It’s almost here. The day we've been waited for since middle school — college graduation. But if you're anything like me, you aren't as ready as you thought you were. Suddenly we're all willing to go back to old bedrooms at Mom and Dad’s and put it off for a few more years. These are the things that people have told me that have helped me calm my anxiety.

1. It's OK if you don’t know what you want to do… kinda.

No, it really is OK. You will find your niche. It may even take a few jobs for you to find your forever career. Not everyone knows straight out of college what they want to do. You will figure it out.

2. Yes, you really do have to finish this last year.

I know it sucks. You are ready to get out, but you have to finish up because you don’t technically have a degree yet, even though you think you know everything that you need to know. Regardless of the senioritis, stick with it, because these last few classes may be more beneficial than you think.

3. It’s OK to still call your mom to vent about everything even though you’re almost on your own.

She’s your mom. That’s what she’s here for, and she probably secretly likes knowing you still need her. Call her as much as you want, and appreciate her, because you will miss her advice one day.

4. Don’t be scared of change.

Moving away from what you have known for the last four years can be scary, but if there is an opportunity that presents itself to you, go for it! Even if you hate it, you can always go back!

5. Don’t expect a six-figure salary starting out.

It’s OK to expect a higher salary. I mean, you haven’t worked your butt off for four years for nothing. But don’t expect anything too irrational. You still have to work your way up and gain experience.

6. So you’re getting cut off?

You will make it. Just because your parents aren’t paying the bills for you, doesn’t mean you’ll live on the streets. In fact, it may even push you to work harder and make more money to pay your bills. Plus, the sooner you are self-sufficient, the easier the rest of your life will be.

Ultimately you will be OK. You’ve worked hard for four years, and that will pay off. If you can survive college, what can’t you do? It will be scary, and it may be hard, but just know that there are thousands of other people going through this with you. You will make it.