Rutgers - Newark, Harvard, Penn StatePost Graduation

Head East, But It’s Gonna Cost Ya

Head East, But It’s Gonna Cost Ya
If you’ve recovered from graduation celebrations and you’re ready to face reality, listen up. A new study reveals the Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates, and the cost of living ain’t pretty.
Latest comment by Anonymous: Chi-Town is the shit. As stated before it's clean, relatively safe, and it's on Lake Michigan. Furthermore, it if you decide to shack up with someone and start a family there... the suburbs around that area, suc... MORE »

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UMD - UMCPPost Graduation

73-year-old Shigeo Tokuda Bests Dirk Diggler

73-year-old Shigeo Tokuda Bests Dirk Diggler

Recent graduates are already counting down the days to retirement and their subsequent careers in -- the porn industry?!

Latest comment by Anonymous: Hastamısınız dostum siz :S

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Penn, Bryn Mawr, Wesleyan UniversityPost Graduation

My Transgender Life After Wesleyan: Transphobia

My Transgender Life After Wesleyan: Transphobia
My Transgender Life After Wesleyan: Transphobia

First in a series: a recent transgender graduate of Wesleyan reveals what it feels like to be the victim of discrimination and a hateful attack in this installment of My Transgender Life After Wesleyan.

Latest comment by Anonymous: Jean,
unfortunately ignorance and hatred for any minority and for anyone who thinks outside the box is in abundance in this country. I used to be one of those ignorant people until I opened my min... MORE »

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NYU, Yale, Wesleyan UniversityPost Graduation

Freegans Invade CosmoGIRL! Magazine

Freegans Invade CosmoGIRL! Magazine
I stood atop a dumpster outside a housing project in the Lower East Side for this shot.Freegans Invade CosmoGIRL! MagazineFreegans Invade CosmoGIRL! Magazine

Everyone's favorite transgender Freegan Wesleyan graduate, Jean Pockrus, is featured in the September issue of CosmoGIRL! Get the full scoop after the jump.

Latest comment by Anonymous: There was a movement in the 60's called Diggerism or "the Diggers," who lived off of the charity of other Diggers and from sharing, and had shops where they gave away things that they found. Read up on them, it's interesting, and applicable to this "Freeganism" idea.

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Syracuse UniversityPost Graduation

Vanessa Williams Officially Cool Enough for School

Vanessa Williams Officially Cool Enough for School
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She might act ugly on TV, but Vanessa Williams is one smart cookie. After walking from Syracuse in 1983, the Ugly Betty star is returning to campus this weekend to collect her bachelor of fine arts degree.
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Northwestern, Northeastern, QuinnipiacPost Graduation

Top Graduate Schools for Journalism

Top Graduate Schools for Journalism
Top Graduate Schools for Journalism

When ABC News partnered with several journalism programs around the country, OTR readers voiced their concerns over many of the nation's leading J-schools not being represented. This list should fare much, much better! (Or not.)

Latest comment by Anonymous: @ Anonymous: There is an undergraduate major in Public Affairs Journalism at OSU, but no graduate program. It should be noted that the undergrad program suffers from the lack of priority and research dollars a graduate program would bring.

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TuftsPost Graduation

To all ya'll prefrosh plebes: let me rain knowledge down on you.

To all ya'll prefrosh plebes: let me rain knowledge down on you.

I've been reflecting on my Tuftonian experience since I've graduated, and one thing I realized is how fleepin' wise I've gotten.  It's just incredible how much knowledge I've acquired, and this wisdom brings the responsibility to share it with all you pleibes.   More specifically, I'll be sharing the things I

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Latest comment by Anonymous: f.ucking tool...censor this.

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College OTR, Stony Brook University - SUNY Stony BrookPost Graduation

Alia Sabur Becomes World’s Youngest Professor

Alia Sabur Becomes World’s Youngest Professor
Alia Sabur Becomes World’s Youngest ProfessorAlia Sabur Becomes World’s Youngest ProfessorAlia Sabur Becomes World’s Youngest Professor
While you were in middle school thinking about the birds and the bees, Alia Sabur was working on her Bachelor’s degree at Stony Brook University. Overachiever much?
Latest comment by Anonymous: Wow,Shes really great,I rate her even higher than Einstein.All these accomplishments at such a young age is fantastic

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Rutgers - New Brunswick, UC Davis, UCSBPost Graduation

10 Fashion Pieces for Work and Play

10 Fashion Pieces for Work and Play
Gap Khaki Trench, $98 at gap.com. Every man should own a classic trench. It's perfect for rainy days or chilly weather anytime of year, and automatically adds a commanding sense of intelligence and capability to the wearer. Very Bogart.Utility Jacket in Surplus, $118 at jcrew.com. For the perfect year-round jacket that can function both in the office, while still maintaing an urban edge for use outside professional lines. A more stylish and versatile investment than a suit jacket.This silk-linen sweater comes in 6 colors, and is soft and lightweight, perfect for layering. Come fall, pair with a crisp button up to keep warm. Purchase at bananarepublic.com.Ralph Lauren Polo top at polo.com is currently on sale for $79.99. Snap up a few of these as they function for work and anytime you want to look pulled together, ie. meeting the parents, etc.Brooks Brothers Striped Linen Scarf, $118. I do not know many guys that wear scarves in the U.S., but it's a darned shame. They add European sex appeal and edge to any wardrobe, and will make you appear less sophomoric, perfect for the office newbie.Banana Republic linen safari dress in beige, $150. Office-appopriate and wonderful for summer weather, this dress also hits upon the sarfari trend in the spring collections. Pair with rugged brown belt and gladiator sandals for a stylish and updated look.Alice & Olivia Printed Silk Dress, $330. The boldness of this dress is demure enough for the office while still being fun and hip enough for cocktails with the girls and pretty enough for a special dinner or night out dancing. Neimanmarcus.com.Mike & Chris Leather jacket, $909. This spring, shrunken leather jackets were seen on every stylish celeb, such as Rachel Bilson and Ashley Olsen. Purchase one in black, tan, or brown and this investment will carry you through college and career.Ballet flats, $118 at anthropologie.com. Dainty and delicate, these flats provide effortless chic during the work week while offering a sweetness to any outfit, whether for class or out on the town. As a bonus, the whiteness will highlight your summer tanHudson Slim Pant, $154 at shopbop.com. White slim denim offers a dressier alternative than standard jeans, and can be combined with a flowy blouse and fitted jacket for a look that is conservative enough for the job, but will also work for the weekend.
Not Lauren Conrad, but still want to look adorable and put together for your summer internship?  Check out these must have corporate world pieces.
Latest comment by Anonymous: Are they still called skinny jeans if you are a fat person that buys jeans that are 2 sizes to small?

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VanderbiltPost Graduation

Keep Your Facebook PG-13, Says New Survey

Keep Your Facebook PG-13, Says New Survey

According to Careerbuilder.com, we're being watched.

 

A recent  Careerbuilder survey says that 20% of hiring managers like to scope out their potential employees on MySpace and Facebook before they hire them.

 

We've all heard horror stories about not being hired due to inappropriate picture

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Yes--it's stupid not to. Mine's super appropriate.

Yes--but only slightly. I untag pictures in which I am blatantly blacked out.

No--but my profile is blocked.

No--there's no way employers actually do this.

Latest comment by Anonymous: Be advised, just because you are 'private', doesn't mean much if you have the 'view friends' link visible. If some of your friends have their profiles not set to 'private' then you are exposed. Any ph... MORE »

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