College Grad Lessons

In the survey that I posted on Saturday, I asked college students and recent graduates what makes them nervous about life after college graduation. I got some great responses and have also thought of a few of my own. So here’s the list of what makes college students nervous about life after college graduation.

1. The economy and the strain it will have on the job market
2. Paying off student loans while still affording housing, food, etc.
3. Getting into a good grad school
4. Being able to afford going to grad school out of state
5. Getting a job
6. Maintaining friendships outside of college
7. Making new friends and adjusting to a new social environment
8. Paying for rent, bills, groceries and more
9. Not living with friends
10. Creating a budget
11. Finding a job with a good salary and benefits
12. Deciding what to do as a career
13. Working full-time
14. Finding a place to live
15. Saving money

Please comment if you have anything else to add to the list!

Based on this list, I plan to add resource sections for the following categories: career, personal finance, life and grad school. Let me know if you have suggestions for what to include for each of these categories.

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