While the guys we meet on an everyday basis are nice enough, they don’t even compare to the dream boyfriends who grace the big screen in all of our favorite romantic movies. And even though these fantasies of dating our favorite movie characters are downright impossible to achieve, we just can’t help but obsess over their wooing gestures and dashing good looks.

Maybe these on-screen hotties will never be our actual boyfriends, but that doesn’t mean we should stop daydreaming about them anytime soon! Here are 9 swoon-worthy movie characters who we would love to have as our real-life boyfriends.

1. The Guy Who Supports Your Dreams: Emmett From Legally Blonde

As determined, young collegiettes with big career aspirations, we need a man by our side who will support our dreams (even if that dream is ditching our sorority life to attend Harvard Law School). If you’re planning on becoming a high-powered businesswoman with an enviable career, then Emmett would definitely be your dream boyfriend. Together, you could be an unstoppable power duo with incredible jobs and the briefcases to match.

Emmett would be the kind boyfriend who would stay up with you all night long and help you study for that huge exam you’ve been stressing about for the past week. He’d also be the one to brag to all his friends when you end up getting an A on the test! Emmett’s never-ending support for his number-one lady is one of his most admirable qualities and is definitely a must on our boyfriend checklist.

No need to worry about Emmett getting any career envy; he just wants you to succeed!

2. The Guy Who WILL Text You Back: Noah From The Notebook

We all fell in love with Noah from the moment he flashed us his adorable grin and asked Allie to dance with him in the middle of an empty street. From his never-ending belief in fate to his undying devotion to the girl he loves, it’s no secret that Noah would be the perfect boyfriend. The fact that he’s totally gorgeous is just an added bonus.

Noah would be the perfect guy for any girl who’s looking for a passionate romance mixed in with a little adventure. Any hopeless romantic will tell you that they’ve always dreamed of having a spontaneous kiss in the rain just like Allie and Noah had after they get caught in the storm.

It’s safe to say that life with Noah would never be boring. Whether he’s hanging off of a Ferris wheel just to get your attention or building you the house of your dreams, a relationship with Noah would definitely be full of surprises. 

And let’s face it––Noah is the very reason why we girls get so angry when guys never text us back. If Noah had the time to write Allie 365 letters, then the guy you’ve been flirt-texting all week should at least have the decency to respond to your last text, right?

3. The Hook-Up Who Turns Into More: Dylan From Friends with Benefits

Justin Timberlake’s character in the movie Friends with Benefits, Dylan, is proof that sometimes the best person to have as your boyfriend is your best friend! Dylan is the perfect combination of silly and sweet, which is the very reason why we’d love to have him as a boyfriend.

Dylan’s laid-back persona, his ability to find the light in any situation and his good sense of humor are just a few of the things we absolutely love about him. He’s not afraid to make fun of you, and he won’t get mad when you make fun of him back! He’d be the perfect boyfriend for any collegiette looking for a fun, lighthearted relationship with someone who’s not afraid to tell you when you have morning breath, or that while your winter style is definitely comfy, it’s really not so cute.

4.  The Dreamy Musician: Ian From What a Girl Wants

It’s undeniable that a lot of unfortunate things happen to us while we’re in college, but having a boyfriend like Ian would definitely not be one of them! With his free spirit and his guitar-playing skills, it’s hard not to love him.

Not only is Ian adventurous and artistic, he’s also not afraid to be himself no matter whom he’s talking to. Whether you’re a stressed-out college sophomore with too much homework or the Queen of England, Ian will always let his true colors show around you.

Ian has undeniable charm (and an adorable accent to match) that could make any girl go weak in the knees. He’s the perfect guy to have by your side whenever you’re forced to attend a totally boring party or an awkward family gathering, because he can find the fun in any situation. The fact that he can serenade you to sleep every night isn’t half bad either! 

5. The Lovable Bad Boy: Patrick From 10 Things I Hate About You

At some point in her life, every girl falls for the bad boy, and there’s no doubt in our minds that Patrick Verona is the ultimate bad boy (turned good, of course). His heart-stopping smile alone is enough to make us melt, but when you throw in an impromptu serenade in front of the entire school, that’s when we really lose it!

While bringing home a guy like Patrick may give your parents a heart attack, his mysterious charm is reason enough to give the guy a chance. He’s dark and complicated, but he’s lovable all at the same time. Who knew guys like that actually existed?

We can barely think of one thing we hate about him, let alone 10. The only thing we came up with is that he may or may not have better hair than us.

