Forget that horrifyingly painful thesis. Don't even think about your bar exam. School as you know it is over. And now it's time to start that adult life you've been talking about, right? Well, before you get started, here are some tips to help you avoid the seldom talked about quarter life crisis.
I bet you thought that you wouldn't have to deal with roommates after college. Well, not exactly. As you will soon find out, living on your own is still very expensive. And if you've left your small college town for a major city like NYC/SF/CHI etc you will be SHOCKED with how much more expensive housing can be. We recommend that you stick it out with roommates for a least a year. You need more time to establish better credit, and save up enough rainy day money to get you through three months of living, should something happen to your job. It's much easier to do all of this while sharing your cost of living.
College is about experimenting. Playing the field. Having inappropriate sex with inappropriate people. Your 20's are about applying what you learned from those experiences to solid/healthy relationships. If you don't use your time in college to better yourself as an adult, then what's the point?
How you look the rest of your life will depend on how well you take care of your body during your 20's. Do future you a favor and work out and eat healthy. Your metabolism will inevitably slow down and you will get fat. So get up, get out, and get in shape.
Like most healthy 20 somethings, you will undoubtedly be invited to brunch at some point or another. WARNING: Champagne is still booze. It can still get you drunk. And you can still black out. So keep that in mind before you end up puking all over your nice Sunday dress.
If you've ever thought about building up a savings account, this is the time. It's just something that has to happen, something big kids do. In a few years when you're engaged or looking to buy a house, you'll be glad you did. Contact a financial planner and see what kind of commitment you need to get started.
Music festivals are a major staple of the average 20something. If you're lucky enough to live in a music heavy region, we urge you to take advantage of these weekend trips with your closest friends. In a few years, you wont have the time or freedom to get drunk off your ass while listening to some sweet tunes.
Happy Hour is one of the greatest pleasures in the 9-5 world. The booze is cheap and you get to hang out with your co-workers outside of the office. However, we urge you all to be careful, don't be surprised if your boss makes a random cameo in the happiest of hours. It doesn't matter if it's 2pm or 8, you never want to look like a fool in front of your boss.
Remember when you use to wear your pj's to class? Ok, now never do that again. In fact, never wear them outside of your house, ever. This is also a good time to let you know that your frat t-shirts and screen tees have to go. It's time you start dressing like the successful adult you want to be.
Because you never know when you'll be back. And you might. While most of us go into adulthood thinking this is the beginning of a new life, setbacks do happen. In the event that you have to move back in with your parents, you want to make sure that your relationship is as strong as ever. It'll make things easier on everyone.
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