By Julissa Casillas, Staff Reporter
Some seniors at California State University, Dominguez Hills feel prepared to tackle the challenges that arise post-graduation. For others, graduation brings about feelings of confusion and anxiety.
For those who have doubts, there are several resources for those need help in figuring out their plans.
According to College Fix, half of graduating seniors feel prepared for life after college.
Graduation can be one of the most exciting moments in a student’s academic career. This time seniors are left with a big question: what is the next step?
After college, everyone expects you to have it all figured out but if students can’t choose what they want for lunch today, how could they possibly have the rest of their lives planned?
Stress is the only definite thing we will have before and after graduation. We are stressed about passing classes, finding parking, getting books, and financial needs.
The student psychological services, located in front of the first floor of Welch Hall, is a great place to visit when you’re feeling overwhelmed about school or other life situations.
They have individual therapy and workshops that could help.
They are open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. You can also call to make an appointment at (310) 243-3818.
“Always rely on your support system because they are the ones that will be there for you no matter what,” Julian Tafolla Cisneros, senior Spanish linguistics major, said. “Don’t stress about the future there’s no point to it, focus on what you can do and try to look around for jobs or internships so you can get an idea of what you will be dealing with.”
A good place to start when you are lost about your plans is the Career Center, located on the third floor of the north library.
To get the ball rolling, you can connect with a career coach at the Career Center and talk to them about what steps you need to take for your future. You can also get help with finding internships and writing your resume and cover letter.
Brittany Romo, a senior health science major, she has had the same plan since she was a freshman, nothing changed for her.
Many felt confident to take on the world of adulthood as freshmen. As each semester passed, that bravery turned into fear.
“I felt more prepared as a freshman in college because I was very positive,” Andrew Whitsett, a senior psychology major, said. “All I was thinking about was graduating, but now it’s come to reality.”
Student-athletes may not feel so much stress because they have a backup plan, which is their sport. When you have something to fall back on, less stress is created.
“I have thought of my plans for after college and it would be cool to play basketball overseas and make some money doing something I love,” Wonder Smith, a senior public administration major, said. “I’m also using that time as a bumper to figure out the rest of my life.’’
It’s perfectly normal not to have things figured out at the moment. Everyone figures out their path in their own time.
