Post-College Survival
Don’t worry: life doesn’t go completely downhill after you leave college. However, the first few years after you graduate can be pretty tough. To help alleviate the burden, scour the resources in this survival guide; you’ll learn how to get a job, avoid getting a job, search for an apartment and make new friends. We’ve even got financial tips and (spoiler alert!) advice about how soon you need to start saving for retirement. The party is just getting started.
Expand All Guide SectionsFinding a Job After College
Depending on how your luck turns out, a job might fall in your lap, or be harder to secure than a ... read more »
Renting Your First Apartment
You’re probably determined to have the most fantastic first apartment ever, but the real estate market may have other plans in mind. Use the sites below to track down that elusive perfect pad, and remember: whatever you find will be better than that triple you endured freshman year.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Comprehensive resources for finding and setting up your new apartment abound in the findingDulcinea Apartment Hunting Web Guide. If you’re moving to New York City, go directly to the findingDulcinea Apartment Hunting in New York Web Guide.
- It is possible to find a place you’ll like, but be prepared to be flexible. For example, The New York Times recently published a feature on how hard it is to find an apartment in New York City and advises hunters that they may need to lower their expectations.
- For general resources on moving, head to the findingDulcinea Moving Web Guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
To choose a city …
FindYourSpot.com
offers a quiz that will help you choose a city or town that suits your needs.
For general resources …
MyFirstApartment.com
is a blog and resource hub devoted to helping you find, and survive, your first apartment. The lowdown covers all the basics of understanding leases, avoiding common mistakes and dealing with roommates. The blog provides daily advice.
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