It's an interesting trend for today's Gen Z students who are short-term anxious but long-term confident about their work and lives, says Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, the job-search platform for college students.
Pragmatic goals around career, self-discovery and funSome Gen Zers are trading traditional life milestone goals for ones they have more control over.
Speaking as a recent grad, Jade Walters agrees that taking control of her career means de-prioritizing other life goals.
The 23-year-old is a Howard University grad who in her final months of school launched the Ninth Semester, an early-career resource for Gen Z professionals.
Jade Walters, 23, works a corporate job in Chicago and runs the Ninth Semester, an early-career resource for Gen Z professionals.