Consequence of a gerontocracy. Everything is for old people now and young people have to disperse an incredibly wide net for the few jobs and homes available to them. Boomers want it this way.
Gen Z realizing one of the biggest shocks after college is that life no longer happens around you.
In school, friends, events, relationships, and opportunities are built into your environment.
As an adult, if you don't actively create a social life, weeks can turn into months surprisingly fast.