1. By Ariella Coombs

2. Mission Statement
To change the way college students and recent grads think
about life in the “real world” so they can find the professional and
personal happiness they want and deserve.

3. Happy Grad Pledges
Ahead are four pledges Happy Grads will take. Keep them in
mind on your journey to happiness after college!

4. I will fight the negativity surrounding my future. I will not submit to
NST (negative self-talk). I will not let myself or others tell me that
I “can’t.”
I will fight the negativity

5. I will manage my expectations
I understand that I need to earn my success. I will dream big, but
I will also set manageable goals and expectations for myself.

6. I will not compare myself to others
I will not let others’ perceived success or failure affect my attitude
about my future. I will not let jealousy affect my happiness.

7. I will embrace the experience
I understand that my life won’t be perfect, and that failing is a
part of life. I will not let fear of failure control my actions. I will
learn and grow from every mistake I make. I will hold myself
accountable for my actions.

8. If you take these pledges, you will be on your way to
becoming a Happy Grad. Don’t put off your happiness any
longer!