You made it! So why do you feel empty? Navigating post-grad blues

You’ve worked hard to graduate—so why do you feel so empty? While commencement marks an end to long nights of studying and years of perseverance, it also brings an unexpected void. Without the structure, identity, and goals that school provided, many graduates feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and anxious about what comes next.

For Asian Canadian graduates in particular, these feelings can be intensified by cultural and familial expectations to succeed quickly and without struggle. When reality doesn’t match that pressure, shame and self-doubt can set in. But you're not alone—and you’re not failing. Post-grad blues are real, and navigating them with self-compassion, community, and professional support is not only possible—it’s healing.