After university graduation, many people enter careers that leave little time for long-term travel. If you have the money and the time, celebrate graduation with an international trip. Even a small bank account can support a trip if you plan well: choose an adventurous and low-cost destination like Central America or Southeast Asia and travel backpacker-style. By taking the chance to see the world, you can have time to reflect on your transition and develop communication skills that will be invaluable in a multicultural workplace.
A university graduation is an important rite of passage for you and your friends. Cement the experience and cap off your years together by creating a tradition to mark the occasion. Go camping together, rent a cabin or spend the weekend together in another city. Make the weekend more about being together than a last hurrah. In years to come, your group of friends can recreate the celebration at alumni weekends, weddings and in recognition of other major life changes.
If your family has been an important part of your university years, include them in the celebration with a family dinner. Invite family and friends that are equally as close to get together at a favorite restaurant or the home of a relative. They will appreciate the chance to congratulate you before you set off on your next step, and you can take the opportunity to thank them for supporting you through school.
University graduation can bring up a wide range of emotions, from fear to elation. Give yourself a chance to reflect and consider your next steps by going on a solo adventure. Choose an activity that allows plenty of alone time, whether it is a weekend hiking trip or a couple of nights in a new city. Take time to sort through your thoughts and feelings, write in a journal or simply ponder the things you will get to experience in upcoming months.