Jennifer Rogers - Arizona State University

What is one of the most common and most difficult questions to answer as a graduating senior? That's right, answering the question of "What are your plans after graduation?" causes most seniors to feel obligated to have the perfect, politically correct answer ensuring they have fully planned their next step of life.

For most college students, the next step is often a hazy, uncertain period in their lives. Fortunately, No More Ramen, a book written to guide 20-something's from the "college world" to the "real world" is tremendously helpful to bridge the gap. The author, Nicholas Aretakis, exposes key areas in careers, finding a dream job, personal life, finances, and even the importance of life balance. No More Ramen addresses a myriad of questions that most college students have; the advice from the 20-somethings featured in the book adds a personalized approach that college students can relate to. With recommended online career sources to budgeting templates, any 20-something can set their life up for success by reading this book. An easy and life-changing read, No More Ramen should be used not only as a guide from college to the real world but as a guide throughout one's life.

Arizona State University - anonymous

The one book every college student should read before graduation! After reading No More Ramen, my fears of going out into the 'real world' turned into excitement. As a graduating senior at ASU, I had so many questions about what to do with my life after graduation. The author really understands what is in the heads of 20-somethings because he addressed all of my concerns. I was able to take a sigh of relief knowing I am not the only one with these questions. This is the ultimate toolbox for any student who wants the best out of their life after college. From how to balance your personal and professional life to interviewing tips and budgeting, this book covers it all. I highly recommend it and I will be giving them away as graduation gifts to all my friends!

Michael Pritsos - Arizona State University

In this day and age there are a lot of books on the shelves that have been written to aid people going through certain stages in their life. Perhaps one of the stages that have remained nearly untapped, or unaided, is that of the high school graduate on through the mid-twenties. Nicholas Aretakis has come to relieve the youth with his book, No More Ramen: The 20-Something's Real World Survival Guide.

Aretakis writes with a clear and level-headed pen, engaging his young readers with schooling, employment, money, and still more. Aretakis has gathered information from hundreds of young men and women, 20-somethings as he so aptly names them, and not only lays out simple directions for many of the youth's questions but brings about those answers in a personal way by drawing upon comparisons of his own life as a 20-something 20-some odd years ago.

Aretakis answers questions like what readers should look for in an employer, how business traveling schedules should be broken down between work and play, how to boost credit scores, and even tips on remembering fellow workers' names for those initial anxiety-filled times at a new job. Whether stuck in a rut or getting out into the blinding lights of the adult world, No More Ramen is an essential read for every 20-something looking for a bit of guidance.