6. The Romantic Artist: Jack From Titanic

There’s no denying the fact that Jack Dawson is one of the most charming, lovable guys to ever grace the big screen. His boyish good looks and ability to sweep a girl off her feet in less than a week make him a prime pick for our dream boyfriend. It’s no wonder Rose mentally dumped her fiancé the second she stepped onto the ship and locked eyes with the handsome Jack.

Between his spontaneous nature and his thoughtful gestures, it’s easy to say that Jack would be the ultimate boyfriend. Who else would let you take up all the room on the door while he freezes in the ice-cold water?

As long as you two don’t take any romantic cruises together, we think the relationship would work out fine…

7. The Heartthrob: Johnny From Dirty Dancing

Has there ever been a bigger onscreen heartthrob than Johnny? All we can say is that we definitely wouldn’t mind having a summer romance with this guy.

While we could claim that anyone with Johnny’s pecs and abs would be our perfect boyfriend, we can’t deny that Johnny as a whole is pretty irresistible. His dance moves alone are reason enough to obsess over him, but when you throw in his charming personality and crazy arm strength (as seen in the infamous Dirty Dancing lift scene), we can’t help but give him a spot on our dream boyfriend list.

Plus, he can rock a tight black tank top like no guy we’ve ever seen. Any guy who can do that definitely gets some extra points in our book.  

8. The Classic Southern Boy: Jake From Sweet Home Alabama

Why do we want Jake to be our boyfriend? So we can kiss him anytime we want, obviously!

Jake is that perfect first love whom you can never really get over. His southern charm and great sense of humor are just a few of the things that make him a prime pick for our dream movie boyfriend. He knows that you should never give up on your soul mate and will do whatever it takes to win back the girl of his dreams (even if that means failing to sign divorce papers for seven whole years).

Jake’s a pretty low-maintenance guy, so you wouldn’t have to worry about making any fancy gestures or elaborate plans to please him. A cold beer at a local bar is all he needs in order to have a good time.

9. The Indie Romantic: Tom From (500) Days of Summer

All Tom wants in life is a girl he can take on a casual stroll through IKEA or browse through an old record store with. We’d be more than happy to join!

While the grand, romantic fantasies that Tom has in his head never seem to come true, he’s a reminder that most of the time real life is a lot better than the dream scenarios we make up in our heads. Sometimes it’s the unexpected things in life that make it worthwhile (like an impromptu job interview or a round of drunken karaoke!).

All we can say is we hope that Tom is lingering around in the waiting room during our next job interview.

We know that these guys will never actually be our boyfriends, but hey, we can dream! For now we’ll have to be satisfied with staring at them through a TV screen and daydreaming about them while we attempt to do our homework. 
 

When you’re from New Jersey, you’re a breed of your own. No one else can understand us. What other state has so much pride that its residents get tattoos of the state outline? Below is a list of the top 25 things only NJ natives understand - and trust us, you'll only get it if you're a part of the club.

1. Going “down the shore” isn’t actually a thing

Despite popular belief, only people from northern New Jersey use this phrase, and everyone else in the state considers them tourists. If you are from any place in NJ near a beach, you say you’re “going to the beach,” and when you say “down the shore,” us beach natives know you’re a benny (sorry, Northerners!).

2. Yes, “Benny” is a nickname.

Or more like a code name locals use for tourists, including people from northern NJ. Benny = Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, New York. But, in reality, Benny is a code name used for anyone who doesn’t live within a 20-mile radius of his or her own beach.

3. NJ is the only state that is split into two

There is definitely a divide when it comes to North and South Jersey. Southerners have to put up with Northerners coming to our beaches and Northerners have to put up with being tourists in their own state.

4. Or, split into three?

Whether or not there is a “Central Jersey” is a debate people from Jersey will have forever. Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Somerset counties make up “central Jersey” (Hunterdon, Union and Ocean counties are contenders as well).

5. No one says “Joisey”

We know we have accents and speak rather fast, which can make us hard to understand. And we may butcher words like “water” and “dog,” but “Joisey” is just not in our vocabulary.

6. Pork roll/ Taylor Ham is the greatest invention ever

Apparently, no one else in the country is graced with the gift of pork roll/Taylor ham. One piece of this meat on a breakfast sandwich is the greatest thing you will ever have. And depending on where you’re from in Jersey, you call it Taylor Ham or pork roll - just another thing to divide us. 

7. We know the real way to make bagels

What better to put that pork roll, egg and cheese on then a fresh, NJ bagel? They say there is something in the water here that gives us the best dough for our bagels, but whatever it is, eating a Jersey-made bagel will be the best moment of your life.

