It is deceiving to hear adults say that college was the best time of their lives. Although yes, it is a fresh and new opportunity to grow on your own for the first time in your life, college also comes with an abundance of difficulty and stress.
Between class, essays, tests and maintaining a social life while also attempting to make a name for yourself in this big, wide world it can be easy to lose yourself.
According to Johanna Jarcho, Ph.D., majority of mental health disorders develop in one's early 20's or adolescence. With that knowledge, the stresses of school do not make it any better.
With anxiety, depression and other mental illness emerging during these points in our lives, it can be easy to lose sight of your goals and what you are working so diligently to achieve.
Sarah Kasper, an alum of Appalachian State University, spoke to my Internet Communications class regarding her own journey to find what is right for her. She changed her major late in her college career, a change of heart, and graduated with a degree in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication. After graduation, Sarah landed her "dream job" as a Special Events Coordinator. Only shortly after did she realize it was not the job for her. Now, she is employed as a Social Media Specialist, where she is happy with her position.
I found Sarah's journey an encouraging reminder that you do not have to have it all figured out. Everyone will find their place with time and hard work.