Both thrilling and terrifying at the same time is the idea of what happens after college. Are you going straight into a career? Are you going to get a Masters or another graduate degree? Take a gap year? Volunteer abroad? We help you to set yourself up for success throughout your entire college experience, from the summer before freshman year to after graduation. From interview and resume tips to insights into careers to internship help, we’re going to help you launch yourself to the top.
You’ve had Winter Break. Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. You have a fresh start with your classes, clubs, and extracurriculars. The question is: what are you going to do to make this the most productive semester possible? How will you maximize your happiness, wellbeing, and overall college experience? Below […]
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It’s Winter Break! Christmas and other holidays have passed, and you finally have time to think about what you want to do before returning to school. Whether you want to make the most of this Winter Break or you want to plan ahead for your next one, here are some ways to make Winter Break productive. #1:
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If you’re a college student, you’re probably looking for ways to get job skills and resume builders. From internships to career counseling to volunteering to simply tuning up your resume, it can be a busy process. Recently, I stumbled across an excellent opportunity to get Coursera Plus for free through the California public library system.
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So you’ve decided to become a teacher. Congratulations! While the year (or more) ahead of you won’t be easy, it will be rewarding and eye-opening, and you’ll come out understanding what it truly means to be a teacher. A credential program doesn’t always feel the most straightforward, and there are so many what-ifs within the
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College graduation came and passed a few months ago, and now you’re navigating life post-graduation. While this is a time of great joy and a celebration of achievement, it can also be a time of uncertainty. These confused feelings after graduation aren’t talked about often, and today, I want to give voice to them. There
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When I was looking for information about teaching credential programs, I didn’t have the best luck finding useful information. As I went into my program, I did feel like I was going in a bit blind. I had so many questions and so few answers. What were the job placement rates? Was it better than
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You finally made it through high school. After having everything mapped out for you for four years, your fate is now (finally) in your own hands. While this is liberating, it can also be a bit terrifying. For many, this question of what to do the summer after senior year looms over their heads. With
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Your senior year of college can be incredibly bittersweet–and overwhelming. One of the things that becomes more and more stressful is the idea of what comes after you graduate. For those who don’t go on to pursue a higher degree, a career is usually the way to go. This can be incredibly stressful, especially if
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They say that your twenties are the best time of your life. From finishing college to finally being able to drink to establishing your career and exploring, much is changing during this period. With all this excitement, however, comes some downsides that people rarely talk about. Stress, a feeling of loss, and perhaps worst of
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We’ve been writing a lot about studying abroad lately (see here and here). While your time abroad is fantastic, there are many questions when returning. One of those at the forefront is this: how can you include your study abroad in your resume? Luckily, we have the answers, which we break down below. Awards +
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