Getting into “good” debt, Part 2: The art of debt repayment
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So, here’s the deal: You’ve got bad debt and good debt, but it doesn’t matter either way—you’ve got to pay both of them back, and that prospect is not looking too rosy. Are you screwed forever?
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Talking passion and publishing with best-selling author Chantel Simmons
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To see your name in print would be a dream come true for many aspiring writers. But for Chantel Simmons, best-selling author of Stuck in Downward Dog and her more recent novel, Love Struck, her…
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Student Issue: Texting While Driving
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This is a guest post from my current Fall Intern & Campus Ambassador, Chandra Robrock. Chandra attends Florida State University and runs the blog, http://fsufashiongirl.com/. Ironically, I also attended Florida State University! Take a moment to read Chandra’s blog and then leave your thoughts on the subject.
{Beep…beep…beep} Your ears perk up. {Beep…beep…beep} you try andgnore it. {Beep…beep…beep} but your curiosity gets the best of you. You take your hands off of the steering wheel and reach for you cell phone. The taunting glow from the screen reads “1 NEW MESSAGE.”
Texting while driving has proven to be a major issue for Gen X and Gen Y. According to KGB, the average teen sends 80 texts a day so that’s 560 texts per week and 29,120 texts per year. I send approximately 20-40 text messages per day.
Just a few years ago, the word “texting” wasn’t even a part of people’s regular vocabulary. Now it is nearly impossible to escape the term. Everywhere you go, you see someone, man, woman, or child, texting. It has become an important part of today’s culture.
Texting, although very convenient, can be very dangerous when done behind
the wheel of a car. Whether you have just started texting and need to constantly look at the screen while you are typing, or you are a texting pro and could text in yoursleep, any texting causes a major distraction.
Accidents related to the use of cell phones happen all of the time which is why thirty states have already made texting while driving illegal. I’m sure in the future, the rest will follow suit. Don’t think this should be a law in your state? Next time you are riding in a car, take a look & see how many people around you are texting or talking on their phone while driving – the results might scare you.
At my high school, we lost several outstanding students in car accidents due to texting while driving yet people still seem to do it. Wouldn’t it just be easier to ignore your phone until later?
Before you text and drive, ask yourself “Is this worth losing my life over? Is it worth the life of someone else – a stranger, a friend?” Chances are that if a text message IS that important, you should invest in a hands free headset & discuss the matter over the phone, if necessary.
The only time I text while I drive is at a stop light or when I am stuck in traffic on the interstate, otherwise you will never catch me on my cell phone while driving.
If a friend is going to text and drive, I will offer to answer their texts for them and they will either have me text back for them or stop texting behind the wheel.
If you can’t stop texting, either turn your phone on silent so you don’t hear it, have the passenger (if you have one) answer the text message for you, or put the phone in your purse or out of reach so you aren’t tempted to text. Also, if it’s important, you can purchase a hands-free device & discuss the matter over the phone.
I want to hear your thoughts! Have you ever texted while driving? Have you ever ridden in the car with someone who was texting behind the wheel? Do you think every state should pass a law forbidding texting while driving?
Getting into “good” debt, Part 1: Why education pays but BMWs don’t
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Student loans—burdensome as they may seem during payback time—are considered some of the best debts to get into, and for good reason. While we all know the value of a good education, student loans…
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Commuting Conundrum: School
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It’s almost back to school time and many students are considering their housing options for next year: Should I live on-campus, should I live off-campus, or should I commute? Like commuting for work,…
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Follow Target Employers on Twitter
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Every student should have a target list or dream list of employers they want to work for. Normally, I coach students and have them put together these lists when they are actively applying fo rinternships, but you should have one all year round – if you are applying or not. You must constantly be reminded of your future goals and keep yourself informed and up-to-date on the company of your dreams.
Brands and employers are spending TONS of money to make sure they have a social media presence. They are doing this because they WANT to engage you, they WANT to start a conversation, they WANT to hear what you think. Go to the website of each of your “dream employers” and try to find the Facebook or Twitter logo. You can also google “company X on Twitter” and find their profiles. Again, the majority of employers do have these profiles set up.
Following these brands will help you identify with the company culture, tone, and stay in the loop of their programs, career opportunities, and news feed. I would also encourage you to comment & tweet. Get yourself involved with the conversation. Send your questions, they pay someone to answer them! Communicate directly with the employer of your dreams – it doesn’t get much better than that.
One more note to add is that last night during #internchat, I was asked about employers following students back on Twitter and potentially seeing negative things or inappropriate things. No matter what your age – student or not-social networks are not a place for negativity or inappropriate content (pictures or posts). Make sure that before you start following employers, you clean up your pages and make sure that your page is a representation of your personality (the best side of your personality). Delete anything that you might have questions about – it’s probably not okay.
Career tips for aspiring ad copywriters
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A career as a copywriter is a great option for creative individuals with strong writing skills. However, in this increasingly popular field, competition for jobs is fierce. Ciabh McEvenue, the…
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Q&A with copywriter Kavi Guppta
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Copywriter Kavi Guppta describes the joys and challenges of working in the advertising field, as well as his personal choice to forgo formal education in favour of real world experience.
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How to find a super supervisor for graduate school
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Finding a super supervisor for your masters or PhD is essential to ensuring that your studies are not only successful but also enjoyable. You are in control of your own success and pro-actively…
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Impact Apprentice takes over TalentEgg for a day
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Two teams of eight students were tasked with coming up with an innovative but usable campaign to help TalentEgg get the message across to employers—our potential clients—that TalentEgg.ca is where…
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