#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (One Year Later...)

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

It's officially been a year since I've graduated from college. Here are the few nuggets of wisdom I've discovered:

• Time moves insanely fast: and it's only getting faster and faster so hold on tight!
• The economy is really shitty: it's hard getting a job right now and I'm watching a ton of friends struggling with that but please don't ever feel that you're just a name on a resume. You bring something that is uniquely yours to the job and that's worth fighting for.
• There is ALWAYS something: Life isn't perfect. It never will be. There is always a bill that needs paying, a problem that needs solving, an unexpected illness that needs healing, etc. So enjoy the small victories everyday and stop waiting for that one imaginary day where everything will be perfect.
• Hangovers do suck: In college I used to be able to drink INSANE amounts and be fine the next day. I kept hearing to enjoy it while I can because that bounce back rate won't last forever. Well...I'm starting to realize that now. Hello headache! Eesh.
• Never Stop Learning: read everything you can get your hands on and if someone is talking about something you don't understand or know…RESEARCH IT! The only way to stay on top of your game is to never become complacent.
• If there is something that you like to do…than DO IT!: I like blogging and sharing my experiences with the world so I started a blog as well as writing for TNTML. I don't expect to make this a career but if it's something you like doing than who cares? You never know where it might take you.
• Step out of your comfort zone: Some of my favorite adventures have been when I did something that I wasn't entirely sure about. Life is short, if you want to have a crazy story to tell then go out and LIVE.
• Take care of you first: I know we want to help everyone out and not be a selfish asshole but at the end of the day you can't help ANYONE if you don't help yourself first. You are responsible for YOU and you only (unless you have a kid….haha) so make sure that you're happy.

And most importantly of all…NERDS UNITE!: I've met the most amazing people because of this website, IRL and through Twitter. I seriously love you all, you put a smile on my face every day!

#nerdsunite

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Comments

[Luigi aka NerdBlurt]

Meg,
what did you graduate in? Take it you are trying to pursue something currently? What locale are you looking in, would you move if good position came up?

I do agree that time flys by way to fast.

Keep blogging as you never know where it can take you, if anything allows us to be sane.

[MegCorbs]

Hey Luigi!

I graduated with a major in Journalism and Media Studies. Honestly, I don't think I could do a permanent move for a job. LA has my heart.