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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

Finding an Industry if You Have No Idea Where to Start

For some people, knowing what industry they want to work in is easy to decide, for others not so much. I’ve been there myself and, in fact, I’m still torn about what I want to do.  Don’t worry, you don’t have to have it all figured out just yet, BUT here are some tips for …

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 …

How to Handle Stress Well

College is like one giant boiling pot of stress and busyness. From day one you’re told you need to study hard, be in a variety of clubs, and maintain a rocking social life. Let me tell you, if you try to do all of these things at the same time, you’ll get burnt out fast. Sometimes, …