While you may be able to recite the Starbucks menu backwards and forwards, you probably didn’t know about the many exclusive Frappuccino flavors Starbucks has kept under wraps! Next time you need to satisfy your coffee craving, here are some of the most delicious secret Frappuccinos you have to try!

1. Caramel Apple

Ingredients

• Apple juice to the first line
• 
Whole milk to the second line

• Cream base (4 pumps for venti, 3 pumps grande, 2 pumps tall)

• Dark caramel (3 pumps for venti, 2 pumps grande, and 1 pump for a tall)

• Cinnamon dolce syrup (3 pumps for venti, 2 pumps grande, and 1 pump for a tall)

• Caramel ribbon crunch pieces

• Caramel drizzle

2. Orange Creamsicle

Ingredients

• Orange mango juice to the first line

• Milk (soy, dairy, whatever you prefer) to the second line
• 
Cream base (4 pumps for a venti, 3 pumps grande, and 2 pumps for a tall)

• Classic syrup (4 pumps for a venti, 3 pumps grande, and 2 pumps for a tall)
• 
Scoop of ice, then blended together

• Get it with whipped cream on top

3. Ferrero Rocher

Ingredients

• Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino or Java Chip Frappuccino if preferred
• Add Mocha Syrup (2 pumps for a tall, 3 for a grande, 3.5 for a venti)
• Add Hazelnut Syrup ( 1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, 2 for a venti)
• Add Hazelnut drizzle
• Top with whipped cream

4. Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients

• A vanilla bean frappuccino

• White mocha syrup (2 pumps for a venti, 1.5 for grande, and 1 pump for a tall)

• A scoop of freeze-dried blackberries blended in

• Top with whipped cream

5. Banana Chocolate Chip

Ingredients

• A vanilla bean frappuccino

• Java chips (3 scoops for a venti, 2 scoops grande, and 1 for tall)

• A whole banana blended in

6. Butterbeer

Ingredients

• Ask for a Creme Frappuccino base. Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency
• Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup
• Add 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup
• Top with caramel drizzle

7. Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

• Cool lime juice to the bottom line

• Whole milk to the second line
• 
Cinnamon dolce syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, and .5 for tall)

• Vanilla syrup(3 pumps for a venti, 2 pumps for a grande, and 1 for tall)

• White mocha (3 pumps for a venti, 2 pumps for a grande, and 1 for tall)

• Whipped cream blended in
Add toasted coconut flakes if those are available on top, along with whipped cream to top it off!

8. Red Velvet

Ingredients

• Order a half white chocolate mocha, half regular mocha frappuccino
• 2 pumps of raspberry syrup (or 3 for a venti)
• Top with whipped cream!

9. Cookie Dough

Ingredients

• Chai creme frappuccino

• Get it with with soy milk
• Whipped cream blended in

• Java chips blended in
• 
Cinnamon dolce syrup (3 pumps for venti, 2.5 grande, and 2 for a tall)
• 
Chocolate whipped cream on top

• Mocha drizzle

10. Mint Chocolate Chip

Ingredients

• A green tea frappuccino

• Peppermint syrup (1-4 pumps, adjust for taste and size)

• Java chips (1-4 scoops)

11. S’mores

Ingredients

• A java chip frappuccino (double chocolate chip works if you’d rather not have the caffeine)
• 
Toffee nut syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, .5 pumps for a tall)
• 
Cinnamon dolce syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, .5 pumps for a tall)

• Whipped cream blended in

• Whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles on top

12. Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• A vanilla bean Frappuccino
• Cinnamon dolce syrup (2 pumps for venti, 1.5 pumps grande, and 1 pump for tall)

• With peach syrup (4 pumps for venti, 3 for a grande, and 2 pumps for a tall)

• Whipped cream blended in
Cinnamon dolce drizzle on top


13. Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

• Toffee nut frappuccino
• Caramel drizzle & whipped cream on top
• Top with sea salt (somewhere between one and two packs depending on taste and size).

I don't need to tell you that it can be hard to stay healthy during finals week. Between staying up late (or pulling all-nighters) and stress-eating your way through writing your 12-page final paper, all you want to do is curl up in the fetal position in a groutfit with as many chips and cookies as you can get your hands on. But while eating healthy can be a challenge during this week, it doesn't have to be impossible. The following five tips can you stay on track while saving time (and unnecessary calories) in the process. 

Prepare study snacks in advance

If you stock up on easy snacks to take the library in advance, you’ll not only save time, but you’ll also avoid having to resort to the junk in the vending machine.

• Fruit (my favorites are bananas, berries, grapes and pomegranate seeds)
• Cut-up vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes)
• Nuts and dried fruit
• Chickpeas (roasted or regular)
• Greek yogurt
• Kale chips
• Bars (I like Luna bars and LARABAR)
• Healthy baked goods (like the chocolate peanut butter balls below or these oatmeal cups)

My housemates and I had a holiday potluck on Friday night and I made these chocolate peanut butter balls. At only 41 calories apiece, these balls are a tasty, healthy way to get your chocolate fix as a snack or dessert. I put the leftovers in plastic baggies and have been taking two to three balls to the library for a late-night study snack.

For the potluck, I made a Greek yogurt dipping sauce to go with the balls. I just mixed one six-ounce container of plain Greek yogurt with about a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of almond butter and cinnamon. It made for a great flavor and texture combo!

Cook in bulk

During finals week, it can be hard to find the time to even shower, let alone cook yourself three meals a day. So, when you do have any spare time to spend in the kitchen, whether it’s before finals start or the early morning hours before you hit the library, cook in bulk so that you have food to last you a couple of days.

For example, I made a big batch of farro (a chewy, fiber-rich ancient grain with a nutty flavor) with grilled corn, green onion and crumbled goat cheese. Then, throughout the week I added different proteins, such as shrimp and chicken sausage, to a portion of it (about a one cup serving) for an easy lunch or dinner. You could do this with other grains like quinoa, brown rice or pasta to save time throughout the week—not just during finals, but throughout the year, too! 

Find healthy options at cafes/restaurants

If you’re out studying, you likely won’t have the time (or desire) to make the trek back home for every meal. So, seek out healthy options at the cafes or restaurants in your study area. If the place you’re eating at is a chain, you can find the nutrition info online, so look in advance or while you’re deciding what to get so that you can make an informed choice.

