Fear of leaving university

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So, I graduate in a year. Living on my own the past two years has been ok especially since I have a semi permanent job at the school (until I graduate) and I live in student housing. But I am scared for when I graduate and have to find a real job to support me. I also won't have the same school then work routine I have had. And finding housing that's not student housing. I'm just scared of having to be a real adult basically. I have also never had a job outside of theatre. I just need reassurance that it's hopefully gonna be ok.

It WILL be ok. I am late 40s and was just looking at my post-college material. I'm stuck a bit right now (need a new job) and I was INSPIRED by what I found: my job-hunting list from 20+ years back. So organized. At the top it said: "I am qualified." "I deserve a good job." I even went to local colleges for job placement assistance. It didn't directly lead to a job, but indirectly it did and I'm proud I kept putting one foot in front of another. My Aspie-like BFF and I both took our sweet time to find long-term professional jobs. I temped (and loved it) and my BFF was underemployed for a few years, but we both stuck at it and got good jobs. Now 15-20 yrs years later it's time for both of us to move to better jobs and it's scary again. At OUR age...

Speaking of you and us... We can do it.

I understand the fear.

At least you have this job on your CV.

This gives you a better chance than someone who didn’t work during University.

This is the common fear. Just remember; it's never too late. The job hunt usually is pretty f
discouraging. Don't be discouraged if it takes 6 months to find a job- I have known a few people who searched for that long to find a job in their industry. Also don't be afraid to "cold network" and approach hiring managers directly. It may be nerve wracking, but that is how I found my job.
And definitely mention the work experience when you apply for jobs.
Once you've landed the job, you would do good to save up at least 6 months of living expenses. That will ease any fear of job hunting if you have to do it again.
Good luck, and remember that most likely, the first step is the hardest part!

The Chinese word for "change" is written as "danger+opportunity".