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  • Where to Look: The Best Websites for Finding the Perfect Internships

    Where to Look: The Best Websites for Finding the Perfect Internships

    The more our college years progress, the more we face the pressure of having to find a job after graduating. For many students nationwide, the first logical step is to find an internship in one of their fields of interest. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy. Modern technology has made it so that applying for internships… Read More

  • After College Graduation: What Next?!

    After College Graduation: What Next?!

    Graduating from university is very different from graduating from high school. People usually go in one of two ways after finishing college. The first path is continuing your education and entering a masters program, and the other is taking a break from school. While it might seem that these options are similar to those of… Read More

  • The Millennial Rolodex: Networking Through LinkedIn

    The Millennial Rolodex: Networking Through LinkedIn

    Physical Rolodexes may have outlived their physical usefulness, but the concept behind them will never be obsolete. We millennials just have a slightly different tool for the exact same purpose. And it is LinkedIn. I speak from my own experience. LinkedIn was first described to me as “Facebook for people with jobs.” The comment was… Read More

  • How to Dress for the Adult World on a College Student’s Budget

    How to Dress for the Adult World on a College Student’s Budget

    We’ve all been told to dress for success. It’s a phrase that’s been used to the point of becoming somewhat cliché, constantly tossed around in popular culture throughout the decades. When shows such as Mad Men first gained popularity with our generation, though, that term had a slightly new meaning. Characters like the ultra- suave… Read More

  • The Interview: What to Say and What to Leave Out

    The Interview: What to Say and What to Leave Out

    Congratulations! You’ve been offered an interview. Whether it’s for a job in your field after graduation or an internship for the summer before your junior year, it’s a considerable step in the right direction. Being offered the interview feels great until the anxiety sets in. While there’s no reason to feel nervous, it’s important to… Read More

  • How to Plan for Summer This Winter (Month by Month Guide)

    How to Plan for Summer This Winter (Month by Month Guide)

    Even though it’s the middle of the winter and it is cold with snow on the ground for many of you, there has never been a better time to plan for the summer. Whether you want to pursue an internship, travel or something else entirely, there are many ways to start preparing your your summer… Read More

  • Interview With Monica Matthews: How You Can Win $100,000 in Scholarship Money

    Interview With Monica Matthews: How You Can Win $100,000 in Scholarship Money

    Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own son win over $100,000 in scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. When it comes to helping parents and students navigate the scholarship process, she truly has “been there, done that”– her step-by-step scholarship guide… Read More

  • How to Have a Great College Tour Day

    How to Have a Great College Tour Day

    During my years in undergrad, I was a college tour guide, and I have helped 100+ students and parents tour my alma mater during my time as a tour guide. I loved being a guide, and it has given me invaluable experience about what makes a great college tour. So many students want to use… Read More

  • The Best Methods to Stay Organized in University

    The Best Methods to Stay Organized in University

    Organization can either make or break your semester. If you have organization habits in place, you will know when due dates are coming up and better equip yourself for success. In order to stay on track during my semester, I always organize my syllabuses and supplies before the semester, plan my tasks weekly, and keep… Read More

  • How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food

    How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food

    When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and even gourmet if you’re not used to regular home cooked meals. However, a couple of weeks or months into the semester, you’re likely tired of greasy pizza, fried foods and browned lettuce. Luckily, there are a multitude of ways to… Read More

  • How to Survive College Without a Sip of Alcohol

    How to Survive College Without a Sip of Alcohol

    When you think of college, what comes to mind? For some, it’s finally studying what you want, late nights spent in old libraries, or making lasting friendships. But for many, college equates to partying, and moreover, alcohol. Nearly every movie or TV show about college students depicts them drinking – excessively. Whether it’s giant frat… Read More

  • 5 FAFSA Tips to Keep You Sane

    5 FAFSA Tips to Keep You Sane

    Most students stress out about financial aid and the FAFSA, particularly as the deadline gets closer. But don’t worry. In this article, I will give you the five key lessons I have learned about the FAFSA after dealing with it during my four years of undergraduate years, as well as grad school. Hopefully, these tips will… Read More

  • How to Make Job Offers Come Your Way

    How to Make Job Offers Come Your Way

    Sometimes the best way to find a job is by letting it come to you. The main idea is this: Do visible things that people in the community you want to enter will value, and involve them in that process. Done effectively, you do things you enjoy and employers who see you enjoying building value… Read More

  • How to End Up With A Job You Love

    How to End Up With A Job You Love

    You just finished a job interview and your interviewer asks you if you have any questions. Most people use the prompt to show off what they know about the company. What a wasted opportunity! An interview is your chance to learn about the company so you know what you’re getting into, and also a chance… Read More

  • How to Keep Up with News in Your Academic Discipline

    How to Keep Up with News in Your Academic Discipline

    Whether you are interested in sociology or public relations, staying on top of news and research in your discipline is crucial. Today I am going to be sharing five things you can do right now to make keeping up with news in your discipline a million times easier. I. Get On Social Media A lot… Read More

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