I previously wrote about ways you can tell fairly quickly that you’ve landed a dream internship. When you’ve landed a great internship, you’ll know it and it will pay off for you long after the actual internship period has ended. However, the unfortunate reality is that not all internships are paved in gold.
Let’s keep in mind that some industries are better than others (from what I hear), [...]
You’re hungry and it’s dinnertime. You’ve promised yourself to cook something instead of ordering in, but after looking at some recipes, you realize you’d have to trek out to the grocery store before cooking. When your belly is already rumbling, this is not a good situation. I’ve learned to stock my kitchen with pantry staples that can ensure a quick, easy meal without the run to the store [...]
You’re a student. You’re learning your way and because of that some people will think and make you feel like you aren’t capable of much. I challenge you to refuse to believe in that misconception.
A brand is more than just an eye-catching logo, a flashy website or being a well-known company. It’s the essence of what you believe in and how you choose to share that with the world. Being a college [...]
It’s cliché, but true: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—especially for us working to be our best on a daily basis. Incorporating a quick breakfast into your morning routine has been proven to increase focused thinking and improve productivity.
At one of my internships, the owners of the company felt so strongly about breakfast that they provided a variety of healthy breakfast choices [...]
Keeping a steady diet of takeout is convenient, until your bank account starts shrinking and your waistline begins to expand. After I moved from the dorms and into an apartment, it didn’t take long for me to realize that without a meal plan, I was lost in the kitchen. Instead of learning to cook, I relied on Chinese delivery for a few months. Until my bank account and waistline both took turns for [...]
So you’ve landed an internship at what you (hopefully) believe to be an incredible company. Congrats! Take some time to enjoy the fact that you’re advancing your career and skillset, but keep in mind that not all internships are paved in gold… or something like that.
Chances are you’re eager to get going at your new internship site. Your optimism during your initial few weeks can, quite often, [...]