Post Graduation Stress Is Real!
My First Blog
Hey there! My name is Rushika. I am a final-year B.Tech computer science student.Although it is a huge comfort to know that I will be graduating in less than a month or two, my friends and I are absolutely lost right now. I’ve become sluggish, and nothing interests me any longer. There are so many thoughts and emotions. But, but, but I’ll be starting a new job soon with a well-known software company!! I’m very excited to start my first blog and cannot wait to learn a lot in the process.
So, as I previously stated, when I examined the patterns of my daily routine and observed comparable outcomes among my friends, I concluded that I was not the only one experiencing these challenges. So, like any normal person, I googled/researched it and discovered that there is such a thing as post-graduation stress.
I was initially perplexed by the concept. It made me wonder why individuals are stressed or unhappy because they have graduated. Graduation is a milestone in one’s life, so why are people stressed or melancholy because they have graduated? Like it’s all we’ve worked so hard for all these years, right?
Studies have showed that students who are about to graduate experience stress or depression as a result of peer pressure to find work right away. and the race of actively seeking employment and being faced with rejections in the process appears to be the biggest source of motivation loss. Other variables include worries about one’s future and saying goodbye to all of one’s friends, as well as established daily routines in one’s life, which can cause tension or worry, known as post-graduation stress.
“Are we truly ready and mature enough to take on such responsibilities?” we wonder. Is this something I’ve always wanted to do? Am I on the right track?
Pandemic has also had a significant impact on the lives of present undergraduate students. People have become accustomed to taking online programmes, working from home, and exhibiting a lack of soft skills.
The abrupt move into adulthood is scary for all of us undergrads, and as we prepare to embark on a new chapter in our lives, stress and anxiety enter the picture. If any of you are feeling the same way, know that you are not alone; we are all in this together.
So, in order to keep us in check, I’ve some small tips for avoiding such negativity. They are as follows:
1.Stop Comparing yourself with others:
I’ve done it myself, and trust me it’s no good. Instead, strive to assess yourself, your accomplishments, and your progress.
2. Spend time with friends and family:
We might not have this much time to get together, or to spend any free time after we start our race to survival. So, take a deep breath and enjoy the remaining time.
3. Take up a hobby or pursue a hobby that you are enthusiastic about:
I have always been passionate about art. I used to not want to get out of bed for days on end. But doing something I like helped me get off the bed and prevented this negativity to get into my head. This could also help.
4. Travel:
Travelling has always been therapeutic. If you don’t have a budget, go to a neighbouring temple, park, etc. Our motto for this is to get ourselves out of the bed and do something productive.
5. Music:
Music has always helped me stay grounded. Play a song you like and maybe do a step or two ;)
That concludes this blog, and I thank all of the people who have taken the time to read it. If you find this topic interesting or have any thoughts or tips, please leave a comment! Thank you, and I’ll see you in the next one :)
