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Guest Blogger, Terence, is back with some advice for all of our recent graduates out there. Terence recently received his BS in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and he now works at Bechtel. He blogs at The Tomas Experience and Awards Circuit as a film news reporter. There’s a ton of advice online about what professional things you can do once you’ve thrown that graduation cap in the air and walked across the stage. But what about all the fun things you didn’t have time (or money) to do in college? Terence has great suggestions for you! Jessica Ebony ————————- For many of the readers of The LI$T readers, this is the home stretch towards graduation. First of all let me say, congrats you’re almost there! But what to do after you’ve crossed that stage, taken photos with family members, and written thank you cards for your graduation gifts? Here are …
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Our staff writer Christina shares reasons why students should consider taking summer classes at their local community college. Check out her blog here and her previous articles on our site here! Jessica Ebony ———— Spring semester is starting to wind down and finals are right around the corner. Time to start planning for 2.5 months of summer bliss, right? Well while it may be tempting to spend your summer lounging on the beach, it is important to make sure that you aren’t losing sight of your educational goals. Even while you’re on vacation, planning ahead never hurt anyone. Do you have a few pesky core courses that you need to finish up? You can benefit in many ways from taking courses over the summer: It saves you time – Summer classes are often shorter (anywhere from 6-12 weeks at most community colleges) and more condensed. So the good news is …
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When you think about what makes a college special, what qualities come to mind? Great surrounding town or city Fun activities and organizations Inviting campus atmosphere Well we have decided to showcase these aspects of campus life around the country in our College Spotlight series. Stay tuned for future articles but for now, enjoy learning about Savannah State University! Jessica Ebony ———————– The LI$T’s Student Guide: Rob Burns College: Savannah State University in Savannah, GA Year:Freshman Major: Civil Engineering Hometown: Atlanta, GA Favorite Place on SSU’s Campus: The U – the new and improved student union Favorite Place in Savannah: W Broughton St – filled with vintage shops, restaurants, street festivals, and more Best Place To Shop: The Clothing Warehouse – cool vintage store (check out their classic cowboy boots) on W Broughton St Favorite Eatery: Sakura – best sushi in town! Intriguing Cultural Location: The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Theater What …
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We are excited about the future of The LI$T and you should be too! The LI$T Expands our Network Over the past month we have taken our site into a new direction, focusing on giving advice in-person! We finished the month March by presenting a professional workshop at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – National Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. NSBE is one of the largest student run organizations in the world and its convention hosts 10,000 high school and college students as well as alumni and corporate sponsors. We enjoyed attending workshops, corporate networking events, and meeting students who we can help in the future. Face to Face Networking in the Facebook Generation Our 50+ workshop attendees (including collegiate members from Region 1, 2, and 3 and corporate recruiters) learned how to perfect their networking skills by focusing on small talk, discussed good networking characteristics, and practiced their …
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The LI$T’s newest guest blogger, Craig, is a recent graduate of Georgia Tech. He works for Gilt Groupe and knows all about making a new set of contacts in an unfamiliar city as he moved from his hometown of Atlanta to New York a few years ago. We are excited to share his guidance on networking in a new city, enjoy! Jessica Ebony — In a world of endless communication, we frequently forget that people once formed meaningful relationships just by interacting in person. After graduation, many college graduates find themselves in a new land and the task of building social and professional networks can seem daunting. While I am an advocate of using social media to build and maintain networks, sometimes we must revert back to traditional and sometimes, …
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