Advice for Life After Graduation

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Advice for Life After Graduation

Life after graduation can be scary, exciting, confusing, and tons of fun. Even in those times when things are tough. Remember all that you DO have and all that you have done to get to where you are. Remember to enjoy the ride. It will be great!

Housing seems to be a large factor in life after graduation. Typically, college grads have the tendency to move a lot in their first couple years out of college. Moving back in with your parents can be an option for a recent college grad. It is an excellent option if you need to save money. But, it can get hard after living on your own for the past four years at college. You will need to weigh your options on this one. If you decide not to go this route it will be time for you to find your own housing. Financially, a good rule of thumb is to look for an apartment where the rent is your first weeks pay check.

If you make 0 a week, you should be looking for apartments that are that same price. If you decide to rent an apartment that costs more than your first weeks pay check, you may find that you can be pinched for cash at times. Stick with this tip and you will feel less financially strained. You may have to find a roommate or two, but your check book will be thanking you.

Your job search- You will quickly discover that a college degree isn’t the golden ticket everyone was telling you about as you were growing up. It seemed everyone was telling you all your life: “get a degree and then voila! You’ll magically have a job making ,000 a year.” Although this can be the case for some, it’s not the case for most of us. During life after graduation you’ll discover that you now have the education, but you don’t have the experience.

So, you may have to take a few cruddy jobs to gain some experience. If you are currently looking for a job, check out some of my other posts on job searching. The biggest tip for this one is to be consistent when applying.

 

 

Dain Lewis wrote a free ebook called: “The Ultimate Guide to Your 20s-Tips & Secrets for Your Job Search, Career, Finances and More!” You can download it free at this link: http://thesmartcollegegrad.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-your-20s/

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It Is Never Too Late to Graduate

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

It Is Never Too Late to Graduate

 

Any age is a great age to graduate from a college or university.  There is no age limit on education.  That is an important idea grasp for those who wish to make a career change late in life.  When your current skills are not leading you to the career path desired, then it is time to change those skills.  The best way to do that is to go to enroll in a college or university, taking the necessary classes to graduate.

Of course, if you work already or do not have a lot of money to spend on furthering your education, then it can be a difficult task.  The first thing to do is to find a college that is right for you and offers the necessary conveniences you need to allow you to attend.  A lot of times, the idea of going back to school is clouded in assumptions and half-truths.  It is not necessary to go to a highly popular college in order to achieve a degree that has meaning.  The college or university simply needs to be accredited.  So when you make your choice, look for the following:  Find a place that is close, so you do not have to waste time in long commutes, make sure it has a degree program in your subject of interest and check to see if it has a job placement program for post graduates.  These are factors and services that are common to most Community Colleges nowadays, but not all.  It is important to double check that the place of learning you choose to attend will have everything you want to start that new career or advance in an old one.

The mistake many people make is to look at the price of the classes before looking at anything else.  The first priority should be if the college is right for your needs.  If it is, then look at the cost.  Often, there are assistance programs available for those in need and a lot of times, if you look close by, a college with low admission costs is within the vicinity, containing classes and programs in your chosen field of work.  Affordability should not be the first question, but the last one that should be asked in matters of continuing your education.  Even if you cannot find the amount of aide you require directly from the college, there are third party assistance programs available to every demographic.  Find the time to locate and apply for them.  Many are available for those who seek to graduate and further their careers.  By making the right choice now, it will mean great success later on.  Become one of the many to take it upon themselves to graduate and advance their knowledge and skills.  Remember, it can only be a boon to you.

 

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