I just felt that it would be appropriate to spotlight some of the emotions students might be feeling regardless of what point they are at in their academic career. After all, we are getting one step closer to the ultimate goal!
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Let's just face it: soup, hot chocolate, and casseroles just aren't the same when it's hot outside. There's nothing like a warm meal on a cold day.
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They're comfortable and cute. What else could you ask for? I'm always looking for new, fashionable articles of clothing to protect me from the bitter cold.
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You can't ski, snowboard, snow-tube, or ice skate outside when it's 70 degrees. Fact.
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Whether you live in a city, in the suburbs, or in the middle of nowhere, the moment right after it snows is stunning. Everything is still and it looks like the earth is sleeping under a big white blanket.
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Some of my favorite memories with my sisters are making snowmen, sledding in our backyard, and throwing snowballs at each other.
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When it's warm outside, I need to be outside or I feel like I'm wasting a beautiful day. During winter on the other hand, I have no shame in not leaving my house all day. Sometimes two days if I'm being honest. It also leaves more time for self-care, which we all need.
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I mean, cuddling with a loved one or a pet is great in any season, but it's marginally better when it's cold outside. If it's snowing, even better...love those hallmark vibes am I right? Also, less of a chance for sweating on each other.
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I don't need to say anything else. I mean I know every creature has a purpose for the good of the earth, but we can all agree that not having to worry about bug bites for a few months is pretty cool.
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If you've never packed your family in a car and drove around a neighborhood looking at Christmas lights...try it next December because it's beautiful and perfect.
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Sure, gifts and big meals are great, but the cheer of the holidays and seeing family/friends that you haven't seen in months brings a magical feeling like no other time of the year.
Release date: May 11, 2018
Remember our angsty, indie Tumblr teenager-self era? We can most likely thank Arctic Monkey's "AM" album for that era in our lives when it broke the U.S mainstream charts back in 2013. If you listen to their entire discography, you can see an evolution in their sound. The UK based rock band's sound went from a garage grunge rock sound in their early albums to soft indie rock sound in "AM" and now a soulful, glam rock sound in their newest album, "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino". Between "AM" and "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino", the band took a FIVE-year hiatus and finally when a new album and tour were both announced earlier this year, our teenage-selves were LIVING for it.
Release date: September 2018
BROCKHAMPTON has recently made it big in the mainstream rap scene as they have a plethora of unique aspects that make them the "hardest working boy band in show business". They are not your typical rap group as they have 15 members and each member has their own important part to redefine the typical American boy band. Earlier this summer, one of the vocalist, Ameer Vann was kicked out of the band due to sexual misconduct allegations, in which the group decided to put their music and tour on a brief hold. Less than a month later, the boys came out of their hiatus and made their first TV performance on Jimmy Fallon without Ameer and with a brand new song. Since then, the boys released three new songs and on August 26th, the band announced that their next album will be released in September 2018. This is highly anticipated since the "Saturation" trilogy (on which each of the three albums has Ameer on the cover SMH) and it is a new beginning for them after the Ameer scandal.
Release date: October 5, 2018
These two boys from Columbus, Ohio are musical geniuses. If you listen to their music, you would assume that there are more than two members in the band but yes, it's only drummer Josh Dun and vocalist/guitarist/ukulele-player/pianist Tyler Joseph. After the roaring success of "Blurryface", these two went on to sell out their shows on their U.S and world tour. Seeing them live is a such a wonderful experience that I have seen them FOUR times already and I cannot get enough of their amazing talent and energy. After touring all over the world and finalizing the "Blurryface" era in their hometown in Ohio (Tour De Columbus), the boys took a year hiatus from all social media leaving cryptic images that left the clique (their fan base) wanting more.
Early in July, they finally came back from the year-long hiatus and announced two brand new songs, the name of the album and release date, and a brand new tour. It has been about three years since Twenty One Pilots has made new music and I can already tell that the "Trench" era is going to be AH-MAZING!
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Release date: August 17, 2018
During the European leg of Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman Tour" on May 22, 2017, her concert in Manchester, England was attacked by a suicide bomber. 22 people were killed and hundreds were injured and hospitalized which led Ariana to cancel shows following the attack. She then organized a benefit concert, One Love Manchester, two weeks later and used the all proceeds to aid the victims and their families affected by the attack. Although this attack halted her tour and new music, she bravely finished the "Dangerous Woman Tour" in September 2017 and finally in April 2018, she released a new song and announced that she was releasing a new album. "Sweetener" was recently released and it has mostly received well deserved positive reviews.
