About: Why Post-Grad Survival?

Hi there! My name is Gabby and I graduated from my undergrad institution in the spring of 2018. As graduation approached, I could not WAIT to walk across that stage! I was so excited because this meant I was free to start living life, free from homework, papers, deadlines, etc. After 16 years in the education system, I was ready to put all I learned to the test. I felt confident in my education. I knew that my public school upbringing molded me into a well-rounded individual and I was so hungry to take advantage of all the world has to offer.

And then I graduated.

I had no idea how difficult post-grad life actually is.  I didn't know how to adjust to moving back home with my parents, or navigating student loans, or not having my best friend living next door to me. I paid close attention to all of the cautionary tales of graduation, but no one prepared me for the realities that I faced. There are so many things that I wish I knew, wish I could discuss, wish someone told me. And that is why I am wring this blog. Whether you have graduated from high school or college, there  is a HUGE adjustment coming your way and no one should go through that adjustment alone. So many people have been there but no one is talking about it!

 In the age of social media, we all want our lives to seem perfect, like nothing could possibly go wrong. When I first graduated and people asked how post-grad life is, I would try to give them the answers they would want to hear: I'm working, I'm auditioning, I'm happy, blah blah. And those things were true. But there were many more moments in which I was angry, depressed, alone. And as I talked to others and opened up about how it truly feels to be graduated, they felt the same! So why fake the funk? Let's be real: I am so happy to be done with school but I am still learning everyday. But now I am the teacher and I get to figure out life for myself. I want to find the joy in adulthood, but also be honest about my journey. Trust me: I do not have it all figured out and this blog is not the end-all-be-all of post-grad survival guides. But I am proud of my journey so far and want to not only share that with others, but create an honest space for anyone going through this adjustment. Life after high school or college can be daunting, be we can get through it! Positively, honestly, and real.