This morning, my mom and I had the one of the biggest arguments ever. I've been struggling with my desire to travel versus my desire to start my career, and she couldn't seem to understand why I couldn't just make up my mind. It's just not that easy.
Being in college was difficult and stressful at times, but it came with a guideline of what you need and advisors to guide you in your decisions. Now that I've graduated, it sometimes feels like I'm a little bit lost about what I want to do. I want to travel and see the world, but that takes money or, at the very least, a grant or scholarship. On the other hand, I feel like I need to jump into my career before all of my training and education starts to blur and dissolve and my mind turns to mush. I've never needed an advisor so much in my life!
I've decided to make an appointment with the study abroad program at my university to see if they can give me a little guidance. I know that their programs are only available for undergraduates, but surely they can push me in the right direction! If not, I'll take it as a sign to move on and start my career.
Searching for a career is not the easiest thing in the world. It's a full time job without the pay or the benefits. I know this sounds pathetic, but it can be a challenge to make your own decisions and act like an adult! In college, I excelled in my assignments and projects, but I was did well because I was following orders and toeing the line. Now I feel like an explorer without a compass! Universities should consider an "exit counseling" program for their overly-attached students who enjoyed college a little too much.
I know what I want in life--a job that allows me to travel. More specifically, I want to work in public relations in the travel and tourism industry. I have all of the training and even experience in internships with excellent references. What I need to do now is, sadly, grow up.
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