Archive for the "After College" Category
Post-Grad College Thoughts
February 9, 2014
This weekend I began to wonder how to deal with upcoming changes after college. Coming to a close in college is not only stressful but scary. Trying to find a job, wondering if you should move back in with your parents and how you will have income for your own are just a few things that pop into mind. So, in order to be successful in the job market, here are a few things I found through my research that can help other students feeling the same anxieties as I am.
1. Realize that finding a job is more difficult than you thought it would be. Fr...
December Graduates
December 11, 2013
December graduates, it is almost over! Mixed emotions are possibly coming about: happiness, sadness and maybe a little scared to dive into “the real world.” Graduating in December has its perks, though. Companies enjoy being able to hire start of the year, and you still get a Christmas break. What is better than that?
Some of you may be happy to graduate, and some may be holding on to the next few weeks left in college. Get your last few favorite bar visits in and enjoy yourself. After your last final, you deserve a shot, or four. After ...
After College: Is It Who You Know or What You Know?
August 13, 2013
This is a burning question that most college students often wonder about. Is it your connections that will get you far in life after classes and homework? Or is the skills you learned through the classroom experiences? We've come to the conclusion that it’s a little bit of both and here’s why:
Connections Do Matter - We know it sounds lame, but it does pay to know people in high places. Whether it be relatives, family friends, or even fellow classmates. Knowing as many people as possible is never a bad thing when preparing for life a...