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This blog is written by Jackie, our Campus Ambassador at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Even the most fashionable people need some inspiration every once in a while. Here are a couple fashion blogs to help you out of a fashion funk:

1. Lookbook – Where better to gather fashion inspiration than from hundreds of girls and guys worldwide? (European fashion, anyone?) Here users can “hype” up looks they see, and the most popular ones land themselves higher up on the home screen.

2. College Fashionista – My favorite thing about this site is that it registers on-campus trends. Your school likely has a few “style gurus” that blog about fashion and beauty here – and if not, call up Amy from the site and let her know you want to be a guru! I love that each post is written by students, giving the website a unique, campus-y tilt.

3. Refinery 29 – With markets in LA, Chicago, San Francisco, D.C. and Miami, Refinery 29 covers markets all across the board – er, USA. Offering more than just fashion advice, R29 covers news about celebrities, art & culture, dining and more, in addition to shopping tips and – my favorite – DIYs.
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4. Cheetah is the New Black – I’m not afraid to hide my love for cheetah print or Alicia, writer of Cheetah is the New Black. Every outfit she is photographed in is spot-on, at least for my fashion taste. She has recently started a Friday column where she features some uber-affordable (less than $25) items – perfect!

5. The Man Repeller – To me, the Man Repeller is the queen of offbeat fashion. I don’t have the guts to wear a lot of the stuff she does – but I love looking at it.

This blog is written by Silvia, our Campus Ambassador at Ithaca College. She is studying Integrated Marketing Communications and will graduate May 2013.

Hope you’re keeping up with your New Years resolution to eat healthy. As students, interns, athletes or employees, we have very busy lives and in a college setting it’s easy to choose the quickest option that usually isn’t the healthiest! Below, are some tips on how to eat on the go in a healthy way.

1)     They always say having 5 small meals is better than having 2-3 large ones. So keep that in mind.

2)     Pre-package your snacks. Measure your food and pack them into small bags. This will help over indulging and will give you more variety.

3)     Eat colorfully. Pack carrots, almonds, grapes, celery, etc.

4)     If you’re really crunched for time, buy 100-calorie snacks. Usually, these snacks aren’t the healthiest but you know how much your having, which is key!

5)     Always keep yogurt, power/granola bars, and fruit around in your dorm/apartment. These are easy snacks that will keep you satisfied until your able to have a meal.

I hope these tips will help you during your busy day. Remember, only snacking isn’t healthy, but it will help you from overeating when you sit down for a meal.

This blog post is written by Paola, our campus ambassador from UT-Austin.

You got the internship, you’ve prepped, bought supplies, researched the company, now what? You have yet to choose the outfit for your first day. First impressions are crucial, and you want to look good for those who may be your co-workers or bosses in the future. As an intern, the dress code can get confusing, you have to be ready for any task you may get yet still look presentable. So here are some fashionable tips to succeed and impress!

One of the staples for my intern wardrobe are black jeans. Black jeans go good with everything, are comfortable, and you will never look entirely under dressed. Combine them with a cute top or a sweater and you are good to go.

The second staple in my intern wardrobe are ballet flats. Although high heels and their extra inches are fabulous you never know what your day may bring. Opt for some comfortable flats, in any color you wish, to combine with your outfit.



The third and final staple in my closet is a tote. This big bag is one of the best inventions ever made for a woman, so put it to use! These come in handy to store your laptop, iPad, phone, notebook, camera, or anything else you may need and still look chic.

These three fashion musts will never let you down and keep you looking your best. If you need a few ideas I created a styled intern set which you can see in the picture. Happy styling interns!

The Intern Queen Campus Ambassador program provides a forum for driven college students to express themselves through professional networking, personal development, blogging, and peer-to-peer connections. They actively promote the Intern Queen message on their respective college campuses. These bright and ambitious students will one day be leaders in their fields.

We are looking for students who are:

• Attending school outside of the United States
• Graduating May 2013, 2014, or 2015
• Involved, ambitious, and always seeking new opportunities
• Great organizers and communicators
• Active on social media platforms (such as Facebook and Twitter)
• Influential on their college campus
• Aware of the importance of internship opportunities and are ready to focus on their future!

What do they do?

• Spread the word about InternQueen.com to their campus (and social network)
• Share insight into the internship landscape outside of the United States
• Expand the Intern Queen brand internationally
• Blog and video blog once per month, which are posted on Intern Queen Blog
• Participate in one Campus Ambassador contest each semester
• Help us spread the word about our partner brands and test new products from brands we work with
• Provide feedback about new websites, ideas, brands, and products
• Network with other Ambassadors and their connections!

Interested in applying? Send an email to alicia@internqueen.com with your name, school, and anticipated graduation date for application materials! All application materials will then be sent to you for completion.

This blog was written by Steph, our Intern Queen Campus Ambassador from Drexel University.

Tell me about yourself. It’s the first question your employer will ask during your internship interview, but has always been one of the hardest for me to answer. What do they want to know? After almost 20 interviews in the past two years, here’s what I’ve learned about how to get past the first interview question and impress your employer:

• Don’t forget the basics: Make sure to include your major, year and past internships in the first 2 sentences. Even though they have your resume in front of them, it’s still good to highlight the credentials you have right up front.
• Keep the jargon to a minimum: Instead of telling your employer that you’re hard working, dedicated and detail oriented, give them a specific example of a time when you were dedicated to a group project or previous intern assignment. For example, if you increased your media lists by 15% due to research you initiated, highlight that upfront in your speech. It will have the employer asking more and eliminates the “dedicated, hard working” jargon.
• End with a personal touch: While the “tell me about yourself” question is asked in a formal interview setting, it’s also a great way to include something personal about yourself. If you like to run 5ks or follow fashion blogs, let them know!