There were the phases of life: childhood, ________1_______, adulthood, and old age, with each unique phase bringing its own _____2______ set of challenges. The way of viewing different life stages is changing. Today we have a need to recognize a new phase of life: the _________3________years, which many now consider to be an _______4________ stage in reaching adulthood. During the odyssey years, a high ___5_______ of young people are delaying marriage, ____6_______, and even employment. The odyssey years can ___7___ young people with enormous ____8______ to move forward quickly. Nevertheless, graduates shouldn’t be deceived into thinking they can ___9_____ because things have become more difficult. Success will only come to those who know that they must have the strength, _______10_________ and confidence to pass through the odyssey years.