In the spring of 2015, I will be embarking on an equally
exciting and frightening new journey: life after college. I was able to
simulate this experience over the summer by doing an internship and living alone
for three months. However, three months can’t compare to a lifetime.
Once I graduate next May I will start looking at my
career options. First, I will contact Arista Networks, the company that employed
me over the summer, to inquire about a full-time position. If things don't work
out with them I will look at other computer networking companies in
California. I would be open to working in New Hampshire, but it’s unlikely that
I will stay in the state due to the small number of potential jobs related to my
field in the area.
My plans will start to become clearer once I have my job and
living situation settled. If I live in California again then I will have
friends I met last time already living there. I learned how difficult it can be
to get around primarily relying on public transportation, so I plan to bring my
car with me wherever I go in the future.
In contrast from my professional aspirations, I am
uncertain about other aspects of my life. The one thing I am sure of is that I
want to continue writing in some form. It’s a hobby that I have always enjoyed
but never explored outside of school assignments. Having large amounts of free
time will give me the opportunity to fully delve into it.
The main worry I have about post-college life is
securing a job. I feel confident in my skills and experience, but nevertheless,
it’s the biggest hurdle to cross after you graduate. It’s hard for me to
predict much else aside from my career since that’s what I’ve been most focused
on recently. It will be relaxing, once I have a steady paycheck, to focus on
something other than work.
