The View from Tomorrow

Around March, or whenever class registration was, it dawned on me that I could graduate college a semester early. I started at Concordia in August of 2018 and was expecting to graduate in spring of 2022. However, between the seven credit hours that I brought into Concordia with me, a few 18 credit hour semesters, and a couple of summer classes, I wound up a semester ahead in school.  

So this semester has been a little different. For one, I have an internship this semester that’s been keeping me busy in a different way than most classes do. Second, all of my in-person classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving Monday, Wednesday, and Friday open for work and for my internship. Lastly, I have started to get a view of what’s next for me. I’ve been thinking about graduate school and where I hope to go for it. I’m mostly considering Delta State, which is in northern Mississippi. I want to study School Counseling and eventually work at a high school. 

Another thing I’ve been thinking about is dating and such. I’ve only been in a relationship with someone once. Beyond that, I’ve asked a few people on dates (word to the wise, never ask someone out via text) and have gone on one, but so far nothing’s sparked from any of it. To try and put myself out there a bit more, I’ve started using dating apps to try and meet new people.  

So how has all this been changing my perspective? To put it simply, it has made me look more at my future. It’s making me realize the life that’s coming towards me. As of a year from now, I could be living in my own apartment in a state I’ve never been to, much less lived in. On top of that, I’ve started to be more intentional about seeking the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. This may sound funny, but just over a week ago was the first time I’d ever actually asked someone to go on a date with me. I had been nervous, but it ended up being a lot of fun.  

Now, more importantly, how can all this help you? Well, it’s offering you a chance to think about your perspectives and how they reflect your goals. To use dating as an example, a relationship with someone important to me is something I’ve wanted for a while, but haven’t been seeking until recently. It was always a goal, but not one that I actively pursued.  

So now I want to encourage you to think about your goals, think about your perspective, and start actively pursuing what it is that you want.