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.
Monday, February 25, 2013
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).
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