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#NewIsh - You finished all your credits and walked across the stage. Now what? Here's what every newly minted college grad should do in the weeks after leaving your alma mater. By Kenrya Rankin(Photo: Sam Edwards/Getty Images)

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Join the Alumni Association - Besides making it easier for you to give back to the school, you'll gain access to networking opportunities and resources like the career center.(Photo: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Getty Images)

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Update Your Résumé - You're done with school! Your résumé — and LinkedIn profile — should reflect your latest accomplishment. Hit up the career center if you need help.(Photo: alvarez/Getty Images)

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Create a Budget - Now that your expenses are truly yours, you need to know exactly how much you have coming in and going out each month. Use an easy tool like the ones at YNAB.com or Mint.com.(Photo: PeopleImages.com/Getty Images)

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Enroll in Your Company's Retirement Plan - Believe it or not, now is also the time to plan for your retirement. If your new employer offers a 401(k), enroll in it now — especially if they match your contributions.(Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Buy a Cookbook - Or go spend a weekend with your mama. Either way, you need to get a few solid recipes under your belt now that you'll be making most of your own meals.(Photo: Peopleimages/Getty Images)

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Create a Filing System - Yes, it's boring, but your future self will thank you if you create a simple filing system — digital or paper — where you track everything from health insurance info to your tax forms.(Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Take a Risk - Whether it's moving across the country or starting your own business, now is the time to do some of the (fun and semi-crazy) things that will be hella difficult to do once you have a family and other responsibilities.(Photo: kate_sept2004/Getty Images)

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Pay Your Student Loans - You have six months before you have to start making payments. Hit the ground running to preserve your credit. Check with your lender for payment options that fit your current income situation.(Photo: Blend Images/JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Feel Yourself - Stand tall in your accomplishments! Use them to propel you to — and through — the next challenge.(Photo: Michael Rowe/Getty Images)

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