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Graduation… what’s next?
December 17, 2009 | Tagged Careers, Graduation, UNLV | 1 Comment
Yesterday, I walked in a goofy gown with over 2,000 people across a stage and blew a kiss to the camera connected to the big screen at the Thomas and Mack. Graduation has ended my 4 1/2 years at UNLV… what now?
I understand the process of getting a degree, the next step should be going into the field I’ve acquired my knowledge in. Although, I haven’t started applying to jobs yet. I feel discouraged to try in this bad economy and competitive job market. I don’t doubt I’d be good in advertising and public relations, I know I will. I’m wondering if I should enter the job market now, or go to grad school. Should I take off a year and travel the world? Should I get up and move to a new state? What should I do?
Exploring the options of graduate school makes me feel like I just graduated high school. I’m back at phase one, what should I major in? Law school or MBA… the 2 years for a MBA is looking a lot better than a 3 year law degree. Then there is the option of applying for jobs ’til my fingers hurt from typing applications. And finally, there is the option of traveling.
A successful man that works at Imagine Marketing told me enjoy my life a little before entering my career because once I do, I will not have enough time to take off and travel the world. I want to pack my bags at the thought of never being able to do it again… but even though I do not have a career here, I still have job, friends and family. I would love to get up and live in Italy for a year if it weren’t for those things keeping me here.
There is plenty to do besides travel. Now that my week is no longer packed with school and work, I will focus on editing my poetry and submitting queries to poetry publishing companies in between job applications, mock interviews, and studying for the GMATs. I don’t see myself being any less busy this next year.
So I leave my question unanswered at the moment. I’ve realized this week that graduation is intimidating because it has opened the doors to many options, but it is also exciting. I get to venture out and explore new career options while spending more time on the hobbies I love.
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Vanessa,
I have no doubt you’ll be successful in whatever you decide to do also.
As for the future, let your heart and your interests guide you.
Michael
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