The Search Begins!
Just a couple days ago it was already time for us to apply for graduation in May. As you can probably imagine, my friends and I were a little freaked out by this. But it got me to thinking...what will I be telling people in 8 months when they ask me what my post-graduation plans are? I've gotten so used to giving the "I don't know" answer when people ask me now...but I can't keep saying that forever as this inevitable event draws closer. So, I started to research some grad schools and programs and see what my options were. In the end, I think I realized that the next step in my life will probably be a year of service. As much as I'd enjoy going to grad school, I just don't see myself doing that immediately after graduation. Taking time off to experience something completely different and immerse myself in a different culture will help so much in finding clarity to what I want to do the rest of my life. And having the opportunity to commit my life to service for a year is not something that comes around often. If I want to do this at some point in my life, now is the best time. There are so many great programs out there with so many different options, that the search process is just like looking for colleges again! And now that I've finally come to terms with my post-grad options, I get a little more excited than anxious when I think about beginning the next chapter of my life. Let the search for a great service program begin!
Sep 4, 2008 6:56 PM
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