The start of something

For plenty of men & women, the end of college life has arrived & or will arrive soon.

Why for? you may ask.

It all comes down to one word & one word alone: Graduation.

Graduation is not only another routine rite of passage, marking the end of college life as we know it. It's not the end of one chapter in this work-in-progress. To tell you the truth, it's the beginning of another chapter, the start of something brand new.

It's our welcome to the real world.

I should know; it was only 2 1/2 years ago since I graduated & I can say these words with sincerity. Life in the real world isn't a picnic; it's not a cakewalk. And it sure can be a struggle against every imaginable element at times. With its deadlines & commitments, the real world can indeed be an imposing atmosphere on occasion.

Our transition from the good old days of college to the real world is going to be tough. But if we can take what we learned from four years of school & implement those relevant lessons of note into our work/social philosophies (wherever we wind up), if we can use our networking & leadership skills to the fullest advantage while we're ahead, the road ahead won't be as bumpy nor will it be a rough ride to Atlanta, Chi-town, among other cities I didn't mention.

Graduation is going to come up soon & with it the culmination of four years of fun, lessons learned, lessons yet unlearned all come to the forefront. And not only that, it will mark the start of something new in our lives, a chance to take our education to greater heights.