YA GUIDE
The Young Alumni Guide is a central resource for fresh UT graduates looking to gain a foothold in the "real world." From contact information for UT departments like Career Services and the Office of Alumni Affairs to handy charts to help folks get a grip on their finances, the YAG will no doubt earn a central place on the bookshelves and hard drives of future grads. We've posted the complete Guide below, divided into sections for faster downloading.
Section 1: Careers 
"Here's some initial advice: Whether you're job hunting or you've already secured a first position, now is probably a good time to take down some of those "questionable" Facebook pictures."
Section 2: Housing
"A lot of people say there's no shame in moving back in with your parents after you graduate... Those people are wrong...
So, now that we all agree you need a place of your own, let's talk about how to go about finding it, affording it, and getting it set up like you want it."
Section 3: Finances
"There's nothing sexy about budgeting. But there's also nothing sexy about being in debt up to your eyeballs, so you're going to have to do it."
Section 4: Insurance
"When you're 22, totally healthy, and pretty broke, it's easy to see how you could think health insurance is a luxury that you can do without. Unfortunately, you are wrong."
Section 5: Life as an Alum
"Are you overwhelmed with your life in the Real World yet?
Don't be. Although a lot of people probably told you that your college years were supposed to be "the best years of your life," the fact is your college years are really just a dress rehearsal for the best years of your life."
All information compiled for the first edition of the Young Alumni Guide is accurate as of January 2008. For questions, please e-mail Andrew Shafer, Director of Alumni Programs.
