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Casey-Westfield
Martinsville
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Charleston
Mattoon
Sullivan
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ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Aileen Acosta
Connor Alvis
Myles Bott
Selah Brimner
Joshua Bryant
Matthew Bryant
Jacob Butler
Crystal Cabrera
Luis Cabrera
Virginia Cabrera
Johan Castro
Mariana Corona
Ben Crane
Miguel DeLaGarza
Camryn Dulaney
Braedyn Edwards
Ivan Franco
Cynthia Galvan
Donte Galvan
David Garcia-Tovar
Hugo Garza
Ivan Garza
Joseline Gauna
Pedro Gauna
Rocio Gomez
Samantha Grams
Marcos Guadiana
Alexia Guajardo
Rosa Hardin
Victoria Helmuth
Austin Hopkins
Gabriella Hopkins
Chloe Ingram
Emma Johns
Lyssa Madlem
Emma Mann
Joshua Mathias
Cecilia Medina
Jordan Melton
Hannah Mulligan
Mason Myers
Astrid Obregon
Diego Perez
Natalie Pruitt
Jersey Rodriguez
Patricia Rodriguez
Hector Ruiz
Selena Shamberger
Brock Shonkwiler
Carolina Silguero
Dallas Sisk
Landon Smothers
Taylor Spelman
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CASEY-WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Haley Anderson
Lucas Anderson
Payne Austin
Dalton Ballew
Peyton Blair
Alec Brenton
Evan Brown
Joshua Clifton
Gabriel Cochonour
Dean Cope
Drake Crawford-Viola
Alyssa Decker
Devin Dooley
Cailen Drum
Layden Duniphan
Judson Ennis
Kathleen Farrell
Nathan Fouty
Presley Freezeland
Aden Garver
Elizabeth Goodwin
Trenton Gosnell
Taylor Gray
Paeton Hagen
Levi Hays
Dale Huisinga
Kelsey Hupp
Coleton Jackson
Stephen Kuhn
Sydney Littlejohn
Jerry Mahan
Phoebe Mason
Claire Maulding
Alison Miller
Ethan Miller
Keegan Montgomery
Shyann Morecraft
Elijah Mumford
Caleb Patrick
Jennifer Patten
Julena Price
Bryce Ramsey
Kassidy Richardson
Jacob Robinson
Anthony Rodgers
Cortland Ross
Nicolas Ross
Alexander Schumacher
Wade Seaton
Jakob Self
Cheyenne Short
Collyn Smith
Jacob Smith
AJ Stephina
Edmond Taylor
Kaylee Thompson
Noppawit Ubonratana
Storm Washburn
Kassady Williams
Noah Willliams
Kendall Wilson
Sheadon Wilson
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WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL
Ava Bennett
Mason Campbell
Maxwell Carr
Parker Domzalski
Cole Harris
Eli Howard
Colby Kidwell
Devon Livingston
Michael McCoy
Brandon Milligan
Brandon Newell
Zoe Nichols
Hannah Reed
Haylee Reynolds
Charles Robinson
Sydney Tabor
Abraham Welton
Matthew Zujick
Camden Harmon
Grace Harmon
Nick Mitchell
Kenzal Lloyd
Brandon Royer
Madison Shirley
KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL
Filippo Bosio
Ann Brown
Caden Daves
Cailynne Phillips
Catherine Schick
Keely Sutton
Dalton Eslinger
Natalee Gough
OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Drew Bevill
Elizabeth Burch
Laura Tonn
Klara Zajackova
Joseph Drake
Joshua Hunt
Madison Krabel
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CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Zachary Abernathy
Gabriela Adamson
Adam Agronomoff
Braidin Aguon
Gage Akins
Kalen Alwardt
Ramsey Armstrong
Rachel Ashley
Cora Baize
Emma Ballinger
Zach Banion
Maddi Barkley
Deshawn Barnes
Derek Baron
Sarah Baron
July Baumann
Evey Beavers
Lance Beavers
Makayla Beech
Faith Beever
Hope Beever
Andrew Bell
Lucius Bell
Jenna Bennett
Christoph Bertrand
Jared Bingaman
Jennifer Bishop
Carl Blase
Abbie Bonnstetter
Chase Bosler
Isaiah Branion
Deacon Brooks
Tyler Brooks
Ethan Burns
Sierra Byrd
Dalton Calhoun
Riley Carey-Tilghman
William Carrillo
Jaryn Carter-Alvis