8. Italians DO rule

Back when The Sopranos was big, everyone thought NJ natives were all connected to the mob. While most of us do not have mob connections, the Italian population is huge. And they talk with their hands.

9. Life is better with gas attendants

People from other states can call us lazy, but when it’s zero degrees out and the wind is blowing so strongly you have to lean against your car and unscrew your own gas cap, us NJ natives hand our credit cards to the gas attendants and call it a day.

10. No one calls them “jughandles,” but they make driving easier

Turning around in the middle of a busy highway is almost as foreign of a concept as pumping our own gas. In Jersey, we have jughandles, or U-turns. Everyone says U-turns. They can’t even be explained, you just know what they are and they’re much safer than turning around in the middle of the road.

11. A lot of New Jersey natives think they live in West Virginia

For some reason, rural NJ areas are filled with kids who swear they’re country. Big tires, lifted trucks and Jason Aldean blaring from the speakers... We've seen it all. They are their own people. You’re either out there off-roading with them, or you're busy questioning why they think they’re real country folk.

12. We are actually always in a hurry

The stereotype that we’re fast drivers and fast walkers is spot on. If you aren’t doing at least 10 over the speed limit, get out of our way.

13. Wawas rule the world.

You know you’re from NJ when there are at least five Wawas within a 10-mile radius of your house. And even though Wawa is an overpriced convenience store, NJ natives will always swear by it.

14. Doing “Weird New Jerseys” is every high-schoolers favorite hobby

Lambertville High School, Marlboro Insane Asylum, The Devil’s Tomb and Jacob’s Ladder, The Devil’s Tree, etc. are some of the many Weird NJs from the book Weird NJ. Every state has a Weird book, but when you’re 17 and from Jersey, the cool thing to do is go into the woods at 2 a.m. and try to find these strange landmarks.

15. It's called Great Adventure

Not Six Flags. It’s just not.

16. Seaside isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Seaside Heights is one of the biggest tourist attractions in NJ. After MTV’s show Jersey Shore brought more attention to it (but before the historic picture of the Jet Star rollercoaster in the ocean after Hurricane Sandy made waves), Seaside Heights didn’t have the best reputation. This boardwalk become ideal for the younger crowd while families went looking for boardwalks more like Point Pleasant and Wild Wood.

17. But a Seaside Tony is heaven on Earth

If you ever find yourself in Seaside Heights, however, stop by Steaks Unlimited and get a Seaside Tony. They say Philly has the best cheesesteaks, but Steaks Unlimited threw some cheese balls into their delicious cheese steaks and called it a Seaside Tony. The world will never be the same.

18. No one actually looks like Snooki circa 2010.

We think we made a big enough deal about this while Jersey Shore was on, but we'll reiterate: we do not all look like Snooki or The Situation. The gym/tan/laundry look is purely tourist-related. 

19. You define yourself by your parkway exit

When you get asked where you’re from, it’s “Exit 124,” not “Sayreville,” and even if you haven’t heard of a town where someone is from, you can easily figure out how far away they live because you can calculate how far their exit is. And if you don’t understand this, you aren’t from NJ.

20. We all root for out-of-state teams (What choice do we have?)

Besides hockey, New Jersey has no sports teams of its own, even though the Giants' and Jets' stadiums are in Northern NJ. While the state is filled up with Philly and New York fans, there are a surprising number of people who are fans of random teams that are far away, like the Cowboys and Red Skins.

21. We do, in fact, have the best tomatoes

NJ is “The Garden State,” so it's only right that we have the best tomatoes around.

22. When we go to other states and see how nice people are, we can’t figure out why

NJ natives keep to themselves. We do not wave to strangers and we cut off other drivers without thinking twice. So when we visit other states and a cashier asks us how our day is going (and genuinely cares about the answer), we can’t help but wonder if we stepped onto another planet.

23. The Jersey Devil is an actual thing

Many Weird NJ books are made up of Jersey Devil-related locations. He’s a real thing from the Pine Barrens, and every person was afraid of the woods as a kid from hearing the stories about this creature lurking in the dark. It’s a Jersey thing.

24. You know “The Oranges” aren't fruit

South Orange, West Orange and East Orange make up Northern NJ, and natives just bunch them together and call them “The Oranges.” We’re The Garden State, not The Fruit State.

25. Diners are forever

Where can you find half the Jersey population at 3 a.m.? At one of the many diners that line the highways of the state, enjoying their unhealthy, late-night snacks.  

