As I approach the end of my senior year, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about what's to come. Graduation, a momentous occasion that once filled me with excitement and pride, now seems like a looming nightmare. The thought of leaving behind the people I've grown to love and the familiar surroundings I've called home for years is almost too much to bear. And yet, the world outside of my university's walls awaits, beckoning me with its promise of success and fulfillment.
But what does success truly mean? Is it the ability to land a high-paying job with a prestigious title? Is it the accumulation of wealth and possessions? Or is it something deeper, more meaningful, and harder to quantify? These are the questions I grapple with as I contemplate my future. The idea of being just another cog in the machine, going through the motions day after day, terrifies me. I want more from life, but I feel powerless in the face of societal expectations and pressures.
That's why I've decided to channel my fears and frustrations into an animation project that explores the themes of graduation and loss of autonomy. I want to capture the emotions and experiences that so many of us face as we leave behind our college years and embark on the journey of adulthood. Through hand-drawn animation, I hope to create a visual narrative that conveys the complexities of this transition. I want to showcase the raw, unfiltered emotions that come with saying goodbye to old friends and familiar surroundings. I want to capture the excitement and trepidation of embarking on a new path, and the inevitable moments of doubt and uncertainty that follow.
