🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #Throwback: A Few Tips For College And Beyond by ME!!! ✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️

****A couple of years ago, I took my first guest blog opportunity for diplomaframe.com. 

 These were some tips that I found helpful and decided to write about them. Enjoy!****

“What time is it?” I asked myself with my face slumped over an open keyboard, the letters imprinting over and over before I lifted my head.
As I did, I caught a glimpse of the time.

3:00am.

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Then I saw the paper, one of the numerous drafts of my dissertation’s second chapter.

Beyond the gibberish at the bottom of the page, it made sense.

Though it had taken me weeks and too many early mornings to count, I had arrived.

Or, at least, was on my way.

Like many a college or graduate students, this is a constant process. In between making friends, building relationships, and experiencing life beyond the classroom, thoughts inevitably run to graduation and life after.

Then, if you’re anything like me, panic and questions of “What will I do next?,” “What will I do to pay off these loans?” and “Who will hire me with my degree?” set in.


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As a twenty-nine year old doctoral student, following college and half of graduate school, I have gained some practical tips that  will may offer some assistance in finding your way through and after college. 

1.)  Go out!

As I reflect back on my journey, I wish I did this more. If you are anything like me, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in your schoolwork and not go out and experience the fresh air. But do it. Go out, even if it is just for a walk. The physical and mental benefits are vast and you’ll think clearer once you get back to the work.

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      2.)  Link up

In my junior year of college, I transferred from the community college to a four-year school and moved on campus. When I did, it was easy to stay in the room and focus in on my schoolwork. I missed my family and was used to being home. So, leave your room and find out what’s around. You’ll probably find some clubs you enjoy, like I did when I finally emerged. Also, you’ll begin to build friendships that will last you a lifetime.

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3.)  Get a planner

As you know, our entire life and generation is saturated with electronics. They help us keep in touch with our friends and family and also help us keep track of our schedules. However, nothing beats writing things down. Get yourself a big calendar and write your events, tests, etc. down on it. This way, you can see what you have due instead of waiting on it to pop up. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve missed an event or schedule task simply because my phone was in the “off” position. On the other hand, having it right in front of me ensures that I don’t forget, a tool that helps me even now in my doctoral days.

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4.)  Don’t Assume With The Future


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When I finished college and earned my bachelor’s degree, I thought I knew what I was supposed to do: get a job. So I pushed and pushed and pushed.

But nothing was happening.

They wanted experience.

But I needed a job to get the experience.

So, with some advice from my family, I decided to just give it to myself.

Build the experience as a freelancer.

By this time, I had begun my course work as an MBA and, armed with plan, started my own business, aiding small businesses with their needs in regards to marketing and design.

Currently, I work on this business full-time.

So, whether you are in the middle of college or about to graduate, don’t assume that a job with another company is where should go. Build experience for yourself. See what you like to and what you’re good at and charge for it.

You may be setting the building blocks for your own empire.

Hope you enjoyed! What are some tips that helped you out?