As May is rapidly approaching and students in their final year are catching “Senioritis,” the only thing to look forward to is graduation. After spending four years (or six) on the same campus, reading the same books, looking at the same professors, it is a refreshing conclusion to your college career. Whether you decide to walk on stage or wait those three months to finally pick up that diploma, keep in mind you’ve earned it.
With NJCU’s graduation rate low, you should feel accomplished that you’ve made it this far and can proudly say you have finished finals with a reward waiting for you. Now that you are considered a college graduate, you can either continue your education earning your Masters or jump into the waiting pool of your career choice.
Although your diploma will make your resume look better, keeping connections with past professors and guest speakers can aid you in your career. Remember: it’s who you know.
If you want to continue graduate school, take a year off so you can relax and take your time in choosing which school is right for you. There is nothing worse than deciding on the wrong school and regretting every waking moment. It can become discouraging and force you to shy away from earning your Masters.
Whether you want to jump into your career or look into graduate schools, remember, you are one of the few who has made it to the top. Enjoy it!