College teaches us many things: how to make and support academic arguments, the importance of a room of one's own, that rhyme about beer before liquor.
But college doesn't necessarily teach us how to deal with The Real World. There are no classes that cover 401ks, credit card debt, live-in lovers, networking or making friends once you're out of the dorms. And isn't that a pity? Four years, fifty thousand dollars and zero courses on how to navigate the next sixty years of your life.
Never fear, friends! We're here to rectify that. The Post College Survival Kit is an eight-week ecourse that will teach you the things that college didn't. Our teachers (Sarah Von, Alex Franzen, Marie Joseph, Sally McGraw and Sarah Storer) are all experts in their fields and bona-fide college survivors. Beginning May 23rd, Our course takes place on a members-only blog and includes a 60-page downloadable workbook, four one-hour Vokle webinars and a private message board.
If you're a current college student, a recent grad or just someone who's floundering about in the murky waters of 'modern adulthood', we might just be the survival kit you need!
Here's our course outline. Classes are color-coded by instructor - just like all that highlighting you thought you were finished with!
Sarah Von Alex Franzen Marie Joseph Sal McGraw Sarah Storer
Work It
Internships: How To Get Over Being Relieved And Figure Out If It's Right
Volunteering To Your Advantage
The Thrill of The (Job) Hunt
Non-Scummy Networking: A Game!
Resumes, Cover Letters, Reality Checks - Oh My!
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Cash Money
Budgeting 101
Wrangling Student Loans *
Taming The Student Loan Beast: Loan Forgiveness Options *
Credit Card Control
Understanding Your Fancy Benefits Package *
Fun on A Small Budget
Suggested Readings (collection of links and resources)
Apt., Sweet, Apt.
The Good, The Bad and The Dirty: Choosing A Good Roommate
Love At First Viewing: Finding Your Dream Apartment
If It's Broke, Please Fix It: Dealing With Lame-O Landlords
Grown-up Parties, College Budget
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Friends & Lovers
How To Live With Your Lover and Not Kill Them
Post College Dating
Notes on Fighting Fair
Funny, Smart, Cool: Creating A Great Group of Friends
How To Charm Anyone. All The Time. Ever.
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Style, Srsly
Dressing Professionally On A New Grad's Budget
Serious Style Done Your Way
Transitioning Your College Style To A Grown-Up One
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Existential Crisis Management
Help! Everyone's Going To Grad School! Should I?
Is This It?
I Hate My Job. Now What?
I Want To Get Married and He Doesn't!
I Feel Like A Fraud!
Ellie Saxler Chang - Nursing Specialist
Emily Martin Yang - High School Social Studies Teacher
Tara Malick - Social Worker
* These posts are America-specific and deal with the American loan system and work benefits commonly offered to American employees.
And the people who have had sneak peaks at the course? Here's what they say:
Word of advice? Use that $60 left from your student loan and purchase the The Post-College Survival Kit because you might as well invest in something useful for a change! The post-college world seems daunting, but Von and her colleagues have been there and give helpful advice on what to expect, how to deal with life when it gives you lemons, and how to make tangible plans for the first years of the rest of your life. This is all achieved with the usual wit and charm we've come to expect from Sarah Von, making the transition to post-college life seem... dare I say, exciting?
- Rachelia, a third year university student (graduating next year!) who is terrified about what comes next.
Fantastic! I truly wish I had read this after college - it would have saved me so much time/money/peace of mind - It'll steer you around bad debt, disrespectful flat mates and boy troubles!
- Halley G, 25
This is fabulous! Not only does it cover some of the stuff you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, it also touches on the things you never thought of, but should probably know.
- Kelsey G., 21
In a fun, easy to follow, format the kit helps you create realistic goals. Instead of stressing you out about challenging issues, the lessons make post-college life seem manageable and even something to look forward too!
- Cara, 26
I love the colors, and fun writing style. I felt like it's really organized and understandable. I feel like the things you put in there, I would actually enjoy learning about.
- Laura, 23
I was so impressed with the sample I read. The information was clear, helpful, and kept my attention - I wanted to read more. There are five instructors which makes it feel like you have your very own support system there to help you through making the transition from college to "the real world," cheering you on and pushing you towards success - I can only imagine how much the hour-long webinars would enhance this feeling! The posts are entertaining and the worksheets provided help you actually use the information you read instead of just forgetting it. This course is definitely worth the investment!
- Nicole, grad student
Want a little taste for yourself? Download our (free!) 14-page mini-workbook. There are hilarious multiple choice questions, charts and places to paste pictures. Just sayin'. (click on the image to download.)
How much for eight weeks of support, life-altering information and shared tales of roommates from hell? $70. But! If you pre-register before May 6th, you can get the whole she-bang for $60!
Check out our official website for more information or pre-register right this minute!
You will receive order confirmation and the private blog password within 24 hours. See you there!
Here's our course outline. Classes are color-coded by instructor - just like all that highlighting you thought you were finished with!
