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Congratulations! All that finger crossing worked out, and you got that big summer internship you were hoping for. Of course, it’s important to keep the long-term in mind, so now that you’re momentarily...
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Without a doubt, one of the most evil experiences you’ll have in college is the dreaded morning lecture, or incredibly boring late afternoon lecture, both of which taunt you by making you want to fall...
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If you feel best when your head is stuffed in a book, or when a pen is in your hand with a stack of blank paper in front of you, then you might be a writer. What’s more, chances are you might want to...
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Graduation is pretty awesome, as it signals your transition from college life to the real world. Of course that’s a little scary too, as it also means you’re entering the full-time work force (cue...
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