Places for Students to Volunteer Domestic and Abroad
How do you give back to those around you? This is a question that doesn’t often get asked, or even thought about by a percentage of college students. In between cramming for exams, trying to stay...
View ArticleHow to Make Nice With Fellow Interns
You’re ready for an incredible summer. But you’re far from home and all of your friends as you intern somewhere new for the next few months. You know your boss likes you and the work will go well, but...
View ArticleCreative Meals to Take to Work
While working at your summer job it can be hard to know what to eat on your lunch break. Sometimes depending on the shift, breaks can be as short as fifteen minutes! Fifteen minutes is hardly enough...
View ArticleThe Eight to Five Adjustment
Summers used to be filled with sidewalk chalk and lemonade stands. I miss them both. But, when you’re in college summers change. Sure they are still supposed to be fun—we all deserve a break after a...
View ArticleStand Out from the Crowd: Keys to a Successful Job Search
When it comes time to find a summer internship, or a full-time job when you’re fresh out of college, it takes a lot to stand out from the pool of applicants who have the exact same goals as you. So...
View ArticleNew City, New Sites: Salt Lake Travels
When I moved to Salt Lake City for the summer I set big expectations for myself. I was going to be outdoorsy, hike, and climb mountains. I’ve been here for a month. I’ve barely seen the salt lake (Does...
View ArticleAntsy Intern
You hate your summer job. Now what? Here I am in Salt Lake City—beautiful place. But, I’m lonely, I’m bored, and I live in an apartment with no furniture and work is slow. Not exactly the glamorous...
View ArticleGPS
I’ve never used a GPS, or even owned one for that matter. In Kansas everything is built around a grid. In Philadelphia I don’t drive, I use the subway or have a friend drive me. I don’t get lost, and I...
View ArticleHow to Find the Right Job on Campus
Work-study, part time, internships…which job is the right job? Follow these five guidelines in order to become one step closer to securing the right job for you on campus. 1. Determine the Type...
View ArticleHow to Wow Recruiters with Your Resume and Cover Letters
For most of us, there’s nothing more challenging than sitting down and writing a cover letter. Writing about yourself is one thing. Writing about yourself in a way that shows you can do a job and gets...
View ArticlePreparing for Graduation: It’s Never Too Early
Why do we go to college? To get a degree and get a job in a specialized field, right? It sounds like a no-brainer, but sometimes the purpose of college tends to be forgotten with all of the friendships...
View ArticleReal World Experience: Why You Should Intern In College
College may be little more than a four-year party to some, but for many it’s a time to learn new things, meet new people, and live independently. Students tend to hold their undergraduate years in such...
View ArticleTop 5 Summer Plans for College Students
image source With finals approaching, this means one thing… summer is around the corner! As a college student you have to get out there and do something with yourself. So, my recommendation is to...
View ArticleHow To Prepare for Fall Semester in College
With summer in full swing, it’s difficult to think about returning to school and spending hours in lecture halls. However, there are a few things we can do to take advantage of the summer months in...
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