Abby
I am a senior at Purdue University. I will be graduating in May with a Bachelor of Arts in English. My life is filled with good friends, family, and wonderful experiences. My favorite things to do are hang out with my friends and watch movies or go out and have a fun night. I love to dance, sing, and have a good time with the people who are important to me. My main goal from college is to graduate with a concrete idea of what I want to do and a strong ability to create lasting relationships with friends and colleagues.
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Establishing a Professional Identity
There are many facets to the world of college, but the most important one is preparing ourselves for real life. Getting a degree opens many doors to the professional world that wouldn’t be there otherwise. Every course you take (well most courses) are meant to provide you with the tools you will need in your field of choice, but you must do a lot of work on your own as well. There are three main components to your professional profile: your resume, cover letter, and networking. You need to present yourself as a professional both on paper and online to set yourself apart from the many other college grads looking for a job.
Our Official “Get In Shape For Summer” Guide
Every year the temperature rises, and out come the shorts and tank tops, until you realize those weeks hunkered down avoiding the cold have contributed to an additional few pounds being. It’s okay. This happens to me and many others every year. During the winter months, good nutrition is hard to stick to and regular exercise is even harder.
How To Stay Healthy In College
The freshman fifteen may not be a myth, but I was’t told that every following year has a little weight gain as well. Between alcohol, delivery restaurants that stay open until 3 a.m., and your only exercise being the walk to class, it’s no surprise that college is not the best time for your body. Having personally had my ups and downs, I’ve learned that the key to being healthy in college is not putting too much pressure on yourself. This is not the time to be counting calories and exercising all the time. If you put too much stress on being in perfect shape, you’ll drive yourself crazy and miss out on some of the best things about college. The real trick is learning moderation and finding a balance.
College-Proof Your Relationship
Relationships are fun, dramatic, exciting, emotional, and so much more. Whether they are amazing or not, they are worth it. You can learn so much about yourself and how to deal with others by being in a relationship. Try these tips to achieve a healthy relationship, but don’t ever stay in a relationship if you are not happy, because being happy is the primary goal especially in college!
6 Fashion Do’s and Don’ts When Going Out
A great night out starts with the sometimes stressful process of getting ready. You don’t want to let your outfit rule the night – it should be a conversation starter not an “oh no they didn’t” moment. It all comes down to looking great without pushing the limits (that is what Halloween is for, after all). Follow these 3 Do’s and 3 don’ts and you should never be getting those judging looks, except out of sheer jealousy!