Today let’s talk about some recent college graduate advice!
As college graduation season has arrived, many young adults are stepping into the world with their degree for the first time. Congratulations! I graduated from college in 2018, and during my time in college (and since then) I’ve helped guide over 700,000 college students navigate college life and succeed in their studies. Since then, I’ve begun to do the same for young adults in their 20’s out of school as well. Now that you’ve found yourself crossing the bridge from college life into, well, whatever comes next – I wanted to share some of my top recent college graduate advice!
No matter if you’re moving into your first dorm or if you’re years into living in a shared apartment or house with roommates, keeping a shared space clean can cause tension. Today let’s revisit a post that I published my first year of college, sharing the roommate chore chart that I created for my group of roommates that successfully kept our dorm room clean!
Also, stay tuned below for an updated free customizable and printable roommate chore chart template that you can use no matter if you have 2, 3, or 4 roommates.
This post was originally published in October 2014 and was updated on April 2022!
Chores. Cleaning. Scrubbing. Vacuuming. Washing.
If you’re like me, these words fill you with dread.
Mess. Mold. Dirt. Germs. Clutter.
If you’re like me, these words make you feel even worse.
When you’re moving out of your parent’s house and living with other people outside of your family members for the first time, messiness can become an issue. Not only is it not attractive to look at, it’s also a breeding ground for germs and illness.
Back in college, I heard too many stories from my friends on campus about how their roommates completely disregard all personal hygiene and thoughts of cleaning up after themselves. I’ve heard of rooms that have so much food all over the floor that they forgot what color the carpet was, I’ve seen rooms where the sink and mirror were so full of mold and scum that you felt that washing your hands would give you more germs than it would get rid of.
When my roommates and I met over the Summer before our Freshman year through Facebook, we immediately knew that our room would not be that place. We wanted order, organization, and most importantly; cleanliness.
Managing your own finances in your 20’s can be confusing. Where do I start? What do I need to do? How do I make sure I’m setting myself up for success, and not making decisions I’ll regret later? Let’s go over 10 money goals for young adults to work on in their 20’s.
Honestly, it feels a little bit weird to be talking about career advice and advancement in the middle of a pandemic. With so much uncertainty in the world today it can be difficult to find ways that you can work toward your future and work to advance your career.
That's why today I'm excited to be talking about something that you can do right now, from home to advance your career: informational interviews.
The best part about informational interviews is that they can be done virtually via phone or video call, and still serve as a great networking tool and a great way to learn about career paths and get your foot in the door.
Today's job market is more competitive than ever, and it's time to get creative on how to break in and stand out. Especially for the class of 2020, I hope this guide helps you take a step closer to your dream job!
This is the last part of a 3 part series. You can read part 1 "Why & How to Set Up an Informational Interview" here, and part 2 "Preparing for an Informational Interview" here!
Informational interviews are a simple and effective way to network and grow your career as a young professional. They’re the reason I landed my job in a highly competitive industry!