I spent a day studying at Starbucks and got the Perfect Oatmeal for breakfast. I added fresh blueberries and the fruit, nut and seed medley as toppings. I also sprinkled some cinnamon on top for added flavor. I hadn’t had oatmeal at Starbucks in a while, but it was better than I remembered.  For lunch, I got a Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box and a banana.

Don’t drink your calories

When you’re on that study grind, you’re probably relying on coffee and energy drinks more than usual. But the calories in those drinks can really add up. When it comes to coffee, your best bet is to stick with it straight up, rather than a flavored concoction that is probably loaded with sugar. Add skim or soy milk and Splenda or stevia. Or, a cappuccino is also a good pick. Check out our article on healthy drinks to order at Starbucks for more options.

Green or black tea is another healthy way to get your caffeine boost. When you’re studying, sip on water or seltzer instead of soda or fruit juices to stay hydrated for zero calories.

Use cooking as a study break

While you may feel too stressed to make yourself anything, taking a half hour (or less if you find a quick recipe!) can be nice, almost therapeutic study break. Last night, I made salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, asparagus and mashed cauliflower.

I had bought frozen salmon a while ago, so I just let it thaw and then cooked it according to the package instructions (about 20 minutes in the oven) and then seasoned it with salt and pepper. For the Brussels sprouts, I coated them in a little bit of olive oil and then seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked them at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. For the asparagus, I just sautéed them in a pan with olive oil and minced garlic until tender, about five minutes. I followed this recipe for the cauliflower and used garlic powder instead of roasted garlic cloves. The whole meal took me about 40 minutes to make, but it helped calm me down and rest my brain in between studying for two different subjects. And if you eat a satisfying, healthy meal, it’ll be easier to stay focused throughout the night (I learned that the hard way after eating a greasy hamburger one night and falling into a food coma at the library).

Don’t beat yourself up if your healthy eating habits do slip a bit during finals week (it is just one week, after all), but hopefully these tips help you get through it alive and well! 

When I met her, I felt the feeling you see in movies but that you don’t believe truly exists. My heart jumped in my throat, my palms were sweating and every word I muttered sounded absolutely ridiculous. It wasn’t because she was stunning (though she was). It wasn’t that she was intelligent (though she most definitely was). It was her presence that made me want to take my heart out of chest and place it in the palm of her hand. And I did give her my heart – instantly, unthinkingly and lovingly. 


It was our first few days of college. She was my suitemate, and she was all I could think about. I did everything I could to get close to her. After just a few conversations, there was no denying our connection. The largest barrier seemed to be her sexuality. She identified as being “straight” and had only ever been with men. I openly identified as being attracted to a person’s heart: I would feel an emotional connection first, then, on occasion, the physical attraction would follow.

In the past, I had boyfriends, dated male athletes and had numerous hook-ups with gorgeous men who meant nothing to me. Then, one night after a party in high school, I made out with one of my best girl friends. In that hook-up, I felt my heart trying to break out of my ribs. Knowing how much we cared and loved each other created a sort of electricity that rushed through every inch of me. After that exhilarating night, I understood how my heart worked. I proceeded to pursue people who I emotionally connected with, both men and women, and repeatedly found myself having meaningful experiences. But none of those connections turned into real relationships before college.

Although my suitemate believed she was “straight,” there can be exceptions to any label. You love who you love, and I loved her. And with a little bit of alcohol, we let our guards down and gave into our feelings. 



Within the next few days and in the weeks after, our hearts flooded open and our pasts unfolded. I had never told anyone about my history of sexual abuse, among other traumas, in such detail before I told her. She taught me how to look her in the eyes, let myself crumble and feel understood for the first time in my life. It was incredible. She opened up to me, too. While she unraveled the darkest parts of herself, I found her more and more beautiful. It wasn’t because I’m attracted to people who are broken, but rather because I saw how large her heart was when she talked about the people she loved and the experiences that made her who she was. I promised in that moment that I would always be there for her.

For weeks, I couldn’t stop smiling. No matter what went wrong, I knew I would get to see her at the end of the day and we would sleep soundly in the same bed. I could leave her notes about how special she was in her notebook, hear about her day, buy her champagne or Bloody Mary mix (even though I found it seriously disgusting), make her CDs… I’d do anything I could to make her happy. 



But I wasn’t enough. I am not a man. I am not someone who a girl can take home to her conservative family, physically have kids with and marry in some states. I’ve never hated my gender so much than in the time I was with her. She was ashamed of me. The only people who knew about us were our roommates and my friends who I drunkenly told about our relationship.

There was a boy who could give her what I couldn’t. He cared about her, he was always around and her friends wanted her to be with him. She cheated on me with him and they started dating in what seemed like seconds. Her eyes turned cold. I watched them hold hands and kiss, and sometimes, when she would hook up with him, she sexiled her roommates into my room. I moved from my suite to a single across campus. 



I was devastated. I didn’t understand how she could care about me so deeply and then pretend we never were anything. Worse, I had opened all these gates to my past that I had kept closed for years, and she was the only one who I felt I could talk to. I went crazy. I texted her all the time, wrote letters and sent presents. I was pathetic and in an unbearable amount of pain. I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep and I developed a benign tumor the size of a tennis ball from stress that I had to get removed. She did text me sometimes to tell me how much she cared about me and missed me… but she was never brave enough to do anything about it. Either that, or she never meant it. 


It’s been about three years since that fall semester, and maybe a year since her last text when I felt she cared about me. Now, she passes me on campus while looking the other way. It’s funny; she’s probably one of the only people in the universe to truly know my heart, yet she won’t acknowledge me. I wonder when and if that will ever not feel like a knife in my chest. However, I don’t claim to know her anymore either. The girl who walks past me isn’t the one I knew. 



I don’t regret my relationship with her. I loved this girl with all my heart. Even after the heartache, the depression and my episodes of insanity, I still believe love is infinitely beautiful. It takes vulnerability to let someone in the dark corners of your heart. Yet it’s letting yourself feel that gives meaning to life. It is what enriches your soul, and it is what will make you crazy in the worst and greatest of ways. Of course, the pain when it doesn’t work out isn’t a walk in the park, but you’ll heal and you’ll thrive in love again.

