College graduate, meet the corporate world.

Really, it is a completely different world. Over the past few months I’ve traded my jeans and flip flops in for Banana Republic dresses and heels, attempting to adjust to a whole new set of rules, lingo, and even social guidelines.

Above my post-it  note-covered desk are pictures of my friends and I - walking down Broad Street, sitting outside the Union, teaching children in Ghana, and smiling in our caps and gowns by the breeches. Though my duties as a marketing coordinator may be in the front of my mind, memories of Messiah live on in my heart.

I’m not sure exactly when I became an “adult,” but it seemed to happen very suddenly. Since graduation I was offered a full-time position, bought a car, and got engaged; I am now planning a wedding, going on business trips, and make all sorts of important grown-up decisions. Exciting things - but boy, how I  miss my campus apartment, watching wedding shows with my roommates, dinner dates at the union, and walks by the breeches.

All of this to say, current (and future) students - enjoy every minute! Take advantage of each sunset over cemetary hill, each walk by the breeches, and each night spent in with friends. But at the same time, know that the real world isn’t such a bad trade-off when it’s time for you to leave. I’ll try to keep writing updates on my post-Messiah journey, just so you know that although it will be different, there is indeed life after college.

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