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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!



This blog was written by Saya, our UCF Intern Queen Campus Ambassador. Do you go to UCF and want to be involved? Comment on this blog post and Saya will be in touch!

The search is over and you have landed an interview with your dream internship! Congrats! Take a breath, but now the challenging part is just about to begin.  From the hypothetical work situations, to highlighting your skills and achievements, and being bombarded with questions about your previous work experience is overwhelming. That’s why preparing for the interview is crucial. Here are a few interview prep tips to make your interviewer say, “wow!”

Back to Basics

Your first impression is just important, if not more important, as your last. Taking the extra time to iron your professional attire is a must – your interviewer will notice. Make sure to look clean-cut and nicely groomed with your hair properly brushed before you enter the interview. Give yourself enough time to check yourself one last time in the restroom before you enter the interview. Don’t apply any cologne or perfume for your interview. You never know if the person will be allergic or have it trigger any unwanted emotions.

Come Prepared

It is always necessary to bring extra copies of your resume. Even if the employer already has a copy of your resume, it will show that you are prepared in case you are being interviewed by more than one individual. Create a portfolio with any previous projects you’ve completed (whether in class or for work), references, and letters of recommendation in a nice, professional folder. This will not only give you an advantage to your competitors, but it will give the interviewer a chance to see your skills first hand and see what you are capable of creating. Of course, you can’t forget a pen and notebook for notes!

Spotlight on You

Then comes the question we all dread being asked, “What are your weaknesses?” Your weakness should be answered as a strength that will benefit the employer. Emphasizing on a weakness that you have overcome over your employment history shows that you do have flaws, like everyone else, and you are still being honest. One of the best responses is incorporating these attributes in personal accomplishments. Take a step back and put yourself into the employer’s shoes. If you were the one doing the hiring, what would you want to hear?

Thank You

Take a breather, the stressful part is over! You have finished the interview, now what? Follow up with your employer and send a hand-written “thank you for your time” card. It shows that you are serious about the job offering and they will admire that you took the time to send one.

Use these tips as a helpful cheat sheet for your next interview and just relax, be yourself and you’ll do great! Good luck!