. . . e t o N k c i u AQ Hello there! While planning this issue of Collegiate Ladies, “change” was the word floating around the office. How do you change when you’re in college? How do your relationships change? How does your style change? How do you interests and beliefs change? For me (and most of the world) change is a very frightening concept and is often what prevents people from adventuring out and trying new things.
Next month, our staff will be different as people mature and grow and, well, change. The same little group we’ve grown to love will depart to our different ways and it won’t quite be the same anymore. But that doesn’t mean things will turn to the bad side or that we will never see each other again. This picture is of our staff last year at a photoshoot we did over Body Peace. At the time, we were a five-person strong group. We have now gone to ten members and growing every day. When you
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The staff in 2011 (that’s me in the middle!) have the connections you have with some people, things aren’t going to change that quick. You have the power to control the change and make what you want to make of it. Remember that as your college career goes on and you will make out just fine.
Best of luck in all that you do,
Assistant Editor Creative Director Fashion Director Photo Director Booking Editor Managing Editor Deputy Editor Copy Cheif Digital Imagaing Specialist
Letter from the Editor Masthead
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Keeping Connected: 5 Ways to stay in touch!
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Shop Part Time: Staying cute on a college budget!
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Finding You: A senior’s perspective on college.
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Internships” Nailing the Interview!
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Resumés: What to keep when applying!
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Your College Stories
much love,
-Stephanie
Collegiate Ladies Editor-in-Chief
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Stephanie Jessie Kelli Warford Sarah Bonner Vanessa Peters Jessica Booth KaLyn Stewart Teressa Tryon Kathryn Drye Brianna Stewart Cierra Lawson
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Even though you’re hours away from one another, staying connected to your friends can be hard, but it can be done.
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d e t ec 4) Social media
1) Writing Letters
These days everyone seems to have a Facebook, a Twitter, or a blog, so keeping connected is easier than ever. Just remember that companies do look at these before hiring, so make sure what you’re posting isn’t something you would regret seeing in a workplace.
Writing letters is super personal and really lets your loved one know that you care enough to send them a personalized note that you spent time and money on. Try decorating your envelopes and buying paper with fun designs on them to avoid a boring letter. Fun stamps are always a plus!
2) E-mail
If you’re more of a computer personal, try emailing your friends and family. Emails are just as effective as a letter, content wise, and sometimes easier since you can just type and go. Plus—you save money on stamps and envelopes.
3) Cell phones As basic as it may sound, this is still one of the country’s most efficient ways of communication. Hearing one’s voice is a huge blessing, so utilize it every chance you get.
55) Sykpe Sort of like a phone call, Skype is a great way to see your loved ones face-to-face. It’s definitely a must if you have access to a webcam and the Internet.
SHOP PART TIME
Shopping at discount stores doesn't mean you're out of style. One of these three bought their flannel at Plato's Closet. Can you tell who?
10 STORES YOUR STUDENT ID WILL SAVE YOU! Ann Taylor—20% Banana Republic—15% Charlotte Russe—10% eCampus—(up to) 50% Goodwill—10% J. Crew—15%
ShoeBuy—10% (plus free shipping with the code SHOEBUY) Target.com—10% TopShop—10% Urban Outfitters—10% (on select dates only)
Finding You Vanessa Peters, a senior graduating from Western Kentucky University in Spring of 2013, stopped by the office to give us insight on how she changed and became who she is today while in college.
My mom respects me more as an adult now. She still worries, but she respects my space. She trusts me to make good decisions.
I’m a lot less social. I think I’m more focused on what I have to get done.
I’m ready to go into the world. I’m ready to move on.
I’m more academically confident and more independent.
Stay focused. Don’t worry about trying to keep up with your social life so much. It’s not worth it when you’re stuck in school for two extra years with thousands of extra dollars. I think money is a good motivation.
Internships Nailing the Interview You’ve done your research, picked where to applied, and now they’re interested. Make them want you by performing well in your interview using the following tips: 1)
Be Prepared Have an outfit ready, an extra copy of your resumé and run through some practice questions with friends. Just don’t become too rehearsed. 2) Make A Good First Impression: Be early and be ready for anything they give you. Be yourself and use eye contact to keep them
intrigued. 3) Sell Your Skills— Let them know what you are good at and what you’ve done to better yourself and those around you. 4) Answer the Question— Don’t get so wrapped up in yourself that you forget to answer the actual question. Mindless ramble won’t get you too far. 5) Bring Samples— Give the interviewer physical copies of your work so they can see your stuff in person. 6) End with a Handshake—A firm handshake offered by you fi
rst is a way to shock your interviewer with your confidence. 7) Send a Thank You Card— Let them know you appreciate their time and hope they consider you.
