The Senior Advise

We  asked career experts what college seniors can do to prepare for their post-graduation job search. Check off these senior year to-dos to get ready for the competitive job market ahead.  As a college senior in this day and age, you've got to contend with a whole new set of challenges. And that's in addition to whatever required courses you need to finish. But don’t lose sight of the end game: getting a job after graduation. To set yourself up for better job prospects, you need to create a plan for success during your senior year of college.   1. Clean up your social media profiles Regardless of how great you look in that Instagram photo or how funny you think your tweet is, your future employer does not want to see pictures of you twerking at frat parties or read tweets about how you spent every lecture playing Animal Crossing—and yes, they will know. 2. Create a personal website or blog Sharing a consistent output of professionally relevant work on social media ch...

We spend about sixteen years preparing for a career, but how often do we spend time preparing for a healthy relationship? As college students, we always focus on what constitutes an “unhealthy relationship,” but we never focus on what a “healthy relationship” entails. After surveying approximately 75 UTEP college students, they all agreed that a healthy relationship consists of four elements: mutual respect, trust and support, honesty, and good communication. All of these elements entail respecting each other’s personal space and time, accepting responsibility, valuing opinions, and communicating openly and fairly. All of these are helpful advice, but after observing many behaviors of a college relationship, here are some tips on maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner in college.  Be aware of what both you and your partner want for yourselves and for the relationship. Express your needs to each other. Be willing to negotiate and compromise. Your partner may not meet y...

No experience can ever be compared with that of college life. The years you spend in your college will always remain unforgettable. You will get to know the world both inside and outside of college. These college years pass so quick that you won't even be able to notice. Before the best years of your life flow away, here are the 7 things you must definitely do during your college life: 1. Take part in college fest College fests are a great platform to showcase your talent. Grab your guitar and hit the stage! Never miss an opportunity to take part in fests. College fests provide great exposure and you never know, you might turn into a star. 2. Write for the college journal  Writing for the college journal will help you keep a track of events happening in college. It will also help you in your skill development and of course you will be known for your articles in your college. 3. Go for college excursions Never miss on college trips because these trips will add up to y...

The next semester of college is on the horizon and it’s time to schedule classes again. Scheduling college classes is something that most students find daunting and confusing. Whether this is your first time scheduling classes or your fourth, follow these eight easy steps to make scheduling painless and stress-free. 1) Review your class options. If you've already determined your major, the college or university will make a list of classes that you must complete in order to be eligible for graduation. Check that list and pick a few classes that you know you want to take this upcoming semester. Next, check the course catalog to find which classes the college or university will be offering during the semester and see when those classes are available. 2) Schedule a visit with your advisor. Advisors are one of the most undervalued resources on college campuses. Advisors are normally professors and know the in's and out's of the college or university. When meeting with your advis...

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation. To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive. It might also make sense to pack for one season at a time and switch items when you go home during breaks. Room Needs/Storage Bedside lamp Alarm clock/clock radio Mini trash can Storage bins Under-the-bed storage trays Desk lamp Fan Drying rack for laundry Bulletin board and pushpins Dry-erase wall calendar/board Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench) Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls) Linens/Laundry Supplies Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with college for size needed — some college twin beds are extra long.) Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face) Pillows (2) Mattress pad (check with college for size needed) Blankets (2) Comforter/bedspread Clothes hangers Laundry bag/basket Laund...

PG Vs Hostel PG vs Hostels – the toughest question when you’re moving to a new city, (besides the other tough question – should I pack my shampoo or not?). After all, your pg or hostel isn’t just a place for you to dump your things, but a place where you’ll be spending most of your time in the coming months or years. The place should match your vibe and the overall environment should help you focus 100% on your work. So to answer the PG vs hostel question, ask yourself if you prefer to live by yourself, or with four others? Do you have to spend a thousand bucks on data packs every month, or does your rent cover it? And most importantly, if you get regular meals or you have to choose between Maggi and Wai Wai for dinner? Benefits and Drawbacks of Hostels and PGs No PG or hostel is perfect. But the idea is to pick a place with the least amount of drawbacks. Here are some pointers that might help you settle the hostel vs PG debate: Hostels cost less than PGs, but on the other hand, PGs af...

  How To Choose The Right College After 10+2 Many students wish to enrol themselves in the top colleges in the country but fail to ask this simple question - how to choose the right colleges after class 12? Selecting the right college is of utmost importance because your college education will greatly influence your career toward jobs or research projects you may undertake in the future. Therefore, it is vital to know how to choose the right colleges after class 12. It is more important to figure out which college is best suited for you. Here are some parameters and tips to choose the right colleges after 12th. Draw Up Your Shortlist And Rank Your Priorities There are tons of things that one can do in order to learn how to choose colleges after 12th. Make a list of colleges you would like to attend and shortlist the colleges based on the geographic location, enrollment size, majors and programs offered, alumni network, job placements, opportunities outside of the classroom, cost an...