Author Archives: Afterword

For you, Class of 2015

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Yeah, we know it’s only been one month since you graduated.

Nope, we’re not asking you for anything.  And no, we’re not asking you to check your email.

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This blog is the afterword to your UVM story. It’s here to keep you connected to UVM, Burlington, and to your classmates.

And, we’re here to help you write your next chapter. We’re recent grads like you, we work at the UVM Foundation and our job is to help you.

Unlike your parents, we don’t expect you to know everything right now. You’re under a lot of pressure to plan the rest of your life (whether you have a job, a place to live, or neither) and we want to give you a place to feel at home.

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Basically, this is all about you. Your afterwards is worthy of making our afterword.

Derrick Dubois ’13 and Ryan Chartier ’10
Your personal guides into UVM alumnihood

Tips for styling your new apartment on a budget

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For better or worse, your first apartment is a rite of passage.

Whether you just moved into a new apartment, are currently looking for one or are back at your parents’ house, chances are you’re resting your head in a new place this June.

And now that you have your first post-grad home we’re here with a few tips to class it up.

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You’d be surprised what you can do with a little bit of imagination, some spray paint and a few hand-me-downs (Grandma’s old couch, that dresser you found on the street).

Just because you’re broke doesn’t mean your space has to look like this:

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As much as we love free stuff, don’t pick up a mattress from the curb – invest in your bed. Trust us. New job? Starting a grad program? Never-ending job search? You’re going to need a good night’s sleep.

Ryan & Derrick