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Students share their plans for life beyond undergraduate programs
Students look forward to finding out what the future holds after graduation. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN By Jesse Stokes M A N A G I N G
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For some, the years spent seeking an undergraduate degree are some of the most exciting of their life. For others, they can be left asking themselves, “What’s next for me?” For Josh Glow, a soon-tobe graduate with a degree in international studies, however, his future is clear for the next couple of years at least. Glow was recently accepted into George Washington University for a graduate program in international security policy. Glow said he has dreams of
“working to resolve conflict and support U.S. interests hopefully as a diplomat or an analyst.” Anmol Kundlas, a senior graduating with a degree in biomedical science, also has plans of continuing her education with the entrance into a medical school, however, not before she takes a gap year to destress prior to moving forward with her academic career. Kundlas’ gap year will not be one of just rest and relaxation as she plans to keep a busy schedule of gaining more experience in the medical field and continuing her passion for
dance. “I plan to take a gap year to work, shadow, volunteer, do research at Byrd Institute and apply for medical schools,” Kundlas said. “At the same time, I will be running an all-state Bhangra dance team alongside others on my team. I will also be traveling and taking a year to spend time with family.” Neha Ainpudi, a graduate also majoring in biomedical sciences, already has her medical program chosen as she will be continuing her education at Nova Southeastern University. With an eye to the future, all three graduates reflected
on what kept them motivated and who inspires them to be as successful as they can in their future endeavors. Having goals of becoming a successful medical practitioner, Ainpudi said she has two people to thank for her impending success: her parents. “I have to thank my parents because they came to a new country where they had nothing and became successful all by themselves,” Ainpudi said. She also said her parents were her source of inspiration, where as Glow said he was primarily inspired by those with large aspirations.
“I am inspired by the ambition of those who dare to dream without consequence and the courage of those who fight to be heard, seen and understood,” Glow said. Kundlas shares similar influences as Ainpudi, citing her loved-ones as her main source of motivation. “My biggest inspiration are my friends and my family, because they always see the potential in me, when sometimes I don’t see it in myself,” Kundlas said. “They keep me motivated and keep me grounded.”
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A college degree: expensive, but worth it By Paige Wisniewski S T A F F
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Graduates crossing the Sun Dome stage at the beginning of May have come a long way. Students have suffered through all-nighters and seemingly endless hours of studying in pursuit of earning their degree. From the copious amounts of stress to the significant costs put into completing a college program, many might wonder, “is it all worth it?” It absolutely is. Economically, the benefits of earning a college degree far outweigh the cost of obtaining one. A study conducted by Georgetown University found that college graduates with at
least a bachelor’s degree earn $1 million more over their lifetime than those who have only graduated high school. Pew Research Center calculated a $17,500 pay gap between college and high school graduates’ median yearly earnings. Despite the burden of tuition many students feel now, it is a costlier decision to forego $17,500 without a degree. Statistically, USF graduates are in better shape than the national average. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 69 percent of alumni have higher earnings than those with only a high school diploma. The median annual income for USF grads was estimated at $41,800, which
is a significant advantage over the $34,300 national average of college graduates’ yearly earnings. Securing employment is also more likely for college graduates. Only 2.5 percent of those with a bachelor’s degree are unemployed, compared to 4.6 percent of high school diploma recipients, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forbes reports that economists attribute the 2.5 percent as a “frictional unemployment rate.” This rate refers to the number of unemployed people who are in the process of changing jobs. There are not only economic advantages to earning a degree. While the time spent in college
gives graduates beneficial resources and credentials upon entering the workforce, it also allows students to develop new passions, follow curiosities and foster lasting connections. These types of experiences are often invaluable assets that can prepare a student for post-graduation life as much as regular coursework does. These experiences and an earned college degree contribute to overall life satisfaction. The Pew Research Center found that 23 percent of adults with less than a high school education reported to being unhappy with their lives while only nine percent of adults with a bachelor’s degree or more reporting the
same. A college degree not only opens the door for more job prospects, but also allows for a higher income to support a student’s desired lifestyle. A few (or several) long nights spent studying in the library or racing to meet that 11:59 p.m. deadline for a report that was assigned two weeks ago seems very much worth the frustration to finally walk across the stage and be handed the much-deserved key to better opportunities. Paige Wisniewski is a junior majoring in interdisciplinary social science.
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Top campus locations for graduation pictures â—?
By Chaveli Guzman M U L T I M E D I A
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Since the fall of 2016, I have served as one of the many photographers who capture photos of graduates before they embark on their postgraduate journey. Throguhout the years, I have discovered beautiful spots to take pictures on campus and enjoy revisting these spots every semester for different graudation sessions. Through my business, Chaveli Photography, I have had the pleasure of capturing some of the best moments of life, including graudation and meeting many graudates before they begin a new chapter in their journey. - Chaveli Guzman
Ashley Posada celebrates graduation through opening champagne in the MLK Fountain. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Danielle Buxbaum lays on a hammock located at Castor Beach, where she spent most of her time as a freshman. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Madi Seitchik mounts the bull one last time as many graduates do before graduating. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Madi Sanchez sits alongside the MLK Fountain at golden-hour. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
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Danielle Buxbaum raises the renown bull sign while standing on top of the ledge in the MLK Plaza. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
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Sammi Birch stands along the bougainvillea bush towards in front of the ISA building. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Gaby Arecena stands with her graduation gown in front of Sydney Brautman sits on the grass area leading into the the bougainvillea walkways leading into the MSC. ORACLE MLK fountain. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Madi Seitchik mounts the bull one last time as many graduates do before graduating. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
Sammi Birch stands along the bushes to the left of the bulls in front of the MSC. ORACLE PHOTO/CHAVELI GUZMAN
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Success is determined by the individual
By Miki Shine E D I T O R
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With May right around the corner, soon-to-be graduates are donning their caps, gowns and sitting in tight rows while watching their fellow graduates cross the stage. However, another unifying aspect of many graduations is the sentiment that everyone moving their tassel will go on to do great things and be successful. Success. That foreboding word that lingers in every graduate’s head while they zone out during the long list of names. Technically, success is defined as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” What that does not tell anybody is what that accomplishment is. For some, success is measured by the amount of money they make. They see how much comes in during each paycheck and use that as a guide to how well they are doing in life.
For others, success is measured by the impact they make on others. They spend their weekends volunteering and feel successful when looking at the benefits they offer. Some consider success to be measured by personal happiness. They find a job that makes them happy and fill their free time with things that make them smile. While these are all different views on the definition of success, one is no more accurate than the other. Each has merits and pitfalls. Everyone will spend part of their life in a state of success and bliss, while during other parts, they are feeling as though they will never be as successful as the people on their Facebook feed. Everybody has a different definition and yet people traditionally spend their time comparing themselves to others. We are constantly either
comparing ourselves to people who seem to be doing better than us or people who seem to be doing worse than us. The most important thing to remember when walking into the real world is that nobody else can dictate what your personal success is. There will always be an outside influence trying to change your definition of success. However, it is vital to not let them get to you. You cannot spend your life trying to live up to the standards of others. Strive to meet your own definition of success. While your definition of success may evolve from this point on, as long as you are using it as a way to measure where you are, then you will never leave your track in life. Miki Shine is a senior majoring in mass communications.
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