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30 and Undecided
When I was a little girl, I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. Rich. I wanted to be a doctor or maybe a lawyer and be married to someone equally successful. Someone I would likely meet while in college. I wanted a big beautiful house, 2.5 kids, and the latest model luxury car. All by 25. I mean I was a smart girl. Precocious even.
By Toni Munford7 years ago in Journal
The Falsification of the Bachelor's Degree: Why Every Degree Is Not Created Equal
There comes a time in every child's life when they begin to think past Friday's football game and the student council meeting after school. Words and phrases like "SATs" and "college essays" become all too common points of discussion at the lunch table. Teachers tell students that anyone can go to college. There is a major for every interest. But, should there be?
By Jessica Pellegrino7 years ago in Education
Why Don't You Just Quit?
Every day there are millions and billions of people taking advantage of the media and different social networks on a day-to-day basis. It has been the new modern way to communicate, and in some ways has changed the market forever, right? Making the old traditional way of working your butt off for another company that doesn't treat you good or appreciate you, like a load of crap. People are constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to earn money, so they can work smarter, not harder. Now, don't get me wrong, no matter what it is that you decide to do, if you're shooting for the stars, there will come some measure of hard work that is to be required. Especially in the beginning process — But let's shift things for a second. When your working long hours, not seeing your families, being mistreated, full of anxiety, technically who's really benefiting and to what extent? Yes you are getting a paycheck, but you're unhappy, you're depressed, you're anxious, you're burnt out. Not to mention, every time you turn on the television or look at social media you see someone living the life that you so desperately want to live. Am I right or am I right?
By Ariona Lynn7 years ago in Journal
Auditioning
Let's talk about what the actor's real job is. If you think "acting" is the correct answer, I appreciate your enthusiasm! Auditioning is the actor's real job, the truth is unless you're Johnny Depp or Meryl Streep you're going to have to prove you deserve the job that the casting director, producer, and director are trying to fill. I know, I know it sucks and it can be so frustrating going to audition after audition and booking nothing. The truth is that their are millions of factors that go into casting a project, and although most of it is out of the actor's control I am here to give you a few tips and anecdotes that will hopefully help you feel more comfortable in your next audition!
By Maddy Berry7 years ago in Journal
I'll Never Work A Day Unhappy
On June 1st, 2017, I decided I would never work a job that didn't drive passion throughout my entire being. If you knew me, then you would know that the journey to finding the thing that will ultimately determine the rest of my life was ultimately not an easy one.
By Sierra Spears7 years ago in Journal