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From College to Corporate: 5 Tips for a Smooth Transition

Thursday, March 10th, 2011
by Shereé Cleckley on Living Around

Easing out of college life and entering the workforce can be a wake-up call to many, but it is an inevitable rite of passage…and a

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Waiting for My Real Life to Begin

Saturday, March 5th, 2011
by Brent Stoller on Living Around

There’s an age-old belief that the truth shall set you free. Well, I’ve been sitting here for over an hour, trying to figure out how

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Summer Calendar for College Preparedness

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
by Abigail Murtagh on Living Around

Summer is a time of relaxation for teens. A time to recover from the school year, hang out with friends, tan at the beach. It

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College Life in an Era of Disconnection and Excess

Monday, May 17th, 2010
by Aimee Garn on Living Around

Whoever thought that Animal House would seem quaint and innocent? Toga parties, beer kegs, food fights— the 1978 film’s depiction of life on campus is

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The Graduate: Finding a Job in a Tough Market

Sunday, March 21st, 2010
by Katerina Spasov on Living Around

Even in the best of times, finding a job after college is a challenge. And this is the worst of times. Unemployment continues to grow,

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An Empty Nest or A Full Tree

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
by Aimee Garn on Living Around

This August my younger daughter Emma went to college, joining her sister Louisa, who is currently in her junior year. Both girls had spent the

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Summer Calendar for College Preparedness

Monday, June 8th, 2009
by Abigail Murtagh on Living Around

By Abigail Murtagh Summer is a time of relaxation for teens.  A time to recover from the school year, hang out with friends, tan at

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College Grads Need to Be Tough for Tough Job Market

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
by Ron Hamara on Living Around

By Ron Hamara This May, college graduates will be facing one of the toughest job markets ever. Having a well thought out strategy has never

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