What happens after the robe and cords come off, and Monday rolls around? What about when there is no class to attend, no assignments to turn in, and you have moved away from friends and environments that have been familiar for so many years? The “normal” becomes completely new and many are forced into feeling a little lost.
Senior Social Work lecturer, Poloko Ntshwarang says, “Getting your degree is a big finish to those years of studying hard. Once that is complete, it is time to head into the real world, find that perfect job, and make your mark. Sadly, many people don’t get that great job, salary, or the perfect bump they need to start a good life immediately after graduating. One might wonder if getting a degree is worth it. It is not always as glorious as portrayed in the media, and no matter how excited one may feel, it can be daunting and overwhelming trying to figure everything out. A lot of graduates experience frustration, exhaustion, and self-doubt during the job search process and might start to doubt themselves and then spiral with thoughts of ‘Who am I? What am I doing again?’ So there is definitely that existential anxiety they are faced with,”
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