Without a "riddle loan" it's damn easy to make ends meet even on 1st year pay, that is if you don't drive a new H3 or something. 2nd year pay is even easier, 3rd year pay amazing, and oh my God what am I going to do with all this money @ CA pay.

No, you're not going to be putting a 20% down payment on a $1,000,000 home right out of college but you won't be wondering if you're going to eat either.