There comes a time in every student’s academic career when internships become highly encouraged, perhaps even required. They’re a great way to learn about an industry, gain valuable work experience, and develop personal skills. In fact, studies show many Fortune-500 …
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Where the Queer Characters at?
I’m a character-driven reader: it’s the characters that suck me into the plot and make me want to keep turning the pages. I especially love finding characters who resemble me in some way, from hair texture to musical inclinations. But …
Summer Reading That Doesn’t Suck
Ah, summer time, the perfect opportunity to pick up a new book and enter a brand new or vaguely familiar world. Pool-side or park-side, a new book is a great way to fill your brightly lit evenings. Check out our …
Fact or Fiction? Famous Test-taking Strategies Reexamined
You have approximately 113 standardized tests to take before you graduate high school. That’s not even counting your pop quizzes, AP classes, or college entrance exams. Everyone thinks they have a few magical test-taking strategies up their sleeve (socks inside out, …
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Growing Up: Turning 21 and Other Reflections on a Quarter Life Crisis
According to many, I’ve crossed the final threshold into adulthood. On February 14, I turned 21. For many people this means trips to Vegas, wineries, and (if you live on Capitol Hill in Seattle) a “21 Run” which consists of …
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Dispatches from an eNotes Roaming Correspondent: New Adventures and Dream Jobs
When I graduated from the University of Washington, I immediately started my dream career. Was it a position of prestige and wealth, you ask? Am I rolling in Franklins? Am I some rockstar, mogul, or entrepreneur? Have I launched my …
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