Certain aspects of your college roommate experience will always be out of your control. Aside from odd things and moments you can’t control, it’s absolutely essential to put effort into the areas that you can. Like when you meet your new roommate for the first time! First impressions are so important — some would even argue that first impressions are everything. Read…
After graduating college and starting your new adult life, it feels like you’re constantly questioning decisions to make sure you’re on the right track. Is this the right job for you? Should you move? Should you go out of state to see the Jonas Brothers on tour? But one of the hardest post-grad decisions has to be whether or not you should go back to…
These days it seems like every college student has a side hustle or is at least considering starting one. And that makes a lot of sense! A side hustle, basically a second job or project balanced outside of classes, is a great way to make extra cash, especially when you might not have time to work a full job on…
You’ve finally landed your dream internship. Maybe it’s paid, maybe it’s at a company you’ve always wanted to work for, or maybe you know that it’s going to help you break into the field you’ve always aspired to be a part of. Whatever the exact circumstances, it’s the internship that you’ve been chasing your entire college career. But there’s just one…
It is only the first two months into the school year, and if I have learned anything so far, it’s that being a freshman in college is rough. It hasn’t been hard just because I’m from out of state, or that school itself is really challenging, but I also don’t have a guiding hand to give me advice like I…
There is a misconception that traveling is expensive, but the truth is it doesn’t have to be the case at all. There are many different ways to explore new places, even with a student budget — whether it’s taking advantage of visiting family or being strategic in travel timing. Here are some tips and tricks to manage your travels as a college student:…
Figuring out your personal finances is honestly, well, intimidating. It’s this lingering worry in the back of your head—you know you have to get your money sorted, but it’s easier to do it “soon” and until then continue to like memes on Instagram about being broke and still treating yourself (been there.) Being smart about financial decisions doesn’t have to…
It’s true that the ability to take on an unpaid internship is not available to everyone, which can create inequality in the workforce when individuals with more experience are more likely to be hired—leaving those that couldn’t afford to get that same experience in the dust. But if you want to stay ahead of the curve without the unpaid internship…
One key to a productive day is an effective morning routine that can increase performance and efficiency. 1. Wake Up Early Waking up early can set the tone for your entire day. Although it can seem impossible, through repetition and determination, waking up early can make a world of difference. Whether you have a class at 8 AM., 11 AM.,…
Maybe you’re a fresh graduate, or maybe you’re simply seeking a career change, but it always stings when you scroll through Indeed and Glassdoor only to stumble across the words: “five years of experience required.” For an entry-level position, this is all backwards. How are you, a person with minimal experience, supposed to land an accesible job with a basic resume? Now comes the period…