Saying Goodbye: Seniors, How to Cope with College Graduation

I guess the title of this post is appropriate seeing as this is my last post on this blog. Today, I want to talk about coping once the reality of graduation actually hits you.

Volunteer Match: A Great Tool for College Graduates

Last time, I talked about opportunities to volunteer in your hometown. Well today, I want to share a really cool website I found to help you find places to volunteer wherever it is that you live in the United States.

Volunteer Opportunities For College Graduates Right In Your Hometown

I have been talking about volunteer opportunities for college graduates, but I have been focusing mostly on opportunities abroad. Today, I want to talk about opportunities to volunteer right in your hometown.

Home Sweet Home: Benefits to Moving Home After College Graduation

Happy Monday everyone! In my last post I talked about the big decision you will have to make about where you will be living after college.

It can be a scary thought knowing you may have to move back in with your parents! I wanted to follow up with some of the pros to moving back home just in case anyone out there needs a little
pick-me-up.

College Graduates: Are You Thinking of Moving Back Home Post-Graduation

Happy Saturday readers! I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately now that graduation is so near and I'm sure you have been too. Mainly, I've been thinking a lot about whether I will have to be moving back home after graduation.

Why College Graduates Should "Look to the Stars" for Volunteer Inspiration

After writing last week about the many celebrities that inspire us to volunteer I found this website that goes into more detail about celebrities and the causes they support.

I thought I would share some of the cool aspects of this site in hopes that you will learn about a cause and be inspired to become involved!

Celebrities: Inspiring College Graduates to Volunteer

Like most people, I will admit that I too follow celebrity news and gossip. Although some may think that there is only scandalous news surrounding celebrities, there is actually a lot more to them. Celebrities are people we can look to for inspiration. They donate part of their earnings each year to support causes and help people all over the world.

Inspiration for Graduates Seeking to Volunteer After College

While researching the possibilities to volunteer after college I stumbled across this awesome website that discusses the reasons why you should seriously consider it.

Spring Break: The Right Time to Job Search

Hello readers! Today I want to talk about ways to stay focused on the job search (or whatever it is you want to do after graduating) even over Spring Break.

If you are anything like me, all you want to do over Spring Break is party on the beach, drink margaritas, and forget about school.

A College Graduate's Story: I Volunteered in Kenya

Sometimes, going abroad may not seem feasible; it can seem nearly impossible to actually make it happen. That is why today I want to share a story about a college graduate who made it possible. Megan Brink chose to volunteer in Kenya for 3 months upon graduation and had the experience of a lifetime. I learned about her experience through an interview we had just a couple weeks ago. This is her story.

Volunteer Opportunities for Post Graduates

Happy Sunday everyone! I realize I have been a little M.I.A. this week and I want to apologize. School has been a little crazier than usual, but I am back today and ready to share this cool article I found! It features the top 10 best volunteer opportunities for college graduates.

Why College Graduates Should Volunteer

So I know I have been focusing a lot on careers lately, but that is only because I have been majorly focused on finding one myself these last couple months! I know I did promise a fun blog full of different things to do after graduation so today I want to talk about volunteering.

Volunteer in Kenya. Read all about it on this blog!
Photo Credit: Megan Brink

Books, Books, Books: Reading Recommendations for College Students

The other day I was talking to my friend about interviews (more like panicking about them as she tried to tell me to breathe- it would all be ok). Anyway, my friend is someone who has been through plenty of interviews, so I asked her to share the most unexpected or weird question that she'd ever been asked in an interview.

College Students and Grads: A Website Full of Useful Information

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today I am so excited to share this really cool site I stumbled upon the other day. "CAREEREALSIM," as it is called, has great tips and information about everything having to do with careers, interviews, resumes, etc.

Interview Tips for Success

Interviews can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to do when applying for jobs.

The trick to getting this fear out of your head is to think about interviews in a positive way and remember-- they are not scary if you prepare well in advance!

Professional Attire, Part 2

Last week, I talked about wearing slacks in a professional setting, but I realized I left out some crucial details like where one can find such items! If you are a college student like me, you are most likely shopping on a budget (because let's be real, paychecks tend to go towards mostly food and oh, more food).

Professional Attire: How to Dress at the Workplace

Happy almost Friday everybody! 

In my last post, I mentioned the importance of making a good first impression by dressing professionally. A problem women may face is determining what constitutes professional attire because we have many options to choose from including dresses, skirts, and pants.

Career Fairs: Why College Students Should Give Them a Shot

This week, I saw an advertisement on campus for an upcoming career fair my school will be hosting. Since I have no idea where my life is headed after graduation, I thought why not! Career fairs are something definitely worth checking out.

Welcome to What Now? A Guide to Living After College!

Are you a recent college graduate or will be graduating soon and have no idea what the heck you're going to do when college is over?!

If you answered yes to this question, we are in the same boat! I am currently in my last semester of college