How lonely cities can feel after dorm life.
HOW LONELY CITIES CAN FEEL AFTER DORM LIFE.
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Remember the constant hum of campus life? The late-night study sessions that turned into philosophical debates, the impromptu gatherings, the ever-present sense of community just steps away? Graduating from an institution like ours often comes with the expectation of an immediate, seamless transition into a brilliant career and an equally vibrant adult life. What they don't tell you, though, is the sheer, sometimes bewildering, quietness that can follow.
Suddenly, you’re navigating a sprawling city. Your dorm room, once a hub of shared stories and instant friendships, is replaced by an apartment that might feel vast and silent. The effortless social network of college life, where connections were abundant and accidental, vanishes. Adulting kicks in with a vengeance: rent, groceries, taxes, and the realization that networking is no longer a casual chat at the dining hall but a deliberate, often draining, effort.
This "weird transition" nobody warned us about is real. You're surrounded by millions, yet the profound sense of isolation can be startling. It’s a paradox – from an intense, intellectually stimulating environment to the stark reality of building everything from scratch. There's an unspoken pressure to appear successful, to have it all together, especially coming from our esteemed backgrounds. But underneath that veneer, many of us are grappling with this unexpected loneliness, the struggle to forge new communities, and the quiet battle of understanding what adulting truly means beyond the classroom. It’s okay to admit it’s harder than you thought. You’re not alone in feeling this way.
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