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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Rollins chapter.

There’s a lot that goes into deciding where you belong after graduation, and it’ll probably end up being our parents’ place for at least a few weeks. It’s so much fun to live and work in a town that you’re head-over-heels in love with, especially if you don’t know anyone are embarking on a totally new adventure! The job market is tight right now and most of us will probably end up wherever we can land a job, but it’s important to have a vision to help you decide which companies or Masters programs you want to apply to! 

 If you…

  • Picture your perfect day off spent wandering museums and picnicking on the Capitol lawn
  • Like the feeling of being surrounded by history everywhere you turn
  • Want to ditch your car and ride a bike everywhere 
  • Want to work in politics, law, journalism or live reporting 
  • Are happy and thriving without a flourishing dating life (Washingtonians in their 20s are hyper-focused on the hustle and are notorious for prioritizing their careers over romance, so it’s perfect if you’re ready to “date yourself” and so some self-discovery!) 

The City for You: Washington D.C 

If you…

  • Enjoy stimulating, philosophical conversations with strangers 
  • See yourself stomping through snow to cozy coffee shops and breweries 
  • Like the idea of weekending in hidden mountain towns and sleeping in the woods 
  • Are a science major or passionate about the environment 
  • Are interested in tech innovation and clean energy solutions 
  • Have a higher-end living budget (this is the most expensive city in the U.S) 
  • Do not have seasonal depression (I lived in Boulder for 6 months, and this is the one and only potential struggle I can think of for Floridians!) 

City for You: Boulder, Colorado

If you…

  • Have a deep affinity for locally sourced IPAs and are willing to starting a love affair with deep fried balls of cheese 
  • Envision your Sunday Fundays touring waterfront breweries and bar hopping 
  • See yourself summer-ing in a cozy cabin along Lake Michigan  
  • Want to work in Sales, Marketing, or Brand Consulting (a lot of post-grads entering sales in this city land positions with major beer distributors like Miller Coors, and spend their time delivering stock to local bars! Now that sounds like a fun gig if I’ve ever heard of one…)  

The City for You: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

If you… 

  • Are not easily intimidated 
  • Like feeling like you’re in on one big inside secret with everyone around you
  • Like feeling like you’re the main character just to grab coffee at a Bodega 
  • Are goal-hungry and don’t compare yourself to others 
  • Are willing to pay higher rent for extremely tight spaces in a great location 
  • Are pursuing a career in finance, brokering, publishing, advertising, public relations or journalism.  

The City for You: New York, New York 

* Extra tip on this one: Carrie Bradshaw put a little too much hype on Manhattan- rent is cheaper in surrounding boroughs like Queens, and it’s a simple 15 minute subway ride to get to work. Plus, you’ll never run out of unique ethnic eateries and experiences in neighborhoods outside of the city. 

Meredith Klenkel

Rollins '21

Meredith Klenkel is a Senior English major and the founder of Her Campus at Rollins. She aspires to write comedy for late night T.V one day and publish her own memoirs.