Post-college life struggles

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<p>Hi Everyone,</p>

<p>I am 22 years old. It's been two months since I graduated college and I feel a little lost and depressed. Part of the reason is I have yet to find a job and am having trouble keeping busy. I had to give up my previous job at graduation because it was an on-campus, student position. I have been searching and searching...I haven't gotten a single interview in the last 6 weeks! Another part of it has to deal with my lack of a passion. I can't really name anything that I REALLY enjoy, even my major (History). Yes, I know it is not the most desirable of degrees, but it was the only thing I was interested in a couple years ago so I stuck with it to get my degree. Towards my last year in college, History became a little dull and the large amounts of research and writing I did burned me out. I want nothing to do with it any longer.</p>

<p>There are activities I like to do such as play sports, leisure reading, and some technical computer stuff along with the occasional video games. I would have loved to pursue professional sports (as I was very good in high school), but suffered through some tough injuries over the years so I focused on school. I am much healthier now, but I feel like I am a little old to continue with that path (I haven't completely ruled it out...a little hope still lingers). I am just trying to be realistic with myself. I would love to take more time to myself to explore new things, but my bank account will most likely not last more than a couple more months. Luckily, I have no college debt.</p>

<p>I am just lost as to where I should be headed in life. I try not to worry and stay positive, but that is easier said than done. Most of my other friends are still in college or have began their careers. They know/knew what they wanted to do, whereas I did not. I know I am not the only one who goes through this and I am just looking for some advice. I just wish I had that one passion! It is incredibly tough when nothing comes easy to you.</p>

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<p>Maybe you should try some volunteering. Going to help people that are in tough situations will make you look at your own life a whole lot differently. You can pick from a number of places that will be happy to have some help. Since you have no college debt-which is amazing, and have some time left with money in the bank, this could be your only chance to spend some time helping other people. </p>

<p>There is no reason either why you need to rush out and find a job that requires a college degree. You could look for something just to pay bills until you have a better idea of what you want to do for a career. Don’t worry about being burnt out by all you had to do with the writing and research. You could still get work in the field that won’t drive you crazy. the burn out feeling goes away.</p>

<p>22 is still pretty young to be worried about what you are going to do for the rest of your life. It is not too old to play sports by any means. if you don’t think that you can play professional level then find some other leagues to get involved in. It might take some time but eventually you will figure out the next step. The more you get out and get involved, the more likely you are to have something fall into your lap.</p>