Nicholas Cheney
Natalie Coartney
Madi Colman
Will Cope
Kennedy Cox
Jake Crews
Dalton Cross
Coleton Crowder
Devon Crowder
Julian Culp
Clara Czarnecki
Caden Daugherty
Amanda Davis
Makayla Davis
Keana Diaz
Brady Dillon
Brayden Doyle
Blaine Drake
Taylor Drake
Kayley Eastman
Kelly Easton
Shelby Easton
Gavin Eaton
Ethan Eggers
Marissa Ellis
Paige Fairbanks
Kennedy Fellers
Dayaneira Figueroa
Cameron Fisher
Richelle Fitzgerald
Taylor Fleming
Kamden Flynn
Aubrey Ford
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Wade Foust
Andrew Frye
Rainer FullerMoore
Ava Gardner
Abby Geisler
Ryley Gillespie
Ainsley Goddard
Adam Gotschall
Braeden Griffin
Tristan Griffin
Carson Groff
Giulia Guidetti
Meleah Hackett
Ethan Hadley
Lane Harrell
Dylan Harrison
Jordan Hayes
Olivia Hiltebeitel
Joshua Hoh
Gracie Hosey
Dru Howell
Kennedy Hughes
Ben Humes
Cheyenne Hunter
Sage Hunter
Caleb Hurst
Morgan Hutchins
Cameron Jarrell
Jayda Jensen
Charriyae Jones
Abby Kallis
Emma Keefer
Kyle Keller
Lauren Kibler
Kam King
Gretchen Klepzig
Nicolle Kuyrkendall
Marayah Laker
Liv Lane
Cade Lawless
Destiny Lesko
Caleb Limes
Benjamin Linker
Kylie Livingston
Ella Lugar
Lexie Madlem
Lydia Madlem
Wyatt Madlem
Payten Madlem-Easterday
Keren Masangu
Jordan McDonald
Mya McElravy
DeAndre McGee
Jed McKinney
Caleb Meador
Rachel Mellott
Quinn Meyer
Isaac Miller
Whitney Minor
Blaine Mitchell
Blayton Montz
Madison Morecraft
Reece Morgan
Gracen Neal
Ty Nolte
Ryan Norris
Noah Oakley
Gillian Oetting
Heather Orsborn
Jason Overstreet
Kordell Overstreet
Megan Pearcy
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CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Riley Porter
Emily Price
Kennedy Pugh
Tim Ratliff
Junior Ribeiro
Ryan Riedy
Destiny Rockett
Kayla Rotramel
Madison Shambo
Austin Shaw
Alec Shriver
Jeromy Shumaker
Anna Sipes
Haley Smith
Madison Smith
Tabitha Smock
Jordan Socarras
Dominic Stice
Zaye Stringer
Erica Swango
Delaney Sweeney
Shayla Taylor
Rachel Thomas
Levi Thompson
Ben Tresslar
Albert Trigg
Ashley Updegraff
Mahala VanHise
Alisha Van Tassel
Shelbie Walters
Parker White
Kaden Whitley
Zachary Will
Kaleigh Wilson
Kendall Winnett
Isabelle Wojtysiak
Blake Wolfe
Zachary Wood
Dylan Woodley
Gavin Zuniga
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Damien Anderson
Ethan Baker
Hannah Baugher
Mason Birdsong
Ian Boldt
Ashlyn Boozer
Kendra Boswell
Micaela Bradley
Aliyah Briggs
Cole Briggs
Emily Carl
Emily Carlen
Michael Carpenter
Isaac Cox
Shelby Cutright
Heidi Devall
Nick Dill
Blyane Donsbach
Cassidy Dunn
Riley Duvall
Dane Ealy
Michael Flier
Jenna Flood
Mykal Gentry
Megan Gerhardt
Joel Gray
Colt Guyon
Alexander Hayes
Zachary Hays
Cole Healy
Lauren Henderson
Madison Hendrix
Destiny Houser
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Olivia Kanizer
Eli Lamb
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Alli McElravy
Dante Minardi
Dylan Morgan
Jazzmine Oakley
Brad Olmstead
Michael Palmer
Kendall Plummer
Owen Ray
Abigayle Russell
Jame Ryder
Josie Scott
Gianna Stovall
Caleb Walsh
Kade Warner
Kaitlyn Warner
Destiny Williams
Jasmyne Woll
Wyatt Wright
Adriana Zike
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Domonick Baker
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Brenda Chupp
Kirsten Corum
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Isaac Gingerich
Seth Gregory
Cheyenne Gregurich
Marta Guillen
Parker Hale
Nicholas Harris
Megan Harshbarger
Cade Hendrickson
Kedric Herschberger
