Month: April 2016

  • Short Films 101: 8 Steps to Making Short Films

    Short Films 101: 8 Steps to Making Short Films

    Whether you’re a film student or a movie enthusiast, the thought of developing a short film has probably crossed your mind. You gotta admit it’s pretty tricky to film an award winning masterpiece when you’re still in college and can barely afford to buy yourself dinner, let alone manage a budget for a movie. You… Read More

  • Monday Morning Survival Tips

    Monday Morning Survival Tips

    Nothing is worse than waking up early on a Monday to attend a 3 hour long lecture. We lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and contemplate dropping out of college all together. Although they’re a struggle, Monday mornings are inevitable and it’s time that we all learn how to kick them in the butt.… Read More

  • The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening

    The Single Most Important Skill You Don’t Learn in College: Listening

    Listening 101 is not a course offered in college but definitely should be. Recently, there have been many talks about the importance of listening in communication, and it’s probably worth paying attention to if psychologists, pastors, motivational speakers, CEOs and ordinary people like myself are talking and/or writing about it. 💁 But really, I believe that listening… Read More

  • A College Student’s Summer To-Do List

    A College Student’s Summer To-Do List

    We’ve officially reached that point in the semester where college students are struck with “good weather syndrome”. They trudge to class like zombies, not bothering to care that they’re 15 minutes late. They groan as they look longingly out the window, wishing they could be sitting in the grass instead of suffering through another hour… Read More

  • 20+ Creative Scholarships with 2018 & 2019 Deadlines

    20+ Creative Scholarships with 2018 & 2019 Deadlines

    If you have been seriously slacking on your scholarship search or applications this year, this one is for you. No more excuses – start applying today and all throughout 2018 and 2019! [alert-announce]Want to win scholarship money? See this step-by-step scholarship guide![/alert-announce] [divider] 1. Project Yellow Light Billboard Competition Create a billboard encouraging teens to practice safe driving habits,… Read More

  • 5 Shows College Students Should Be Watching

    5 Shows College Students Should Be Watching

    If you need a distraction from studying, check out these 5 shows. Not only are they extremely compelling, but they can teach you a thing or two about the adult world we live in. 1. How To Get Away With Murder (ABC) This show is perfect for college students for a couple of reasons, 1)… Read More

  • 35 Phrases That Will Improve Your Resume

    35 Phrases That Will Improve Your Resume

    These phrases are sure to make you stand out from the rest! ➪ Make sure you include some of these phrases in your resume: COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS INTERPERSONAL SKILLS MANAGEMENT SKILLS RESEARCH AND PLANNING For more resume tips, check TUN’s interview with Katie Seitz, a career coach at Stony Brook University’s Career Center here, or… Read More

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