#Graduating

[reasonsforhope]

By the way, if you're coming up on graduating soon, whether from middle school or high school or college, there's a very good chance you're stressed and, if you're anything like me, potentially pretty scared about how it's going to go once you're out of the world you know.

So let me offer some words of reassurance:

Growing up is great. I know it's scary and sometimes it sucks, but big picture, I genuinely think growing up is great.

(I say this as someone who had a p Not Fun Time when I was younger, so btw, that's both my bias and also proof that you do NOT have to have had a good childhood/adolescence to enjoy growing up.)

Leaving middle school? Fantastic. One of the greatest blessings of life is no longer being in middle school. At least 95% of adults will agree with me on this. (translation: ages 11-14 in the US)

Leaving high school? A bigger jump, and adulthood has a lot of stuff to figure out, but honestly really nice! The vast majority of adults would also agree with me that "No longer being in high school" is one of the great blessings of life! You just get so much more autonomy, potentially in not having to go to school/do homework and/or just as a newly legal adult. Also, most jobs are both easier and more bullshit than high school, and college is at least way less strict/gives you so much more autonomy/treats you like an adult (translation: ages 14-18 in the US)

(And because I know some of you are like me and definitely wondering: No, you do not have to ask to go to the bathroom or to leave the class in college, and yes, it is glorious.)

Leaving college? A good thing! Next stage in your journey! Yeah, if your college experience didn't suck, you probably have some things you're really gonna be sad to lose, but that's not inherently a bad thing! And if your college experience did suck, then the prize is no longer being in college! And whatever the case, just like for high school, I promise that the vast majority of jobs are both easier and more bs than being in school (translation: tertiary education, ages = adult, yes this explicitly includes community college and trade school)

Seriously. It might be hard, but there's a very, very good chance things will be easier than you fear. You've got this.

[kiiraa88]

My last semester starts tomorrow then I’ll graduate with my associates degree! I spent the morning planning my week and preparing my backpack. I’ll probably be posting more of this academic related content along with my regular journaling content.

[doglover502]

Y’all we’re doing it 🎓

[wolfthemutt]

GRAD CAP DONE EHEHEHEHE

[dinosaurwithablog]

I love this picture of Bruiser from Legally Blonde!! Woof!! Petey hasn't graduated like Bruiser did, but she's still the smartest dog that I've ever had the honor to know!! 😁😍

[gardening-guy]

OFFICIALLY RECEIVED MY FINAL GRADES FOR THIS LAST SEMESTER

i passed everything and now i am officially done with my undergrad journey!!!! soon, i shall receive my diploma in the mail for my bachelor's of science in anthropology!!!

[kathrynofgreats]

Why Complain About Lack of Self Realization When You're Always on That Damn Phone?

Lengthy bits of brutal motivation, learning acceptance, and friction.

Answering Kat:

"I've recently come upon the reality of graduation and the impending college applications. With such an important part of my life coming up, I started actually thinking about what I'm going to do once I'm a real adult. I doubtfully decided I was going to school for accounting, and then a career in it. It was easy to just say that, until now. I had the thought of, 'Wow. I'm so full of creativity, dreams, and fluidity. But, I choose a repetitive, soul-sucking career path.' How was I, the most imaginative person I know, going into the seeming same life set-up that I have now, that I so deeply resent?

And then I really thought about it. Full of creativity? I spent hours of my life consuming brainless content that influenced my daily daydreams, making me feel as good as I do after eating cheap fast food that leaves me on the toilet after ten minutes. Full of dreams? I can hardly figure out what I'm going to accomplish today, let alone come up with an idea of what I expect in five years. Full of fluidity? I get emotionally unregulated the moment one thing is out of place in my repetitive routine.

How does my own brain come up with crap and lies like this? I mean, I should know myself, right?

Except, here I am, a netizen since the age of seven. I've been consuming content since before I could find myself, and I expect to have myself figured out? To know what I want to do for the year? For the next five years?

How the hell did it get so bad?

Is there even anything salvageable to learn about myself at this point?

Is there even a me?"

Well, don't just sit there wondering. Get off your lazy butt and grab some paper and a writing utensil.

"Wow, that's original."

You're going to have to realize, hopefully sooner rather than later, that those annoying tips actually work. Yeah, going outside works, exercising works, drinking water works, eating good food works, and getting enough sleep works. Get out of your own stubborn head and just do it. Don't wait for the "right" time, the "perfect" moment, there is none. Right now is the moment. The present is all we have.

It's time to wonder about yourself as you do others. It's time for an introduction. Introduce yourself to you.

What's your name? Where are you from? Do you have family? Do you have pets? What do you do in your free time? What's something you've absolutely can't live without?

Why can't you live without it? Why do you do that in your free time? Why did you get that pet? How's your relationship with your family? Why do you live where you live? Why is that your name?

Why. A simple word. A word that I'm sure brings you back. Back to a time where people didn't feel shame for not knowing, for asking, for having curiosity. Live by this word. Always question things, like the seat that you chose, the picture you like, the reason for your laugh, the reason for your tears, the reason you eventually get up in the morning.

Get off the phone, even for an hour. You have so many questions for yourself, nothing is definitive about your always growing self.

Yes, there's always balance. Go ahead and take that break, of course you deserve it, but don't let that break become needlessly long. Don't let it become your entire life. The internet is fun, there's an infinite about of opportunity, but your brain wasn't made for that infinitive.

