Beyond the Cap & Gown: Skills for Life After Graduation
Have you begun to think about life post-graduation? If not, don’t panic! Let us help take that off of your plate. This 10-week peer support group covers what you want to learn about life post-graduation, including how to manage your finances, navigate the workforce as a new professional, and handle everyday responsibilities.
Through guided discussions, activities, and shared experiences, we’ll help you find clarity and confidence as you step into this new chapter of life. Whether you’re feeling eager, anxious, or a mix of both, Beyond the Cap & Gown is a space to explore, learn, and prepare for the years ahead.​
Structure
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Feb 4th: Orientation: Introduction/Get to Know You
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Feb 11th: Where Do I Live?
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Feb 18th: Managing Your Finances
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Feb 25th: Entering the Professional World March
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March 4th: Picking an Insurance Plan
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March 11th: Spring Break: Check-In/Reflection
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March 18th: Building a Routine at Home
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March 25th: Relationship Building
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April 1st: Self-Care
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April 8th: Group Graduation
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1 ½ hour sessions
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10 weeks-February 4th - April 8th,
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Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
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8-12 participants
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$15 per person per session or $125 bundle
Meet Your Facilitators!
Lyra Tomljanovich
Lyra is a mental health counseling masters’ student at George Washington University, and she is planning on graduating in the spring of 2025. She graduated from Boston University in 2022 with a BA in Psychology and Womens’ Studies, changing majors five times while she was there, and is no stranger to uncertainty and stress post-college.
She understands, both from her own experience and individually counseling college students, that it is difficult to transition from being a part of a college community to the true independence of adulthood. Since jumping directly into a masters’ degree after college, she has learned (and is still learning!), through trial and error and education, how to navigate being an adult in today’s world, and is eager to share her perspective and understanding with the group.
Bridget Sorensen
Bridget is a third-year graduate student, pursuing her masters in clinical mental health counseling from George Washington University with plans to graduate in May 2025. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2021 with a BS in Psychology and Sociology. Bridget worked full-time as a professional in a residential treatment center before moving across the country to pursue her graduate degree.
Through these experiences, she navigated the complexities of transitioning to adulthood, including balancing academic and professional demands, relocating to a new city, and adapting to new environments. She has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that young adults face, equipping her with the skills to support and prepare others for the upcoming transitions in their own lives.
Interested in trying this group?
Fill out our form or contact our office to get signed up.
240-810-3790