Five ideas to keep in mind while transitioning from college to the real world

Transitioning from being a college student to moving on up in the real world is hard to do, mostly because you are unsure about what is going to happen next. Here are five ideas to keep in mind after you finish college and are moving into the next phase in your life.

1. Take a small break to relax and have some fun

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College is not a piece of cake so to speak, so it is important that after all the years that you studied that you take a nice break to relax and just unwind. Take this time out to read a book, hang out with friends, go on dates, and etc.

2. Keep an open mind

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When the time comes to look for jobs apply to different ones not just in your career area, but regular jobs as well like store associate, clerical, server, and etc. Getting a career job takes a lot of time, so it is important to keep your options open and fill out a ton of applications to a large variety of jobs to see which one you get first.

3. Don't be afraid to work multiple jobs at once
Working multiple jobs may seem annoying and stressful, but the more you work the more money you can save up to buy essential things that you need in your life like a car, apartment, and etc.

4. Don't let anyone hold you back
I always had a "go getter" attitude and this is an important quality to have because it shows that when you want something you will do anything to get it. You want to work more jobs, volunteer, or make any beneficial changes in your life then go right ahead, don't let your partner, friends, and etc. stop you from accomplishing your goals and dreams!

5. Try something that you never did before

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Now you may think that this falls under the keep an open mind quality and it does, but by trying something new, I mean be spontaneous. If you love acting and never tried it professionally, then go right ahead and go on an audition. If you love music, play some instruments and create your own. Want to go conquer a fear and shark dive at an aquarium (people can do that and you don't have to be a trainer), then go do it!

Overall just make sure that you are ready for the new change in your life, that you try new things, and have strong determination to move on to the next chapters in your life!