Career Preparation
Should You Get a Job, Internship, or a Work-Study Position?
Published: August 10th, 2020
The next best thing you can have besides your degree when you graduate is experience. But, which kind of experience is most valuable? There's traditional work experience, hands-on experience with an internship, or a work-study position. Depending on your goals and circumstances or even the season you're in, one of these options may be most suitable. So, which one? Let's dive in.
Living Frugally in College – How to Create a Budget
Published: January 22nd, 2018
College frugality does not have to equal a block of Ramen (though it can include it, depending on your love for the sodium-enriched “meal”). Living frugally in college demands desire, planning, and accountability. You'll soon discover that a budget is not a restriction, but a tool that brings peace of mind.
6 Tips for Keeping a Clean Dorm Room
Published: January 23rd, 2018
We've all had a messy dorm room at one point or another. Over time, your comforter finds itself tangled, the piles of clothing on your chair and floor are in constant need of the “smell test,” and trash stops finding its way into the garbage. It happens– class work starts to build, stress starts to peek it's way through, and napping wants to replace anything productive, especially in the realm of cleaning. Nevertheless, there are ways to keep your room clean without devoting an entire day to it.
5 Reasons Why You Need to Network in College
Published: March 26th, 2020
The primary goal of college may be to receive your degree, but it can be just as crucial to be connected to the right individuals. “Who ya know,” can be more influential than that grade you received on that last exam. So, sorry introverts (including myself), but much of the professional world may indeed resemble a popularity contest. But, don't panic.
In this article, we will break down the importance of networking in college and share how you can develop lasting connections that may come in handy once you receive that diploma.
3 Tips to Overcome The Most Common Millennial Stereotypes
Published: November 6th, 2017
In 2016, Millennials (also known as Generation Y) overtook Baby Boomers as America's largest generation. With that milestone, researchers and news agencies began analyzing everything from political views and religious leanings to how few heads of household are Millennials compared to other generations.
3 Learning Opportunities Outside the Classroom
Published: November 6th, 2017
There are many benefits of going to college: new life experiences, learning from professors, and ultimately earning a degree that will prepare you for success in your career. But, you would be doing yourself a disservice to limit your college learning to the classroom. So, if you're ready to give yourself an upper hand when it comes to the job-hunt after college, continue reading and take notes.
3 Expectations of Professionalism in the Workplace
Published: January 23rd, 2018
Have you ever gone out to eat and had a miserable experience with service? Even if the food is phenomenal, bad service can certainly turn customers away. Why is that? It is because we come in with a certain level of expectation. Personally, I expect a waitress/waiter to be helpful, considerate, warm and sensitive to my time. I expect them to show me respect as a customer and I expect them to be “professional.”