Archive for September, 2010
Why do Students Need Business Cards?
Saturday, September 11th, 2010Student life does not ordinarily revolve around business cards. But it is important to start building your personal brand already during your university years. Doing so will get you ahead of the majority of your classmates and will serve you well when the time comes to start applying for that first job.
Having business cards on hand will help when…
… you suddenly meet an employee of a company you’d like to work or intern for
… you want to differentiate yourself at a careers’ fair
… a recruiter asks for your contact information
… you want to seem professional
… you receive someone’s card and they ask for yours as well
… you’re talking to someone who has your dream job and you want to be able to follow up and get some more tips on how to get where they are
What should I put on my card?
How can I get my cards?
Continue here
By: Anna Manasova
Source: Student Branding Blog
Have you used business cards as a student before? Tell us about your experience in the comments.
If you need help with your business card or job research, please contact us here
Alumni panelists exchange business cards with students and fellow USC Law grads
10 iPhone Apps to Get You Back to School
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010To ensure you have a smooth transition when returning to schools, Mashable put together a list of great back to school iPhone apps.
Even though a new notebook can go a long way in preparing you for the new year, the iPhone also has a ton of apps that will help to get you organized and in the right mind-space to focus and learn.
Here is a list of the best back to school apps.
1. Open Culture
2. Mental Case
3. Rate My Professor
4. myHomework and iStudiez Pro
5. Free Translator
6. Chegg
7. Blackboard Mobile Learn for iPhone
8. Quick Graph
9. Formulus Free – Formulas for Calculus
10. Free Books
Download the Apps here
Source : Mashable
What do you think? What are your favorite school apps? Share your stories with us.
15 Essential Back to School Podcasts
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010With another long hot American summer coming to a close, many students are scrambling to get back into “learning mode” before school starts. One of the simplest ways to ease that transition is with podcasts. Whether your passion is American History, Science, English, Economics or Algebra, there’s probably an educational podcast out there for you.
While these programs probably won’t mirror your lesson plan, they will explore topics covered in class. Below is a sampling of some of the exceptional podcasts that both teach and entertain. Best of all – they’re free. Continue here
Source : Mashable
What do you think? What are your favorite podcasts? Share your stories with us.
Is a School-Year Internship is Right for You?
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Between juggling classes, homework, student clubs and a social life, being a full-time student is no easy feat. Now imagine adding an internship to the mix. It can be done–and there are even those who have done it successfully–but it’s definitely not for everyone. To figure out whether you can add a school-year internship to your plate, try these six questions on for size.
1- Are you already acing your classes?
2- How will the internship add to your education and work experience?
3- What does the internship entail?
4- Can you get college credit for the internship?
5- What are your motivations for pursuing an internship?
6- What would you do with your free time if you didn’t intern?
Read complete article here
Source : VAULT
What do you think? If you do decide a school-year internship is right for you, what type of internships are you looking for?
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010For a lot of people, Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer.
But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894.
The first Labor Day parade occurred Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. The workers’ unions chose the first Monday in September because it was halfway between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. The idea spread across the country, and some states designated Labor Day as a holiday before the federal holiday was created.
Membership in labor unions in the United States reached an all-time high in the 1950s when about 40 percent of the work force belonged to unions. Today, union membership is about 14 percent of the working population. Labor Day now carries less significance as a celebration of working people and more as the end of summer. Schools, government offices and businesses are closed on Labor Day so people can get in one last trip to the beach or have one last cookout before the weather starts to turn colder.
Source : TLC
More resources:
- Tips for the Ultimate Labor Day Barbecue here
- 10 Ways To Celebrate Labor Day, Sustainable Style here
-Celebrate Labor Day With Five Hardcore Union Movies here
What does the American expression “We’ll discuss it after Labor Day” mean?
Unusual Museums in the USA
Friday, September 3rd, 2010American Mosaic in VOA Special English talks about some unusual museums, and they also answered a question about marriage between people of different races in the United States.
Americans love museums. We have art museums, history museums, car museums, train museums and space museums. Many are famous. Millions of people from around the world visit them each year. And then we have those other museums. The kind that make you ask, “Did they really build a museum for that?” Mario Ritter tells us about some of these unusual museums. Continue reading here
Listen to the story here
Have you already been to an unusual museum? What did you learn from your experience?
Who Makes Iconic American Baseball Bat?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010The successful immigrant story is one of the touchstones of American culture.
For 126 years a family of German immigrants has been making a product that’s become an icon of American sports.
It was in Louisville, Kentucky, along the banks of the Ohio River, that the Hillerich family opened a wood turning shop in 1855. Family patriarch J.F. thought there was money to be made shaping bed posts and butter churns.
His 16-year-old American-born son, Bud, was an avid sportsman. He wanted to make baseball bats and an American tradition was born. Continue reading here
To learn more about Louisville Slugger museum, click here
What do you think?
Did you know that baseball is the sport that evokes more nostalgia among Americans than any other?
Indeed, so many people play the game as children (or play its close relative, softball) that it has become known as “the national pastime.” It is also a democratic game. Unlike football and basketball, baseball can be played well by people of average height and weight. Read more here
Interested in learning how to play baseball? click here
Inspired to help more International Students
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Hello Fans,
I hope you enjoyed summer, and you are excited about this new season in the United States.
To better assist you and provide you with more personalized services, we added another member to our international team.
It’s now my pleasure to introduce to you our new member, Shizuka.
Shizuka Ono is a senior at California State University, Northridge, where she is pursuing a Bachelor in Communication Study. Previously, she studied at the Japanese University for 2 years. Shizuka was born and raised in Japan, and she speaks both Japanese and English. She is a positive, outgoing and friendly person who enjoys playing golf, volleyball, badminton and table tennis. She also likes cooking, singing and recently started practicing power yoga. Upon arrival in California she experienced some difficulties adjusting to the American life, and she noticed that other international students faced the same challenges. For these reasons, she is now inspired to help other students cope and assimilate to their new environments.
Shizuka joined U in the USA for you to benefit from her experience, to help you feel more at home within the American culture and more importantly to help you live your dreams. I believe she will bring an interesting cross-cultural perspective to your experience. In the days to come, she will personally connect with each of you to discuss your interests, questions and ways to reach your own goals.
Shuzuka Ono
Communication Study
Senior at California State University, Northridge
I will appreciate your help in making Shizuka feel welcome in our community.
Thank you.
Jean-Marc Dedeyne