Since her, I’ve opened up more than I ever believed I was capable of. Obviously, getting here was a journey of introspection that took months; years even. But now, I am in love with the world, I am closer with my friends and family and I carry an appreciation for who I am. Maybe it took heartbreak for me to let people in, face my past and embrace the pieces I hid in the dark. Or maybe that’s just me trying to spin a traumatic experience into a positive one. All I know is that I believe in love. I am not afraid to get shattered. It’s in that uncontrollable free fall that my heart feels most alive.

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These colleges don’t wait for the next big thing—they create it! With start-up businesses on the rise, college students are drafting business plans on the floors of their dorm rooms and graduating with a mean education in entrepreneurship. This list recognizes the schools that fully support their Zuckerbergs-in-the-making and boast a roster of successful alumni who made it big in the risky business of start-up companies.

10. RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (Providence, Rhode Island)

RISD is a powerhouse when it comes to training the next heat of game changers. The school's career center makes the most of its alumni’s knowledge by hosting a conference for students called “The Entrepreneur Mindshare,” where guest lecturers (including RISD alums and business mentors) give entrepreneurial advice on marketing and funding. Celebrated alums from this forward-thinking institution include two of the geniuses (Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia) behind Airbnb, a service that turns spare residential rooms into hotel rooms for travelers.

9.BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (Waco, Texas)

Consistently ranked one of the top five schools for entrepreneurship by The Princeton Review since 2009, Baylor is a top-notch school for Zuckerberg 2.0s. In April, the Baylor Angel Network (BAN), an investor network that provides starter cash to help launch businesses, announced that it was funding four Baylor student start-ups for at least three years. The start-ups included TourMuseo, which hopes to replace museum audio guides with a smartphone app, and Thread Collection, a collaboration platform for aspiring fashion designers.

8. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles, California)

Many recent grads of USC are turning away from the corporate route to pursue entrepreneurial passions, including five grads from 2012 who teamed up to create Tint. Tint combines multiple social media platforms into a real-time feed for websites, a concept that earned the team $350,000 in investments. The main creator of the project claimed USC prepared him as an entrepreneur by encouraging networking… and working really hard. Along with the practical advice, USC has provided useful resources such as an entrepreneur club, called The USC eClub, that has been helping out entrepreneur hopefuls for more than a decade.

7. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

With the amount of whiz kids at MIT, it’s no wonder that so many alums have become successful entrepreneurs. MIT alum Donald Sadoway made a breakthrough in renewable energy technology with his liquid metal battery start-up and received $15 million in funding, including money from Bill Gates. Many people at MIT think big and start early. The founders of Lingt, a language-learning software for teachers to use in their classrooms, started the business while they were students preparing to study abroad in China. They struggled with the learning pronunciations in a large class with one professor, and, as any good entrepreneur does, they created something to solve their problem.

6. BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (Provo, Utah)

Entrepreneur ranked BYU’s Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology as the sixth best business school in the country. Students at BYU are learning from the masters, as 90 percent of the Rollins Center’s faculty is entrepreneurs themselves! With 20 mentorship programs and 50 percent of recent Rollins grads starting their own business, you can expect a BYU student to be the founder of the next big company that rolls in dough. And current students are off to a great start—in spring alone, they have earned a record-breaking half million dollars in funding from contest winnings! Among the brilliant companies were Invironment, which created a spray technology that makes plastic trash degrade faster, and Owlet, a company that created a baby monitor that sends vital signs straight to a parent’s smartphone.

5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Of course, no future Zuckerberg list would be complete without the original Zuckerberg’s alma mater (although he never graduated)! Harvard is the epitome of an entrepreneur factory, graduating more self-made billionaires than any other college in the world. The University of Pennsylvania, who was ranked second on that list, doesn’t even come close with less than half the amount of billionaire graduates as Harvard. While Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are the dominant poster boys of success, many Harvard women have also founded notable start-ups, such as the founders of Angie's List and Gilt Groupe. In fact, this very list wouldn’t be possible without three female Harvard entrepreneurs in particular: the founders of Her Campus!

4. BABSON COLLEGE (Wellesley, Massachusetts)

At Babson, you become an entrepreneur whether you like it or not! All students are required to take a Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship course and are loaned $3,000 to start their own company (a class where they give you money = best grad requirement ever!).

At the end of the course, all profits are donated to charity and students must close up shop so they can see the full circle of operating a business. This excellent hands-on approach is probably one reason Forbes named the school an "an entrepreneurial powerhouse.” According to Kevin Liu, a senior at Babson, “Babson is a melting pot for creativity and innovation—fueling our #1 in our entrepreneurship ranking for nearly 20 years!” Some notable alums from Babson include Arthur Blank, the billionaire co-founder of The Home Depot, and William D. Green, former CEO of Accenture.

3. BARUCH COLLEGE (New York, New York)

Baruch ensures its students have fine-tuned their business know-how before jumping into the real world. The school has developed a new Ph.D. program to match their bachelor's and master's degree programs in entrepreneurship. In 2012, for the fifth year in a row, The Princeton Review ranked Baruch in its “Top 25 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurship.” Recent graduates do the title justice, with 22 percent of them starting their own business soon after graduation. Baruch students prep for start-up success in local business contests, such as fast pitch competitions, where students have a short amount of time to present their company to investors. Baruch’s campus goes above and beyond to foster a strong entrepreneurial community for students. For example, the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship is a resource center where student entrepreneurs can seek support from other students and faculty from Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, among other alumni and volunteers.

2. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (Houston, Texas)

At UH, businessmen and businesswomen go big or go home. Named the number one Most Entrepreneurial College by The Huffington Post, the University of Houston hosts an intensive weekend project called 3 Day Startup, where 40 students with different expertise collaborate to create a technology company. The school hosts this all-resources-provided event to encourage students to pursue their ideas and to make a point about the potential of a little time and a lot of talent. The goal is for collaborators to continue the business after the weekend is over, which usually happens—of the 38 projects, 33 have gone on to collectively raise more than $8 million and 13 have been accepted into start-up accelerators. If anyone knows how to get the most out of a weekend cram session, it’s the University of Houston.

1. STANFORD UNIVERSITY (Stanford, California)

Stanford (a.k.a. “Get Rich U,” according to The New Yorker) is top among campuses with an amazing start-up culture (Online Colleges gave Stanford the number one spot for Colleges with the Most Inspiring Startup Culture). Members of the Stanford community, including students, professors, and alums, created an organization called StartX to help their entrepreneurs develop their tech start-ups. StartX has an accelerator program for companies who have at least one founder with a specific Stanford affiliation. It’s a nonprofit organization that provides members with $100,000 worth of resources and access to a network of fellow alumni and entrepreneurs—all free of charge! This means Stanford graduates can tackle the challenges common to start-ups, knowing their alma mater’s got their backs. Notable alumni from the west coast school include the founders of Google, HP, and Yahoo! We’re glad these brilliant leaders pursued their goals to better the world (where would we be without Google Maps? Literally…)—Google’s corporate motto is even “Don’t be evil.”

