There's this idea that seniors should know what they're doing with their lives. THis expectation escalates when the senior is finishing up college. My semester started two weeks ago and I have been asked "What do you want to do once you graduate?" more times than I can count. My answer of "I don't know" is apparently not acceptable for a senior. So, if you're in the same position, here's my advice for handling this awkwardness.

Walk away.

I'm not kidding. I'm not being sassy. Well, maybe a little sassy. But in all seriousness, walk away from the situation. If someone has to reach for this question in a conversation, you've probably ran out of things to say anyways. Your friends and everyone who actually cares about you knows that you don't have your future planned and they still love you for it. Don't let someone who doesn't even matter cause you unnecessary panic and stress.

I promise you, you'll figure out what you want to do. Maybe it won't be before you graduate, but you'll figure it out. There's no shame in not knowing what you're doing. Besides, with this job market, maybe it's good not to have your heart set on one thing. Explore your opportunities, take whatever seems interesting. You'll find something you love eventually with or without a plan.