Transitions

A glimpse of my Alma Mater, Queen's University

This morning, a friend asked me how it felt to be finished my undergraduate degree. Two days after my graduation, I can't say I'm much different as a person, but I am feeling equal parts excitement and terror, as I enter a period of innumerable unknowns.

Until now, most of my life has been spent in school. As much as I can theorize or even fantasize about my future, how do I know what my days will entail? How do I know what it really feels like to be out and about in the world, without letter grades to guide my progress?

On Monday, prominent, Canadian social activist, Alan Broadbent, received an honorary degree at my convocation ceremony, and addressed the crowd in hoods and gowns. His message was simple. "Don't wait for the world to come to you," he said; "go out, and find your place in the world."

I may not know what the future holds, and I may no longer have semesters, exams or report cards around which to plan my life, but I am determined to find my place in the world. Moreover, I have a feeling that doing so will be more fun than I could ever predict. Despite the ups and downs that will inevitably define the next chapters of my life, I am looking forward to seeing what my life becomes, and who I evolve to be.

To all those who are graduating, or celebrating a similar milestone, congratulations! As scary as it is, I hope you'll join me in embracing this time of transition, and commit to finding your place in the world.

Celebrating convocation with my amazing mum

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