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…
Adulting
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…
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…
