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Monday, February 25, 2013

A College Graduate's Story: I Volunteered in Kenya

Sometimes, going abroad may not seem feasible; it can seem nearly impossible to actually make it happen. That is why today I want to share a story about a college graduate who made it possible. Megan Brink chose to volunteer in Kenya for 3 months upon graduation and had the experience of a lifetime. I learned about her experience through an interview we had just a couple weeks ago. This is her story.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Volunteer Opportunities for Post Graduates

Happy Sunday everyone! I realize I have been a little M.I.A. this week and I want to apologize. School has been a little crazier than usual, but I am back today and ready to share this cool article I found! It features the top 10 best volunteer opportunities for college graduates.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Why College Graduates Should Volunteer

So I know I have been focusing a lot on careers lately, but that is only because I have been majorly focused on finding one myself these last couple months! I know I did promise a fun blog full of different things to do after graduation so today I want to talk about volunteering.

Volunteer in Kenya. Read all about it on this blog!
Photo Credit: Megan Brink

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Books, Books, Books: Reading Recommendations for College Students

The other day I was talking to my friend about interviews (more like panicking about them as she tried to tell me to breathe- it would all be ok). Anyway, my friend is someone who has been through plenty of interviews, so I asked her to share the most unexpected or weird question that she'd ever been asked in an interview.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

College Students and Grads: A Website Full of Useful Information

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today I am so excited to share this really cool site I stumbled upon the other day. "CAREEREALSIM," as it is called, has great tips and information about everything having to do with careers, interviews, resumes, etc.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Interview Tips for Success

Interviews can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to do when applying for jobs.




The trick to getting this fear out of your head is to think about interviews in a positive way and remember-- they are not scary if you prepare well in advance!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Professional Attire, Part 2

Last week, I talked about wearing slacks in a professional setting, but I realized I left out some crucial details like where one can find such items! If you are a college student like me, you are most likely shopping on a budget (because let's be real, paychecks tend to go towards mostly food and oh, more food).