With the ink barely dry on her bachelor's degree from Emory University, Anna Snyder is crossing the United States on a tandem bicycle with her boyfriend and raising money for pediatric cancer research in the process.

Class of 2011 just dreams of a more self-directed, personally fulfilling pathway to success: entrepreneurship. Practically speaking, entrepreneurship is also more accessible than ever, as Millennials have the tools to make their dreams come to life.

Three out of four companies are planning to hire new graduates in the coming year -- this is yet another sign that the country is recovering from the recession, albeit slowly.

Success is not an absolute and stationary thing. It is relative. It is not about how far up you are on the ladder but instead about how many rungs you are able to climb.