By admin, on January 3rd, 2014  Every year, hundreds of New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside, completely forgotten or discarded for being unrealistic. This year, we’ve got 10 resolutions that we know you can keep, and can have fun while you’re at it.
- Take a walk with friends – without your phone
- Try out a new leadership role on campus or in your workplace
- Make a decision to only post comments online or by text that you’d be comfortable saying in person
- Set up or update your LinkedIn account, making sure to include your amazing accomplishments from last year
- Take a class outside of your major
- Volunteer in your community
- Update your computer’s antivirus – before a crisis occurs
- Write a hand-written letter and send it snail mail
- Brush up on your world geography
- Take the time to get to know at least two new people who come from completely different backgrounds than your own
More than anything else, be yourself, have fun and have a great 2014!
By admin, on September 18th, 2013  You’ve probably read a few of them; maybe you’ve even shared or re-tweeted a few – We’re talking about those epic rants from celebrities, disgruntled employees, or friends on social media that are, well, quite entertaining. But as funny as they can sometimes be, public rants can also be very damaging. Here are a few tips for keeping yourself from hurting your career and becoming tomorrow’s link fodder:
- It doesn’t matter how much of a jerk your boss, (or professor, coach, etc.). may be, don’t vent about her/him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, your blog or any other social media.
- Likewise, if you’re having a disagreement with a co-worker, classmate or friend, keep your rants offline.
- To be extra safe, make sure your Facebook privacy settings are set accordingly.
- We’ll leave it to your discretion whether or not to Facebook friend your boss or co-workers, but if you do, make sure to keep them in a friend list that does NOT receive all your personal status updates.
- There’s nothing wrong with thoughtful, constructive criticism, but if your Instagram and Twitter are public, use wisdom and caution before posting criticism about your company or school (by the way, same goes for posting NSFW selfies!).
- If you absolutely have to rant, do it IRL with trusted friends.
Keep in mind, not all rants can (or should) get you fired, but they can make a future employer think twice before hiring you, so stay professional both on and offline.
By admin, on September 4th, 2013  With the school year well underway, we’d like to wish you an excellent, and safe, school year. To kick off this academic year, here are some tips for staying safe on campus:
- Don’t prop open external res hall doors or open doors for anyone you don’t know
- Have your keys out before you walk to your car or res hall
- Ask a friend or campus security to escort you to your car, bus loop or residence, especially at night
- Report ANY suspicious behavior immediately; if you feel unsafe, do not hesitate to inform security and Campus Life staff
- Stay in well-lit areas of campus and be aware of your surroundings
- Don’t leave valuables out in plain sight, (in a vehicle, lounge or other public space), even if you’re only stepping away for a moment
- Report lost keys or ID/swipe cards immediately
- Do not share your passwords with anyone and change them up every few months
- If you’re heading off campus, (on a date, into town, hiking, for a jog, on an interview – whatever the case may be!), make sure at least one other person on campus knows where you are
- Plan to meet “new” friends, (such as study group members, dates, etc.) in public places such as the library or coffee shop
- Familiarize yourself with the emergency exits in your res hall, and any class/lab buildings you frequent
- Know campus emergency protocols (fire, chemical, tornado, earthquake, shooter, etc.)
Do you have any safety tips to share? Let us know in the comments.
By admin, on August 12th, 2013  Move-in day is just around the corner for thousands of college students. Here are some tips for making move-in day a success:
- Know your residence’s policies well in advance of move-in day, and make sure your parents are well aware of them, too. Many well-meaning parents have tried to bring, install, or move things that aren’t allowed.
- Label your boxes with locations and descriptions of what’s inside. Eg. “Desk Items – note paper, pens, pencils, clock.”
- Bring tools, cleaning supplies (disinfecting wipes and Lysol will be your close friends!), duct tape and a lot of cold bottled water to keep you hydrated.
- Bring some sort of hand-dolly (something with wheels) to help move boxes.
- Pay close attention to drop-off/unloading spots for freshmen and keep a campus map handy.
- Pre-load all of the events you’ll be attending on your phone’s calendar, including event locations, but also keep a print copy close by.
- Encourage your parents to attend any parent orientation sessions.
- Don’t spend too much time, or stress, trying to organize your room right away.
- Touch base with your school’s IT department to get yourself, your laptop and any mobile devices registered on the school’s network.
- If you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, take a break. Remember, you’ve accomplished a lot to get into college; a “less than perfect” move-in day can’t take that away from you.
- When it’s time to say goodbye to your parents, it’s ok to be sad.
- As busy and full as move-in day can be, take the time to enjoy it!
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Every year, hundreds of New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside, completely forgotten or discarded for being unrealistic. This year, we’ve got 10 resolutions that we know you can keep, and can have fun while you’re at it.
