While my parents are thinking about taxes and filling out the FAFSA I'm thinking about one thing...INTERNSHIPS!
As a junior I know that this summer I will most likely be interning somewhere. So, now begins the daunting and sometimes intimidating task of searching for that dream job. I have so many questions...do I want to stay in Maine, how many hours a week do I want to work, can I find a paid internship, what branch of Marketing do I want to pursue? I may not have it all figured out, but here are five things that I've learned so far that have helped me with my internship search.
1. Keep your resume up to date. Anytime you receive an award or accomplishment; either at work, school, or in the community add it to your resume. It is much easier to remember important milestones as they happen and this helps your resume become more accurate.
2. Start early. It might seem that May is far away but companies will start posting summer internship positions soon and having your resume and cover letter ready ensures that you can get a head start on other possible candidates. It is also important to have time to look for living arrangements if you're planning on interning away from home.
3. Think big. Just because an internship sounds too good to be true still consider it. I was looking at an event planning company in New York. The company was amazing and many of its clients were A-list celebrities. Yet, in the end it wouldn't be feasible for me to live in New York for four months, but that doesn't rule out considering that company for a job after graduation.
4. Make Career Services your best friend. Go to their office for help with interview skills, resume editing, cover letter techniques, and current internship openings. They are their to help you with any questions that you may have.
5. Market yourself. When communicating with potential employers keep in mind that you are selling yourself. You want to allow them to know you on paper, but more importantly on a personal level. Take this opportunity to...well brag...you've worked hard for your accomplishments so talk about them! '
I will keep you all posted on my internship search...wish me luck!
Hugs,
Maggie
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
FREE=Gran Torino
As a college student I believe that the most valuable lesson we learn is to never pass up free stuff. Well, okay...maybe not the most valuable lesson, but we do love anything that's free. So, last night for Free Movie night my friends and I saw the new Clint Eastwood movie, Gran Torino.
The movie was amazing. Yet, all viewers should be aware of the controversial racism laced throughout the storyline. Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski who is a widower holding onto his prejudice views from serving in the Korean War. The plot dips into his personal life showing his family problems, his Michigan neighborhood being taken over by gangs, and his prized-mint condition-1972 Gran Torino. Without giving too much away, Kowalski sets out to reform his young neighbor, Thao, who is trying to stay out of his corrupt cousins gang. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. For me the whole movie was a success due to the perfectly timed humor that I wouldn't expect to find in this type of movie.
On another note...I'm heading home this weekend to see my family. See you all on Monday!
Hugs,
Maggie
The movie was amazing. Yet, all viewers should be aware of the controversial racism laced throughout the storyline. Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski who is a widower holding onto his prejudice views from serving in the Korean War. The plot dips into his personal life showing his family problems, his Michigan neighborhood being taken over by gangs, and his prized-mint condition-1972 Gran Torino. Without giving too much away, Kowalski sets out to reform his young neighbor, Thao, who is trying to stay out of his corrupt cousins gang. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. For me the whole movie was a success due to the perfectly timed humor that I wouldn't expect to find in this type of movie.
On another note...I'm heading home this weekend to see my family. See you all on Monday!
Hugs,
Maggie
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Softball, Yoga, & Birthdays
Updates after the first week/long weekend...
Friday at our Winter Open House I got to meet some nice families and had the chance to show them around campus. It was such a cold day, but everyone seemed to enjoy their visit.
Softball has started for Sarah, so now she's like a phantom in the suite...she's here, she's there and then poof she's gone again. Yet last night she did have the time to go to Yoga with Jennah, Ashley, and Me. Some people might see yoga as 'hippie-ish' but it was really relaxing and a nice change from the aerobics class that I normally take.
Jennah's been working a little at Bath and Body and is still getting use to her new Criminal Justice night class. Sunday we got to relax with the guys across the hall and we all went to Applebee's for dinner. Jess went to Topsham this weekend with her boyfriend, Nick. They both have jobs there and then drove back in the huge snow storm that we had.
Tonight is Julies birthday and I think the we're going out the club to celebrate! Tomorrow is also Melissa's! Also, tomorrow is free movie night. We always love going to Flagship Cinemas when Thomas offers a free movie night...not sure what we'll see yet, but Jess wants to see Bride Wars. I'll keep you posted on what we watch.
Hugs,
Maggie
Friday at our Winter Open House I got to meet some nice families and had the chance to show them around campus. It was such a cold day, but everyone seemed to enjoy their visit.
Softball has started for Sarah, so now she's like a phantom in the suite...she's here, she's there and then poof she's gone again. Yet last night she did have the time to go to Yoga with Jennah, Ashley, and Me. Some people might see yoga as 'hippie-ish' but it was really relaxing and a nice change from the aerobics class that I normally take.
Jennah's been working a little at Bath and Body and is still getting use to her new Criminal Justice night class. Sunday we got to relax with the guys across the hall and we all went to Applebee's for dinner. Jess went to Topsham this weekend with her boyfriend, Nick. They both have jobs there and then drove back in the huge snow storm that we had.
Tonight is Julies birthday and I think the we're going out the club to celebrate! Tomorrow is also Melissa's! Also, tomorrow is free movie night. We always love going to Flagship Cinemas when Thomas offers a free movie night...not sure what we'll see yet, but Jess wants to see Bride Wars. I'll keep you posted on what we watch.
Hugs,
Maggie
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Back at last.
Ahh the first few days back from winter break...the joys of a packed cafeteria, new classes, seeing what friends got for Christmas, and the never ending stories about home. Over break I was sick and worked...not exactly fun, but a girl has to pay for books somehow. I did however find some time to shop and see some friends from back home. My roommate Jennah had fun going to Boston with her boyfriend, TC, to see the Celtics play. My friend/suitemate Jess spent time with her little nephew and then made the long trip up North to go home to visit family and my friend/suitemate Sarah found time to catch up with friends from high school. Last, my friend Ashley spent her break visiting with her younger sister who was home from Ohio. Break never seems long enough, but it's always great to move back into Bartlett and see my girls!
Yet, moving back in this semester was a little sad because Julie (our little giggle queen) isn't coming back, but now we have a new suitemate, Melissa. She transferred from Husson and we're happy that she's made the switch to Thomas.
Jess, Jennah, and Sarah having snuggle
time and happy to be back.
So now that we have the first two days of classes completed; I'm sure that tonight TC's finest will come out to show their school spirit and cheer on their Terriers as they take to the ice in the first Thomas club hockey game of the season! Hockey games are always one of the more entertaining sports to watch, but my least favorite part about hockey season it the strange odor that you often smell when you enter the hockey player's suite across the hall (sorry boys). See you all at the game!
Hugs,
Maggie
Yet, moving back in this semester was a little sad because Julie (our little giggle queen) isn't coming back, but now we have a new suitemate, Melissa. She transferred from Husson and we're happy that she's made the switch to Thomas.
Jess, Jennah, and Sarah having snuggle
time and happy to be back.
So now that we have the first two days of classes completed; I'm sure that tonight TC's finest will come out to show their school spirit and cheer on their Terriers as they take to the ice in the first Thomas club hockey game of the season! Hockey games are always one of the more entertaining sports to watch, but my least favorite part about hockey season it the strange odor that you often smell when you enter the hockey player's suite across the hall (sorry boys). See you all at the game!
Hugs,
Maggie
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