I Hit Rock Bottom After Graduation. Here’s How I Made It Through
As my college graduation date neared, I dreamed of the glamorous life I was going to lead. I planned on moving to New York City…
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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…
6 Thank You Cards to Write Before Graduation
In college, I was a stickler when it came to sending thank you cards. A jacket from an aunt, new socks from my folks, and,…
Everything You Need to Handle End-Of-Semester Stress
The last few weeks of your semester can be stressful. Finals are waiting, dorms need cleaning out, and there’s a scramble to figure out your…
How Creating a Better Work-Life Balance Made Me Better at Both
When I started my first job two years ago, I was completely unprepared for the transition from school to working full-time. It was a total…
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…
4 Ways to Break Your Bad College Habits
Switching gears from college life – full of late nights, questionable eating habits, and procrastination – to the “real world” of postgrad life isn’t a…
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…
Why Taking a Gap Year Is the Best Way to Challenge Yourself
Taking a gap year after college doesn’t always mean frolicking with baby elephants in Thailand or tanning in Bali. Sometimes it means getting utterly lost…
How to Cope with the Pressures of Being a Black College Graduate
When I graduated from college with a degree in accounting, my family put an immense amount of pressure on me to make money. My father…
