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…
Adulting
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…
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…
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…
4 Essential Tips for a First-Time Pet Owner
My family had talked about adopting a dog for a long time, but it was always in the casual “maybe someday” sense. That was until…
Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
Editor’s note: This year, the timeline for enrolling in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act begins November 1 and ends December 15. For more…
