
With graduation from community college only a little under 2 weeks away

, and only 3 years more until I achieve my Masters in Education

, it makes me think of the traditions incorporated in Graduation. The mom cries

, the dad gives proud slaps on the back

, hugs are plentiful

, smiles

, tears, and diplomas are everywhere you look. Then the day passes and summer begins.

As ready as I am for summer

, I'm once again entering a world that I have no idea what to expect in

. I mean, sure I've taken college classes, but at a University, the expectations get raised to a whole nother level. I worry I won't be able to perform to the standards expected of me

, that I will fail

, myself, my family, my friends. I imagine that collage graduates entering the working world have this same worry, only multiplied.

It's hard to believe I'll be in that situation in 3 short years.