I am a recent college graduate who presently is suffering from what I call “Post-Graduation” blues. There is no prescription that a doctor can write for this sickness. Needless to say, there is no quick cure either.

My senior year was filled with excitement and anxiety just like thousands of other soon-to-be graduates. I was about to embark on a new stage in my life. The real world was creeping up quickly.

Prior to commencement, I remember feelings of sadness and fright being in my stomach. I didn’t want to leave my comfortable college life. I knew goodbyes were fast approaching. Not only was I going to have to bid farewell to friends, but embrace adulthood quickly. Graduation comes with responsibilities along with a diploma. Now pride feels your heart.

When the celebrations end the hard part begins. Your professors fill your mind with knowledge and offer a plan for going forward. You send out dozens of resumes with the hope of landing the perfect job. Your confidence is pushed down when the response you’re looking for doesn’t come. You know you have what it takes, but you wonder when those prospective employers will realize it.

I am writing this because I know there are others in the same situation. However, I am not going to let the Post Graduation Blues win. I am not going to give up. I will stay aggressive in my search, for I know my time will soon come and so will yours.

-Dana Spera