Preparing For the Future

     I like most junior ONU students, I am in the Capstone 1 class. This class in the psychology department is all about learning the ropes of life after undergrad, be it going to graduate school for a masters or doctorate program or entering the job market. 

    Being who I am as a person, I am extremely indecisive. One thing that I do know is that I am not going to grad school. It's not worth my time or money to spend working toward something that isn't going to benefit me in the job I want in the future. It has taken a lot for me to come to terms with the fact that grad school is not right for me, especially because it's more often than not the next step for psychology students. I try not to let my decision make me feel like I'm failing myself.

    With not going to grad school, my other option is to go into the job market. Again, with me being incredibly indecisive, I have no idea what I want to do. It seems like I have a new revelation about what I want to do every week... Needless to say, I am stressed, haha. But I am very thankful for Capstone to force me to think about the future, otherwise, I'm sure I would procrastinate until it was too late.

    Anyway... this too shall pass. :)




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  1. Emaleigh WallaceFebruary 15, 2021 at 11:02 PM

    I love how honest and straight forward this blog post was. I am currently a sophomore and when I tell you that you aren't alone.. You aren't alone. But keep in mind you still have time! You're doing great. Wishing you the best of luck.

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  2. JasmynMarch 28, 2021 at 3:38 PM

    This is such a relatable post! Don't ever feel like you're failing yourself by choosing not to go to grad school. Over the years I've changed my major multiple times and had to consider whether grad school was a good option for me. What I've really come to learn is that no one's journey is the same or should be the same. While it may seem like options are limited and time is running out the reality is that we don't have to know everything. I've also come to the realization that following the supposed life path that everyone else follows isn't necessary anymore, we no longer have to go to go to college, go to grad school, and then work a normal 9-5 until we're at least 65. I've even made the decision to not go into corporate as I learned more about my options. In today's day and age there are so many opportunities and ways to achieve a life you're passionate about so don't stress too much!

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