So, you're graduating. Here's some advice.
After I wrap up my final lesson, I tack on a few minutes to talk about this very special moment in my students' lives. Here's what I say: this is the day the escalator stops. Nuances of personal circumstances aside, up until this point, life keeps pushing upwards and forwards. Not anymore – you have to figure out where life goes now. Since I can't answer that for you, I'll provide some others.