Nigel Ramoutar, 29

The story of why, when, how you decided to move here (or stay here): After ungrad, I moved to South Carolina for my first job where Iworked less than a year before getting laid-off and returning to Rochester.

Where you went to undergraduate college / graduate school: Both grad and undergrad at RIT.

Degree(s) you earned: MBA and BS Mechanical Engineering

Where you work now and your job title: General Motors - Fuel Cell Activities (hydrogen fuel cell vehicles)

Where do you live? Irondequoit

What do you like about life in Rochester? Family here, abundance of great food, local festivals

What do you do for fun? Work on my cars, motorcycle rides, travel, cooking, racquetball, working out

What would you tell a college student (who is trying to decide where to live after graduation) about what life is like here post-college? Don't expect colleges friends to stick around, but the local friends you make in Rochester turned out pretty close for me.

What's the downside to living here? The weather, city size (not big, not small)

What's the best first step to making friends and finding your way around? Meet people at work, nightlife, networking events