Click here to see all of Her Campus's 2013 College Rankings!

Creating the perfect resume is never an easy task. Yes, you may have Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent communication skills, but don’t you wish there was a way you could also boast those skills you’re really proud of, like your ability to text 80 words per minute or to bake cookies with the perfect amount of softness? Here are the resumes we’d use to apply for jobs we know we’d be qualified for – if only these jobs really existed!

1. Perfect Party Playlist Creator

EXPERIENCE

Sorority house (September 2012 – December 2013)

• Put together dance music playlist to entertain approximately 300 attendees.
• Aptly fused together a pleasing mix of pop and R&B tunes.
• Inspired several partygoers to bump and grind, or otherwise bust a move.

SKILLS

Familiar with Top 40 hits, keen ear for catchy jams

REFERENCES

The attendees of Alpha Phi’s various gatherings  

2. Girls’ Night Movie Selector   

EXPERIENCE

Local movie theater (September 2011 – December 2013)  

• Offered critique gathered from written reviews and word of mouth to help determine which new releases weren’t worth viewing.
• Asked ticket seller his opinion on the films being played.
• Helped weigh the pros and cons of choosing a romantic comedy versus an action film.

Common room (August 2011 – December 2013)

• Presented wide range of film options from own expansive DVD collection.
• Provided personal opinion on several of the films in question.  
• Helped select a film that satisfied majority of movie viewers.

SKILLS

Impartial, knowledgeable about cinema, discerning taste

REFERENCES

Employees of Circle Cinema, roommates

3. Adorable Sorority Little Gift-Maker

EXPERIENCE

Sorority house (January 2013 – December 2013)

• Expertly handled glue gun without mess or third-degree burns.
• Managed to keep glitter in contained area.
• Created product that conveyed desired blend of sentimentality and wit.

SKILLS

Patience, steady hand, active Pinterest user

REFERENCES

Alpha Phi Littles

4. Starbucks Drink Orderer

EXPERIENCE

Campus Starbucks (August 2011 – December 2013)

• Well versed in ounce variance between Tall, Grande and Venti.
• Modified caloric content of drink by substituting nonfat milk for whole milk and holding on whipped cream.
• Successfully ordered Cold Butterbeer Frappuccino off “Secret Menu” by combining Crème Frappuccino base with three pumps caramel syrup, three pumps toffee nut syrup and caramel drizzle topping.

SKILLS

Sophisticated palate, ability to engage baristas in playful banter

REFERENCES

Select Starbucks employees

5. Paper Procrastinator

EXPERIENCE

Library (November 2013 – December 2013)

• Struck up conversations with everyone sitting at neighboring cubicles.
• Read all graffiti scratched into desk.
• Tweeted several complaints about size of workload.

Dorm room (November 2013 – December 2013)

• Spun around in desk chair.
• Spent two hours reorganizing closet.
• Still managed to complete 15-page paper night before due date.

SKILLS

Creative, resourceful, able to produce large volume of work in short amount of time

REFERENCES

Cubicle mates, librarian

6. Flirtatious Text Message Crafter

EXPERIENCE

Various locations (February 2013 – December 2013)

• Mastered art of sexual innuendo.
• Incorporated appropriate amount of winking emojis.
• Obtained affirmative responses from message receivers.

SKILLS

Coquettishness, way with words, sizeable contact list

REFERENCES

Guy from down the hall, guy from bio lab, guy met at party, guy met in bar…

7. Photo Instagrammer

EXPERIENCE

Around campus (July 2012 – December 2013)

• Picked subjects that would both produce appealing final product and speak to wide audience.  
• Complemented photos with aesthetically pleasing filter.
• Received positive feedback through significant sum of “likes” from followers.

Dorm room (July 2012 – December 2013)

• Utilized expansive collection of childhood photos with weekly #tbts.
• Arranged artificial lights in room for optimal lighting in photographs.
• Perfected technique behind looking both cool and seductive in selfie without falling prey to “duckface.”

SKILLS

Artistic eye, significant social media following

REFERENCES

Instagram followers

8. Binge Television Watcher

EXPERIENCE

Dorm room (December 2013 – present)

• Watched upwards of six episodes in one sitting.
• Plugged laptop power cord into outlet without taking eyes off screen.  
• Convinced roommate to bring sandwich in bed so as not to interrupt marathon.

SKILLS

Dedication, alertness, extensive attention span 

REFERENCES

Netflix service provider, roommates

9. Hilarious Snapchat Sender

EXPERIENCE

Various locations (November 2012 – December 2013)

• Mastered technique behind creating appearance of several “chins.”
• Utilized paint tools to create elaborate works of art.
• Created witty caption to fit in allotted space.

SKILLS

Variety of comedic facial expressions, creativity, shamelessness

REFERENCES

Anyone lucky enough to be on Snapchat receiving list 

Name: Jaclyn Morse
Age: 29
Job Title and Description: Fashion Designer
College/Major: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/Fashion Design
Website: www.FreeEndearment.com
Twitter Handle: @FreeEndearment

 
What does your current job entail? Is there such a thing as a typical day?

Jaclyn Morse: A typical day?  I'm not sure I grasp the concept.  My job entails everything from design, to photography, to accounting, to data entry (and then some).  You name it, I do it, which means my job description changes a lot.  Starting a business has been way more challenging than I ever anticipated, but it has given me the opportunity to push my limits further than I ever thought possible. 

What is the best part of your job?

JM: The best part of my job is seeing a collection come together from beginning to end.  You wouldn't believe how many steps go into making that happen! Once all samples have been made, perfected, and photographed, I get to put the story together into line sheets.  That's when I can finally take a step back and [see] all the hard work.  I honestly don't think there is anything more rewarding than that moment.

What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?

JM: I got a job working as a stylist for an indie record label after I graduated.  It was one of those totally random situations where I knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone.  Generally, those leads don't pan out—especially in Los Angeles-- but I was really fortunate [to meet] such genuine people.

