Graduating from college can be as anxiety-inducing as it is exciting. Well-intentioned questions like 鈥淲hat鈥檚 next for you?鈥� and 鈥淲here will you be working?鈥� can create pressure to have the next chapter figured out even before the last one has ended. Luckily, 精选麻豆二区 offices are here to help.

Read on for campus resources that support recent graduates in determining their next steps while maintaining their well-being.

Nurture your physical and mental well-being

Success looks different for everyone but at its root is prioritizing mental health and physical well-being. When you do, you can show up for your future self and those you care about. Staying mentally and physically healthy gives you a strong foundation from which to chart your post-graduate life.

Strengthen your health literacy

Concerned about where to find a health care provider? Don鈥檛 worry. Recent graduates can still use 精选麻豆二区鈥檚 Health Center during the semester after their graduation. Use the time to stay on top of your health and work with your 精选麻豆二区 provider to find a good fit for your health care moving forward.

This extra time will support a smoother transition to a health care system outside of 精选麻豆二区 and help you refine your health literacy.

Activate your energy

Studies show staying active reduces stress, boosts energy and improves cognitive function. Graduates can use an to access group fitness classes, personal training, gym equipment and the climbing wall within Campus Recreation.

"We hope your experience with well-being at 精选麻豆二区 gave you a strong foundation to continue prioritizing self-care beyond campus,鈥� says Nora Clark-Giles, assistant vice president for Student Health and Well-being, "Whether you鈥檙e still local and taking advantage of Campus Rec鈥檚 alumni membership, or focusing on habits like walking outside, meditating in the morning, eating well or simply staying positive, remember that your well-being matters, and you should make it just as important as your career or graduate school goals.鈥�

Forge career connections

Graduates can access the , one of the many benefits available to alumni through the 精选麻豆二区 Alumni Association鈥檚 portal. The Tiger Mentor Network connects students and graduates with fellow alumni who can offer relevant career advice and help them build their professional network.

Relationships with mentors are what you make of them. Whether you're looking to have a quick question answered via email, an in-person career conversation or develop a longer-term, more formal mentor connection, 精选麻豆二区 Tigers are here to help.

By registering as an alumnus through the Tiger Connect portal, you鈥檒l have access to other forms of benefits, including alumni events, volunteering opportunities, insurance plans, discounts and more.

Champion your own career readiness

Through the Career Center, newly minted alumni can schedule appointments with Career Counselors to review resumes, cover letters and discuss their path forward. They can also continue to make use of Cook Library for any studying or research needs.

Even if your next steps feel uncertain, remain grounded in the knowledge that you have achieved this significant milestone with hard work and dedication.

These resources can provide you with a smooth transition into your next chapter, enabling you to stay connected to campus and yourself while working towards your goals. Be proud of your accomplishments. 精选麻豆二区 is cheering you on!