Moving to a new city after you graduate college can be thrilling—and a little daunting. There’s a lot to think about, from the big things like neighborhoods and rent budget, to little things like whether or not you should bring your emotional support combination-coffee-maker-milk-frother.

Our Fellows have been there—hailing from Tampa, Los Angeles, and between and beyond, current Fellows have made the move across the country for their Fellowships. They had all the same questions you’re likely considering, whether you’re an incoming Fellow or looking to move to start your career, so they teamed up to create guides for moving to Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Even if you’re not planning on moving to one of these east coast hubs, their tips will be helpful no matter where you’re headed.