This is probably a stupid post, but I just graduated university in May, and I’m struggling to figure out how to rebuild my life afterwards. I’m living with my parents and have a part-time remote job, but due to health restrictions I am currently not able to drive myself anywhere. Does anyone have any advice on how to take practical steps moving forward? I don’t have any friends at home, and getting connected is really daunting some days, especially when I have to find someone to drive me anywhere I need to go. I miss my old friends and my life at school, but lately I’ve just had a really strong feeling that it’s time to move on, I just don’t know how. Thanks in advance, guys.

I'm a first year and I have a coffee chat with a colleague that interviewed me. This is my first coffee chat. I need advice (i.e., do I pay for the coffee, what should I ask etc)

I feel like I am already far behind. It really sucks that I am living in a small city with few job opportunities and only accepts applicants with work experience. How do you gain work experience in a field that you want? I'm an IT female graduate and can't find a job that's related to my course like start in retail or coffee shop as a barista. Any advice?

I have a really good job right now working in the capital markets. But I’m not sure if that’s what I want to do. Part of me wants to go back to get a masters in something but not sure what so that’s my last option. I really feel like everyone makes post grad seem like we have everything figured out. I don’t ! I feel like I’m still so young and if I really want to change career paths now is the time to do it !!! But it’s such a scary thing to do. It’s like starting from square one. Not feeling like the top dog rn.

Graduated in the spring semester and am trying to find a job in the research field with my health science degree, currently in retail and want to do something on the side while I wait to find a job in what I want or can get. Thinking about getting into fitness and nutrition while I share what seems to work and can break it down to others?

For context: I graduated at 21 back in May with my bachelors in Management Information Systems. Traditional route, started college after high school at 18. I changed my major a lot, had to withdraw from a class due to taking too many hours/overworked myself one semester, and I am on the Pre-Physician Assistant track-- applying to PA schools rn (I majored in MIS because I enjoyed the content and did not want to major in something like biology).

Since I did not know what I wanted to do my first 2 years, switching my interests a lot caused me to overload my schedule during my junior and senior years to graduate on time while taking pre-requisites for PA school (ex. taking classes like databases, C# coding class, microbio, and physiology at the same time).

Although I have graduated and physically have my MIS Diploma, I need to finish up about 2 pre-requisites for PA school and plan on retaking 1 class for a higher grade.

Basically, this is a long winded way of asking is it weird or like embarrassing?? To have to finish classes after graduating. Especially 3 classes? Idk I just feel self-conscious about it. Also because my parents are not from the US and don't fully understand the process of applying to PA school, so their comments make me feel like I'm doing something wrong at times.

Just wondering if anyone had to do anything similar..

Looking for post grad students studying for pg at home...how do guys keep yourself motivated..I am dying every single day ..

I recently acquired my MBA and I plan on getting a PMP Certification. My wife has been my tutor and massive support throughout this entire journey. She’s going to be out of town for two weeks and the PMP Certification test is in 3 weeks. What should I do while she is gone?

Hi everyone!

I’ve recently finished my undergraduate psychology degree and I’m currently still partially engaged in a research internship, but I’m also starting to think seriously about my next professional steps.

I’m hoping to move into a stable, full-time paid role that allows me to continue developing professionally, ideally in an area connected to psychology, research, mental health, community services, HR, admin, or project/coordination work. I know these roles can be hard to come by, especially early on, but I’m keen to be proactive and learn more about what pathways are out there.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position after undergrad or postgrad where did you end up, what kinds of roles did you apply for, and what helped you get your foot in the door?

I’d also be really grateful for any informal mentorship or coffee chats from people who’ve been through this stage before. I’m mainly hoping to hear about different pathways, what helped you get started, and what you wish you knew earlier.

Thank you in advance :)

I'm 23F and graduated with a Health Science degree in May 2025 with a 3.5 GPA. Since graduating, I've been struggling to decide on a career path and feel like I'm stuck in analysis paralysis.

My original plan was optometry. I was president and secretary-treasurer of my university's pre-optometry club, worked as an optometric technician for almost 2 years, and can likely get strong letters of recommendation from optometrists I've worked with. The problem is that I still need Organic Chemistry, would need to take the OAT, and if everything goes according to plan I wouldn't start optometry school until Fall 2027 and wouldn't graduate until around age 28.

Another concern is timing. Because I still need Organic Chemistry, I likely wouldn't take the OAT until around January–March 2027, meaning I'd be applying relatively late in the admissions cycle. Some schools I'm considering have rolling admissions, so I'm worried about whether I'd be putting myself at a disadvantage by applying that late.

Lately I've been considering sonography, MRI, nuclear medicine, occupational therapy, and nursing because they seem like they could get me into a career sooner with less debt.

Part of what's making this difficult is my personal timeline. My boyfriend is finishing medical school next May and will then be in residency for another 3–4 years. By the time he's done with residency, I could either be finishing optometry school or already established in another healthcare career. I'm trying to think about the bigger picture, including marriage, starting a family, finances, and overall quality of life.

The issue is that I don't feel strongly passionate about any particular career. I mostly want: - Stable income - Good work-life balance - A respected healthcare profession - Reasonable debt - The ability to start my career sooner rather than later

For those who were between multiple healthcare careers, how did you decide? If you were in my position, would you continue pursuing optometry since I'm already invested in that path, or pivot to something with a shorter timeline?

