This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WWU chapter.
Tired of the, “What are you doing after graduation?” questions? Sick of people asking you about your career plans? Tired of just feeding them rehearsed one liners? We’ve all dreaded those questions that imply we’re supposed to have our lives figured out.
Below are a list of questions that encourage conversation and ask about the future without shutting us down.
What are you good at doing? What gives you the most confidence?
What are you passionate about? Which activities do you find the most absorbing?
Where do you want to live in the next few years?
What would you like to try?
If you didn’t have to worry about money or societal expectations of success, how would you spend your time in the year or two after you graduate?
If you didn’t have to have a job, what would you spend your time doing?
These questions are great for family and friends alike. Share this list with relatives and maybe the next family reunion won’t induce anxiety.