When it comes to Jersey, its residents have pride like no other. Don’t think you can out-drive us, out-talk us or make a better breakfast sandwich than we can, and everything will be fine. 

Not only was every human blogger, celebrity and It-girl at Coachella last weekend—but everyone’s favorite doll was, too! ICYMI, even Barbie herself hit up the iconic festival, and documented her fabulous weekend on her Instagram, @barbiestyle.

Like any good Instagram fashion icon, Barbie made sure to keep her followers updated on her FOMO-inducing weekend via plenty of #ootd shots, poolside pictures at the Parker Palm Springs, photos of her and a friend enjoying the sunny desert weather and even a pre-Coachella packing flatlay. Naturally, she looked totally Coachella-appropriate in looks like a white lace shift and gladiator sandals and a ruffled off-the-shoulder top and flower crown. Oh, and did we mention all her photos were filtered to perfection? No wonder the fashion crowd is taking notice of Barbie’s super chic Insta feed.

Of course, it isn’t actually Barbie herself behind the feed, but rather, Barbie’s vice president of design Kim Culmone, the brand’s director of design Robert Best and Zlatan Zukanovic, who photographs all of Barbie’s chicest moments. The idea for Barbie’s own personal Instagram came from Culmone—despite the fact that the Barbie brand already had an Instagram presence, she saw the opportunity for Barbie to interact with her fans in a more personal way. The account regularly features Barbie in classic fashion blogger-esque looks, detail shots of her accessories and even pictures of her avocado toast. The best part? Any time Barbie is shot for her Instagram in a place, she’s actually there—whether it’s Paris, Coachella or casually hanging with Karl Lagerfeld.  

For anyone who follows tons of fashion bloggers on Instagram, Barbie’s account is especially adorable. After all, we’re used to seeing #ootd’s and brunch shots from our favorite bloggers, but coming from our favorite childhood doll? Totally hilarious. 

Do you follow Barbie on Instagram, collegiettes?

We’ve let you in on this secret before: some things are way better than boys. Maybe you feel like your most important romantic relationship is the one you have with pizza, wine or Netflix, but we’re willing to suggest that your most important relationship is actually the one you have with your bed. Here's why.

1. Your bed will neither leave you nor forsake you. (It literally can’t move.)

2. Even if you and your bed go through a rough patch (insomnia), you always find your way back to each other.

3. When you think of your bed during the daylight hours, you're immediately filled with intense longing.

4. If your bed is your boyfriend, your alarm clock is probably that annoying girl who you’re convinced is always trying to take him away from you.

5. Sharing your bed with anyone else is something that you just aren’t willing to do.

6. Instead of curling up on the couch after school or work, you slip into your bed and tell it your day’s woes.

7. You pillow has seen more tears than your mom, sister or dog.

8. The outside world is frigid, but the comfort of your sleepy haven fills you with warmth and security.

9. Literally nothing can get you to part from your bed in the mornings. Or during afternoon naps. Or when you’re just lying there, reading Cosmo and wishing the rest of the world would leave you in peace.

10. Your bed encourages you to participate in your favorite activity, and it never scoffs at your love of sleeping.

11. You will probably name your firstborn child Clinomania.

12 You have a pet name for your bed.

13. Date night for you is basically like date night for anyone else. You cuddle with your SO, watch movies and eat a romantic meal. Except your SO is your bed, so you’re cuddling with blankets, watching Fargo by yourself and eating a king-size bag of Swedish Fish. And it’s awesome.

14. “Work from home” = “Work from bed”

15. You aren't afraid to be yourself around your bed — no makeup, no problem!

What a wonderful place to lay our heads. 
 

In news that will shock no one, an American Apparel ad is making people angry. The week started off on a positive note for the brand that prides itself on being made in the good ‘ole US of A. In a print ad featured exclusively in VICE, the company celebrated the women in its company, using pictures of real employees with text explaining that “women have always been in charge at American Apparel.” It goes on to list the names of women who work at all levels of the company, stating, “women make up 55 percent of our global workforce (sorry, guys) and an even higher percentage of our leadership and executive roles.”

Even if it’s being used as a marketing ploy, I’m incredibly supportive of any company that has ladies in charge (like our very own Her Campus!). Many others feel the same, and initially, this ad appeared to be evidence of a new direction for a company that has angered many for sexual harassment and overly sexualized campaigns, both courtesy of the incredibly creepy founder Dov Charney.

