Feeling kind of lost?
Hi all,
Finished up the big IB SA this summer, got the return offer - super happy about it. Do not get me wrong, I am in a spot that a lot of people would die for, but I feel lost. Being a senior in college now just feels pointless, my classes are fine, but boring. I wake up everyday, do whatever I want, and go to bed late at night unless I have class. It all feels meaningless. I probably sound like a soft gen z kid, but I don't know anymore, life is weird. Growing up is weird, I do not want to move to NYC and live their full time. Working long hours is fine, until you feel your heart beating out of your chest in the office (happened more often that I can count during SA). It is not like I don't have meaning - I play a sport, have friends, and still work during school. I feel like once you grind for 1-2 years securing the SA and the return offer, senior year is just a blur. I feel like now I am actually living in the moment - I am not looking forward to anything but actually enjoying my day to day. I do not know why, but it is weird and I feel like I am not working towards anything, since I got what I wanted when I started recruiting.
Long rant, apologies. Any advice would be great - if someone could let me know how they spent/maximized their last year of college?
Thanks in advance.
Same here, return offer secured and just riding our senior year. Spending as much time as possible in the gym, writing CFA L1 this fall, and thinking of doing the GMAT this winter. Just things to stay occupied until next summer.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and advice to help you maximize your last year of college and find meaning in your current situation:
Embrace the Present:
Stay Hungry:
Explore New Interests:
Reflect and Plan:
Balance Work and Play:
Network and Build Relationships:
Remember, it's normal to feel a bit lost or uncertain during this transitional period. Embrace the journey and make the most of your remaining time in college.
Sources: How I'll survive graduation and you will to, How I'll survive graduation and you will to, An Open Letter to High School Seniors, High School Junior Looking For College Advice, To Those Who's Had A Successful Career In CRE, What Advice Do You Have For Younger Generations?
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