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Why the Future of College isn’t on Campus
By Kate Fridkis | 22 Comments | May 24, 2011
I was unschooled. The first time I sat in a classroom was in college, and I learned a lot there. I still remember the names of some Native American tribes from my Native American History class. I made some good friends. I got summa cum laude. But mostly I learned how to be bored. I […] Read »
Extending Learning Beyond Your Campus Years
By Aurora Meyer | 16 Comments | May 20, 2011
After college, you’ll likely never have to write a paper on the inhumanity of man in Don Quixote or solve 50 statistics problems using standard deviation before class the next day. However, you will have to prepare for meetings and presentations. Learning shouldn’t end when you cross the stage at graduation. According to a study […] Read »
Why You Might Be Better Off Without a Job After College
By Amanda Abella | 24 Comments | May 18, 2011
I graduated with a BA in English from Ave Maria University in May 2010 and after four academically and emotionally grueling years of hard work I had absolutely zero interest in going to grad school. So I figured I would do what every other post grad 22 year old does: get a job. But that […] Read »
Six Reasons to Join a Young Professional Organization in Your City
By Rebecca Lausch | No Comments | April 15, 2011
1. Networking In Real Life Still Matters It’s like this – you can attend a highly selective liberal arts college, graduate at the top of your class, work 90 hours a week drafting impeccable cover letters and grapple with every electronic job application system under the sun, and still find yourself with few to no […] Read »
How to Make “Bank” in Your Unpaid Internship
By Corbin Haresnape | No Comments | April 4, 2011
Internships are the new diploma. An extensive history of internships and recommendations build a rock-solid resume that will get you hired, and hired quickly. Some of the most exciting and cutting-edge internships, however, are unpaid or pay very little. Don’t go broke building your resume — bank it! Ask For It! Decide what you would […] Read »
Post-Graduate Depression
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | June 1, 2010
How do you deal with the intellectual and social lull of “Post-Graduate Depression”? Read »
What Is An MS In Computer Science Worth?
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | May 25, 2010
Having a master’s degree doesn’t necessarily set you apart from those with a “lowly” bachelor’s degree…and it certainly doesn’t entitle you to automatically better treatment. Read »
The Importance Of Being A Global Citizen
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | April 14, 2009
Why spending time abroad can vastly enhance your perspective–and help you get a clearer picture of what you want to do with your life. Read »
5 Reasons Why Students Need Business Cards
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | February 23, 2009
Think you don’t need business cards because you’re still a student? Think again… Read »
Sure, I Could Go Get A Master’s…But Is It Worth It?
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | January 14, 2009
Is a master’s degree really worth it in the long run? It depends on your career goals. Read »
No One Is Impressed: When to Lose All Those Letters After Your Name
By Vintage Brazen | 2 Comments | June 5, 2008
If the name on your business card looks like a written math equation, you should probably stop credential-dropping. Read »