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How to Equip Your First Kitchen on a Budget

February 10, 2023
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Adulting

Not having a meal plan means it's up to you to figure out what to eat. Here's how to equip your first kitchen to cook early and often--what you'll need and where you can save money.

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By Jacques
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Finding Your First Apartment: Guide to a Successful Search

March 11, 2022
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Adulting

Finding your first apartment can be daunting. Here's what you need to know to narrow your search and find your next place.

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By Jacques
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Looking Back on 2021, and Looking Forward

December 30, 2021
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Meaning

As the year comes to a close, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Like many of you, I’m looking back on the highs and lows of 2021, and setting goals and intentions for 2022. And after 7 months of...

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By Jacques
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6 Powerful Steps to Level Up Your Personal Finances After College

November 5, 2021
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Adulting

Managing your personal finances after college can be one of the biggest stresses for college graduates. Whether due to parental contributions or financial aid, many traditional undergraduates don’t have to manage a full-time income and living expenses while in school....

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By Jacques
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How to Take Ownership of Your Life After College

October 8, 2021
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Career, Meaning

The best thing about life in the “real world” is that nobody can tell you what to do. Or they can try, but they can’t make you do it. The hard part is that it’s up to you to take...

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Former Student Orientation: 4 Keys for Life After College

August 21, 2021
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Adulting, Career, Meaning

New students arrive on campus to hundreds of signs and advice to orient them to life in college. Life after college doesn't come with balloon arches or fight songs, but I hope this post can provide a few key practices to help get you oriented.

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How to Furnish Your Apartment for Free, or Cheap

May 19, 2021
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Adulting

If you've just graduated and are moving into your first post-college apartment, you'll definitely need at least some furniture to get started. Finding apartment necessities while staying on a budget can be totally manageable, if you know where to look.

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Jacques

Jacques is a story-teller and a connector. Since my own first years after graduation, I've been captivated by the questions of how how we build careers and make choices and meaning in our lives.

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