It's okay to not know everything always.

"But isn't it a bit late now? I'm still graduating soon. I have to decide now."

Graduation isn't the end. Your life is still there. It's okay that you can't see the very top of the stairs, you just haven't cleaned your glasses yet. Take some time and wipe the oil and dirt off, then keep climbing. Maybe they're really dirty because you were just busy having too much fun, or you simply forgot. Just stop where you are and clean. You'll thank yourself.

If you think accounting is safe. Go for it. If you end up thinking something else is safe. Go for it.

There's still time.

Even if you spend hours upon hours of your time dedicating yourself to this, and then realize it's not for you. That's fine. Just try again. Never stop trying.

Go all for it. Throw yourself into this, even if you're doubtful that it's even something you want to do for the next weeks. You'll never regret trying, you'll always regret not trying more.

That means running for that stupid position in that organization, talking to those people you don't like, waking up at that time you feel is ungodly, and doing that work you don't want to. Leave no room for regret. Your small moment of discomfort means much less than that heavy, guilt-tripping regret.

Just do stuff.

And do it for you.

Sincerely,

Kathryn

[pepper-makes-art]

hi. i graduate now. ok?

jesus christ i can't believe im done w this cursed school. IM OUTTA HERE!!!!!!

all jokes aside damn. 4 years of hell. time to grind on artfight refs i guess

[literatureaesthetic]

first post is up — on how it feels to be graduating a second time 🫠 read it here

[lunakittyfox]

Graduated college!!

Class of 2025 baby YEAH!!!

[painitte]

Thoughts about graduating college

[inbetweencoffees]

friday, november 29🪩

Doing my history homework turned out to be incredibly helpful for todays class. Since I was the only one who did it I got to start on the materials for next weeks exam while everyone else had to work on the tasks :‘) during politics class we talked about the mock exam (got a nasty comment from a classmate about my answer for one of the tasks…) and then we had a discussion about Faust 1 with all german classes. My math class got cancelled last minute so I wasted my time sitting in school. It was rather unpleasant because the friend I had planned to hang out with dropped me for the classmate who made that comment early today. The other people I sat with were talking to each other; I didn’t get to participate in that conversation because my ‚friend‘ kept ignoring me…

At least the teacher of the ap german class spoke to me about last nights soccer game :) apparently I don’t have actual friends in school anymore but that’s okay, I only have 180 days left until I graduate.🍄

Plans for the weekend: study for ap english mock exam, continue (or finish?) term paper

[dia-frpm2025]

06.04.25

2021 – 2nd Semester (Virtual Class):

I failed my four major subjects (including Theories of Personality, Statistics, and Inorganic Chemistry—both lecture and lab). It was a difficult time because failing meant I was already delayed.

2022 – Face-to-Face Classes:

I tried again. I passed three of my major subjects, but I failed Statistics once more. I doubted myself so much that I wanted to stop and take a break from college. I began to think that Psychology wasn’t for me. I was at the lowest point in my life, and people around me started to question and doubt me. But I realized I had no choice, and I didn’t dare to give up. So, I chose to continue and re-take Statistics again.

2023 – Transferred to Another University:

I moved to a new environment with no friends, but I continued pursuing my Psychology degree—because it’s what my heart truly wanted. I told myself I would try again and that I didn’t want to give up without a fight. I was still at my lowest because I was a second-year student while my friends and batchmates were already in their third year. I isolated myself, constantly comparing myself to others and calling myself a failure. I didn��t have a good coping mechanism at that time, and my self-esteem was very low (lol).

Anyway, I finally passed Statistics. It meant I was now allowed to take the prerequisite subjects. For me, it wasn’t an achievement—it was an obligation.

2024 – I passed all my major subjects and successfully defended my thesis. Still, I wasn’t proud of myself. I remained stuck in the mindset of being a failure. My friends and batchmates had graduated and passed their board exams. Me? I was still in my third year and still doubting myself.

2025 – Internship, review & grad-waiting 🎓

I completed all the requirements, passed all my grades, and got my clearance for graduation. (I'm halfway to finishing it, by the way.) I’m proud of the short list of achievements I’ve made, I can say I’m proud of myself—slowly—and I’m learning to be more gentle with myself now. I’ve enrolled in a review center for the Psychometrician exam. I’m more positive, though I still have some doubts... but at least I’m trying (hehe).

This year, I'm one of the grad-waiting students. It was a hell of a ride, but I made it. I met so many people and made connections with them. Now I realize that maybe that delay 4 years ago was a redirection for me. Maybe I didn't graduate on time because there was a bigger picture ahead of me. I can say that I'm proud of myself for not giving up.

Ps. Thank you Sa papa Ko na always there to support me and naniwala sakin and to my bf / bff na din na naging sandalan Ko everytime na pagive up na hehe :> ikaw lahat naka witness ng lahat ng iyak at pagod, thank you sa pagmamahal kahit na sa mga araw na feeling ko di ako kamahal mahal! 🥺🤍

Delayed but never denied.

Next Registered Psychometrician na 🤞

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Class 2025

[sarahisspeaking06]

ive officially graduated!! :D

too bad i dont have a hat to toss up :'(

[ramstouux3]

Guess who graduated.. yesterday HAHAHAHAHA was way too tired to post

Blurry zoomed photo but tbh I like it that way.. kinda forgot to take photos and the ones I got j didnt like LMAO