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13 Things They Don't Tell You About Graduation.

Writer's picture: Rawan Gamal AghaRawan Gamal Agha

1. Graduation will make you feel things you never felt before:

You may feel extreme happiness or extreme sadness. You may start feeling that life is difficult and that you're officially an adult now. It may feel little bit scary.


2. It gets really lonely, sometimes.

At college, you were always surrounded by people: friends, colleagues or even annoying group mates. After you graduate some people get busy and it may doesn't feel the same.


3. Every single choice of your life is officially yours to make from now on.

Literally! I mean, what is stopping you now?


4. You're going to feel lost, which is extremely okay.

It is a new phase: you don't know if you should take a year off and travel somewhere or to start your career and get a job. All the "what if I'm not enough" questions, and the whole dilemma of "should I wait for my dream job, or should I just start from the bottom??" It's really natural and okay, don't worry.




"Whether you got an A+ or B. If you graduated in 4, 5 or even 7 years, you did great and you should be proud. "




5. You did well enough, no matter what anyone tells you.

Whether you got an A+ or B. If you graduated in 4, 5 or even 7 years, you did great and you should be proud. Whether you have experience in your field or not, it doesn't matter. You should be always proud!


6. You're going to meet new types of people, say new type of jokes, and develop a new character. Don't worry, it's still you.

Don't think you are starting to be "fake" or you are just trying too hard to fit. It is a new phase: you're evolving and growing. Congrats on that!


7. Life can still be fun.

It somehow feels so overwhelming. All the un-answered questions of "Are my fun days over now?" "Should I be spending all my time working now?" No, life can be still fun and you can always enjoy it.


8. Post-graduation depression is real. Post exams stress is real.

I spent 3 weeks after my graduation tired and depressed from all the stress I had. It is okay, it happens and it goes away.


9. You are your biggest investment.

Go to this workshop you always wanted to go to. Learn this language you've always dreamed of learning. Travel to this country you really like.


10. At least you are 20 by now, and you've done great so far, no matter how much you suffered.

Thank you for all the assignments and presentations you've done!


11. It's okey to feel scared of commitment now.

Waking up so early every day for work, meeting deadlines and be a full-time grown up may really look scary. It is okay, you're not being a coward.


12. Wherever you are, you're good enough. But if you can do more, do it.

You deserve to be the best version of yourself.


13. Your loved ones are really proud of you. You should be proud of yourself too.

You may feel like you've done nothing. But we're proud!

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