A Scary Light Right There
by Lacey Earls
The countdown to graduation on my refrigerator says that I have 49 days until I get my degree… not that I’m counting or anything. In those 49 days I know I still have presentations, papers, tests and this campaign for the City of Norman and their recycling initiative to complete. Even with those days ahead of me, I can’t help but be ever so excited and so extremely scared at the same time. I see that light at the end of the tunnel, brighter than ever, and scarier than I ever figured. Where do I go from here? What do I do next? There’s no syllabus for after graduation.
Finishing my degree is something that I couldn’t fathom just four short years ago. Even two years ago it seemed like I was trudging through a never-ending swamp of lower division gen-ed classes that I had absolutely no interest in. But here I am, ready to face the world with the knowledge I gained not only from those boring classes, but the ones I loved the most too. Luckily enough, the classes I love the most are the ones related to my major. I guess that would be how it’s supposed to work…
Entering the “real world” full of “grown-ups” is something I have looked forward to for a long time. Now, with that beaming light in my eyes telling me that the time is here, I’ll be looking for a job that is in either the sports, corporate or the non-profit world. I love sports and have my entire life. I really think the ever changing, always exciting world of sports combined with the love I have for Public Relations is the perfect combination. Sports teams beyond the college realm are where I would like to spread my wings. Professional teams like the Mavericks in Dallas, the Sonics in Seattle or even right here at home with my beloved Sooners are places I would feel right at home. Traveling and seeing the places these teams go would just be an added bonus to go along with a dream career.
Just as my fellow students have said before me, there are many career possibilities in everything from event planning to the music industry and even the federal government. I wouldn’t ever close myself off from the possibility of going into a job that has nothing to do with any of these fields I’ve decided to look into, but the possibilities are endless.
3 comments:
We share the same anxieties! It's comforting to know we (seniors) aren't alone when it comes to entering the real world not knowing what to expect!
Mixed feelings are expected during time of graduation. I will graduate in December also and I feel a little overwhelmed but excited at the same time!
I admire your realization that this isn't going to be easy, but you're not scared of it either. You seem to understand that life will be completely different, but you're willing to tackle the upcoming bumps in the road. I also respect that you are willing to keep your mind open and that you understand there are so many opportunities out there for your PR major. Best of luck
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