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    My Life As….An Americorps *VISTA Volunteer

    In my senior year I made a drastic decision, dropping out of my double major of Journalism and Writing Intensive English, quitting my job on the school newspaper, and deciding to not go to grad school the next fall. I needed something different. Something that made me excited, instead of making me dread the next step in my life.

  • To Serve or Not To Serve – Is That Even a Question?

    To Serve or Not To Serve – Is That Even a Question?

    Hey! Seniors out there! You guys ready for a round of twenty questions? I am certain it has already begun for some of you. Those infamous queries – “What are you going to do?” and “What is next after graduation?” – can cause any senior to close their eyes and wish to rewind back to freshman year, even willing to regain the “freshie 15” just to avoid that Doom’s Day in May.

  • 9 Things Every Senior Should Know Before Senior Year

    9 Things Every Senior Should Know Before Senior Year

    Heading into your senior year well-prepared (and well-hydrated) makes all the difference, so here’s 9 things to keep in mind before you embark on the beginning of the end:

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    Money Matters: Smart Splurges in Celebration of Your Tax Refund

    Overall, this is sad, but in a couple of weeks I’ll be getting nearly a G in tax returns. Yeah, that’s a crapload of money. But when I look back at all the hours I worked in 2008, it also makes me realize… I made jack sh*t.

  • Give Big or Give Small. Just Give.

    Give Big or Give Small. Just Give.

    I love Oprah. I DVR her show every day, I read her magazine every month and I have even flown out to C…