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Donna Brown
Hayden Connelly
Aubrey Hook
Jacob Ligget
Jalee Martin
Samantha Parker
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Colten Alwardt
Dylan Armstrong
Sadie Armstrong
Brianne Artis
Kambell Ashmore
Abraham Baker
Haylen Ball
Tayelor Barnes
Emmagyn Barr
Kennedy Bateman
Sarah Bates
Bryer Beadles
Claire Beck
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Rebecca Benson
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Brya Black
Brittany Blain
Joshua Bourassa
Keller Brady
Ian Brandel
Carson Brown
Gavin Brown
Katelyn Brown
Rylee Bryan
Kaiya Bryson
Joshua Bushart
Cash Butler
Jett Butler
Meah Butler
Van Allynne Cagulada
Caleb Calhoun
Sydney Camfield
Nickeisheona Carey
Rylee Carrell
Jonathen Carroll
Nathanial Carter
Colwen Cash
Katelyn Cline
Quincy Collings
Kacie Collinsworth
Damian Colman
Dalton Compton
Coby Comstock
Hailey Cook
Tyler Craig
Drew Cummings
Perry Curtis
Roman Dargis
James Decker
Samuel Decker
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Makayla Devall
Alexus DiBartolomeo
Kirsten Dicus
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Elijah Diekins
Marcus Dinwoodie
Brenten Douglas
Faith Duggins
Baileigh Duke
Grace Earp
Izabella Edwards
Austin Faller
Ian Fauke
Korleone Faulkner-Elliott
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Things to consider when planning a
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fter graduating from high school, teens are faced with several options of what to do next, many of which seem scary. A lot of the conversations require young adults to consider what they want to do for the rest of their lives, a difficult question to ponder before many know what they’re good at, what their priorities are and the best way to achieve those. Because of this, many high school grads take a gap year between high school and college, using that time to travel, do community service or work in a field they may be interested in before
diving into the rest of their lives. Forbes Magazine discussed the questions to consider when deciding whether a gap year would be beneficial.
Why do you want to take a gap year? There aren’t necessarily right or wrong reasons for taking this year; if you have no idea what you want to study, it’s not always bad to delay enrolling in school and paying tuition (though your first year includes a lot of general university requirements). However, for a gap year to provide the kind of focus and maturity returning students are reporting, you want to use this
time to work toward your goals. Consider how you can broaden your horizons, explore potential careers and take on new responsibilities. Look into different programs to find one that meets your needs.
Will your college allow you to defer? If you’re already accepted into the college you want to attend, ask if they will defer your admission and any financial aid you received. Increasingly, many schools do, but it’s not always feasible. If your university doesn’t
have a process, talk with the admissions representatives and keep thorough records of these communications.
Can you afford it?
There are some scholarships available for gap year programs, but most are paid for by the teenagers or through fundraising.
Look up gapyearassociation. org for scholarships and grants. You can stay in the U.S. to keep costs down and look for options that allow you to work. If your program qualifies for college credit, you may be eligible for federal financial aid.