Fashion www.freefashioninternships.com
Keep or Toss:
What to keep on your resumé and when to cross it off
By Caroline Levchuck
While you may not need an entirely new resume, you should probably freshen up your current credentials.
1. Start at the End Don’t overwhelm yourself by looking at your entire resume -- yet. “Look at the bottom of your resume and see if there’s anything new that you can add,” Milligan says. “Workshops, professional training or awards are a quick way to add something current.” 2. Where You’ve Been and Where You’re Going
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Updating your resume doesn’t have to be too time-consuming or painful, says resume expert Lauren Milligan, founder of ResuMAYDAY, a Chicago-based resume writing and career services firm. She shares three quick tips for breathing new life into your old resume.
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Next, look at the position nearest the bottom of your resume. “Ask yourself if it’s still relevant to your current career goal,” Milligan advises. “If it’s not, delete it so you can build on more current accomplishments that will further your career.” If that last position is still somewhat relevant, edit it down. “The very first position you held should get the least amount of attention,” Milligan says. 3. A Year in the Life Turn your attention toward your current job. “Update any new projects or accomplishments that have occurred over the last year,” she says. “Even if it’s not a promotion, just include anything from [the past year] that can be added to it.”
KEEP IN MIND -Keep it Professional Email addresses, social network pages, font choice, backgrounds, and paper quality are always important to remember. If you wouldn’t want to present it to your third grade teacher, don’t present it to a future boss.
-Be Specific If you were active in a “few clubs” in college, list them and describe your role in one line. Don’t be afraid to brag on yourself a little. It’s better to tell them you were VP for three years than just saying you were a member and giving them the chance to think you were unactive in something you worked hard at.
-Spell Check Always have someone else read through and check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. That could be a mark against you.
If you want to screw up at college the easiest and first step is to skip class. That teacher doesn’t know anything the book does, right? It’s not like you’re paying for an education that is what will give you money to live an easy life. I know, I know, “money isn’t everything” and the whole idea that we need schooling to do absolutely anything may be outrageous to you. But that doesn’t matter when you’re living back under your parents’ roof.
Tina C. Lima, Ohio
My earliest class is at 11 AM, and on those days I am done by 3:15. Then on opposite days I have class at noon, until 4:30. Two of my teachers let us call them by their first names. College is a pretty laid back place. My teachers understand that I’m human, despite the 12 years spent in a mandatory institution designed to make me a robot. The students are pretty awesome too. I won’t say that everyone is different in college (although naturally they will change a little). I will say that you get to choose who you spend time with though. You get to basically special design a group of friends to fit your wants. It’s uber-amazing. In college you’ve finally realized that it’s okay to just be yourself. You realize all those little imperfections that you saw in yourself, or maybe that some pointed out aren’t flaws. They’re just what make you who you are. So, just keep your head up and your ears closed to their whispers young one. People don’t know anything about you until they know you. And you don’t know anything about them until you know them.
Elizabeth H. Austin, TX
Your College Stories
People aren’t near as mean/bad/judgemental as you think they are. They won’t rip apart your self esteem if you give them the chance. Trust me, I was insanely nervous about talking to people, especially people who seemed different from me. I was afraid they’d think I was stupid, inferior, or childish. But like I said before— if people don’t like something about you, act like an adult and say well that’s your opinion, and we can either just ignore the difference or we don’t have to associate with each other. You get to choose what kind of people you want to be around, and they will most likely accept you for your flaws. People are pretty cool. People can text you, they can sit with you at lunch, listen to your day, make you laugh, cheer you up, discuss politics, religion, or cannibalism with you, and even give you a better perspective on people if you choose to be around people different from you. People are actually pretty damned awesome, because if you’re not an asshole, they get so they really enjoy being around you.
Michael A. San Diego, CA
I go to a school in a small “City” in South Carolina called OrangeBurg or the Burg as some locals like to call it. There is not much to OrangeBurg the tallest building is a girls dorm on campus, which is like 14 or 16 floors some where in there. The Mall is small with nothing in it. There is really no means of entertainment here and coming from Jacksonville Florida and not being in a big city where I have something to do kinda sucks. During my freshman year I did not have my car so I was stuck on campus so really the only thing to do was go to functions which was at the time fun to me. I don’t even party when I’m home. Fast forward to Sophomore year which started like a month ago since then I’ve been to 3 or 4 functions each of which I have found myself less interested then the last. I’ll go dance with a girl or two and get bored and just stand there after while. Also there are to many guys and not enough girls at the functions. I have just lost all interest in functions. I mean it gets old after while. So I’m probably going to stop going to functions unless they throw a really good one. I have my car so if I get bored i’ll probably go to Columbia and do something it’s only like 30 mins away. I’m not going to lie you see some funny/interesting shit in the functions
Joey R. Jacksonville, FL