Before you created your brand, you worked at a record label company! How did that help your career?

JM: The record label went bust before it got off the ground.  Luckily, it led me to my next job as a personal assistant to a music producer.  I was a 20 year-old with no experience, [but] handling things that were way over my head.  That's where I built up my confidence, which was essential to taking the leap towards [creating] Free Endearment.

What is one thing you wish you knew about your industry when you first started out that you know now?

JM: I wish I understood the true value of criticism.  I used to interpret negative feedback as a personal attack rather than an outside point of view that I could actually learn from.  Looking back at some of my early projects, it's so obvious now what they were referring to, but I just couldn't see it.  The mind has a tricky way of only showing us what we want to see.

Who is one person who changed your professional life for the better?

JM: My therapist.  She helped me to better understand myself, which made everything around me that much clearer.  

What words of wisdom do you find most valuable?

"How you do something is how you do everything." -Not sure who it came from, but I think I saw it on Facebook. 

"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." -Winston Churchill

I keep a journal of inspirational quotes that I come across.  Reading through it can be so empowering and enlightening.

What is one mistake you made along the way and what did you learn from it?

JM: There is no way I could ever [choose] just one!  When I think [about] the countless mistakes I've made, it's a wonder I was able to get anywhere in this business.  Even so, I wouldn't give those lessons up for anything in the world. 

Where do you see yourself (and your brand) in five years?

JM: It's impossible to know where I'll be [in] five years.  I feel that if my life is that predictable, I am doing something very wrong.  I used to think [that] I needed to have a plan and a timeline for everything, and it consumed and even limited me.  I was always living for the future and putting things off for [another] time.  Now, I prefer to live each day thankful for where I am and who is in my life.

What do you look for when considering hiring someone?

JM:  Passion and humility. Someone who is passionate can accomplish anything, and someone who is humble can learn anything.

What advice would you give to a 20-something with similar aspirations?

JM: Go into every situation with your mind as a blank canvas.  It's easy when you are young [and] to want to show the world how much you know, but that gets in the way of growth.  If you think you already know everything, you unintentionally ignore so many opportunities to learn new and different ways of doing things.  No matter who you are or what your age [is], you always have room to grow and improve.  The best way to do that is to listen to and observe others.

When you went on your first college tour, you were so pumped to be there.

Then you get to college ready to have the best grades, social life, and dating life ever.

But the campus is enormous.

And you think your dorm is going to be like,

But really, it’s the size of a jail cell.

Not to mention, sometimes you walk into your room and your roommate… isn’t alone.

And you’re just like,

Oh, and the dorm showers are freezing.

And you get to the dining hall and the food is like,

But somehow you manage to gain the Freshman 15 anyways.

At the beginning of the semester, you couldn’t be more excited about your classes!

But then you get one of those professors who’s like,

Or one who is terrifying.

So you try to take notes in class like a good student.

But all of a sudden you get a bunch of papers and exams all at once.

So you prep for your exam like a boss.

…Even when your friends distract you in the library.

And you walk in confident that you’re going to pass.

But you get your grade back and you’re like,

So you go to the professor’s office hours and you’re like,

But your professor is just like,

And then there’s the dating scene in college.  In high school, you couldn’t wait to meet college guys!

You expect college dating to be like,

But really it’s full of frat guys.

You try to flirt with a guy and think you look like this,

When really you look like this,

And there’s always that girl who tries to steal your guy and you’re just like,

There’s that guy who only sends you booty call texts…

…and you respond anyways.

And there’s the guy who doesn’t text you at all and you’re like,

So you find another guy.

And this time he’s a keeper (if you’re lucky).

Frat parties were a mystical thing in high school.  You think they’re going to be all like,

And you walk in the house all dressed up ready to get your flirt on.

But frat parties are really like,

And there’s always that one creepy guy hitting on you

And you’re just like,

And after a little too much Jungle Juice, you walk home like,

And then all of a sudden it’s your senior year, and people start asking you what you’re planning on doing with your liberal arts major.

And you’re just like,

And then you start worrying about finding a job after graduation.

To quote Jane…

And then you actually have to graduate, and you have no idea where the time went.

It turns out, between the tiny dorms, the nasty dining hall food, those crazy classes, the parties, and the dating snafus, you made a lot of great memories in college.

Do we really have to graduate?

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Ah, the holidays. That magical time of the year when Jack Frost nips at your nose, hot chocolate is always readily available and you can practically smell that mistletoe you won’t be getting kissed under.

If you relate to the last one, you are not alone. Although the holidays are a wonderful time for all, if you’re single, they sometimes kind of totally blow. However, they don’t have to!

Take the 2013 holiday season in perspective––there’s so much less you need to worry about! Face it: you’re as solitary as that last autumn leaf on the biggest tree on campus. However, with some of these tips, you’ll feel very thankful for living the single life during these last few weeks of the year. 

Treat Yourself

The thought of a guy spending money on you during this time of year is definitely cute, but when you’re single… it’s obviously not happening. Unless someone is willing to change that before it’s time to go holiday shopping, dreaming about your Prince Charming is the only thing you can really do.

That’s why for the holidays, you have to treat yourself! Buy yourself a gift at the store and wrap it up really fancy. You saw it in the bag, but the fact that it’s finally yours is such an incredible feeling. You deserve it!

Need an idea? How about that really nice-smelling perfume from Macy’s or that really comfy looking sweater from Forever 21? Even better: Check out these holiday gift ideas for less than $50! Merry Christmas to you!

Get Cozy

It seems like everyone likes to cuddle, just not with you. So you’re just going to have to keep yourself nice and toasty warm! Put on a comfy sweater, sit on the couch, watch the 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family, eat some Christmas cookies and go to town!

Sure, it’s nice to cuddle up to someone while watching a movie, but not hearing a guy complain that you’re squishing his arm when you’re trying to watch the movie is even better! Maybe being single isn’t so bad…

You could even save your cuddles for someone who needs it most! Volunteer at an animal shelter or just play with puppies at a local pet store. Bonus: you can play with as many puppies as you want and the other puppies won’t get jealous.  

So basically, what you can take from this second tip is to stay cozy. You don’t need to have someone to love to do that!

Have Fun With Your Other Single Friends

There’s nothing better than having a nice night in with your single girlfriends. Over winter break, invite some friends over for a good, old-fashioned slumber party complete with pizza, snacks and fun! Bring Christmas movies, make hot chocolate, bake cookies—anything that will liven up your holiday spirit. You can also meet them for a coffee date, or you can see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire for the umpteenth time. Josh Hutcherson is too adorable!

