Tag Archives: College

10 of the best choices I made in college

best choices i made in college

Late August never fails to give me nostalgia for college even though it’s been just over two years since the start of my final semester. Wild, huh?

I certainly don’t miss the days of paper deadlines and flashcard studies, but I miss the campus vibe and being so close to friends most of all. Sure, college for people right now is, uh, different since we’re in a pandemic, but it’s making me feel extra grateful for my four years there.

And when I’m feeling grateful, I love to reflect. Today, I’m looking back on some of the best choices I made in college.

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15 things you should do before you graduate college

All of the things you should do before graduating college, from someone who graduate with some amazing memories and a few regrets.

It’s now been about a year and a half since I graduated college and upon ~reflecting~ I have realized that there are many things I’m infinitely glad I did and others that I wish I’d done a bit more of.

Here are all of the things you should do before you graduate college, from someone who has many fond memories and a few regrets.

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6 myths about post-grad life that aren’t true

6 myths about post grad life

I graduated about four months ago and this is the first September I can remember where I’m not in school. It’s pretty wild.

And post-grad life is… nothing like I’d imagined it would be based on television and magazines. And it’s not just me. Whether you’re a fellow recent graduate or you’ll be graduating soon, here are the truths about graduating from college and the myths about post-grad life that aren’t true. While everyone’s experiences won’t be the same, these should help you breathe a sigh of relief when your plans aren’t going…as planned.

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How to tell if your college friendships are built to last

how to tell if your college friendships are built to last - building lasting friendships in college

I think most people hope to find lasting friendships in college and I’m really happy that I truly feel I have. But, with that being said, I’ve had dozens of friendships in college that more or less ended at graduation. Not in a bad way or in a particularly sad way…it’s just how life is sometimes. Some friendships last for a long time and others don’t.

But, even in college, there are some tell-tale signs a friendship has the potential to last a long time. There’s no magic formula for friendship. And, sometimes you’d be surprised at who you end up staying close with. But, here are some questions to ask yourself when trying to figure out if a friendship might last for a long time.

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