I wore my University of Warwick hoodie around my house in the days following my college graduation. Although I had a graduate job lined up to start a few weeks later — a job I was thrilled to begin — I was upset. My college experience was truly over.
My degree in English literature and creative writing transformed me into the writer I am today. And as for everything else — the socializing, the student community, and the campus overall — well, it was perfect for a studious extrovert like myself.
But while I initially thought I’d always pine for my college days, I can say that post-grad life has its plusses, too.
I worried my education would stop when I left campus
One of my biggest worries about leaving college was losing the enjoyment I got from academics. Yet, I’ve found a lot of learning can still happen outside the four walls of a classroom.
As a journalist, my typical day involves brainstorming articles, researching new…