“I think it’s a fantastic idea to spend time with your girlfriends,” said Sabrina Safran, a senior at Rider University. “It’s a way to kind of hang out and forget about what’s bothering us. No boys, no stress!”

You don’t even have to talk about guys! If you haven’t seen your friends since summer, you can catch up on how life has been since the semester started and ended. With the end of the semester comes the end of many school-related stresses!

Re-boot for an Exciting New Love Life Next Year

There could be a few reasons why you’re single this holiday season. You might have just broken up with your significant other and you’re having a little trouble getting back on your feet, or maybe you just haven’t found the right guy yet.

The only thing you can really do is re-boot and come back with a kick-butt attitude for the upcoming year. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself and thinking, “What did I do wrong?” take into perspective all of the things unrelated to relationships that you do right. Remember that paper you totally crushed last month? Or how skilled you are at making Pinterest crafts actually look like they did on Pinterest? Or how supportive of a friend you were when your BFF went through a rough breakup last semester? You’re a pretty amazing collegiette!

You need to restore a firm “I’m awesome” mentality for the upcoming year so you can be ready for any experiences that come your way. Does telling yourself that you’re awesome every once in a while make you full of yourself? Not at all! It just shows that you’re confident in the fantastic qualities that you possess. Just because some people are too blind to see those incredible qualities doesn’t mean that they aren’t there! Heck, you may be too awesome. That’s definitely a possibility.

Wait for someone who appreciates everything about you. You’re better off looking out for yourself until someone comes along and realizes he wants to look out for you, too.

To wrap this up like a present: being single can be not so fun, especially during the holiday season. However, if you can spoil yourself, keep warm and cozy and maintain an awesome attitude for the upcoming year, maybe a fella will come along and be completely dazzled! After all, 2014 has the potential to be amazing if you let it!

Four buildings at Harvard University were evacuated this morning after Harvard police received an email claiming that explosive devices had been planted on campus, including in a freshman dorm.

The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) ordered every person in the university’s Science Center, Thayer, Sever and Emerson Halls buildings to clear out during the investigation. Students and faculty were allowed back into the vicinity mid-afternoon once the HUPD confirmed that no explosives had been found.

“I would like to thank the HUPD and the many representatives of the local, state and federal agencies who responded to this incident,” read Harvard Executive Vice President Katie Lapp’s statement.“We deeply appreciate your help in keeping our campus safe.”

But investigations will continue to uncover the email’s sender and their motive for setting up the bomb threat. Some have speculated that the email sender may have been a student attempting to disrupt the university’s exam period.

Earlier this year, Yale University and MIT were both under lockdown after false reports of gunmen targeting students on campus, making Harvard’s bomb threat the third security hoax this year to take place at an elite private university.

For us college students, winter vacation is an informal invitation to sleep, eat, and relax with friends and family, which often just involves more eating. Hot chocolate with extra marshmallows, your mom’s famous roast, drinks on New Year’s Eve – your eating, drinking, and being merry begins right when you leave for break and doesn’t end until you go back to school for the spring. It’s bliss, until the thought of wearing a bathing suit over spring break dawns on you and you wonder why you didn’t remember your diet sooner.

At school, you have a schedule to stick to, a gym to go to, lots of walking between classes, and your meals tend to be more regular. Since winter break is every collegiette’s free pass to a warm and cozy veg-fest, Her Campus has some tips to help you stay fit and healthy, but also relaxed during your vacation. Whether you’re enjoying time at home or jetting off to a foreign country, keep reading to find out how to keep off those extra pounds this winter vacation.

That’s my routine and I’m sticking to it

One of the most important things to remember is to stick to a regular schedule while you’re at home. Boston-based nutritionist and registered dietician Nancy Clark says that planning out your meals is key. Aim for three meals and two small snacks a day! “Portion control is really important,” Clark stresses. “[For example], mashed potatoes aren’t fattening – it’s too much of it that’s fattening. You need to ask your body ‘what do I truly want to eat?’ If you want a late night snack, plan it in!” As we all know, collegiettes, it’s easy to plan meal times, but much harder to adhere to a strict schedule when it comes to snacking. “If you plan [your snacks], then you won’t try to not eat [them] and end up eating [them] in addition to your other meals,” Clark explains. Craving some late-night popcorn to go with the movie you’re planning to watch with your family? Make sure you count the popcorn as one of your two snacks for the day, and try dishing out a small bowl for yourself to limit the number of times you reach for another handful.
 
To eat or not to eat

Whether it’s with family and friends or out of boredom, the urge to nosh is a constant temptation over break. Surrounded by the many delicious home-cooked meals and all of your favorite snacks, it’s important to be in touch with what your body truly needs and to remember to eat in moderation! “Lots of times your mind might want the food, but your body doesn’t need it,” Clark comments. “You don’t want to be denied or deprived, but you can still get the same pleasure from eating foods you like and enjoying them slowly.” Are you craving that steaming mug of hot chocolate after you finish ice-skating with your friends? Treat yourself to a small cup! Just remember to consume only what your body really needs; don’t drink multiple cups or grab handfuls of snacks just because they’re there. “Focus on the actual activity,” Clark advises. “Ask yourself, are you there to watch a movie with your family and friends? Or are you there to snack?” If you focus on how much fun you have catching up with your friends from home, you’ll consume your treats at a slower pace which will help you cut down on large amounts of food that your body doesn’t really need.

Stay relaxed AND active: Eat your cake, but bake it too!

Even though food is a large part of the collegiette winter break culture and is, therefore, a large contributor to vacation weight gain, it can also provide a fun way to stay active while you’re at home. Take advantage of your family’s kitchen and cook or bake something from scratch! Find some fun recipes, go to the grocery store, and prepare a meal for your family or friends. Check out Her Campus’ holiday cookie recipes or our ideas for healthy comfort foods for some creative ideas.

Does your room need cleaning? An old closet? The garage? Ask your parents if you can help them out around the house. A good cleaning is a great way to start off the New Year. If you prefer outdoor activities, try taking the dog for a walk or (if you’re lucky enough to have snow) start a snowball fight with your siblings and neighbors. Shoveling the driveway (again, assuming you have snow) is another great way to exercise and still enjoy your winter break.
 
