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I see dollar signs. As we wrap up the final few weeks of the Spring semester, most people think of finals, moving out of the residence halls, scheduling classes for next semester, graduation, and summer fun. I agree I too think of these things but with all of these changes comes the idea of MONEY!!!! As . . . → Read More: $$$ You’re probably thinking to yourself–WHY DO I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT MY RESUME? I’M ONLY A FRESHMAN! See, it’s better to start early and continuously work on it, versus rushing as a senior and forgetting what you’ve done in college. As a freshman, unless you are applying for a full internship, don’t worry about a resume . . . → Read More: Start Early with your Resume–It’ll save you time! Like no one ever was? Admit it, you just sang along the Pokemon theme song–original. That’s how we all felt on our campus this semester as we recruited new applicants for the Resident Assistant job, see picture below. Here is a general list of why you should apply for a RA/CA job. Other jobs in . . . → Read More: Do You Want to Be the Very Best? Midterms of the Spring semester have begun or will begin soon. This is a clear indication that the school year is coming to a close. Now is the perfect time to start considering your living arrangements for next year. There are a number of things to consider. What is your current living arrangement? Are . . . → Read More: Onward and upward It’s the end of the month of February. I know as a senior, I’m battling senioritis. This is especially hard because I have less than the minimum amount of credits this semester, so I have A LOT of free time. How do I battle procrastination? In my case, I try to read ahead for . . . → Read More: Let’s Check in… He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened -Lao Tzu February is nationally known as the month for love. What started during the Roman Empire as a way for young men to find their maidens has evolved into a $15 billion dollar industry. Valentine’s Day is a great way to . . . → Read More: Valentine’s Day is for Who? So you’re involved on campus and you’re doing well academically. How else can you make an impact? Well, you can start getting involved in the greater community. Here are some easy ways to get involved. 1. Volunteer at a local nursing home, homeless shelter, YMCA, etc. Many of these places enjoy volunteers to come . . . → Read More: Getting Involved in Your Community As most colleges and universities Greek Life will be starting, or have started, their Spring recruitment, it is important to keep in mind some aspects about going Greek or not going Greek in college. I asked some of my friends what they thought about pros and cons were about going greek. These stories are . . . → Read More: Go GRΣΣK or Not to Go Greek, That is the Question. It is the start of a new year and if you live anywhere north then it is pretty darn cold outside; this is also the time when people are feeling a bit blue and may need some cheering up. So here are a few pointers for battling the Winter Blues: Exercise- Getting to the . . . → Read More: How to Beat the Winter Blues Uh Oh. It’s Flu season! Staying healthy at any point in life is extremely important, but getting sick in college can really affect you. Getting the flu means missing school, not being able to hang out with friends, and the overall feeling of being ill. To say it’s no good is an understatement, but . . . → Read More: Flu Season Is Here! |
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