Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Spring cleaning may seem like a daunting task for busy college students or young professionals. And if you live in a tiny dorm room or apartment, it’s easy to justify skipping on a yearly deep-clean. But even small areas can become dirty and cluttered in a short amount of time. No matter where…
Photo by Designecologist from Pexels Fall is the time of year when many students are moving into dorms or apartments. Shopping for your new pad is exciting but can be a challenge. You want to create an attractive and functional space but probably have a tight budget. Luckily, there are plenty of places to find inexpensive décor and…
Renting your first apartment can be an exciting experience. But it’s also a big life decision and should not be taken lightly. First-time renters often let excitement get in the way of rationality, thereby avoiding important steps in the process. You should carefully consider your options before choosing an apartment and document existing problems when…
Choosing a place to live is an important decision, even if you’re not committing to a home for life. Finding the right apartment proves challenging enough for those with great financial resources, but budget constraints make the search even more difficult. College students and recent graduates often jump into lease contracts without doing the proper…
Hole-ridden apartment walls and a perpetually overflowing toilet might not have been too hard to live with during your undergraduate years, but now that you’re a graduate it’s time to raise your standards a bit. As an adult operating in the real world, you can no longer rely on procrastinating maintenance crews to make all…