Do you want to take a year? Name aside, a gap year can be half a year or a semester. Figure out what you can afford, what programs you’re interested in and what works best for you.
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fter graduation, you may find yourself with more freedom than you had in the past. One of the most important lessons to teach yourself is the value of saving money for the future. If your academic career is behind you, the journey ahead is much more enjoyable when you’re financially comfortable. Once you land a job, it’s crucial to use at least some of your earnings to build an emergency fund. According to America’s Debt Help Organization, this savings account should have enough money to cover at least three months of expenses, and ideally six. As you start earning higher wages in your new career, you should consider categorizing your emergency funds into two separate accounts. Short-term fund: This will cover vehicle breakdowns or include costs to repair essential appliances in your home. Long-term fund: A separate account should be in place to cover extenuating circumstances like losing a job or paying for major medical bills. Learning to save money doesn’t have to be difficult and offers you peace of mind that your future is financially secure.
Facing student debt
If you’re graduating from college, you may be facing a mountain of student loan debt. The experts at Pew Research Center report that Americans owed $1.5 trillion in student loans at the end of March 2019. Overcoming these debts may slow you down when learning to save, but fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take. If you can, always pay above the minimum payment. This is essential in any debt. Knocking down the interest owed is an efficient way to pay it off early. You will also need to stick to a strict budget. Keep track of your monthly expenses to analyze where you can withhold spending and put more dollars toward your student debt.
Make savings a part of your budget
When creating your budget, you will need to plan for monthly obligations like rent, utilities and car expenses. Don’t forget to set aside a portion each month for your savings account. Try to find a bank that offers interest-earning savings incentives to help your money
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MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL
Sarah Focht
Korbyn Foss
Grant Gaines
Alyssa Garcia
Joseph Garner
Destanie Garza
Shane Ghere
Peyton Gill
Ivy Goodwin-Gage
Lucas Grzelak
Houstis Haldorsen
Bradyn Hall
Artez Hamlin
Aaron Hardin
Keegan Harminson
Veda Harp
Nathaniel Heldman
Chaselyn Himes
Jacob Hingson
Izabella Hooker
Marshall Hopper
Kylie Hudson
Kathryn Jacobs
Kaleb Johanpeter
Amiyah Johnson
Gavin Jones
Alex Junge
Landon Kasey
Whitney Keith
Lainey Kelmel
Braedon Kielbasa
Krista Kingery
David Klapp
Cameron Knierim
Ian Kracinski
Sam Kracinski
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Jacob Laue
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Jaden LeNard
Joseph Little
Aleigha Long
Aaliyah Lopez
Caymon Lopez
Madison MacDonald
Anna Maleske
Camden Maninfior
Hannah Mansfield
Lexie Mathis
Taylor McClain
Justice McDonald
Brandon McDowell
Jimissy McIntyre
Caleb McKenzie
Alexandra Mendoza
Avery Meridith
Gavin Miller
Josiah Morton
Ana Munoz
Samantha Neville
Hallie Niemerg
Dalton Orndoff
Lynsey Overton
Noelle Parkerson
Laura Parkman
Gentry Pearce
Benjamin Perry
Samuel Perry
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MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL
Carter Pruitt
Rhett Pullen
Colin Ralph
Jacob Ramage
Karla Ramirez-Gonzalez
Isaac Ray
Chaz Reagin
Brian Reardon
Hannah Redfern
Krista Reynolds
Chandler Rhine
Peyton Rich
Adrian Rodriguez
Lane Roley
Yessenia Ruiz
Tobias Sanders
Blake Sapp
Jordan Sapp
Michaela Schofield
Mickenze Schofield
Jordan Scott
Kynley Scott
Noah Scott
Alayna Setzer
Annabelle Seward
Amber Shores
Alexander Shumway
Beau Simpson
Dayne Smith
Lauryn Smith
Trevor Smyser
Harrison Spraker
Dylan Spurgeon
Grace Stamps
Hayden Stanley
Chloe Stoneburner
Carson Strong
Lance Thorne
Avery Vahling
Kaitlyn Walker
Gwen Warner
Wyatt Webb
Jakob Weder
Alaynee West
Faith Whitley-Gillis
