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The Senior Stress Syndrome
written on Saturday, September 14, 2013 @ 11:00 PM
The Senior Syndrome /ˈsēnyər sinˌdrōm/ – This is a condition that
occurs commonly among senior students in college, in rare cases high school
students. It is a condition wherein the student gets extremely confused on what
to do in the next stage of his/her life after college. The condition is triggered by the fear of the
unknown mixed with the pressure of doing better in life that leads to the most
common symptom of TSS: extreme confusion. The condition can result into any of the three
, if not given any remedy: 1. Being unproductive
for a long period of time 2. Banging of head repeatedly on the table because of
frustration and the worst outcome 3. Unemployment after graduation.
For the lack of better term, I
invented my own word for the unexplainable and excessive stressful feeling I
have right now. I’m down to my last semester in college and I’m very much happy
to get out of school right now. It’s not that I hate school, it’s just this
sinking feeling that I feel every time I’m reminded of the fact that my batch
mates are making it in life right now while I’m still stuck at school. Not that
I’m not happy with their accomplishments, it’s more like I’m more unhappy in my
current state of unemployment/school life and can’t do anything about it until
I graduate. I would love to have a part-time job while I study but my parents
are firm on their decision that I focus on my studies first.
I do remember that I was in the
same predicament about 7 years ago when I was a junior in high school. Growing
up, I've always dreamt of becoming a doctor, I had the same dream for over a
decade until I realized that it’s not really my
calling for obvious reasons. I have this silly phobia of cats since I can
remember, I also happen to hate blood and I’m very much uncomfortable when I’m
at hospitals. I don’t know why I haven’t pieced everything together and waited
until the time I needed to decide for my course in college. I remember crying
my heart out to my parents and getting depressed for weeks over the fact that I
can’t and I won’t be a doctor. My family wasn’t surprised with my decision
because they thought that I wasn’t suited to be a doctor as well, long before I
realized it. I took a course in communication and majored in Advertising and
Production. I have set my heart out to work in the advertising industry after
college because really, I love advertising. Or so I thought.
It was a month ago when I had
this crazy and yes, very random thought that I don’t think I want to work in
the advertising industry anymore after school. And that thought was very sudden
that I think I was paralyzed for a good few minutes from the shock over this
revelation. I was too busy gearing up myself for the world
of advertising that all the subjects and electives I took was to prepare me for
this industry. Imagine my desperation and frustration over this fact.
As of now, I would like to try PR or events. I interned for Havas PR Agatep under their Media Relations department and surprisingly, I liked it. I liked talking with various media and publication companies, setting up and coordinating with them about events. Given a chance, I would love to venture on the world of broadcasting. I wasn't trained well in productions because I chose to concentrate on advertising. Despite that, I still think that I'd be able to learn the ropes in the broadcasting industry since I adapt to my environment easily. Basically, I want to try five million things and venture to a different industry.
I’m still very confused on what to do right now. I’m trying to look into things that would give me a compromise
of all the things that I want. A balance of both my skills and interest, that’s
ultimately what I want.
It may be late but I’m glad I had
this realization. It’s one step closer to the path that I need to take and
another step closer to the realization of my dreams.
Labels: advertising, broadcast, College, life, senior, stress, work
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The Senior Stress Syndrome
written on Saturday, September 14, 2013 @ 11:00 PM
The Senior Syndrome /ˈsēnyər sinˌdrōm/ – This is a condition that
occurs commonly among senior students in college, in rare cases high school
students. It is a condition wherein the student gets extremely confused on what
to do in the next stage of his/her life after college. The condition is triggered by the fear of the
unknown mixed with the pressure of doing better in life that leads to the most
common symptom of TSS: extreme confusion. The condition can result into any of the three
, if not given any remedy: 1. Being unproductive
for a long period of time 2. Banging of head repeatedly on the table because of
frustration and the worst outcome 3. Unemployment after graduation.
For the lack of better term, I
invented my own word for the unexplainable and excessive stressful feeling I
have right now. I’m down to my last semester in college and I’m very much happy
to get out of school right now. It’s not that I hate school, it’s just this
sinking feeling that I feel every time I’m reminded of the fact that my batch
mates are making it in life right now while I’m still stuck at school. Not that
I’m not happy with their accomplishments, it’s more like I’m more unhappy in my
current state of unemployment/school life and can’t do anything about it until
I graduate. I would love to have a part-time job while I study but my parents
are firm on their decision that I focus on my studies first.
I do remember that I was in the
same predicament about 7 years ago when I was a junior in high school. Growing
up, I've always dreamt of becoming a doctor, I had the same dream for over a
decade until I realized that it’s not really my
calling for obvious reasons. I have this silly phobia of cats since I can
remember, I also happen to hate blood and I’m very much uncomfortable when I’m
at hospitals. I don’t know why I haven’t pieced everything together and waited
until the time I needed to decide for my course in college. I remember crying
my heart out to my parents and getting depressed for weeks over the fact that I
can’t and I won’t be a doctor. My family wasn’t surprised with my decision
because they thought that I wasn’t suited to be a doctor as well, long before I
realized it. I took a course in communication and majored in Advertising and
Production. I have set my heart out to work in the advertising industry after
college because really, I love advertising. Or so I thought.
It was a month ago when I had
this crazy and yes, very random thought that I don’t think I want to work in
the advertising industry anymore after school. And that thought was very sudden
that I think I was paralyzed for a good few minutes from the shock over this
revelation. I was too busy gearing up myself for the world
of advertising that all the subjects and electives I took was to prepare me for
this industry. Imagine my desperation and frustration over this fact.
As of now, I would like to try PR or events. I interned for Havas PR Agatep under their Media Relations department and surprisingly, I liked it. I liked talking with various media and publication companies, setting up and coordinating with them about events. Given a chance, I would love to venture on the world of broadcasting. I wasn't trained well in productions because I chose to concentrate on advertising. Despite that, I still think that I'd be able to learn the ropes in the broadcasting industry since I adapt to my environment easily. Basically, I want to try five million things and venture to a different industry.
I’m still very confused on what to do right now. I’m trying to look into things that would give me a compromise
of all the things that I want. A balance of both my skills and interest, that’s
ultimately what I want.
It may be late but I’m glad I had
this realization. It’s one step closer to the path that I need to take and
another step closer to the realization of my dreams.
Labels: advertising, broadcast, College, life, senior, stress, work
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we live under the same sky
“To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish masterfully.”
- James Allen Quotes
Sometimes I wonder how people see me and what they think of me. It scares me a bit, honestly. I am sure though, that what they think of me,
what they think my life is, is a complete misperception. I have always tried to show myself as a carefree person, as someone who wont get bothered
because of public judgements. I am sure my friend and family think there is nothing going wrong in my life, that I do not worry enough, that
I am always happy. And I am sure they probably somewhat hate me for it because, lets admit it, there is nothing worse than seeing someone
who is life seems so perfect while yours is a complete mess. Truth is, I have become an expert at pretending. I think we are all experts
or at least we are getting there.
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