I’m finishing my 9th (+final) semester of school, and it kind of stinks. I like 3 of my 5 classes & my professors are all nice, but I’m at the point in my life where I am ready to not have homework. There are so many other things I am interested in and I find myself constantly wishing I had more time to devote to them. For example, the blog: I’m unsatisfied with this blog’s progress, because I know if I had more time that I could make huge improvements. While I’m not supposed to compare myself to others, sometimes its really hard not to. Especially in blog-land.
I don’t want this post to give you the wrong idea; I am happy & have wonderful people surrounding me. I’ve got great connections, exciting adventures on the horizon, and am loving the new house & new friends. I think its just the last semester of school thats getting to me. And the fact that I’m ready to be in a dynamic work environment that challenges me. And Gap is neither of those things.
I’m ready to be done, but I’m also scared. What if I can’t find a job? Do I even ativan online want to find a full time job right away? Should I travel? How will I get this extra money to travel? After December 6, it will be the first time in 17 years that I will not be in school. It seems hard to believe that in a few short months it will be over. Everyone says that once you graduate, all you want to do is go back to school. And hey, maybe I will.. eventually. But for now I’m ready to kick this last semester in the booty & move on.
All you college grads out there…have you ever felt like this? I would love to hear some wisdom/words of encouragement/helpful tips from you!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone & thanks for reading!
-M
PS. another Old Navy graphic tee- two days in a row 🙂
PPS. Meet my new everyday fall bootie. Sleek, sassy & wearable ALL day. I found them at Marshall’s – so check stores in your area if you’re interested! I’ll also link similar pairs online.
TEE: Old Navy //// SKIRT: Forever 21 //// NECKLACE: She Inside //// BOOTS: Marshall’s – similar //// PURSE: Banana Republic ////WATCH: Guess Mens //// RINGS: Banana Republic (in store)
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what you’re feeling is totally normal on all levels. my last semester, i pretty much stopped going to class as much as possible, and instead spent that time applying for jobs, polishing my resume, and meeting with my mentors to feel as prepared for the real world as possible. my blog, which was still super new at the time, definitely suffered until i was out of school. i think since i started following you this summer, i didn’t realize you were in school still, but that’s awesome that you’re able to blog as much as you do on top of school. i wasn’t and still am not one of those people who misses school, but i also don’t have grad school in my sights. for me, it was about finding a balance between doing what i “had” to do, and doing what i felt would really make the most of my time in the long run.
wow long comment. anyway, if you ever need a sounding board or want to talk post-grad stuff, i’m around!
xo nicole
writeslikeagirlblog.com
Thank you! I’ll definitely be taking you up on that chat soon! Would love to become blog friends & real friends! xo
I can understand where you’re coming from. I work full time and I’m getting my MBA at night, and sometimes I get upset because I just don’t feel like I have the time to really put a lot of energy into blogging and my blog is suffering because of it. That’s great that you are in your final semester though! No homework after this!!
More power to you! Working on the MBA & work, hopefully you’ll be done with the MBA soon 🙂
It’s totally normal to feel the way you do. I was so over school the last semester of my undergraduate program. I took about a year off of school and found myself missing it about 6 months in. I finally made th e plunget and enrolled in graduate school. I was so enthralled for about a year and began to completely lose interest. I’m grateful I finished my master’s program but so relieved to have school behind me. I’ve been finished for over a year now and haven’t even considered the thought of going back. Maybe on 5-10 years but right now I’m loving life with no homework. Keep your head up, you’ll get through it!!