Class of 2017, we did it!! Onto bigger, better things and a bright future to come!! As any student who has just graduated from college, we have a lot to look forward to, post-grad life:

1. Freedom

I think this is the most obvious factor, post-grad life: Freedom! Right when we are given our degree and walk down the aisle, freedom is so near in the air that we can now taste it! We are free from school and free from our studies. Now, we are free to do whatever we want and whatever we put our minds to! All it takes is a little hard work. But for now, we can enjoy the freedom of mind, life, and solitude, post-grad life

2. Sleep

After we graduate, I think all students are definitely looking forward to catching up on sleep the most. We have worked our poor brains for 4+ years in college and during the years of school before that. Our brains deserve top quality rest and relaxation, am I right? So you go for it-- lay down and get that top quality sleep! You deserve it, champ!

3. Power and Knowledge to do Anything

Okay, so maybe not anything; but at least you will now have the power and advantage over others to do whatever you set your mind to-- the sky's the limit and you’re the pilot! Whether it’s a new job, career, relationship, life, travel, or whatever, never be afraid to dare, jump, and go above and beyond for it!

4. Travel

Some and most post-grads travel after they graduate… because why not? You only got one life to life so you may as well explore and see what life has to give! There’s a lot to see out there. No matter where you go, know your time will be worthwhile! You have worked and studied so hard in school. Now is the time to relax, unwind, and live a little!

5. Look for Work

This seems like an obvious fact. Post-grad, the majority of us will be in a tremendous amount of debt. It will be wise to instantly start looking for a job after college, depending on the amount of debt you will have. Or maybe you still don’t know what you want to do right away. That’s okay, too. I highly recommend taking the summer off. It will give you time to rest, relax, and time to think about what you want to do.

6. Start of a Career

To be honest, I don’t think anyone will ever know what they want to do in life. That’s totally normal-- especially in today’s generation. Throughout a person’s lifetime, he or she is always switching types of jobs. A “career” can now last anyone from a range of a 5+ years. So go ahead and establish that “career” of yours. If you don’t like it, you will have more careers in the future to work with. Nothing lasts forever and you have the freedom to change your life at any given point.

7. Establish a New Life-- One of Your Own

Your life is now at your hands-- you can do whatever you want now and I think that is the best possible freedom anyone can have! Whether you chose to move out of town, state, or country, the sky’s the limit and you are the master of your own destiny! Feel the freedom and have fun!!