Last semester I had the opportunity to go to the Economics and Business Fair. Even though I am a Political Science major, I still valued and appreciated the experience. I had the chance to interact with a few employers and ask them for advice for college students looking for jobs or internships at a career …
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How to Make the Most of Christmas Break
Well it’s that time of year again! You’ve made it through the first semester of the school year, and boy does break sound good! After finals have drained all of your energy, there is really nothing like getting to spend some quality time away from school work, relaxing, and being with people you love. Over …
How to Get and Stay Organized
Do you feel overwhelmed with everything you have to do and not enough time to do it? Do you tend to lose items easily, forget appointments, or miss the due dates? If this sounds like you then, it might be time to get organized! Here are 5 tips to help you get started! Tackle one …
How to Balance Work, School, & Life
Everyday we are faced with choices about what is going to fill our time. Sometimes we have the ultimate decision and sometimes our to-do list is made for us. Whatever the case, it is important to set boundaries for yourself around how much time you are going to dedicate each thing. College is all about …
How to Make the Most out of Family Gatherings
So it’s almost the holiday times once again, Uncle Joe and Aunt Marge will be in town yet again. You see the same people every year, but do you know what they do? Family (and friend) gatherings can be long and repetitive year to year, BUT use this time to your advantage. People love to …
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Urban v. Country: How to Think about Places to Live
Growing up in the country, I have always wondered what it would be like to live in New York City. It’s still my dream to one day end up there, but deciding where I want to live and work is a big deal and not something I take lightly. If you’re like me and you …
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How to Use Social Media to Open Doors
It’s that day and age when everyone and their brother is on social media. From celebrity tweets to your grandma’s birthday pictures, social media connects the world in a way we have never seen before. So how do you use this powerful tool to your advantage? Here are some tips for how to use social …
Keep It Clean: How to Maintain Professional Social Media
Our generation is the first to be considered “digital natives”. We’ve grown up with the internet, so now as young adults, we are fully capable of traversing it because of this close familiarity. I believe that being digital natives means we should be more careful with our posts. During our time staring at screens, we’ve seen …
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5 Reasons You Should Pursue an Internship
This past summer I had the opportunity to work for Whirlpool Corporation as a Finance Development Intern. I didn’t expect to get an internship as quickly as I did or with that big of a company, and let me tell you, I wasn’t sure what I was in for when I showed up in May! …
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Tips for Dressing Business Professional
“Please remember to dress business professional for this event…” Who knew so few words could cause such anxiety? Business professional can be tricky, but we’ve got you covered. Here are five easy do’s and don’ts to follow next time you need to look sharp and at the top of your game. Do… Wear a blazer …