Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
I can hear the nerves rattling inside everyone as you all prepare for that summer internship. I know that many of you are headed to cities like LOS ANGELES for the summer -- cities where it's desirable to operate a vehicle and drive to and from your internship. Here are a few solutions for those of you trying to figure out what to do about transportation during your internship in LA:
Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
I know many of you are headed to NYC this summer for that perfect summer internship. I'm so excited for you (and a little jealous)! My first internship in NYC was the summer after my freshman year of college and it was amazing . Believe it or not, I'm still in touch with some of the friends I made that summer.
Lauren E. Berger / 1 day ago
I had a great time talking with Alec Berry, Collegiate Correspondent for USA TODAY -- his article is a must-read! Many college students are using their summers to gain on-the-job experience, but are not making time to take a break for themselves. I got to talk about the importance of having balance this summer and creating time to focus on you. Read the entire article HERE.
How will you create time for yourself during a busy summer?
Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
Finding the balance between academic excellence while maintaining your social life can be overwhelming for the average person. Adding a job, internship or athletics to all of that is impossible for some. Then there is you... You want to do it all.
While this is admirable, it is also difficult to do everything well. Often, taking on too much can leave one or more areas suffering.
It is helpful to rate things by importance. Look toward your future, but don't forget your present. I’m sure family and school are somewhere on top on this list. Create a list of your top six priorities.
Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
This blog post was written by Rachel Bergan, our Campus Ambassador — and recent graduate — from the University of South Carolina. You can follow Rachel on Twitter @rachel_bergan.
Lauren E. Berger / 1 week ago
I'm staying with some friends in South Florida this week. Both are managers in their fields and we're always chatting about best practices and how their employees can perform better. Here are a few tips we put together:
1. Listen to Your Manager. Don't create your own rules. Follow the systems in place.
2. Think Ahead. Predict the Problems. Show Your Team That When a Problem Happens, You Know How to Solve It.
3. Find a Balance Between Being a Team Player and Standing Out on Your Own.
4. Stay Organized But Don't Let The Need to "Stay Organized" Get In The Way Of Getting Things Done.
Lauren E. Berger / 3 weeks ago
The time for papers, exams and presentations are here. Cramming, all nighters and an endless supply of coffee (with extra sugar, please!) become a ritual for some as the last few weeks of school approach us.
Its "finals" time!
The most headache- causing, hair-pulling, cursing-under-your-breath time of any college students' semester can be very stressful.
I've tried many ways to prepare for finals in the past but these three tips have got to be THE best.
Peace and quiet
Lauren E. Berger / 5 weeks ago
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with all that we have going on in our lives we forget to stop, breathe and remind ourselves that we can do anything. Mediation is a form of deep relaxation that can be done at anytime and anywhere during a busy day. Sometimes this can be as simple as sitting at your desk at work closing your eyes and taking some deep breathes to clear your mind and push all anxiety aside.
Lauren E. Berger / 7 weeks ago
So you’ve accepted an internship in the Big Apple this summer. Congratulations! As they say, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. You’ve prepared by re-watching old episodes of “Gossip Girl” and “Sex and the City” but once you get there, you’ll realize the city is so different from it is on TV. New York City can be overwhelming, but don’t be discouraged; check out what the city has to offer. Here are some great spots people don’t usually consider:
1. Bryant Park.
Lauren E. Berger / 7 weeks ago
So first, let me say, “Congrats on deciding to take the LSAT and taking the first step towards your future legal career.” Deciding that you even want to take the LSAT is a huge deal and it shows your true passion for becoming a lawyer. Now that you have made that decision, you must realize the investment in time (and perhaps money) necessary to excel at this exam. The LSAT, a standardized test for law school admissions that is scored on a 120-180 scale, is an extremely hard test, but if you have the time to master all of its intricacies you can surely get the score you want!
