Making the Transition

The transition into a new job can be very challenging. There are many resources that provide advice to recent graduates and address relocating, setting up your new life, handling logistics, managing finances, and starting your new job.

These resources are provided to assist you. UMass Amherst does not have any relationship with these companies, and inclusion on this list does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement

Life After College (Gradspot.com)

Rent Cafe (RentCafe.com)

 

Relocating Resources

Relocating to a new area can be daunting. You need to find a place to live, arrange the move, adjust to new roommates, and find your way in a new city. 

General Help

Citysearch
Homefair
United States Postal Service Moving Guide

Apartment/Roommate Searches and Guides

Apartments.com
Apartment Guide
ApartmentList 
Apartments Search
Easyroommate.com
Move.com: Rentals
Roommates.com
Sublet.com
Rent.com

Boston

Boston Apartments
Trulia Rooms for Rent

New York City

Campus2City.com (NYC)

CS Realty.com (Westchester County)
Homesuite (Furnished apts, mostly Manhattan, expensive)
Perfect Strangers of NYC
Rainbowroommates.com (gay/lesbian)

Washington D.C

Apartment List DC
HillZoo.com
Homesuite (Furnished apartments, $1800 and up)
Trulia Rooms for Rent
Washington Post