Sarah Von Alex Franzen Marie Joseph Sal McGraw Sarah Storer
Work It
Internships: How To Get Over Being Relieved And Figure Out If It's Right
Volunteering To Your Advantage
The Thrill of The (Job) Hunt
Non-Scummy Networking: A Game!
Resumes, Cover Letters, Reality Checks - Oh My!
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Cash Money
Budgeting 101
Wrangling Student Loans *
Taming The Student Loan Beast: Loan Forgiveness Options *
Credit Card Control
Understanding Your Fancy Benefits Package *
Fun on A Small Budget
Suggested Readings (collection of links and resources)
Apt., Sweet, Apt.
The Good, The Bad and The Dirty: Choosing A Good Roommate
Love At First Viewing: Finding Your Dream Apartment
If It's Broke, Please Fix It: Dealing With Lame-O Landlords
Decorating On Dollars
Grown-up Parties, College Budget
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Friends & Lovers
How To Live With Your Lover and Not Kill Them
Post College Dating
Notes on Fighting Fair
Funny, Smart, Cool: Creating A Great Group of Friends
How To Charm Anyone. All The Time. Ever.
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Style, Srsly
Dressing Professionally On A New Grad's Budget
Serious Style Done Your Way
Transitioning Your College Style To A Grown-Up One
Suggested Reading (collection of links and resources)
Existential Crisis Management
Help! Everyone's Going To Grad School! Should I?
Is This It?
I Hate My Job. Now What?
I Want To Get Married and He Doesn't!
I Feel Like A Fraud!
Post-College Survival Stories
Interviews with Real! Live! Grown-ups! about how to they got to where they are now
Laura Nelli - Handbag Designer
Ebbin Martin - Industrial Designer
Sam Rapson - Web DeveloperInterviews with Real! Live! Grown-ups! about how to they got to where they are now
Laura Nelli - Handbag Designer
Ebbin Martin - Industrial Designer
Ellie Saxler Chang - Nursing Specialist
Emily Martin Yang - High School Social Studies Teacher
Tara Malick - Social Worker
* These posts are America-specific and deal with the American loan system and work benefits commonly offered to American employees.
And the people who have had sneak peaks at the course? Here's what they say:
Word of advice? Use that $60 left from your student loan and purchase the The Post-College Survival Kit because you might as well invest in something useful for a change! The post-college world seems daunting, but Von and her colleagues have been there and give helpful advice on what to expect, how to deal with life when it gives you lemons, and how to make tangible plans for the first years of the rest of your life. This is all achieved with the usual wit and charm we've come to expect from Sarah Von, making the transition to post-college life seem... dare I say, exciting?
- Rachelia, a third year university student (graduating next year!) who is terrified about what comes next.
Fantastic! I truly wish I had read this after college - it would have saved me so much time/money/peace of mind - It'll steer you around bad debt, disrespectful flat mates and boy troubles!
- Halley G, 25
This is fabulous! Not only does it cover some of the stuff you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, it also touches on the things you never thought of, but should probably know.
- Kelsey G., 21
In a fun, easy to follow, format the kit helps you create realistic goals. Instead of stressing you out about challenging issues, the lessons make post-college life seem manageable and even something to look forward too!
- Cara, 26
WELL DONE! I love this! I say all the time that I wish I could teach a class about these very things! I thought the money "stuff" was really easy to read and understand.
- Amy E, 26
I adore that it's not a super formal, scary sounding thing. I felt like I was having a conversation with the various writers. It's nice, informal, and way less intimidating than the FAFSA. :) Major props to ya'll!
- Levi, 22
I love the colors, and fun writing style. I felt like it's really organized and understandable. I feel like the things you put in there, I would actually enjoy learning about.
- Laura, 23
I was so impressed with the sample I read. The information was clear, helpful, and kept my attention - I wanted to read more. There are five instructors which makes it feel like you have your very own support system there to help you through making the transition from college to "the real world," cheering you on and pushing you towards success - I can only imagine how much the hour-long webinars would enhance this feeling! The posts are entertaining and the worksheets provided help you actually use the information you read instead of just forgetting it. This course is definitely worth the investment!
- Nicole, grad student
Want a little taste for yourself? Download our (free!) 14-page mini-workbook. There are hilarious multiple choice questions, charts and places to paste pictures. Just sayin'. (click on the image to download.)
How much for eight weeks of support, life-altering information and shared tales of roommates from hell? $70. But! If you pre-register before May 6th, you can get the whole she-bang for $60!Check out our official website for more information or pre-register right this minute!
You will receive order confirmation and the private blog password within 24 hours. See you there!
5 comments:
My goodness. I can already see the end of college getting closer and closer (I'm a rising senior - yikes!). I'll definitely look into this.
This is brilliant, but I've yet to experience the joys of university yet so I'll have to check a rain-check for now! xxx
I am so excited for this! I graduated college a couple years ago and will be heading to grad school in the fall, but these tips are going to be relevant for me. You've got a great group of contributors on your hands.
This looks so fun! What a great idea. :)
This looks so amazing! but i would love for it to be available in 2013 when i graduate. its a bit too early for me to be freaking out about all this yet. :P <3
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