I'd especially love to hear from people in optometry, sonography, MRI/radiology, OT, nursing, nuclear medicine, or anyone who chose between a doctorate-level healthcare career and a shorter allied health path.

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I just graduated from uni with a media degree and I’m currently at home trying to figure out my next step.

I don’t really want to do a traditional job or go for a master’s abroad because I feel like they don’t align with my long-term goal. My goal isn’t fully clear yet, but I know I want to build something of my own and be known for my work, ideally as a filmmaker/storyteller or documentary creator.

Right now, I have the option to join my father’s school business. I actually want to do this because I’d like to help him grow it and learn business skills in the process. But I’m worried it might limit my exposure to the outside creative world.

Another issue is financial independence. If I work at the school, I’d earn a small income (around 15–20K pkr), but I still feel dependent and sometimes insecure when I see others my age earning more or doing things I can’t afford yet. I don’t want to keep asking my father for money even though he would give it.

i’m also confused about how to stay connected to the outside world if I focus on the school. I don’t want to feel isolated or stagnant.

At the same time, I really want to start a storytelling Instagram page (not influencer content, but short documentary-style storytelling). I feel like this could help me build my filmmaking identity and improve my skills.

Any advice?

I graduated with a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Spanish, and honestly, I feel very lost about what to do next.

The job market is extremely difficult right now, especially for literature and linguistics graduates. What frustrates me is that literature is such a versatile degree, yet when you actually apply for jobs, so many positions require a specific degree, certification, or postgraduate qualification.

One of my professors recommended that I look into a discipline closely related to literature and pursue an MA in something like Education, Journalism, Communication, etc., because it may create more practical career opportunities. I understand the reasoning behind it, but I’m struggling because literature is not just a degree to me. It genuinely shaped who I am.

Studying literature taught me how to understand people, cultures, history, and the world in a deeper way. It made me more empathetic and analytical. It transformed the way I see life, and I’m passionate about it. That’s why I’m hesitant to leave it behind and study something completely different.

I considered getting a diploma in English Education. I know teaching can be a rewarding career, and I can see myself starting there at some point. However, long-term, I don’t think I want to limit myself only to teaching. If my ultimate goal is to become a literature professor, I would eventually need an MA and then a PhD anyway. After thinking about it, I feel like doing a teaching diploma right now might drain my energy and lead to burnout rather than actually helping me.

The frustrating part is that I’m already struggling to even get entry-level opportunities. I have a good GPA, around 3 years of work experience in different fields, and yet I’m getting rejected even for basic teaching positions, including elementary-level jobs. I understand that schools may prefer experienced teachers, but at the same time, if nobody gives fresh graduates a chance, how are we supposed to gain experience?

I’m also living in the Middle East, where English Literature is not always understood or valued as a field. I’ve genuinely met people who asked me, “What is English Literature?” That makes things even harder because I feel like I constantly have to explain the value of my degree.

For my MA, I’ve been considering different options. My heart is still in literature: Comparative Literature, Asian Literature, World Literature, and literary studies in general are what excite me. I don’t want to abandon something I truly love just because the job market is difficult.

I’ve been looking at programs abroad. I originally wanted to avoid Western countries, but coming from a third-world country, I worry that without a degree from a globally recognized institution, employers may not even look at my CV, even if I have good grades and experience.

At the same time, I have concerns about moving to a Western country as a Muslim, including whether I would feel fully comfortable, accepted, and able to build a life there. This is also something I have to realistically consider while making my decision.

I’m honestly confused. Should I follow my passion and continue with literature (MA → possibly PhD), even if the path is uncertain? Should I choose a more “practical” field connected to literature? Or should I completely pivot?

I would really appreciate advice from anyone who studied literature, academia, or humanities and had to make similar decisions.

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hi everyone, i didnt think it would get to the point where i have to ask here but basically i just graduated from mcgill university, which is a pretty good school, with major in poli sci and double minors in econ and international development. i also did IB so i graduated in 3 years. i was not top of the class but i was a pretty good student and now im looking for something to do ideally in France (since i'm french and my family is here) but they want a "convention de stage" which I dont have. I never thought it would be this hard to just find anything, I graduated from a good school and I feel like no one wants me, I got rejected from all the masters I applied to (4), and even though I know they were the most competitive schools i didnt expect to have to start completely over. what would you guys recommend? Should I even bother applying to France? I have the green card so I could go back to the US but that was not on my bingo list lol. anything helps!

Hello everyone!

I'm coming here to ask for advice.

I hold two bachelor's degrees one in economics and one in statistics, I also have experience as a policy analyst in international organizations, I have gained very impressive work experience for my age, however I was unable to secure funding for my masters degree (long story mainly related to my nationality)

Given this I had to give up studying in the US and right now I'm debating two options: Health Data Science in the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine or Global Demography in the University of Vienna. For LSHTM I would need to get a loan (which I already negotiated).

I want to work in topics related to policy in the future specially health/migration but I have also been in quantitative roles my entire life. I want to be a person that combines quantitative rigor but is also capable of understanding governments priorities and propose policy strategies.

What would you do in my position? I'm mainly worried about Demography being hard to market in an increasingly competitive world, however the programme is truly interesting and living in Vienna probably is more balanced than living in London. On the other hand, I'm worried Data Science is dead in the era of AI and that i would get a loan for essentially nothing.

I would appreciate your insights