Graduation is supposed to a blast, but the transition from college to the real world can seem rough and very confusing. How does one manage it? Take a deep breath, relax, and read this book. The Princeton Review walks the reader through this, step by step, and helps make sense of it all--from finding a place to live and a job to entertainment on a budget. Everything new grads need to know is in here, including: • Exploring career choices and getting the best job • Finding a place to live--without going crazy • The skinny on networking, internships, temp agencies, and other ways to get a foot in the door • Eating inexpensively, without living on ramen and pizza • Recreation beyond TV and dollar draft nights • Working out a budget that new grads can really live with and tips for surviving on the cheap • Alternatives to the 9-to-5 grind, from dot-coms and the arts to working abroad and grad school • Taking care of opening bank accounts, paying bills, and getting insurance • The Tao of home furnishing: selecting the essential pieces Contents Include: I Mental and Emotional Preparation II What You Want III Helter Shelter IV Good Food V The Practical Details of Living on Your Own VI Now That's Entertainment VII On the Cheap VIII Starting Early IX Where do I Find a Job? X How Do I Get the Job? XI I Got the Job--Now What? XII The Life of a Dot-Com XIII A Career in the Arts XIV Putting It Off