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You know what really sucks? Graduating. For the first time in like 18 years, you’re going to have to job hunt and be a real person who pays bills like the rest of us. Fun right?! Actually, it can be. Well, not the paying bills part. I mean sure, you may not be doing keg stands every night anymore – and hangovers are going to get a lot worse, trust me – but at least you’ll never have sex awkwardly next to your roommate again.
They say college is the best four years of your life, but since you still have a lot of years left, try to enjoy them. They’re not too shabby – seriously.
1. You’ll get strangely excited over things like throw pillows and candles.
Actually considering going into interior design.
2. Taking your first vacation while getting paid, is arguably better than an orgasm.
Don’t believe me? Oh you just wait, Young Jedi.
3. There’s a lot of paperwork that you’re not going to understand.
WTF is the difference between a 401k and an IRA?! Send help. 🆘
4. Your goals transition from chugging a beer in three seconds to one day being able to afford this glorious invention:
Why have I never seen one of these until now?! Also where can I get one?
Dacor Discovery WineStation: $5,299 via financesonline.com
5. Posters are no longer acceptable as decor, although if you put a frame around it, it looks classy AF.
And is acceptable.
6. People who talked about commuting used to sound so old.
Now that’s your life.
7. You won’t be able to afford lunch every day.
Unless you’re a Kardashian with endless funds. Unfortunately, now you can’t even marry into the family because Rob Kardashian is taken.
8. Nothing makes you feel more adult than grocery shopping.
Especially if you actually take the time to cut out a few coupons from the newspaper. (Ew, who have I become?)
9. It’s perfectly acceptable to stay in on a Friday night.
In fact, staying in on a Friday night is literally the greatest thing in the entire world.
10. Pants aren’t optional in the workplace and some companies actually have legit dress codes.
WHY?! WHYYYY?!
11. Your first apartment probably won’t be your dream home, and your room legit might be the size of a closet.
But you’re out of your parents’ house, so props to you.
12. It’s also really f*cking expensive.
You mean Q-tips and shampoo don’t just replenish themselves?
13. Meetings aren’t always terrible; a lot of times they come with free food.
SCORE.
14. You appreciate the taste of craft beer and good wine.
Keystone who?
15. Your coffee will get stronger.
And your patience will get thinner.
16. You’ll be sitting a lot.
Desk jobs kinda blow, so don’t sit at your desk all day and power through your lunch. It’s legal to take breaks, you know.
17. Dating is hard AF.
You’ve met most of your former flames at school. Now what? It’s not always easy dating a co-worker and everyone else is too busy with their heads buried in their phones to notice you. So what gives? Unfortunately, I’ll have to get back to you on that.
18. You’re going to have to learn to eat more than just Ramen and Cheez-Its.
19. Don’t stop learning.
I know this sounds lame, but just because you’re no longer in school doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your skills sharp or learn new ones.
20. There may be times when you feel nostalgic about college, and miss the “good ole’ days,” but live in the moment.
Chances are you have a lot of cool things going on now too.
21. Drake was right.
You definitely start from the bottom, but that’s totally okay. Soon enough you’ll be saying, “Now I’m here!”
