“You’re going to get rejected for the rest of your life. Get. Over. It.” 102 Thomas filled with silence and nervous laughter after Intern Queen Lauren Berger delivered this harsh but motivational reality to students at her presentation Monday evening. She quickly followed up with the saving grace to the scary truth.
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Navigating the intimidating waters of internship searches and career building can be a daunting task for everyone. Between cover letters, resumes and interviewing, it can be hard to get a head start and have a competitive edge. But have no fear, InternQueen.com’s CEO and Founder Lauren Berger has got you covered. Berger has teamed up with Ford for the Ford College Ambassador Challenge to provide college students with the tools necessary to become driving forces in the job market.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is more than just Wednesday’s woman crush. She’s a role model to all on any day of the week. You’ve probably heard her name, or the sound of her voice in the feminist monologue in Beyoncé’s song “Flawless.” Besides the beautiful voice of Queen Bey’ herself, what really draws you in is the message behind Adichie’s speech.
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A noisy alarm sounds at 5:00 a.m. It’s time to hurry to Penn State’s Multi-Sport Facility. The sun still sleeps. The only illumination outside is a florescent glow from street lights and scattered luminosities from apartments overhead. Buzzing delivery trucks and faulty wires are the only sounds accompanying the walk. Not a single person is in sight until nearing the facility.
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If you like music, theatre, jokes, dancing and enthusiasm then you should make sure to check out ‘Catch Me If You Can’ by the Penn State Thespians at Schwab auditorium this weekend. Valley was lucky enough to be able to sit in on their final dress rehearsal and the show is great.
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Who doesn’t love a good DIY project? Valley and PSNtv present two t-shirt DIYs that are perfect for game day or the gym: The Backless Bow Tank and a twisted-back Workout Shirt.
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Break-ups are hard. Whether the relationship ended on a bad note or if the decision was mutual, breaking up with a significant other is never a pleasant experience. But, what’s even harder than ending it with a boyfriend? Ending it with a roommate.
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For Penn Staters, there is no in between. Either you bleed blue and white, or you don’t go here. Statistically speaking, Penn State has some inimitable qualities. 24 campuses, the largest student-run philanthropic event in the world, and thousands of scholars bound by lion loyalty, especially in State College.
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The gravel road took several sharp turns through what seemed to be endless corn fields before I finally arrived. Hints of color caught my eye as I whizzed past sunlit trees speckled with evidence that the season change was well underway. I pulled up to the long-awaited clearing situated along the edge of a small forest, immediately noticing the abundance of wood.
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Penn State students, meet Amanda Elser! Amanda is currently living her dream in New York City as the Beauty Editor at the magazine we all grew up reading, Seventeen. She started as the beauty assistant and quickly climbed the latter to beauty editor in less than a year (impressive, right?!). Amanda is in charge of creating fun, unique and relatable beauty content for the monthly magazine as well as contributing to Seventeen’s website.
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So you finally committed to spending a semester of college abroad. You have been through months of applications, paperwork, and deadlines and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel! But there are still some things you have not taken care of yet, like considering budget or packing. There is something else you need to consider: where you are going to live.
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So, I would like to think that I’m technologically savvy, and can pick up on the latest apps and internet trends in a millisecond. But what in the actual world is Yik Yak? No. Seriously. What is it? Also, what kind of animal is that even supposed to be?
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They’re everywhere. If you go to Penn State, chances are you have one of these in your closet. You wear them to bed, to the library, to your 8 a.m. class, to work and every place in between. It’s the spirit jersey takeover.
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September is in full swing and that can only mean one thing to Penn State students: exams are coming. It’s been a wonderful few weeks of relaxing and doing a few reading assignments here and there, but let’s face it: sylly week is long gone and exams are upon us. There are many emotions we feel when we realize that we’ll be taking exams soon, but most of them can be broken down into Kubler-Ross’s Five stages of Loss and Grief.
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The popular dating app Tinder seems to be a must-have among college students. I caved and joined a few weeks ago, and while the attention I’m getting is fun, it’s nothing compared to some of the bios I’ve seen. So gentlemen, this week Valley tells you: What your Tinder profile says about you.
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Ever look at your closet full of clothes and thought, “I have nothing to wear?” This only leads to more stress and unwanted pimples for the night, which we all don’t want to deal with the morning after. So what should you do, if the big football game is tomorrow, and your options in your closet are scarce?
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The career fair is an invaluable opportunity available to students each semester. It is a chance to hone your interviewing and networking skills – and potentially score a dream job or internship. As the key to all success is good preparation, we decided to help you accomplish that preparation by compiling a list of our best advice to students attending the career fair over the years.
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Sweating, perspiring, dripping, whatever you call it, you hate it, it’s horrible. Whether you’re walking from Willard to Thomas, dancing in a packed frat or bar, or sitting in a stuffy classroom, you’re probably sweating everywhere. It is obvious that no amount of deodorant or perfume can disguise your sweaty body parts, but don’t worry.
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Last week at the annual “Be A Part From the Start,”, Penn State’s Homecoming Executive Committee made the highly anticipated announcement that Lara Spencer, co-anchor of “Good Morning America,” was selected as the 2014 Homecoming Grand Marshal.
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“We’re opening with a fresh start,” says Sercy part-owner Christina Monzillo. Christina, along with husband and co-owner Robert Monzillo, celebrated the official grand opening of Sercy (formerly known as Access), the newest gift and apparel boutique in downtown State College on Thursday at 10 a.m.
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