after college

College is Over: What Now?

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The rising trend of soon-to-be graduates feeling like their university failed to fully prepare them for life after graduation. …

January 9, 2024

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5 Ways College Students Can Use Social Media To Network

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

It's never too late to put all the time you spend on Instagram and Twitter to good use. Here are some strategies to set the foundation for your future.…

March 29, 2022

Survival Tips for Life After College

Daniel Reed

Once you've graduated, there will be a whole new set of challenges for you.…

May 31, 2021

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Thinking About Life After College Shouldn’t Be a Source of Stress

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Searching for a career and a way to be financially stable after you graduate can be hard. But there are ways to de-stress that daunting task.…

November 2, 2020

YouTubers Damon and Jo Make Travel Feel Accessible

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Traveling often feels expensive and out of reach. However, these two show viewers that seeing the world doesn't have to be difficult.…

June 29, 2020

In an article about what to do after college, a picture of four people on laptops working around a desk

Tips on How To Plan Your Next Moves After College

Daniel Reed

You're finished with school. Now what?…

May 20, 2020

‘The Defining Decade’ Is Helping You Not Feel so Lost in Your 20s

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

It’s perfectly normal to feel confused as you fully enter adulthood. This book by Dr. Meg Jay shows some ways to attain clarity and direction.…

May 11, 2020

How To Get the Job Experience You Need To Succeed After Graduation

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Finding a career after college can be daunting when entry-level jobs require years of experience, but it's possible to prepare yourself before graduating.…

April 25, 2020

How to Answer the Dreaded, ‘What Are You Doing After Graduation?’

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Don’t feel like talking about the crash course your future is on? Here are some ways to kill that conversation real quick.…

September 17, 2019

Cap and Frown: The 3 Sad Life Questions You’ll Ask When You Graduate

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

There you are, taking your last exam ever as a senior, and these questions hit you. What will life really be like after graduation?…

May 11, 2018

3 Ways to Handle the Stress of Your Upcoming Graduation

Annie Farrell, James Madison University

With the real world looming and the pressure of finding a job increasing daily, here are three ways to cope.…

September 28, 2017

How to Survive and Thrive in the Professional Workforce

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

After years of endless essays and exams, what is it exactly that employers want to see in you?…

April 16, 2017

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