By Brooke Jones Have you ever visited a career advisor? Think about all the resources offered. These career advisors have the experience, training, and expertise needed to assist young college students. So utilize this help to your advantage. Confidence Most college students deal with limited work experience. These issues bring up insecurities about writing a resume or cover letter. Luckily, these advisors lead students in the right direction by starting…
By Brooke Jones In mid April, I attended a formal at George Mason University with my friend, who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder like me. I wanted to go to the dance to have fun and enjoy the music. My friend, on the other hand, wanted to formulate friendships at such a casual event. Yes, I do consider dances casual events, because the loud music limits interactions to light, small…
One the best parts of getting to college is finally being able to study exactly what you want to, right? Not so fast. Every college has general education requirements, and before you can graduate, you’ll need to fulfill them. General education courses, or gen eds as they are often called, are designed to make sure that college students are well-rounded and have a solid knowledge base when they graduate and…
By Patrick O’Connor It’s been a very good week for Americans thinking about going back to school. The U.S. Government has taken action in three key areas that provide support and information that encourages and guides school- and training-bound students just as well as a meeting with any college or career counselor. Education is a hot topic this election year. That’s why President Obama held several campaign stops on college…
By Elizabeth Lovejoy With finals almost over and summer right around the corner there is so much to start thinking about. What concerts to go to? What new swimsuit to buy? Which movie to see first? The only problem is your cash flow is pretty much depleted from a busy semester. No worries, we have compiled a list of 5 easy ways to make some quick cash. 5 Ways to…
