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…
Adulting
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…
How to Make the Most of a Season of Unemployment
Armed with newfound post-grad confidence and a J.Crew blazer, I entered my first grown-up job at a law firm as a paralegal. Work consisted of…
From the Desk of an ‘Unemployable’ English Major
“So, what are you going to do with an English degree?” is a question I was often forced to answer as an undergraduate student at…
5 Ways to Successfully Transition From College to ‘Real Life’
Walking across the graduation stage, I had a simple mantra: Don’t trip. I shook hands with University of South Florida’s president, and, blinded by stage…
Faking It: On Pretending to Be a Grown-Up
I halt my chair-swiveling when one of my students — a big-shot Korean businessman — walks in. I stand up, and I give my best…
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…
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…
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…
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…
