Alumna. Wow, that’s what I am now. It’s only two days short of a month since I’ve graduated college and I’m off in the “real world.”
In four weeks: I’ve moved out of my college house, into my parents house (for less than a dozen days), and to a new apartment in Manhattan; I’ve gone from having a garage sale in suburbia to frequenting the subway and dodging tourists; I’ve gone from sleeping in and packing during the day to working a lot, loving/learning a new job and making the most of my weekends.
So, is the “real world” all I thought it’d be? Honestly, who knows. That first credit card bill isn’t due until June and it won’t hit me that I don’t have class again until the fall. I lived last year in the city without a car, so it doesn’t seem strange. I will say, it’s the best feeling not studying or looking for jobs after work; my Netflix account is happily re-activated and books are getting read on my iPad again.
Even though my career has started, one thing that hasn’t wavered is my dedication to the public relations profession and networking. Less than two weeks after moving to New York, I went outside of my comfort zone and attended a PRSA New Professionals networking event – get this – alone. And guess what? I survived, got some business cards and most importantly met some really great people that make me glad to have joined the organization.
Hopefully now that I’m settling in on the East coast (maybe an understatement, since this month holds apartment searching for my next move, within the city) I will catch up on my blogging and make it a priority.
How are you starting your summer?
CITY GIRL HANNA 
Awesome!