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May 24, 2004: eGrad

eGrad

The colorful, attractively designed eGrad offers great information and resources about things not taught in college, such as finding a rewarding career or job, managing your finances, moving to a new city, and traveling around the world...everything you need to help you firmly establish yourself after college.

eGrad touts its is passion for "helping graduates get off to the right start in the real world" and strives to be a one-stop resource for seniors preparing for graduation as well as recent grads.

The site offers advice and information about post-college life -- learned the hard way, through experience -- and tools to help you figure out the basics.

eGrad connects students and grads with fellow classmates, while providing advice and support on topics that include graduation, careers, travel, money, and moving. The site also sources money-saving deals on rental trucks, airlines, insurance, credit cards, career clothes, long-distance telephone service, magazine subscriptions, and more.

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