20 Reasons Not To Freak Out About Graduating

Everyone is a hot mess about it, so you are not alone.

You don't have to get your dream job right away, it's normal to go through some crappy ones before you get where you want.

You'll never be this young again! Take advantage of it and travel the world before you settle down. Backpacking isn't going to be an option when you've got bad knees.

You don't have to have find your soulmate in college. So much pressure is put on finding "the one" during these 4 years. You'll meet plenty of people in the years to come, trust me.

It may seem like your life should revolve around work right now, but always remember that relationships are what will last. It's important that you nurture them so you don't lose sight of what's important.

Always, always remember this:

When you think about it, your life is really just beginning. You're only 21-22 years old. You've got memories to make and many miles to go, my friend.

You're finally free from writing pointless papers, homework assignments and worst of all GROUP PROJECTS. PTL!

Independence is just as thrilling as it is terrifying. We know it's scary to leave home and your bubble of family and friends, but the payoff is huge.

Okay so you've got loans to pay off. We're just gonna admit that this sucks. But paying loans off also means that you're that much closer to be DEBT-FREE! Boo-yah!

Your parents officially cannot tell you what to do with your life, when to be home, or how you should be spending your money.

You get to try all the new things you never had time for while you were a full-time student.

You made some killer friendships in college, and now you get to take those with you into the real world! You'll need a support system while you're figuring yourself out. A freak out is inevitable.

You can actually make more new friends too, you can literally be your best self.

At least you're not the same person who walked on campus first day of freshman year. You're a fully formed person now, ready to take on the world. Even if it doesn't feel that way.

Four words: After work Happy Hour.

You don't have to have everything figured out, all your opinions decided, or your spiritual life set in stone. You still have time to grow and change.

You can finally start on your bucket list.

You can finally fulfill your dream of living out Sex In the City.

You have an effing college diploma! You've done more than half the country already, so the odds are ever in your favor. Good luck, graduate. You're going to kill it!