Seeing your friends from home is always a big part of a collegiette’s winter vacation. Just remember that you don’t always have to meet up for meals; plan lots of different activities with them! Ice-skating or taking walks are both great choices that allow you to catch up with your buddies and stay active. Focus on the time that you have to spend with your friends, because that’s what’s most important! “Instead of mindless snacking, try putting food at the bottom of the priority list,” Clark tells her clients. If your time with friends and family isn’t always in the context of food, it will help prevent excessive weight gain over the break.
 
Trying to trim down?

Some collegiettes decide to use the winter vacation months as a time to lose some of the weight they’ve picked up during the fall semester. The healthiest and most effective way to do this is by not only watching how much you eat, but also exercising consistently. Find a clear space in your house and try breaking out a new workout DVD! Jane Fonda’s The Complete Workout & Stress Reduction Program is one of my personal favorites. Using the time you have at home to get in shape is a great idea, just make sure you don’t overdo it! If you lose too much weight and don’t practice healthy exercise and eating habits, not only is it unhealthy but it sets you up to gain back all of the weight when you go back to school. “Don’t lose weight too quickly,” Clark warns. “[Losing] half a pound to a pound a week is a healthy pace.” Eating in moderation and being active daily ensures that you stay healthy and keep the weight off for good. You can still enjoy all of your holiday favorites – pork roast, mashed potatoes, and hot chocolate to name a few – just remember that multiple helpings of each isn’t healthy! If you want to practice eating more lean foods, try hearty soups, proteins, or try substituting mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower!

 
Indulge yourselves this winter vacation, collegiettes! Just make sure to indulge in moderation and focus on enjoying the time you have to relax and be with friends and family.

Senior year is almost over! This is the culmination of 13 years of grade school. Time really flies, huh? This also may be the last time you see some of the people you practically grew up with. As you embark on the final leg of your high school journey, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. You want to live your senior year to its fullest and make memories that will last. Here are five things to do in your last semester to ensure you finish the year strong and don’t find yourself suffering from a case of mid-year blues!

1. Don’t forget to study

Stay motivated with your schoolwork throughout the second semester, even if you’ve already been accepted to college. Believe it or not, colleges still care about your grades even after you’ve received an acceptance letter.

“A college’s acceptance is conditional on completing the senior year at the same level of performance as when the student was admitted,” says Christine VanDeVelde, co-author of College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, Step by Step. “A significant change in the academic record, such as a notably lower grade in one or more classes, might make a college reconsider.”

A drop in your GPA could lead to your acceptance getting revoked. You worked so hard to get to this point, so don’t slack off now!

2. Take a fun elective or join a new club

Whether it’s joining the debate team or auditioning for the spring play, try something new, or perhaps something that parallels the college major you’re thinking of declaring. You may even be able to find classes offered after school hours, like a cooking or scrapbooking class.

“A great method for seniors beating the blues is doing new things,” says Sophie van Bastelaer, a junior at McGill University. “It's hard to be down about high school ending when you’re so busy having fun trying new things.”

It's your final chance to get involved in high school, so why not make the most of your last semester? Maybe you’ll discover you’re actually a great dancer/ping-pong player/you name it!

3. Keep applying for scholarships

True story: college is expensive.  With the cost of tuition, dorm rooms, meal plans, books and more, you’ll need all the money you can get. When it comes to financial aid, scholarships and grants are the jackpot, because unlike student loans, you don’t have to pay them back. And the good news is they’re everywhere! Sometimes you just have to look for them.

If you didn’t find time to apply for scholarships early in the fall, now is the time to do it! There are many out there with spring deadlines, so get researching and applying. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even win a scholarship for wearing a duct tape ensemble to prom! For more scholarships, check out websites like Fastweb andCappex.

4. Go to the prom!

Prom is the biggest event of the school year. Sure, you may attend a formal or a semiformal in college, but there will never be anything like prom again.

“Senior prom was probably the most fun I ever had because it was all about the seniors and all about having a bunch of fun,” says Jocelyn Beaudion, a junior at Northwestern State University.

Belting out tunes with your friends in the car on the way to prom, taking some of the best pictures ever, eating tasty finger food and dancing until your feet are screaming to get out of those heels are all fun moments you’ll have at the prom that you’ll look back on fondly. Be there to witness everything and enjoy the moments you have left with your high school classmates.

5. Live in the moment

Some pre-collegiettes may find it hard to accept that high school is ending, so they think about everything else in the world but senior year. Don't focus too hard on the future. With college on the horizon, it’s easy to become far-sighted during your final months, but live in the moment. You’ll only be a high school senior once. That’s why you should be careful to not miss the amazing moments sitting right in front of you!

Finally you’ve reached the top of the totem pole, you no longer get lost trying to find your classes and you’ve successfully mastered the combination on your locker. Your senior year can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years you’ve had yet. Enjoy the moments it brings and remember that your journey has only begun!

Fashionable collegiettes: make and save money this holiday season with Twice, an online marketplace for secondhand fashion allows you to both buy all the brands you love on a budget, and sell items from your wardrobe through the mail for cash!

With over 400 brands from J.Crew and Urban Outfitters to Bebe and BCBGMAXAZRIA, you can find a wide range of styles for every season and occasion, and earn $20 in shopping credit just by signing up inviting friends!

If you’re interested in selling your lightly used clothing, all you have to do is request a free, pre-paid shipping bag to fill and send in, so that buyers can then make offers on your items via email.  

This is a great time to do some last minute holiday shopping — so get shopping! You can follow the Facebook page for sale updates too!

It’s easy to fall into a winter break outfit routine of worn sweatpants, oversized tees and snow boots. When it’s so tempting to lie in bed for hours on end, getting out of the house to make a quick Walmart or Starbucks run is already torture enough. Actually worrying about what to wear is even more of a struggle. Going out to dinner with your friends seems even worse if you decide to go somewhere chic; sweatpants certainly won’t cut it at a bistro! Well, don’t go throwing on those lazy winter break staples just yet – here are some tips for dressing comfy yet cute this winter break.

Wear a Big Scarf to Complete an Outfit

Huge, oversized scarves can complete any look. As the temperatures drop, bundling up is key when you’re braving those cold winter winds. Throw on a pair of your favorite leggings, layer on one of these long-sleeved tees from Wet Seal (5 for $15) and grab a heavy cardigan or jacket. If you keep most of your T-shirts neutral colors, you can finish your outfit off with a bright, printed scarf like this one from Zumiez ($9.95). If you’re not a fan of printed scarves, try picking a solid one in a bright hue to give your outfit a pop of color.

