Editorial: The Countdown to Graduation

As graduation looms closer, I can’t help but feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Less than three years ago, I was walking onto campus, unsure of what to expect or where I would end up. Now, with only a month left, I find myself staring down the unknown. Will I be ready for the real world? It’s hard to say.

Graduating isn’t just about getting a degree; it’s about stepping into a completely new chapter. For the first time, I’m going to be on my own, with no syllabus or schedule to follow. There’s pressure to have everything figured out—what job I’ll have and what direction I’m supposed to go. But the truth is, I don’t have it all figured out, and maybe that’s okay.

Sometimes I worry about not being ready, not living up to expectations, or not knowing exactly what my next move is. I feel like everyone around me has a clear vision for their future, while I’m still trying to catch up. But I’ve come to realize that life isn’t meant to be planned out in advance. We don’t have to have all the answers right now.

The best advice I’ve gotten is to trust the journey, even when it feels uncertain. I don’t need to have everything figured out today. As I prepare for graduation, I can’t help but think that God has a plan for me, even if I can’t see all the details yet. I trust that He’s leading me in the right direction, and I know that everything will fall into place in time.

I’m not alone in this uncertainty. I’ve talked to so many classmates who are feeling the same pressure, and we’re all figuring it out together. The fear of the unknown is real, but so is the excitement of what’s to come. The next chapter is scary, but it’s also full of potential.

As I look ahead, I’m thankful for the journey that brought me to this point, and I’m trusting that God will continue to guide me as I take the next steps. Graduation may be the end of one chapter, but it’s the beginning of something even greater.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey with me, and I’m ready to face whatever comes next.