Making connections that will be helpful down the road is one of the most important parts of having an internship. How to actually establish and maintain these connections, though? Kind of a different story. Luckily, experts and collegiettes who have been there, done that, are going to share how to be your office’s most memorable intern! 1. Get friendly, but…
There is no right way to deal with anxiety, but there are things you can do to help ease the transition into college as a first-year student. 1. Be realistic about your expectations You’ve heard the phrase before, and you’re bound to hear it again that “college is the best four years of your life.” This is true in so…
Written by Lola Ogunnaike Yara Shahidi: ‘My Metric for Success Is Having an Impact on Something Greater Than Myself.’ Meghan Markle is a fan. Michelle Obama wrote one of her college recommendation letters. Oprah Winfrey believes she’ll be president of the United States one day. Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, tells me, only half-jokingly, “I want to be her when I grow up.” They’re…
College students across the country will be enjoying some well-earned time off this week. Thanksgiving break looks different for every student. Some will travel home to big family dinners, some will host dorm-room feasts and some will endure horrific traffic jams, flight delays and layovers. For some students, this will be the first Thanksgiving they spend away from their families.…
It’s not an uncommon scenario: you have the skill set, resume, and collection of internships that make you perfect for one industry. Then, midway through college, one of your internships or other experiences makes you step back and say, “Wait—maybe I don’t actually want to do this.” Whether you came to the realization after an internship or after talking to…
Most likely, college will be the first time in your life you will have the flexibility and independence to set your own schedule. As much as you may be reveling in your new-found freedom, you will soon discover that managing your coveted free or unstructured time will be more difficult than you had planned. Up through high school, your time…
Do you really need to attend an Open Day? Turns out: Yeah! It’s a natural next step for many to head to university after they’ve finished up with their high school studies. But, while it might be a little tough deciding what you want to study, for some, choosing where to study is even more difficult. There are a lot of things that could…
If you’re keeping up with any sort of news, you know that becoming eco-friendly and sustainable is essential nowadays. Climate change is impacting our futures, and while the headlines may seem bleak, as an individual you can take small steps to ensure that you’re practicing sustainability in your daily life. Switching up your ingrained habits at first may seem daunting — both…
Some students spend their college years locked away in their dorm rooms, studying for whatever exam is next on the list. Others spend the entire time alternating between various stages of drunkenness and hungover. If you want to be happy, you have to learn how to balance your responsibilities with the things you do for fun. In that spirit, here…
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…