A Letter to all High School Graduates,
Congratulations, high school graduates! Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have paid off, and your college acceptance letters are well-deserved achievements to celebrate.
As you celebrate this milestone, reflect on your interests, values, and strengths. What subjects or activities bring you greatest joy and fulfillment? What issues or causes ignite passion within you? Envision who you aspire to be, not just professionally, but as a person. Remember, this is your career journey.
Having clarity around future goals is extremely valuable. Research shows students who start college with defined motivations and aspirations tend to have better overall experiences and outcomes. Some of you may have specific career paths mapped out like pre-med, engineering, or business. If not, use this as an opportunity for self-discovery by exploring potential paths that inspire curiosity and passion within you.
Before classes start, truly ask yourself - why college, and how do you hope to grow personally and professionally? What do you really want to gain from your college experience? Are you seeking a “job” or are you seeking pathways to a rewarding career? Don't just go with the flow. Clarify a vision to anchor you through challenges ahead. College is one chapter in your larger life story. Success ultimately means pursuing fulfillment and making an impact, not just prestige or wealth.
Approach this next phase with curiosity, courage and commitment to discovering your true purpose. Congratulations once again on your acceptance!