travel somewhere exotic

It might sound a little cheesy, but travelling is a life-changing experience. When you travel, you’re exposed to new cultures, people and cuisines, among other things. Basically, it’s one of the most fulfilling and rewarding learning experiences out there. But what no one tells you is that once you graduate and start working full-time, making time for and planning a trip suddenly becomes a whole lot harder. Maybe you only have 2-weeks of vacation (so that month-long backpacking trip is off the table!) or maybe you have a whole lot of other expenses that come first (ugh, rent). So make sure you get those travel experiences while you have the disposable income and time to spare.

learn how to write a great resume

Writing a killer resume is an essential skill that you’ll rely on for the rest of your career. It doesn’t matter what field you’re going into, or what your job title is. Everyone needs to know how to write a resume to find a job. And since you’re new to the workforce and a lot of your peers aren’t yet seasoned resume writers, getting yours perfect is an awesome way to stand out from the crowd. Check out these resume writing resources for some help:

learn how to cook a few staple dishes

We’re not saying you need to become the next Gordon Ramsay, but you should have a few dishes in your repertoire that you can cook like a pro. Even it’s as simple as a quick pasta dish or the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, you’ll be happy you took some time to learn a few staples that you can rely on when you’re on your own and have to cook for yourself every night.

realize you’re more than your education

You might think that your major or what you’ve learned in school will determine your career path. Spoiler alert: they don’t always. Sure, there are some people who know what they want to do, they go to school and immediately find a career in that field. That’s great if you’re that type of person who knows exactly what your goals are and then sets out to achieve them. But that’s rarer than you think. There are plenty of people who have great careers that are completely unrelated to their education. There are plenty of people who start their career in one direction, and then decide it isn’t for them and get into something different. Careers are flexible, so don’t panic too much about ‘deciding what you want to do’ right this minute. You’ll figure it out.

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