As someone who has been at Texas Tech for a little more than five years (at least I’m leaving with two degrees), there are some things that I’ve learned. Some of these things I wish I had been told before I ever arrived, so I’ll take the liberty of spreading the knowledge to younger classes […]
Adulting 101: How to Ace an Interview
May 7, 2017 by
As graduation approaches, finding a job is on all soon-to-be graduates’ minds. If you finally land an interview, where should you go from there? Our latest episode of Adulting 101 gives the perfect tips on acing an interview. These can be applied for part-time jobs, internships, and careers. Remember to be confident, and keep attending interviews […]
Failed It or Nailed It: Contouring
February 16, 2016 by
A contour is “the outline or outer edge of something,” says the Merriam-Webster dictionary. But what does this mean when talking about makeup? According to According to Allure, modern-day contouring is “all about enhancing cheekbones, slimming your face, and tricking the eye in a believable way.” The earliest known use of the makeup technique was in the 1940s, when makeup […]
15 College Students Give Their Best Advice
January 30, 2016 by
I’ve had the time of my life being a Red Raider. While in college, I’ve made friends, been through heartbreak and, of course, learned a lot. There were times I wished I had advice to get through a sticky situation, a rough moment or even just through a normal day, from anyone else who had experienced […]
Student Spotlight: Locke Takes on New York
November 8, 2015 by
It took many hours of research and many Google searches for Lauren Locke, a Texas Tech graduate student, to find her dream internship. But the effort paid off. This fall, she is hard at work at the Rockefeller Center in New York as an intern for the “The Meredith Vieira Show.” “It still gives me chills walking […]
How to Work Outside of Texas
September 13, 2013 by
This summer I had the opportunity to intern in the NYC. This might have never happened if it was not for my mentor’s, Amber Jarassri, advice. That is why I decided to interview her on how she got a job outside of Texas. I hope this is helpful to all of you who want to […]
Sarah's Not So Secret Secrets: Post Numero Dos – The Most Important Thing.
August 7, 2013 by
Since I am writing about finding THE job, I have been thinking about what is the most important thing to consider when finding a job. Is it: The resume? The phone interview? Your outfit? Your smile? Level of confidence? THE interview? Your experience? Your education? Your extracurricular activities? Your connections? How you smell? This list […]
Man I Love College
June 24, 2013 by
After looking back at her past three years of attending Texas Tech, Kate DeWolfe said she could confirm that her time at the college has been worthwhile. “I’ve loved it here. I’ve made friends I’ll have for a lifetime,” she said. “I loved most of my classes. Lubbock is a fun college town, but I […]
