First of all, congratulations! Your hard work HAS paid off. It may seem anti-climactic with the lack of formal celebration, but we are proud of you and we are cheering for you!
One of the more important things to remember as a new grad is that the transition into the “real world” (as many call it) can be challenging. It’s not easy to go from higher education to working a full-time job! It is also important to remember that your plans have likely changed, it may be challenging to get a job right now, and even if you are fortunate enough to have secured one, it probably doesn’t look the same as it did a few months ago. For these reasons and more, it can be hard to have a clear plan of what is next. College graduation can be a tough transition for many and is even tougher now, due to the impact COVID-19 has had on higher education and the global economy. This is why it is more important than ever to be easy on yourself. Remind yourself of why you got a degree, and of how proud of yourself you are for completing it. Be gentle with yourself.
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