It’s graduation season and all across the country, young people are transitioning into new stages of life. From high school to college and from college back into society, graduating can be scary for many young adults as they begin to make decisions that impact the rest of their lives. After the high of graduating wears off, many are left wondering what their next steps are and if they have what it takes to achieve their dreams.
Often times, society tells us we need to have our entire lives planned out with details and goals and that we need to achieve those goals by the time we hit specific ages or else we have failed in life. That can be scary for someone whose life is just beginning. Luckily you don’t have to follow the rules society has laid out for you and below are five tips to help you successfully transition back into society.
1. Don’t feel embarrassed about moving back home with your parents.
After living on your own for four years, moving back home with your parents may not sound like the most glamorous option but it may be the most affordable at the time. There is nothing wrong with living with your parents after graduating college and honestly you may need the time to regroup without worrying about paying rent.
You’ll even begin to see that living with your parents is sometimes easier than living on your own and paying utilities, rent and buying groceries. Enjoy the time you have at home, you have your whole life to be responsible.
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2. It is ok if you do not have your life plan together yet.
At graduation you may see many of your friends heading off to grad school or beginning full time jobs or internships. Don’t be intimidated if you are not
