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The Biggest Career Mistakes of 20-Somethings

May 20, 2013

by Chelsea Slaughter I read recently this article on the Huffington Post that I would like to share with you all: the eight biggest mistakes that we “20-somethings” make in careers. I chose four out of the eight that college students should really be mindful of because these tips could possibly prevent you from making the same mistakes! You Think You Can't Make Money While Pursuing Your [...]

Win $1,000 in the Scholarship of the Week!

May 20, 2013

by Suada Kolovic What better way is there to kick off summer break than an additional $1,000 to put towards your college education? Zinch’s Weekly Essay Contest will help you do just that and all you have to do is write a two to three sentence essay on the following prompt: The concept of reincarnation has existed for millennia. If you could be reincarnated as anything, what would it be? All [...]

Taking a Gap Year May Enhance Your College Experience

May 17, 2013

by Carly Gerber So you’re a high school senior who has worked hard to maintain the impressive grades and variety of extracurriculars that earned you multiple college offers. But before you purchase those extra-long twin sheets and start choosing fall classes, consider how a gap year could positively impact your future. According to the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research [...]