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    It's crazy to think the semester is almost over and my final semester of college is right around the corner. If I could, I would never leave my little "college bubble" I've been living in. I love having the structure of school in my life, but also the freedom of hanging out with my friends, going home during breaks or even just going to the gym for free. It's scary to think in just a few months, I won't have some of these things. I've always pushed off thinking about my next step after I graduate because "it's so far away", well "far away" is almost here, so I have to put my thinking cap on and get to work.

    The degree I will have once I graduate will be a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with my focus in marketing and concentrations in social media and management. Ideally, after I graduate, I would like to pursue a career as a social media marketing coordinator. I've always been a very creative person, thanks to my mom. Creativity is an important tool to have in the world of social media in order to stand out, but still follow the current trends. However, many of the available jobs in this field I've been finding are not in the location I would like them to be. While I don't necessarily want to stay home for another year, but I can't afford to move out on my own just yet. In the meantime, I've been looking at jobs for people who don't know what they want to do with their life. In Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), recent college graduates can apply to be a Leadership Consultant (LC). As an LC, you travel to different colleges across the country and aid their ZTA chapters in the areas they are struggling in. When I first saw the email come through, I couldn't picture myself in the role. However, with a small shove from just about everyone I know, I ended up applying. I think this role could really challenge me to get out there and meet new people. My only fear is the time I'll spend alone when traveling and lodging. I've always been a person who enjoys my alone time, but the position starts in the summer and continues until the following spring, so it would be a lot of time away. This role definitely is a new experience for me, so I'm excited to see where it leads. I keep telling myself it doesn't hurt to apply for the job, worst case is I don't get it and I move on.
    Job hunting isn't easy and I wish I would've started sooner. I think it scares me to think about my future because I don't want to grow up. I want to stay in this bubble I've created over the years. All the late-night talks with my roommates and the impulsive adventures will all just become a memory I'm not ready to think about. Yes, I plan to come back and visit my friends whenever I can, but it won't be the same as being here like I am now. For everyone who isn't a current college senior, take it from me, a girl who has had the best college experience she could've imagined, don't waste a single moment, it'll go by quicker than you think.


Until next time XOXO,

Hallie
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  1. Sydney VanderbiltOctober 24, 2022 at 11:03 AM

    Hallie, I am in the same vote. While I am excited to graduate, I am scared to go and do life on my own. I bet you will do amazing things in the years to come! Good luck with the job search.

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