Graduating is an exciting—and stressful—time. You’re moving on to a completely new chapter in your life! And for the class of 2025, that’s a big deal. After all, this cohort spent years navigating a global pandemic, riding the waves of uncertainty in lockdown and euphoria when restrictions lifted. They've had to deal with distance learning, remote internships, canceled study abroad plans and the seemingly endless stream of video calls, not to mention an uncertain economic outlook and job market. Class of 2025, you’ve survived a lot, and I'm sure your family is quite proud of you. So, now it’s time to dive into adulthood, which is terrifying, thrilling, frustrating and fun in equal measure. (Because yes, you’re going to have to pay taxes yourself.)
Throughout my time of being an adult, I've found that sometimes a little humor (and a special gift, wink wink) can help combat those, “Oh my god, everything is changing. Ahhhh!” feelings. Check out these funny graduation quotes I've rounded up from the likes of Amy Poehler, Ellen DeGeneres and Cardi B that are sure to lighten the mood. Write them in a card, read them at a graduation party or send them to that one friend who really needs it right about now. And then, queue up some songs and get the party started. It’s the first day of the rest of your (adult) life.
