After graduation

This Friday the credits will roll on the phenomenon that is Harry Potter. As fans prepare to graduate from the series of books and movies, they're left to wonder what the future will hold. NPR intern Annie Ropeik prepared her postgrad reading list with three books for the mature Harry Potter fan.

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College was easy - Adulting is the hard part. Here are 7 things to do after college to make post-grad life a little easier

No. 15 is seriously shocking.

Graduation season is here, and I remember how it feels. I was sad to leave behind my life as a student and nervous to start adulting. There were so many changes happening that I felt confused and overwhelmed. Besides, I was going through a quarter-life crisis and it made everything so much complicated (you can...

Too much financial advice is about pulling yourself up out of hardship. I’m glad it exists; people in a money hole need a way out. But wouldn’t you love to skip the hole-digging and get right to the having your life together part? Your early 20s is a key place to set a financial foundation....

And that’s OK.

What degree(s) are you earning? What do you plan on doing after graduation? I’m earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Biology. After graduation I’ll be moving back home to Cary. I’ll be working at Duke University Hospital on the cardiothoracic surgical intensive care u

Whether you are attending a traditional college, or an online school, hopefully you will attend a commencement ceremony. Better yet, write a commencement speech. It is a intimidating task to speak at one’s graduation, but think about how exciting it will be to share your words of wisdom, review the last couple years of your life, and thank deserving friends and family. You can use my commencement speech as an example of how to prepare your very own. Congratulations on your accomplishment!