Life After UNHM

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.