Haiden Wickline
Kira Wolf
Destini Woodland
Gavin Wright
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NEOGA HIGH SCHOOL
Devin Alder
Jaclyn Atwell
Katherine Baker
Derrick Ballinger
Chase Banning
Riley Bridgman
Sydney Bryan
Cassidy Buescher
Elizabeth Clark
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Tyler Crafton
Michael Dietz
Gerald Dunn
Kevin Elder
Blake Fairbanks
Sydney Fearday
Lydia Gentry
Melaney Gentry
Joshua Greuel
Brendan Groves
Jeanette Harris
Angel Hasten
Damien Hernandez
Destiny Hewing
Brett Janes
Abbigail Kepp
Dauson Kingery
Claire Kump
Nicole Lee
Kaige Logsdon
Victor Ludwig
Molly Lytle
Anna Miller
Emily Montoya
Faith Montoya
Trenton Moore
Sammy Painter
Kelsey Partlow
Grace Rentfro
Delanie Romack
Trevor Roy
Brooke Rupel
Mackenzie Saunders
Molly Sheehan
Parker Stevens
Madison Stodden
Elizabeth Titus
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SHELBYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Josh Agin
Joseph Aldridge
Micka Allsop
Corban Aultman
Kentrell Beck
Carson Beyers
Payton Bryant
Britney Campbell
Hunter Campbell
Alana Chillberg
Adam Clarey
Steven Conlin
Cole Danneberger
Katelyne Donald
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Hannah Edwards
Cole Evans
Leslie Ford
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Abbi Hawes
Hannah Hicks
Luke Jesgarz
Jacqueline Johnson
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Colten Reed
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Cayden Scott
Braydon Smith
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GRADUATION 2020
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STEWARDSON-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Jacob Allen
Kaitlin Arthur
Tennille Blythe
Mackenzie Brown
Sarah Carter
Theresa Davis
Alexander Dick
Martina Gratz
Rachel Kessler
Claire Moomaw
Paig Rentfro
Mackinzee Reynolds
Rebecca Shepherd
Kirtis Stodden
Destany Tomarchio
Lainee Turner
Kassie Vonderheide
Hattie Waldhoff
OKAW VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Zoey Barker
Ethan Bartimus
Eric Boomer
Faith Briggs
Dirk Bryun
Hayden Carlson
Canaan Christensen
Camden Coleman
Paige Coleman
April Decesaro
Dallas Decker
David Dial
Isaac Dickens
Emileigh Drake
Kaylee Fuentes
Caleb Hildebrandt
Kate Jeffers
Kamryn Landreth
Dalton McGill
Madalyne McPheeters
Jennifer Menard
Dalton Milligan
Cole Nichols
Alyssa Nihiser
Devin Park
Michael Patterson
Kalie Reed
Chloe Ryherd
Cameron Sharp
Isaac Tipsword
Baylie Wagner
Trenton Ward
Sara Weber
Addison Webner
Jeremiah Wood
Shelby Woodall
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Kelsie Allen
Claire Appleby
Breanna Barrix-Austin
Jade Bassett
Ryan Batman
Ashlyn Bennett
Ethan Berger
Miriah Booker
Layni Boyer
Adam Collins
Meena Corkill
Paiten Coy
Sierra Creek
Sierra Decker
Eleanor Diepholtz
Madison Donsbach
GRADUATION 2020
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SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL
Mackenzie Easton
Cameron Eccles
Tredius Fleming
Sophie Fultz
Madisyn Gaither
Dayden Gardner
Zane Gardner
Aaron Garvey
Miles Gregory
Theron Harlin
Ashley Hernandez
Gary Herschberger
Ian Hill
Shyanne Hunter
Brant Jesse
Corynn Kean
Jessica Keith
Andrew Kirk
Katherine Kite
Ashlyn Lee
Mackenzie Lotzgesell
Cameron Martin
Seth Mayberry
Maggie McLaughlin
Hope Miller
Jonathan Moody
Adalee Nichols
Michael Nolen
Kirsten O’Neill
Patrick Owens
Alyssa Pearson
Zoe Powell
Fayth Reyna
Gabriel Rickelman
Destiny Roe
Alexis Rosine
Amanda Ross
Emalie Ruppert
Mariah Schrock
Aiden Short
Brad Smith
Avery Still
Dasey Swiney-Frederick
Hunter Taber
Laura Tate
Colby Taylor
Blake Thompson
Carly Voegel
Alexis Wallace
Dillon Wallace
Erin Wallace
Kaitlyn White
Isabella Whitten
Tristan Whitten
Colen Wickiser
Kiley Will
Jessica Williamson
Kelsie Winings
Paige Wyrozumski
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raduation marks the end of an era and a transition to the next phase of life — the first phase of adulthood when grads may move out and live away from home for the first time, take on new responsibilities and take on the sometimes scary task of considering the rest of their lives. It’s a fun, exciting time, but the transition can cause fear and anxiety in some people. That’s normal, according to PsychAlive, an organization that offers educational and awareness resources related to mental health. What should grads do to move past these fears?
