When I started university I moved to another province. While in first year, I started dating someone who lived close to campus, at home with her family. I spent a lot of time travelling back and forth between school and home that year.
When summer came, I decided to stay at school and get a job so I could be close to my girlfriend. My parents weren’t happy about it, but said it was my choice. The only caveat was that if I was staying there, they wouldn’t pay for my rent.
I chose to stay and my girlfriend and I had a great summer. But early into my second year, the relationship ended. I came home that summer and met a new person.
We had an awesome summer and I was sad to leave her when school started again. I spent third year back and forth again, this time because of her. I have just finished my fourth year and have been looking into jobs, internships and whatever lies in store for me, but based in my hometown because of her.
However, since I’ve been home, I could tell something wasn’t right and I just caught her cheating with another guy. Apparently, they have been together for several months. Now what do I do? My first answer to everything — breathe.
Now lift your head up and look ahead. Now that your travel ban has been lifted, start throwing a wider net. There may be a fabulous internship for you in California, or a starting position somewhere incredible in France.
There is nothing holding you back from following your dreams wherever they may take you. However, .