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Life after college..........A review
Different people have different thoughts for life after college when entered in professional life.
Life after college is weird and hard.
The most common word they use to describe the first year out is “weird”. It’s not like anything they’ve experienced prior to this time because everything seems to be altered; friendships, family, finances, and even opportunities for fun change after college. Change in a few areas of their life at one time is generally okay; it’s easier to navigate when there are certain constants they can still count on. But when everything is different, as is often the case after graduation, it’s almost too much “newness” to take in at once. The unfamiliarity of it all can make them want to somehow escape, and they can feel lost, confused, alone, and unknown. This unfamiliarity and confusion is tiring. You may have points post-college when, for the first time in life, they’re not sure you can face the strangeness all over again the next day. But know that they are not alone. Many alumni have gone ahead of them, sharing in the same struggle.
When the entire structure of life is shifting, trials often arise. But if we allow these trials to become the testing ground for faith, they’ll force us to wrestle through the mess until we emerge with deeper, more real belief than before. Loss, pain, or confusion bring us to a crossroads where we get to choose: trust God or turn our backs on God.
There will likely be some hard days in those first couple years out, but hard does not necessarily mean that you’ve made a mistake in taking that job offer or moving to that new town. Be patient in these times of trial, trusting that God is working out a greater good.
Life after college is good.
Even in the weirdness and hard times, few think these years are bursting with so much good! Life after college is packed with adventure, excitement, and possibility. Instead of lamenting the roller-coaster ride of ups and downs that occur in those first years out, embrace it. Give thanks for the variety of it all.
A recent alumna shared with me how overwhelmed she’s felt because in one week she’s experienced some of the lowest lows and highest highs she’s ever known.
Enjoy the ride of life after college!
Life after college is weird and hard.
The most common word they use to describe the first year out is “weird”. It’s not like anything they’ve experienced prior to this time because everything seems to be altered; friendships, family, finances, and even opportunities for fun change after college. Change in a few areas of their life at one time is generally okay; it’s easier to navigate when there are certain constants they can still count on. But when everything is different, as is often the case after graduation, it’s almost too much “newness” to take in at once. The unfamiliarity of it all can make them want to somehow escape, and they can feel lost, confused, alone, and unknown. This unfamiliarity and confusion is tiring. You may have points post-college when, for the first time in life, they’re not sure you can face the strangeness all over again the next day. But know that they are not alone. Many alumni have gone ahead of them, sharing in the same struggle.
When the entire structure of life is shifting, trials often arise. But if we allow these trials to become the testing ground for faith, they’ll force us to wrestle through the mess until we emerge with deeper, more real belief than before. Loss, pain, or confusion bring us to a crossroads where we get to choose: trust God or turn our backs on God.
There will likely be some hard days in those first couple years out, but hard does not necessarily mean that you’ve made a mistake in taking that job offer or moving to that new town. Be patient in these times of trial, trusting that God is working out a greater good.
Life after college is good.
Even in the weirdness and hard times, few think these years are bursting with so much good! Life after college is packed with adventure, excitement, and possibility. Instead of lamenting the roller-coaster ride of ups and downs that occur in those first years out, embrace it. Give thanks for the variety of it all.
A recent alumna shared with me how overwhelmed she’s felt because in one week she’s experienced some of the lowest lows and highest highs she’s ever known.
Enjoy the ride of life after college!
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