Last Friday, I graduated from college with my bachelor’s in Management Information Systems, a significant milestone for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that for a time, I was afraid it would never come to pass. This last semester, I really struggled to keep up with all the work. Part of the reason I left my internship early was so I could focus on finishing without overstretching myself as I did in the past. Originally, I was feeling so burnt out that I didn’t even consider partaking in the ceremony, but thankfully got talked into it. When I walked across the stage and heard my supporters cheering for me, it really sank in that that was it: I was officially done.
While many people get nervous about leaving the academic world, I always looked forward to it. The ironic thing, of course, is that now I’m trying to find a job in the midst of a recession. For someone who’s always had the next step planned, it’s strange yet freeing to not really know what’s next; two of the main things I’ve learned from myoclonus have been how to adapt to certainty and the importance of living in the moment. So even as I work to set my future in order, I’m trying to remember to enjoy the now and revel in how lucky I am in a lot of ways, because I’m still young and there’s still a world of possibility in front of me.
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Congratulations and best of luck in your new career, Elea.
-danny
Hi Elea! Congratulations on your graduation and in your upcoming job! Keep up the positive spirit.
Oh, and Merry Christmas too.
HURRAY! I’m so glad you got talked into doing the ceremony. It’s a good “I’m DONE!” marker, I think. So excited for you!
Congrats Ellie & Happy Holidays
Congrats once again!! Wow, you’re so good to get honors as well!!
Cheers! Happy belated new year!
Hey Elea, thanks for the well wishes and encouragement. (: Happy New Year to you too!
Congratulations and good luck on the job search
Am very late (eep) but congratulations, honey!
V xx