6 Reasons Why Grad Life Isnt So Scary

6 Reasons Why Grad Life Isnt So Scary From a young age we have the idea of the real world hammered into our brains. The real world  where you have to pay taxes. The real world where if youre late, you wont get another chance to pitch to a client, or where you work at a dead-end job in an office  with a bloke named Barry who always says something inappropriate at Friday drinks. Chances are youre waiting to graduate with an impeding sense of dread for  this real world which sounds like its going to unnervingly  consume you as soon as youre handed that scroll at your graduation ceremony. The first thing you need to do is to forget the notion of real world. Yes, you may have been living in a student bubble away from the scary monsters named Tax, Responsibilities The 9-to-5,    but youve been living in the real world this whole time without realising it. Graduate life really isnt as scary as everyone makes it out to be (although  responsibilities can sometimes jump out and surprise you when you least expect  it eek). Here are my top 6 reasons why graduate life isnt as scary as you might think: 1. Yes, you actually do have experience The idea of interviews, job applications CVs can be a scary thought after youve graduated. If youre one of the clever ones, youll have done some work experience or internships during your study holidays. If not, dont fret being a student teaches you more than how to wing a dissertation when youve had 3 hours sleep. Youve got solid proof  that youve stuck something out for three years. Your assignments took a certain levels of experience and knowledge, and the lectures and seminars you attended definitely help out with processing your learnings. When applying for jobs, make sure you portray these transferable skills. 2. Youve got  a degree On top of everything else you learnt at university, youve got yourself a degree! Its no easy feat to complete your studies, so its something to be proud of. The job market is a competitive one, so having a degree under your belt can help you stand out above the rest. It also boosts your credibility when it comes to completing a goal, as youve stuck it out for 3 years and  have something to prove it! 3. Believe or not, theres a job out there you might love Graduate schemes and entry level jobs are shoved down the throats of graduates which sends the entire student population into a frenzy.  But STOP! Graduate schemes are awesome for many people but its not the only option for graduates. There are so many opportunities out there, whether thats in start ups, creative roles or just entry-level jobs. If youre lucky enough to be in a position to accept an internship with a company you love, then do it. But until that day comes,  remember that you you will eventually find a job you love, even if it takes a while. 4. Life-long vocations are not really a thing anymore Sometimes graduates feel as though they need to choose their exact career in the moment of graduation. Now, years ago this may have been the case. Workers would get a job and probably stay in the same industry for their whole life. These days, careers are much more fluid. Its no longer frowned upon to change jobs and move around. So dont be afraid that your first job is going to be your job for life. The transferable skills you learn can take you anywhere you wish to go. 5. Everyone else  is finding their way too If you feel like youre floating around in an unknown sea waiting to find a desert island called First Job, look closely enough and youll see the bobbing heads of thousands of other graduates in the same position as you. It can be quite a hard time and its easy to feel lonely, but remember that your peers are probably in exactly the same position as you. Grab on to them and youll soon wash up on land; talking to your peers can help out. 6. Routines are great If youre about to graduate and have become accustomed to the sweet 3-hour days that university brings, a 9-to-5 job can seem absurd. How do people last for THAT many hours without having a midday nap? Well, believe it or not a routine is actually good for your health. Its also easier than you may think, and if youre a serial napper, youve always got the weekend! Do you have any other reasons why graduate life isnt that scary? Let us know in the comments below. Main image credit: Shutterstock