Congratulations! You have successfully gone through an important phase in your life despite the struggles and hurdles! Let us welcome you to the world of adulting. Before you begin, here are some 10 things you should do after you graduate:
1. CELEBRATE!
You’ve earned your degree and that’s a big thing. Savor the moment and enjoy it with your loved ones. We are certain that your family and friends are proud that you’ve pulled through.
2. URGENT: CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS!
We get it. You don’t care, you don’t need to please everybody, it’s your personal feed, and you lived your college life to the fullest – but your disgusting photos and hateful posts should go on private and be accessible only by the people you trust. Let’s face it. Employers are big on personality and impression matters. We don’t want to become the latest meme in the office, do we?
3. CLEAN YOUR ROOM
After cleaning up your social media accounts, do your mom a favor and clean your room. Since you’re moving on to the next chapter of your life, you will want to start a clean slate by throwing out all the junk and storing your keepsakes. With that said…
4. RAID YOUR OWN CLOSET
Boys and girls, you might finally have an excuse to go shopping, but don’t go all out. Just get yourself a few nice clothes and figure out what you will need for work. But before we jump to work:
5. READ 6 BOOKS
If you are a bookworm, take this time to read books. Trust us when we say that you won’t be able to read as many books as you could when you were still in school. If you are not book savvy, book summaries are a thing now so you also need to indulge.
6. UNLOCK YOUR FITNESS GOALS
As passé as it sounds, health is wealth. You can’t say that it’s not your thing. We get it – you love your pizzas and you’re a foodie. But hey, you can be a foodie and a health junkie at the same time. The point is, start your fitness journey ASAP because it’s the best investment you can give yourself.
7. TRAVEL ALONE
Traveling might be overrated but it is still a good experience to travel on your own. Let your feet take you to places that will let you relax and unwind before you actually step into the world of adulting. Going to places on your own allows you to meet people, enjoy, and learn new things.
8. TRY SOMETHING NEW
Go ahead. Explore. Face your fears and try something new. Take scuba diving lessons, skydive, bungee jump, or do anything that will keep your adrenals open. The point is, do something you’ve never done before.
9. FIND YOUR LIFE PEG
Some are really lucky that they were able to find their passion earlier. But for most, to find that one thing you can continue doing for the rest of your life takes time. After you graduate, talk to 20 people and learn from their experiences. From there, you can actually figure out the things you want and you don’t.
10. FIND WORK THAT DEFINES YOU
Go and work on that great resume and submit. When you’re looking for a job, understand that companies are not just looking at your skills; they are also trying to figure out if you will bring positivity in their companies. If you think you’re not for the corporate world, you have the option to expose yourself to entrepreneurship. Remember that being young is never a disadvantage.
The world is waiting for you. Take on it like a true fighter!