Your Future Is Important, But So Is
Your Mental Health
By Karina Rodriguez | Published August 9th, 2022
As a young adult there is not
as much confidence to talk about the stress and anxiety the revolves around
planning your future after graduation. There is the expectation that you must
know where you want to apply, what you want to be, and that you have the GPA
necessary to succeed. It is hard to admit that you do not know, life after high
school is intimidating and no one likes to talk about it.
Here are some tips to help you build relationships
and resources to help you transition from high school into being a full-fledged
adult.
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Let’s Relieve Some Stress Choosing
your future path - Figuring out what college to go
and their qualifications is hard and it’s okay. o
All colleges provide free campus tours, do not be afraid to book one
online! Don’t worry if this does not work, there is a college fair near you. College Fair Guide provides
information on colleges presenting near you. - Next step is what career do you
want to pursue? o
There are so many options and can be overwhelming, there is nothing
embarrassing about not knowing what to do. Take this Career Test
to help give you ideas based on your likes, dislikes, and personality. o
Start volunteering! Get out there and start doing hands on work to see
what you like. You will meet others, make memories, build connections, and
gain experience in different fields. § Programs to investigate in
Sacramento: · Volunteer
Match – Website for events seeking volunteers near you |
What high
school does not teach you - You must file taxes even if your
parents claim you as dependents. Filing taxes is required if you make more
than $1,200 a year. Turbo Tax
walks you through the process easily. Taxes open January and are due in March
every year. - Job searching is expected but
there are not many resources that are known as a teenager. Indeed is a perfect site that allows you
to apply online and search for a job near you. Don’t have a resume? Resume
Now builds a professional resume cover letter that will impress any
employer! - Credit, credit, credit! You cannot
do anything without credit. Renting an apartment and buying a car rely on a
good credit score. Here is what you need to know: o
Most apartments require a credit score of 650 or more. o
Discover provides student credit cards that allow you to start
building your credit. Click here
to apply. o
No more than 3 lines of credit to get a healthy score without
overspending. Too many lines of credit are just as bad as a low credit score.
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Your credit score follows you for almost a lifetime, bad mistakes and
overspending now will stay on your record. Bad credit can take at least 10
years to fix. |
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Before You Go…Keep in Mind There are a lot of
expectations that are set on teenagers, especially their last year of high
school. Teens are expected to become adults almost overnight. Graduation
signifies the end of childhood with that comes the expectation of getting a
job, going to college, paying rent, and being able to handle your own.
Diagnosis of anxiety and depression among students and young adults have
risen and I believe this due to the high expectations society put on
teenagers. In high school that last thing students are
thinking about is taxes, credit scores, and career ideas are lightly on the
mind. When they are put into a position to abide by the rules of adulthood with
no knowledge or experience, it can be hard to balance this on top of college.
Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are at peak
during this transition. This website is meant to be a place of resources that
help young students have access to more options and the ability to process
their emotions better. |
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responsibility of the poster and not that of California State
University, Sacramento.