College Jolt

The How and The Why: Life After College

I imagine most people, at one point in their lives, have wondered about basic philosophical questions.  I hope to reflect on some of the most important philosophical questions concerning college students today.  I will draw these questions from famous philosophers, but also from my own life experiences.  While I may not provide many concrete answers, [...]

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Making Connections: Wear your University Network with pride

The true definition of networking – according to one of my close companions, dictionary.com – reads: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.  Networking varies from a Facebook friend request to establishing a connection on LinkedIn.  My series will explore the abundant ways to network. Today’s the day.  [...]

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Earn cash money between classes!

Many of us struggle with finances while in college, or at the very least could use some extra spending money. Better ways to earn cash between classes, on your own time, than waiting tables. Connect to your university network while making money in school!

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Campus clubs, founded by a butterfly. (Or, why you should join).

The true definition of networking – according to one of my close companions, dictionary.com – reads: a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.  Networking varies from a Facebook friend request to establishing a connection on LinkedIn.  My series will explore the abundant ways to network. Hurriedly walking to [...]

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How to Deal: Campus Politics

Politics are everywhere. They’re in the government; they’re in schools. They’re in the workforce; they’re in Hollywood. It’s not how good you are; it’s who you know. It’s not a decision for the betterment of the whole; it’s a question of What can you do for me? The powerful step over the talented and qualified, because [...]

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X Marks the Spot: Treasures of the Web

Coming up with blog topics is much more difficult than I thought it would be. So much so, that I find myself searching for inspiration and sometimes, the inspiration slaps me in the face. As is the case with this post. A friend of mine, we’ll call her Sally, was going crazy because she just [...]

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College Insider: Online Classes

Whenever you finish something, you often think about what you could have done differently, better, or not at all. Your college years are some of the most important and fun years you can have, and you shouldn’t miss out on anything they have to offer. Lydia is our College Insider, and she will share things [...]

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Type-A? Okay! You can have fun too!

At college, time is always of the essence. There never seems to be enough of it, and it only stretches so far. Sometimes, you spend it wisely (studying, writing papers, eating, sleeping) and other times, not so much (facebook, TV, skype, online shopping). When time does become available to you, there are better things to [...]

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Score FREE meals on campus!

You know, when you’re in the thrush of things, it’s easy to get caught up in the everyday. All your energy is focused on last weekend’s house parties, upcoming football games and favorite classes. It’s likely you’ll loose sight of the grander scheme of things. As an out of college-college blogger, I feel that I [...]

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Say Ohm…Downward Facing What?!!

I never got into the whole yoga craze. I’m one of those people who qualifies a good workout as making you sweat profusely, breathing so hard you can barely catch your breath, and not being able to walk nor lift anything the next morning. Yeah, kinda intense and dangerous.  That was why initially, I just wrote yoga off [...]

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