Life, Millennial

Advice of the Day: Eat Alone

Today I had lunch alone in a public place. This is something that you often see advertised in movies or books or even television commercials, but people rarely actually do it. Instead, we are consumed with the need to not look like a loner or a loser or friendless. This entry is to tell you… Continue reading Advice of the Day: Eat Alone

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Family, Family and Friends, Life

Should kids be paid to do chores?

Should you pay your child to do something that they should already be doing?  No. Let me tell you why.   I understand paying a child for doing something extra, or rewarding them for working hard on something, but I don't think chores should be a part of that list. Learning to be responsible and… Continue reading Should kids be paid to do chores?

College, Life, Millennial

6 Ways to Make Money in College

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Most of us know all too well, the financial struggles of college life. This is a time when students are forced to scrape by on very little. Some of us even work full-time jobs while attending college, just to make ends meet.

But aside from getting a traditional 9 to 5, what else can you do to earn some extra cash? Here are six tips to get you started!

1. Freelancing

Many skills like writing, graphic designing, and social media management can be done on a freelance basis to make extra cash. Even better, the hours are great because you set them! Most people’s freelance jobs are their hobbies, so it doesn’t really feel like work.

If you have excellent command of the English language, why not offer to proofread or edityour classmates’ work? There is always someone somewhere on campus willing to pay to make sure their paper is error…

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College, Health and Fitness, Life, Millennial

First College Field Trip

When I first went to college I was a biochemistry major. Being in the sciences automatically enrolled me in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) program. I received emails all the time for evens but never really had the desire to go. I switched majors during my first quarter of college because I quickly… Continue reading First College Field Trip

College, Jobs/Work, Life, Millennial

Switching Majors

It is OK to switch majors. There is honestly no shame in switching majors and let me tell you why.   The school paints this beautiful picture of fun, educational and super interesting classes. You think you are going to be in high school chem class, adding stuff together to make a reaction or change… Continue reading Switching Majors