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…
Graduation
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Friday 5: Your Uplifting Stories of the Week
Sometimes the news can be, well, not so inspiring. When headlines get you down, it’s important to remember that positive things are still happening all…
Milestone Moments: 4 Ways to Commemorate Meaningful Experiences
When I was a preteen, I marveled at my older cousin’s high school graduation photo on display on my grandparents’ end table in their living…