Careers & Colleges articles from March 2008

Careers & Colleges archives from March 2008

Sowing wild oats?(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)(University of Akron)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Faced with a student housing crunch, the University of Akron in Ohio got creative: the school purchased a complex of 36 grain silos, formerly used by the Quaker Oats company to store cereal. By this spring, those silos will house about 400...

Hauling garbage for a greener world.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)(Environmental Conservation Organization)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Students from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York wanted to raise awareness about the amount of waste Americans produce. So eight members of the Environmental Conservation Organization started carrying clear trash bags wherever they went,...

Believe-it-or-not mascots.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UC Santa Cruz has its Banana Slugs, University of Arkansas-Monticello students proudly cheer their Boll Weevils to victory. Here are a few more unusual college team names: The Trolls from Trinity Christian...

Building better bodies with borrowed bikes.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)
March 22, 2008... Stetson University in DeLand, Florida is pushing pedal power. The school recently launched a program it calls Green Bikes, giving students free bicycles for one-week periods. "We Americans love our cars," says Paul Croce, a professor of...

Now that's a tip!(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)(School of International Education for Endicott College awards Marvin Burchall)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Marvin Burchall, a waiter at a resort in Bermuda, was just being his usual friendly self. But Linda Bakone, coordinator of the School of International Education for Endicott College near Boston, was so impressed with the industrious and amiable...

Cram with toast and jam.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS COOL STUFF TRENDS)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... At many college campuses, it has become a tradition to serve breakfast to the late-night study crowd during exam week. Holy Cross, NYU, Barnard, and scores of other schools fuel bleary-eyed students with donuts and other goodies through the...

What's hot on campus.
March 22, 2008... In every issue of Careers and Colleges, we ask college students nationwide what's in on campus. Here's the scoop from WPI, Saint Mary's College of California, and Michigan State. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Erin Vozzola Worcester...

The truth about summer jobs: summertime, and the living is easy ... time to kick back, relax, and maybe plan some time at the beach to work on your tan, right?
March 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sorry. If you're planning to apply to college in the next year or so, those long sultry days between June and September are the perfect time to boost your application. For some students, that might mean taking a...

How to land a great summer job.
March 22, 2008... Haven't found a summer job yet? Relax. With a little planning and a lot of perseverance, scoring the perfect summer job doesn't have to be a stress-fest. Here's how to find a job that'll work for you! 1 Think about why you want a summer...

Caroline Fink.(Summer Job Profiles)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Caroline Fink Lexington, Massachusetts RESTAURANT SERVER A local restaurant had a "Now Hiring" sign in the window, so I figured it was worth a shot and submitted my application. I love working with people, and I wanted to be a...

Lucas Schlager.(Summer Job Profiles)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Lucas Schlager Southold, New York LABORATORY INTERN My interest is in biology, and I've always been fascinated by research. So when a family friend asked me if I wanted to work in a lab, my response was an emphatic "Yeah!" ...

Karina Berrero.(Summer Job Profiles)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Karina Berrero Pasadena, California COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN My dad knew the communications director at Los Angeles Universal Preschool, so he helped me get the interview. I was intimidated going into the interview,...

Michael Gaskin.(Summer Job Profiles)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... Michael Gaskin Sherborn, Massachusetts RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE REI sells things I'm interested in, and I shop there a lot. So I filled out an application and went to their hiring clinic, where applicants learn about the store and...

Getting started ... here are some helpful websites to get you headed in the right direction.(Website list)
March 22, 2008... Coolworks.com: Features seasonal jobs in camps, resorts, ranches, and other adventurous places (Would you like to be a sled dog guide on the Jackson Hole Iditarod?) Be sure to check the minimum age and if housing or transportation are provided...

Network your way into college: can it help you get in? Online social networking is starting to play a role in the college admissions process.(Website overview)
March 22, 2008... "It had long been my dream to go to Stanford," says 18-year-old Austin Parker. "So I went through [the university's] admission process. But somewhere along the way I started to feel like a number--a test score, a GPA." While he was feeling...

Top jobs--and how to get them: want a hot career with lots of opportunity? The following profiles highlight some of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
March 22, 2008... Predictably, technology jobs top the list, with network systems and data communications analyst and software engineer in the top four. Technology is still a rapidly growing field, and computer specialists continue to be needed by a wide range...

Get your college dollars!
March 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The bad news: the cost of going to college has ever been higher. The good news: generous financial aid programs are available to students with financial need and a little initiative. The first step is to understand...

Admissions confidential.
March 22, 2008... College applications might not be due for months, but it's never too early to start thinking about how to make yours shine. You already know you need top grades and strong test scores, participation in extracurricular activities, a terrific...

Hip looks for student budgets.(Campus Style)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Forever 21 tunic, $24.80 Old Navy bangle, $9.50 J. Crew tote, $49.50 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Delia's Audrey tee, $24.50 Fredflare.com skirt, $38 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] White tights,...