Author: Liza Krein

Top 5 Summer Plans for College Students

Posted on by Liza Krein
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With finals approaching, this means one thing… summer is around the corner! As a college student you have to get out there and do something with yourself. So, my recommendation is to consider these top 5 summer plans for college students

1. Intern

Unfortunately you’re not in high school anymore so interning is a must.  It is very important to secure a great internship for the summer because this allows you to make connections, get experience and most importantly help your future. You never know where a summer internship may lead… it could possibly give you a career with the company one day. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

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2. Study Abroad

College is the best time to travel! Summer is even better because you’re not missing out on anything from the school year so it’s the best of both worlds. Take a look at this eCampus blog: Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad, you can see a few of the many benefits of studying abroad. My recommendation would be to take a fun class you wouldn’t normally take at your university, maybe even one that is specific to the country you are in. This will definitely enhance the experience of your trip.

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3. Get a Job

Of course the fall back to not interning or studying abroad is getting a summer job. Although, this might not be the most fun or interesting thing to do in the summer but at least you’ll be making some extra money for the school year right?

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4. Take Summer Classes

This might be the most boring option to take for the summer but it’s also something to seriously consider doing. If you did poorly in a class this semester or even dropped it, taking an online or in-class summer session class could help you get closer to earning your degree. Also if you just changed your major and are behind in credits this is a great time to catch up instead of taking 21 hours next semester.

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5. Soak Up the Sun

The last option for your summer plan could be to take it easy and relax. Maybe go to the park with your dog, hang out with friends or just lay out by the pool to get that golden tan you’ve missed all year. There’s nothing wrong with this option because sometimes after a long year of classes, taking a break is the best thing to do.

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What are your summer plans? Let us know in the comments below!

The 5 Types of People You Meet on Spring Break

Posted on by Liza Krein

5 People You Meet on Spring Breakhttp://www.residentshield.com

As you are preparing for Spring Break 2014 make sure you remember the sunscreen and consider what you are getting yourself into. This is the one week of the year where you can do anything, no questions asked, which means that you are bound to run into some interesting people. This is my list of the 5 types of people you meet on Spring Break.

 1. The Hot Mess

Hot Messhttp://thepotpapers.com

You know who I’m talking about. This is the girl that’s been having too much fun, who either winds up sleeping in the bathtub to be near the toilet or left alone to sob about her ex, friends or for no reason at all. This could also be the guy that has to be dragged to bed before 8 p.m. Watch out for this type, otherwise you are in for a long night of trouble.

2. The Buzz Kill

The Buzz Killhttp://www.iqpartners.com

This is more than likely the friend who is merely trying to look out for you… a bit too much. They want an update every 5 minutes of your location and if you don’t text them, they call a search party out for you. On the one hand it’s good to go on Spring Break with someone like this but make sure they aren’t going to cramp your style.

3. The Socialite

The Socialitehttp://collegelifestyles.org

Comparable to the lifestyle of a vampire, the socialite is nowhere to be seen in the day time hours. No one knows who she is, what her story is or where she’s been all day. As soon as it gets dark, she is at every club, party and gathering you can think of! The crazy part is that she knows EVERYONE. Mission: find this type of person.

4. The Eye Candy 

The Eye Candyhttp://www.teen.com

Ladies, let’s be honest, when you are on Spring Break there is more eye candy than you can handle. There is always one that you set your sights on though. He’s always surrounded by other girls and appears to be the descendant of a Greek God. This type of person keeps you busy all week but don’t be too shy to go up and say hello.

5. The Wild Child 

The Wild Childhttp://www.ufoparasail.net

This type of person is easily recognizable because they are more than likely participating in the craziest Spring Break games, parasailing in the ocean, riding a banana boat or jumping from their hotel patios. They seem to have no fear in anything, so be careful of this type of person and have 911 on speed dial.