Get to know Pullman Scholar Asia Muhammad,’16, a psychology major at Saint Leo University. Three words Asia feels best to describe her personality: humble, outspoken, caring A lesson college has taught Asia (outside of the classroom): How to make her dollar stretch Like many students, Asia’s transition to college had some ups and downs. She remembers feeling […]
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Before we get to the how, let’s talk about the why. Why do you need a LinkedIn profile? For starters, 37% of surveyed job recruiters say social professional networks are one of the most important sources for hiring and 77% of all job openings are posted on LinkedIn. You might be thinking, “I have years of college […]
How to Write a Professional Bio as a College Student. A well-written bio is a great tool to have in your professional toolkit. Whether for a job application, networking event, or as an introduction for future employers, your bio is a great way to share who you are and highlight your accomplishments. It can also be […]
The 30-60 Second Conversation that Could Change Your Life. What is one of the most important things you can do at an interview, networking event, or whenever you want to make a positive impression? Your elevator pitch! The appropriately named “elevator pitch” is a brief and captivating speech that can be communicated in the amount of […]
By Zach Loubert, Intern. As a modern college student, you’re always on the run. Between balancing classes, extracurricular activities, and a social life, it is important to be in control of your schedule. We’ve compiled a list of our picks for the best smartphone apps that can help you save time, stay organized, and have […]
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For many high school seniors and college students, ushering in the New Year isn’t only about the party hats, sparklers, and resolutions, it also rings in the FAFSA season (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). First-time FAFSA tacklers and even those who’ve completed the form several years in a row can feel the process is […]
By Julia Lane, Intern. It’s that time of year again. The air is crisp, couples dressed in J.Crew knits walk down the street consuming pumpkin-flavored beverages, and recent college graduates receive their first student loan repayment bills. If you graduated this spring and took out loans to fund your education, which according to the College […]
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By Julia Lane, Intern. It wasn’t too long ago that a classmate of mine was out biking around Uptown on a beautiful summer day in Chicago. Later that evening she developed a fever, and the next day she began having trouble breathing. After being rushed to the ER and spending a week in the ICU she […]
