With her father in the military, Jasmine was used to moving around – new homes, news schools, new friends, and adjusting to new environments. At an early age, she learned to treat each move like an adventure. They were an opportunity to explore, to experience different places, and to learn about somewhere new. When it came time to go away to college, Jasmine was excited about the opportunity but, at the same time, a little anxious about being so far away from her family. Not surprisingly, Jasmine quickly embraced her newfound independence and thrived as a college student, both socially and academically. She discovered great satisfaction in both her program and all that the college and community had to offer.
Now, with her education behind her, it is time for Jasmine to begin the next chapter of the life. After some brief, but intense, employment searches, her first job awaits her nearly a thousand kilometres away. Despite all the changes in her life and the success Jasmine has had with each transition, the world of work and the challenge of full independence and self-sufficiency is still a challenge to her. This time, Jasmine feels more than just a little uneasy.
Jasmine not only adapted but in fact thrived each time she was confronted with a change in her life. Please respond in a paragraph for each of the following question (3 paragraphs in total):
What do think may have been some of the reasons for her successes?
What challenges do you think Jasmine may be worried about as she now transitions from college to work?
What strategies do you think may help her to deal with these challenges?