Feeling lost Post-Offer

Got my offer a few months ago. After the initial excitement and making up for lost time by going out more/seeing friends wore off, I feel stuck. I know the obvious answer is to just “enjoy college”, but I feel like I have nothing to work towards. I’ve been trying to compensate by working on other aspects of my life like health/social, but I lack direction. As a result, I feel like I’ve been hyper focused on my academic performance, which in the grand scheme of things won’t make a huge difference between an A and A-. Is this normal?

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Bro shut up and enjoy your last couple months before working every second of the day

 

These kids are so annoying to interact with, this process is so excellent at making drones that can’t think for themselves

 

bro welcome to the real world. there isnt a rubric on how you live your life. there isnt a grade. even once you start, your MD isnt more successful than the janitor in the room. Life your life how you want and do what makes you happy. 

if its grinding till 3am to prep for IB on random stock pitches, go do that. if its jerking off, go do that. There isnt a right or wrong answer, and definetly on WSO

 

Start drinking and smoking more. Hit the gym and lock in on your fitness. Bang some hot chicks.

 

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