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The Turbulent Twenties Survival Guide: Figuring Out Who You Are, What You Want, and Where You're Going After College

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As someone who was very much a "traditional college student" -- lived on campus all 4 years, many of my friends were at college, my entire WORLD pretty much revolved around what was happening at school... jobs, volunteering, Greek life, etc. -- leaving the world of college has been very traumatic for me. I liked this book because it's inspirational, but also gives specific, psychology-based strategies for avoiding falling deeper into the slump someone might find themselves in after leaving the safe, structured world of college, if that was the world one thrived in. For people who hated college, didn't live on campus, didn't really feel that college was "for them," this book might be a waste of time... But I really enjoyed it. If you're going through depression as a result of not really knowing who you are when you're no longer a student at [insert university name here], this book will probably be a helpful read for you.

I'm 25 and will be finally finishing my second degree. I have lived at home all throughout college except one summer. I've worked almost full time all throughout college as well. I will now be moving away from home at the end of this upcoming semester once I graduate.

I received this book as a x-mas gift from my sister and her husband along with other move out type books. This one I could not relate to at all. I think it's just because I am a non-traditional college student. I felt like I was reading something for someone who was entering college. After high school I pretty much went through what people who are graduating from college are going through. Long hours at work plus at school. It's odd but it's easier for me to make friends outside of college than in it. And I think it is because I'm already past the "I'm graduating and out in the real world" phase; I've already been in it.

So, yeah this book would be helpful for a traditional college student. Meaning someone who lived at a dorm, never worked but during their holiday breaks, and went to frat parties every weekend.

Not what I expected. I consider it to be the typical self help book, too corny and full of "steps to follow". It wasn't for me.

I found this book to be incredibly helpful in tackling some of the emotional and social issues (and problems) that often come up after graduation. It's definitely worth checking out! There is a lot of great advice, plus Salaazar backs it up with psychological studies and research.

Good stuff!