by AnnieParsons | Jul 30, 2021 | Intern Blogs
The Importance of Volunteering Oftentimes the true value of volunteering can be underestimated, yet there are an immense number of benefits both professionally and personally that it offers. The wide range of non-profit organizations that need volunteer assistance...
by MerrittWinter | Jul 26, 2021 | Intern Blogs
The Importance of Spending your Summer Wisely Imagine you walk into your first interview, and at first, the discussion is going smoothly. You get asked your name and where you went to school, but then out of nowhere, you are hit with a difficult question: Tell me...
by kira.eng | Jun 14, 2021 | Intern Blogs
Going to College 2,700 Miles from Home One morning freshman year, I woke up with a fever of 102 degrees. Frantic and feeling awful, I called my mom. She didn’t pick up at first—8AM Eastern Time is 5AM Pacific, a time zone difference that I have grown to hate in...
by JackHancotte | Aug 10, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
Hey there, I’m Jack, a finance instructor at Wealthy Habits, and I’m thrilled to share my personal story of how I found purpose after years of confusion and disillusionment. It all started with my journey after high school, where I embarked on a path that...
by MalliGutta | Aug 8, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
How to Ace Interviews Imagine a high-schooler named Bob walking into an interview for a new job that he is excited for. The first question follows: “Tell me something about yourself” Bob slurps his slushy and responds with: “Ummm, I really like to play Fortnite, and...
by MayBallerstedt | Aug 7, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
5 Ways to Avoid Toxic Productivity (While Staying on Top of Your Goals) Toxic productivity is a state of mind where someone feels they have to be productive at all times, disregarding physical or mental health. When you first hear the words ‘toxic productivity’, you...
by BrookeSmith | Aug 2, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
Adventures in Adulting This summer I embarked on my journey into adulthood. I’m not going to lie: it was super scary. The minute my mom left to go back home after helping me unpack and settle into my new apartment, I didn’t know what to do with myself. Should I get a...
by CharlieTutt | Aug 2, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
How I Started a Small Business in High School During my free time in the 2020 quarantine, I created a business. I sold customized masks to people and schools in my community. I decided to take the risk of starting a business with my capital as a junior in high school,...
by RohanLeveille | Aug 1, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
8 Tips To Land Your First Job Your first job will teach you lessons about how to rely on yourself and interact with all sorts of people that you can’t learn anywhere else, but getting a job is not easy. It can be a lot of work, from prepping resumes to knocking an...
by AsilPatel | Aug 1, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
Developing Time Management, Leadership, and Communication Skills Through Extracurriculars The time management, leadership, and communication skills that I acquired through high school soccer provided a seamless transition to my college life. In addition to that, you...
by CierraPiggott | Jul 28, 2023 | Intern Blogs, Staff Blogs
Embracing Confrontation In life, it is inevitable that we encounter situations that make us feel less confident than we are. Whether it's dealing with a difficult person or addressing an uncomfortable issue, learning to be confrontational is an important skill that...
