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Are Big Cities the Best Pl^ce for Recent College Grads. raduation is nearing once ‘ again and seniors must find jobs and a new place to call honne. The choices . graduates make about where to live fresh out of Elon University shape their careers - and lives - as they are tossed into corporate America. The once-promising career is now riding on the continually cfianging workforce and de creasing number of jobs, thanks to modem technology and difficult economic times. While the numbers are gradually improv ing, tfie reality of today's job mariet frightens many graduates. The aftermath of mild responsibility, partying and living essen tially rent-free in college has boomeranged many students back to the comfort of their hometowns as moving back into parents’ houses has become a trend during the last few years. According to a recent survey by The Atlantic, nearly 85 percent of grads are head ing home straight out of college. Bon senior Rachael Berrran plans to nrnDve back to her hometown of Baltimore after graduation in preparation for her new job in August. Mov ing back home is more and more common, and it can act as tfie perfect springboard for grads to find their places in the working world. But some grads refuse to retum to the nest. Instead, they look for a new place to inhabit that has the perfect combination of job opportunities, potential mates, nightlife and comfort. Forties recently ranked Boston and Baltimore as its top places to live after graduation. These cities seem to offer a recipe for success. Washington, D.C., which was also at the top of the Forbes list, continues to be a melt ing pot for recent graduates - especially Ebn grads. Washington, D.C., offers a solid job market that ranges from steady govern ment jobs - which tend to be recessbn- pnoof — to Fortune 500 company positions to creative communication careers. Sara Kaplan, Class of 2011, moved to Washing ton, D.C. shortly after graduation. “It’s the perfect combination of the North and South,” Berman said. “I fee) like the experience and exposure I am getting in D.C. is exactly wfiat I need to start my career pn politics].” Locally, the Raleigh-Durtiam area is also dimbing to the top of the rankings for best cities. This area offers low unemptoyment rates and a comforting small-tovwi feel. “I love this city — it’s vibrant, beautiful and fun,” said Mary Catherine Comick, Class of 2011. Comick moved back to her hometown of Raleigh to work at a software company Ultimately, the success of graduates is based on how motivated and determined tfiey are. And that can start with finding the right city to set up camp, as tfie dynamic of the real worid is sure to challenge the ease of college life. The adventures to finding career stability, and a place to call home, starts now. Tonzo Loudenback Prinr & Online Journalism
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