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goodGUIDE COLLEGE TO JOB OR GRADUATE SCHOOL The conferral of a bachelors degree triggers a plethora of feelings within the graduate including pride respon- sibility and the yearning to become a productive member of society. This is uncharted territory especially those transforming from carefree student to more reserved employee. Mackenzie R. Ferch of Dallas knows firsthand how challenging this can be. In transition- ing from col- lege to the real world and corporate landscape the most difficult thing for me personally to grasp was that manners matter always admits Ferch. That is not to say that college taught or molded me to be impolite or loud but I did make mistakes post-graduation. Ferch emphasizes that it is important to be self-aware and constantly conscious of what one says and how one conducts himself or herself. Even the tone or body language I model can influence so many things at work - there are two parts to every job getting your work done right and working well with others. Ferch says college equipped me with the knowledge and skills to excel at the mechanics of her job but experience and empirical knowledge is how she is growing and polishing her delivery. Gotta find my corner of the sky. - Pippin Corner of the Sky lyrics by Stephen Schwartz In transitioning from college to the real world and corporate landscape the most difficult thing for me personally to grasp was that manners matter always. - Mackenzie Ferch TIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM TWENTY-SOMETHING COLLEGE GRADS Graduating from college and entering the work force is the perfect time to take a risk in life. Youve got the next 43 years of your life to build a career now is the time to find the career that will make you happy. Move somewhere new and exciting make new friends try new experiences and adventures while youre young and single and you have no children and no responsibility to anyone but yourself. And if the first choice you made didnt work out thats okay You have plenty of time to change course and try some- thing new. - Lee B. Youre going to make a lot of choices in your adult life that feel like they will hold the key to your future but thats just not the case. Its impossible to make the perfect choice every time because that perfect choice doesnt exist. And the best part is theres always time to change your decision. Dont get caught up in the money or the stock options or the title do something that will keep you entertained and excited. Its rare that a college grad will be treated in the real world or work force the way they think they deserve to be treated. So make sure youre enjoying what you do for yourself not because someone else wants you to do that because you have to go to work everyday. - Nicole P. GLF wants to hearfrom you on yourtransition thoughtsor tips. Email Tricia goodlifefamilymag.com.