Taking Postgrad Life One Day at a Time
I’ve never been a fan of change, so you can only imagine how I felt about graduating from college. It was a milestone that I…
Adulting
The Big Return: Tips for Moving Back in with Mom and Dad
Recently, I made a big decision. After struggling financially and feeling stuck in a lease while applying for jobs to change careers, I had an…
What I Wish I Knew Before I Graduated College
The final class of my college career lasted about 30 minutes. The professor gave us a last bit of life advice and said, “Well, there’s…
3 Things No One Told Me About Owning a Dog
I have wanted a dog ever since I can remember. As a child, I wrote a letter asking Santa for one every single year. Unfortunately…
4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
5 Ways to Keep Growing After Undergrad
Not too long ago, all I needed was my student ID card to enter the sanctuary filled with knowledge and curiosity that was my undergrad…
College Is Hard Enough, Finding the Right Major Shouldn’t Be
During my freshman year of college, I waltzed into my Architecture Studio 101 class with the confidence of an individual who was certain that this…
5 Things I Do to Strengthen My Relationship With My Parents as an Adult
When I was younger, both of my parents tried very hard to get me to practice meditation for my anxiety. It didn’t relax me,…
Words of Wisdom: 4 Graduation Speeches That Continue to Inspire Me
After trying on my cap and gown, practicing my best fake smile, and mentally preparing myself for the long ceremony ahead, the only thing standing…
Get Organized: 5 Tips for Simplifying Your Life
When I was in seventh grade, my teacher repeatedly told our class that “neatness was the key to success.” As I became an adult and…