As the weeks pass us by (slowly or quickly - you decide) I'm sure we've all wondered what's next for us. Some may be turning to the 'dark side', others may be taking some time off, or following the journalism 'straight and narrow'... But really, who knows where we'll end up?
I thought to my self yesterday: in two weeks time I'll be an official 'adult', with a tertiary education. A professional. But I doubt this is really the case. While University has provided me with some great experiences and knowledge, I don't think I can change my status from 'young person' to 'adult' that quickly. And I sure as hell won't become a professional over night.
So many times I've said to people, "I'm studying Communication" and got the reply, "So what will you be when you finish?" I still can't really answer that question wholeheartedly, the opportunities are endless. When I came into this degree I had a black and white description of what I wanted to be when I 'grew up' and good luck to anyone who tried to persuade me. After my first semester studying, I was lost. Did I really want to be doing the death knock, scandalising celebrities and politicians, demanding the tough questions get answered?
Thanks goodness I stuck it out.
While the uncertainty sent me around the twist for a while, it's now one of the things I love most about Comms. Journalist one year, PR practitioner the next. Who knows? I love that when I feel I am no longer being challenged, I can up and move into a different role. I'm a person who has two speeds: fast and off. And Comms is a career path that I believe will keep my on my toes for many years to come, ticking off my to-do-list, one career at a time.
All I know is I'm looking forward to the endless possibilities out there, whatever they may be. And you know what? While the uncertainty would have killed me two-and-a-half years ago, today I revel in it. :)
Good luck everyone!
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