After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

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Even though my college experience was disappointing, I'm making up for it in my postgrad life.

Tamia Miller

My best friend and I went our separate ways after college. We reconnect every year on a trip we call 'bestiecation.'

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The author (right) travels with her best friend yearly.

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I got the 'perfect job' in my field after graduating. Two years later, I left it all behind and moved to Tokyo.

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Alessa Hickman

I graduated from college 6 years ago and have already moved 10 times. I never thought my post-grad life would be this unstable.

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The author has moved several times since college.

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After I graduated from college, I realized I needed a 'third place' to stay sane and social. A new hobby helped me find it.

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Ballet has become a great third place for me, beyond home and work.

Rachel Bernstein

I moved in with my partner after college. No one told me how much I'd miss living with my best friends.

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I moved in with my partner after graduating from college, and missed living with all of my friends.

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When my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.

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The author was a college footballer.

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I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

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Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

I'm a 22-year-old who visited Las Vegas for the first time. It wasn't for me, but I'm glad I went.

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My trip to Las Vegas didn't go the way I'd hoped, but I'm still grateful for the experience.

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After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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Savannah Born

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