Where to eat, what to do, who to see...maybe the planning is fun because that's the free part.
We imagine just how great our lives are going to be (until we end up forgetting we even made the purchase 3 months later and carry on as though we never had it).
We make plans for the real world our whole lives, and then suddenly we find ourselves in it.
Ok some people would not consider any part of this to be fun. But the assignment of an essay, when the possibility of writing about anything lies ahead, can be exciting for some of us. The rest of you don't know what you are missing.
We've got our New York Times bestseller and we are headed to the coffee shop to get lost in the best book we will ever read.
Always give yourself something to look forward to. Always keep planning. But don't forget to enjoy the moment.
Make sure you know exactly what it is that you'll be doing. It is your job after all! Learn the company's history and research the duties of your position. If you're really feeling ambitious, go on Linkdin and connect with current employees of that company who hold your same position and send them a message to learn about what a typical day would roughly be like.
Regardless of the job, there is likely to be a dress code of some sorts. For those of us like myself entering the business world, dress clothes are a must. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg either! You can score great deals just by doing some research. A huge part of being successful at your job is how you present yourself. If you look good, you'll feel good, which will translate into a positive outlook and drive to succeed each day at work.
The first day of my job is when I got a idea of what my day-to-day schedule would look like. I then bought a planner and started filling in my daily schedule. This definitely helped me to put my mind at ease knowing that all my meetings and important events were already noted days in advance.
Likely the most important part of starting a new job is showing up refreshed, alert, and energized. I had to break my habit of staying up past midnight almost every night to training myself to go to sleep between 9:30pm and 10pm every week night as I would be getting up at 6am each day. It was definitely hard adjusting to this at first, but after a week, it started to feel natural and routine. I don't even need coffee! (not like I'd honestly ever drink it)
You are going to be meeting many people for the first time-CEOs, managers, coworkers, etc, and your first impression is vital. You want them to view you as someone who's sure of themselves and easy-going. Knowing how to introduce yourself and explain what your goals are as a new employee is crucial to making a positive impact on those you will be working with.
Have a friend who started their first job a little bit before you? Know someone in the company you will be working at? Ask them how they felt when they first started and all that they feel you should know! Friends will tell you things that your hiring manager may leave out, so definitely use them as a resource for the realistic, honest perspectives.
Knowing that you are starting fresh with barely any knowledge of your duties may seem daunting, so I highly recommend writing down as many questions that you can think of to ask your manager, coworkers, trainers, etc. Not only will they be impressed that you thought ahead like this, but you will also leave the first few days feeling more confident about your new position.
Anything that is being lectured to you, write it down! Write down the steps on how to use that new online system. Write down the rules you need to follow for your position. Anything that you're told that seems important, just write it!
I know putting yourself out there in a room full of strangers seems frightening, especially for those of us who have a bit of anxiety, but trust me, the more times you make an effort to introduce yourself to your fellow employees, the easier it will be and the more welcomed you'll feel. You may even make some new friends out of it! The more people who know you, the easier it will be to go to them for help or vice versa. You are going to be with these people roughly 40 hours a week, so please get to know them!
There are going to be difficult, stressful days. There are going to be times that you fall behind on your tasks or struggle with a project. Don't let it destroy you. Just take a few minutes and step back, clearing your mind for a bit and reminding yourself just how much you wanted this job and how strongly you want to succeed. Maybe even go outside for a bit if you have time, listen to music, play a game on your phone, really anything to help you recharge quickly. Part of succeeding is acknowledging that you're still new, you don't know and won't know everything right away, and it's okay to make mistakes. Just don't hesitate to reach out for help or take "me time."
Yes, starting a new job can and very well be a scary, intimidating time. You really don't know how you fit in until your first day. With that said, make sure to plan ahead and prepare as best you can for this new chapter in your life. Your ways to get ready may be different from mine, but it is important that you follow through.
Be excited! You got a job! All those years of studying and resume workshops have paid off! Enjoy this official start of adulthood!
