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After choosing a good work environment, a recent graduate should prioritize creating the best possible social environment. The apartment should be in a lively, social area where the graduate can meet other recent graduates, build friendships, enjoy life outside work and perhaps meet someone special. Choosing the cheapest apartment can be a mistake if its isolated location makes the graduate unhappy. It is often worth spending a little more for the right neighborhood and a more successful transition to the new city.
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