Find a healthy way to cope with anxiety
Anxiety and stress can have negative consequences on physical and mental health. Don’t let these feelings overwhelm you. Write your thoughts in a journal, talk to a mentor or trusted friend, take up martial arts and kick your way into a less stressful life, or seek help at your college’s counseling center or through other resources. If you find these fears getting to be too much, see a doctor.
Recognize ‘the rest of your life’ isn’t decided now
What you major in, what your first job out of college is — that does not have to define the remainder of your decades-long career. In fact, statistically, it won’t; you’ll almost certainly change jobs, career paths and industries a few times before retirement, and those changes may be related to your major or may have nothing to do with it. If you’re not certain on a major, take a few classes in other departments or get a minor in something you’re also interested in, but leave yourself open to the possibility of additional training, graduate school or a change years from now and don’t put all the pressure on your high school or college graduate self to make the right decision that defines the rest of your life.
Find activities you enjoy
Transitions can be scary. Look for opportunities that help you feel comfortable in your new environment, like clubs, intramural sports teams, trivia night or a new hobby. These can help you make friends and build a good support system for those times when you’re feeling overwhelmed and just make your everyday life more fun. Parents of college freshmen should encourage their children to not come home the first month or two but rather acclimate and find their place on campus. ADOBE STOCK VIA GREEN SHOOT MEDIA
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on’t allow graduation to be the end of your learning experience. Your professional career can benefit from staying updated on trends, and continuing education can help you progress through the field. Lifelong learning also can encourage you to take a different career path that didn’t seem plausible when you first chose your major. In addition to helping you professionally, did you know that challenging yourself with new lessons can even have health advantages? According to the Learning Resources
Network, lifelong learning offers these incredible benefits.
learning in programs like Big Brother Big Sisters of America to inspire youth.
Community and society benefits
Improves self-motivation
When you commit to learning new skills or lessons, the quality of your local community can be beneficially impacted. LERN states that those who are involved in lifelong learning are 20% more inclined to support vital community organizations like parks, public schools and higher education. Try to share your desire to learn by volunteering with non-profits in your area. You can share the message of continued
Since lifelong learning is a choice, there is no pressure from professors or teachers to educate you about life’s lessons. Because of this, you are required to show intense self-motivation to find the inspiration to research a new topic or challenge. As your motivation improves, it may promote a surge in your drive to achieve goals, feel fulfilled and improve your overall quality of life.
Changes lives
When you decide to learn about challenges others face, you can create strategies to change the way you view their struggles. For instance, LERN shows numerous parents reported that their autistic children respond almost immediately after the taking a class on autism. Consider someone in your life who suffers from a disability or disease and seek education to learn how you can help them manage. Lifelong learning enables you to view a sensitive situation with a different problem-solving perspective.
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATES!
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU THIS SUMMER AND FALL!
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