Life after College : What Now ?

Weeks before commencement most graduates are hit with the sudden realization that this is really happening. Some of us are filled with emotions of excitement, relief, and maybe even sadness. I'm in the stage of weariness. Now that I'm officially leaving questions such as "So have you applied for grad school?" are among some of the popular conversations pieces. I've spent most of my life in school and to be asked that question means there will no longer be an end to achieving the standard of success that others want you to. So this has me asking myself is my good not good enough? I was told in high school in order to get a decent job I must complete college , now that I'm here I'm now told that in order to compete I must go to grad school .  This isn't necessarily a bad thing to be pushed  as of a result of being greater; but what if you decide not to follow through with grad or getting a job soon after? Are you deemed to be a failure ? You aren't necessarily deemed to be a failure, but success isn't a sure thing after the degree. We have to remember that every thing is a one step at a time process. Not all graduates will get a job, car , or internship right away; but not having those things will make you work harder and appreciate those things when you do receive it. Personally I'm taking this time of not having any real responsibilities to take risks and reach for those dreams that I would like to pursue. I am moving away from home to my ideal state which is Florida and risking failure. I'm doing this now so that I can go for my dreams and never keep wondering what if I took that chance. This is the time to figure out what you truly want to do for yourself .Most likely you probably won't end up in the work force you majored in and thats fine.This is the time to set longterm and short term goals for yourself in order to achieve your definition of success.