Saint Rose students are on Spring Break this week. So, what does that mean for me? Well, it means that I don’t have any classes this week. Does it mean I’m on a “break” from schoolwork? Not at all. After Spring Break, I only have five weeks left of my MBA spring semester (and that’s including Easter break). With less…
Author: Antonia Valentine
The importance of an internship in college
As I’m planning my final semester of graduate school (where did the time go?!), I am faced with the task of finding an internship. As a full-time MBA student, it is highly suggested that I complete a 3-credit internship during my last semester. Because I had a couple of internship experiences during my undergraduate career, I’ve known I wanted to…
Let’s talk: Student loan debt
If you haven’t heard, student loan debt is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, student loan debt is predicted to reach a total of $1 trillion soon (if it hasn’t already happened). Many college students, both undergraduate and graduate, rely on federal and private student loans to fund their education. While some people may tell you that…
Favorite websites for when I’m stressed or need a laugh
I’ve already written a post about not letting stress get to you during the semester. In that post, I included some ways to deal with stress. Today, I’m back with some of my favorite websites to visit when I’m stressed or just need a laugh. Photo Credit Pandora – If you haven’t used Pandora yet, I highly suggest it! Pandora…
Valentine’s Day & My Last Name
Yes, my last name is Valentine. And with Valentine’s Day only a few days away, I’m already hearing the jokes from family, friends, and even strangers! Since I was a child, I always hear jokes about my last name as February 14th approaches. I really love my last name now, but I didn’t like it very much as a child.…