Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
The holidays are a great time to earn some extra cash as a seasonal worker. It’s also a great time for applicants to get a foot in the door of an employer that otherwise would not be hiring. A number of retailers are hiring right now, so read on for a list of some big…
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP’s) can become easily overwhelmed by day-to-day activities. According to psychologist Elaine Aron who coined the term, HSP’s may be sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, and busy environments. If you’re easily bothered by things that don’t seem to affect others and you’ve often been told that you’re “too sensitive”, you may…
College can be stressful, and if you’re experiencing stress you need an outlet. A good stress outlet will take your mind off problems so you don’t ruminate. Stress relievers can include physical activity, creativity or entertainment. You may choose more than one stress outlet to give yourself some variety. Some fun stress outlets: Adult Coloring…
For a lot of freshmen, adjusting to college life is hard. If you’re feeling lost or stressed, it doesn’t mean you don’t belong in college. In fact, many good students feel overwhelmed when entering college. In order to be happy and successful in college, you need to find ways to adapt to your new…
Some courses in college are very challenging and may leave you feeling defeated. It can be especially difficult if you’ve always made good grades with little effort. College is a huge step up from high school, and upper level classes can be much more difficult than lower level ones. As a result, students often drop…