2 3 Congratulations! You did it! This is your moment. However you choose to mark this milestone, enjoy it. Tomorrow is another day. And whatever you feel when you wake up, whether that’s a burning motivation to start the next chapter, sadness at the loss of the familiar student life you’re leaving behind, sheer panic that you haven’t yet mapped out what your next steps are going to be, or a mixture of everything, you’re not alone. We wanted to share some of the stories, experiences and wisdom of the people who walked in your shoes not so long ago. We hope they will inspire you, reassure you and remind you that there is no ‘right’ path after graduation, just the one you carve out for yourself - either accidentally or with clear purpose - at your own pace. To help you to make your next steps, we’ve put together some sources of information and support. You’ll find these at the back of this publication. We are still here for you, whether you need help with career planning, continuing your learning, or simply staying in touch. Good luck. And remember you are part of Edinburgh’s f story. 22 The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration 0 number SC005336, VAT Registration Number GB 592 9507 00, and is acknowledged by the UK authorities as a “Recognised body” which has been granted degree awarding powers. Class o 2