Knit scarves will also make you look put-together while still keeping you comfy and warm. You’ll definitely be comfortable in this scarf from Etsy ($24.50), but you’ll still look stylish!

Remember: Jeans are Just as Comfortable as Leggings

Skinny jeans become obsolete and leggings become a collegiette’s savior during winter break. It seems unbearable to even think about putting on jeans, right? Not really! A nice pair of boot-cut jeans is comfortable and still on trend. Grab a pair of dark wash boot cut jeans from Old Navy ($24.50), throw on a comfy sweater from Forever 21 ($15.80) and you’re ready to go. They’re straight enough that you can pair them with your Uggs and not look crazy, but they’ll still look nice with your favorite pair of flats.

Got a dinner date with some friends but can’t get out of bed to put on an outfit? A simple blouse like this one from Charlotte Russe ($22.99) paired with some dark-colored ankle boots is a stylish and comfortable option that is perfect for going out in winter weather. Throw on your best shade of lipstick, top it off with a bun and you’re ready for a night out. Don’t forget about jackets! Keep cool in these winter winds with one of our favorite jackets.

Use Color to Brighten Up Your Break

In winter, many people decide that only really dark colors are acceptable. Don’t let that be you this year! Your best pair of jeans, a white long-sleeved top, a black infinity scarf and some (comfortable) black flats like these from Charlotte Russe ($19.50) make for a really simple and comfortable outfit. Adding a bright blazer like this one from Forever 21 ($24.80) gives your outfit a stylish touch! If it’s a little too cold for you to be wearing only a blazer, consider picking up a heavier jacket like this one from Macy’s ($89.99).

Instead of reverting to oversized sweats and tees this winter break, consider some of these more stylish options. Sure, it’s the time for relaxation and stress-free living, but that doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re going to yoga every time you leave the house! Use some of these tips and tricks to keep you both comfortable and stylish this winter break.

Sick of eating cereal and Ramen for lunch and dinner? Want to spend less money eating out and finally start cooking for yourself? Put down that frozen pizza, because HC’s Health Editor, Sammie Levin, is here to share her daily eats so you can get ideas for healthy, satisfying meals that are easy enough for any time-strapped collegiette to make. After you read Collegiette Eats, your taste buds, wallet and waistline will thank you.

Breakfast 

When I woke up yesterday and realized I was out of bananas AND almond butter,  I shed a few tears and then decided to make eggs for breakfast instead. I toasted two pieces of Ezekiel bread, spread a Light Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese wedge on each half, and topped each off with a fried egg. I had a half of a grapefruit on the side, and saved the other half for a mid-morning snack. If you can handle the tang, grapefruit is a great antioxidant-packed addition to any meal - one study found that eating half before a meal can "help you slim down faster, thanks to the fruit's fat-burning properties and its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels." You could always sprinkle a packet of Stevia or some brown sugar on top to make it sweeter! 

Lunch 

I was writing a final paper all morning, so by the time lunch rolled around I was too hungry, tired and time-crunched to spend time preparing a meal. I opted for a microwavable Amy's meal: quinoa and black bean with butternut squash and chard. It may not have been as good as preparing this meal fresh would've been, but for a frozen meal, it was actually pretty tasty, which I think is common of all Amy's meals. I had a peach-flavored Greek yogurt on the side, to which I added ground flaxseed (full of omega-3s!) and some chopped almonds. 

Dinner

Yesterday afternoon, my phone decided to take a swim in the toilet - the cherry on top of a lovely day spent cramming for finals. With my phone camera out of comission (which unsurprisngly made me more productive for the rest of the day by robbing me of my ability to snapchat), I was unable to take a picture of my dinner. I ate a Thai Chicken Salad at Panera with an apple on the side while studying. The Thai salad is definitely my favorite option on Panera's menu because I love the peanut sauce and crispy wontons. It's pretty filling, too. At 490 calories and 19 grams of fat, it's certainly not the healthiest salad on the market, but of the options at Panera, it's one of the better balances between flavor and nutrition. 

Time to go make an appointment at the Apple store. Want the most delicious study break ever? Scroll through TasteSpotting. You're welcome. 

We at Her Campus have partnered up with Josie by Natori to bring you the Josie Girl of the Month!  We showcased one collegiette per month this semester who was a Josie by Natori style icon. Josie by Natori is real style for real collegiettes—what’s not to love?

Our December Josie Girl of the Month is Becca Bahrke, the campus correspondent for Her Campus University of Wisconsin-Madison.  A true Josie Girl, Becca draws her inspiration from “people who are happy with who they are and don’t care what people think about them.” 

This fierce collegiette is a fashion risk-taker who isn’t afraid to try new trends.  We love how she styled her Illusion sleepshirt for a fun day out!

“I love expressing myself through what I wear and trying out new things,” Becca says. “I’ll try anything once!”

Love Becca’s look? We’re giving away an Illusion sleepshirt to one lucky reader! Enter belowby 11:59 p.m. EST on January 3rd to win! The winner will be announced in an upcoming STUDY BREAK, so be sure to keep checking your email to see if you've won!

As fun as college is, it definitely comes with its fair share of moments that we would prefer to forget. Check out our 15 unfortunate and uncomfortable encounters to see if you can relate. 

1. Realizing you sent a text to your manager/group project partner/grandmother after having one too many the night before.

2. When the random you had a drunken heart-to-heart with last weekend says hello to you on campus.

3. When your latest fling doesn’t immediately acknowledge you when you see him out.

4. Attending an on-campus event and realizing there isn't any free food. 

5. Seeing one of your professors in real life.

6. When your ex tries to strike up a casual conversation.

7. When someone at a party is wearing the same shirt as you.

8. Getting stuck standing next to the couple making out at the bar.

9. Leaving the bar or party solo.

10. Finding out your account balance after a long night out.

11. When you ask your professor to clarify something and he insists on maintaining eye contact with you for the entirety of his explanation.

12. Running into your estranged former roommate in public.

13. Accidently sending a text talking about someone to the person you are talking about.

14. When the bartender greets you with “Really? You again?!” upon entering the bar.

15. Spotting your crush with another girl.

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Good luck, collegiettes, and happy studying!