So if you’re feeling that familiar post-grad panic, I get it — I really do. But I also want to say: this open-endedness isn’t a failure. It’s potential. And that’s pretty exciting when you let yourself see it that way.  

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong Disney lover, food is half the magic, and some menu items have practically become attractions themselves. From iconic churros to more recent foodie favorites, here are my top picks for must-try eats when visiting Disneyland Resort or Disney’s California Adventure:

Now, as a graduating senior, I have made some of my closest friends, landed a job in a city I have fallen in love with thanks to USC connections, become a blogger for the very platform that influenced my journey, and it all started because I chose to take the harder path.

If you’re earlier in your college journey, consider this a completely honest list of what I actually would’ve done differently (and a few things I’m really glad I got right).