So what’s the problem? Well, on the bright side, Charney finally lost his job as the Director of Making Everyone Feel Uncomfortable, but a lot of people aren’t happy with new CEO Paula Schneider. In an attempt to cut costs from the struggling company, lots of employees have been laid off... including several people featured in the advertisement. #Awkward. The tip comes from an anonymous American Apparel employee, who contacted Refinery29 to break the unhappy news. Now people are asking how AA thinks its okay to keep using the names of people who have gotten the ax—in an ad that aims to empower those very women. 

Regardless of the reasons, running a campaign showcasing fired employees is a lot like posting a #mcm of your ex. The picture might be cute, but you’ve got to suck it up and hit “delete.”

There’s nothing worse than sounding boring on a resume. Don’t get us wrong—it’s important to highlight your good qualities and say that you’re “passionate,” but tons of other collegiettes also claim to have that same quality. If you’re looking to replace some of the most overused words on your resume, look no further. We had experts Tom Dezell, author of Networking for the Novice, Nervous, or Naive Job Seeker, and Emily Miethner, president and founder of FindSpark, a career development community for young creatives, weigh in on what words to include on your resume to help you stand out from the crowd.

1. Influenced

You’ve probably put words like “passionate,” “hard-working,” or “driven” on your resume—but these qualities, Dezell says, are ones any employee should have—so putting them on your resume is just a waste of space. Instead, he suggests, “Try using words that really reflect the actions on your resume. For example, ‘Influenced previously inactive students to participate in campus-wide drive, leading to record turnout’ is a great way to show your effort.” A word such as “influence” is a more powerful term that shows that you take action in a professional work environment.

2. Created

Everyone uses the term “creativity” on his or her resume, so try to change it up a bit. Instead of just referring to creativity as a skill, use the term “created” as a verb to describe specific examples of how you are creative. “An example of how to use this word effectively would be, ‘Created the first ever website for the company,’” says Dezell. Next time you are referring to previous job experience, don’t write “showed creativity,” but instead explain that you created something of value or importance.  

3. Launched

There are many ways to express that you did something impressive enough to be on your resume, so don’t use boring verbs that a hiring professional has already read a hundred times. “Employers want to see results and the impact you made at each job,” says Miethner. “For example, ‘Launched Instagram profile and gained 2,000+ followers in three months’ sounds better than ‘Started Instagram account.’”

4. Improved

This is a great term to further explain that you have experience in making a positive impact. “Including the term ‘improve’ shows that you have the power to enhance something and make it better,” says Dezell. “You could say something like, ‘Improved sales by X percent in X months.’” Avoid using words like “developed” or “increased” and instead cut right to the word that really makes it a favorable quality.  

5. Achieved

Everyone talks about “success” on their resume, so try throwing in a more exciting word. “‘Achieved’ is a great word to express what you have accomplished in the past,” says Dezell. “Try saying something along the lines of ‘Achieved Magna Cum Laude graduation status.’” Not only does “achieved” sound fancier than something like “received,” but it’s more professional, too. Remember: You’re allowed to brag on a resume!

6. Resolved

Problem-solving may be listed under your skills, but including the word “resolve” on your resume will really go deeper into how exactly you solved problems. “Use language that makes you sound proactive rather than passive,” says Dezell. “For example, you could say, ‘Resolved errors to balance company ledgers.’”

7. Managed

You don’t have to hold the job title of manager to use this word on a resume. Instead, think about it in terms of smaller tasks. “For example, ‘Managed 500+ attendee guest list at VIP client event’ better shows that you're able to work in a high pressure environment,” says Miethner.

What word is the most overused on resumes? “Never use the word ‘helped,’” says Miethner. “If you did something, you did it.” Another thing you can do to spice up your resume is including numbers. “I believe in the power of numbers,” says Miethner. “If you have a hard time talking about results, you can use numbers to provide context.”

Before your next big interview, double check that you’ve replaced some of the drab words on your resume with ones that pack a bigger punch. “Rather than simply describing yourself with qualities like ‘creative’ ‘strategic’ ‘excellent writing skills,’ use strong vocabulary to describe things you've done successfully that show you have those qualities,” Dezell says. After all, your resume is the first thing most employers look at, so why not make that great first impression by really showing off what you’re capable of?

As you’ve all probably figured out by now, the one thing standing between you and your long-awaited summer is finals week. Your brain is telling you to make study guides and take diligent notes, but your heart is telling you to order that cute swimsuit while it’s still on sale. While your professors are probably bombarding you with exam reviews and final papers, we’re here to offer you some fashion aid to help prep you for final exams. Here are some clothes and accessories will help you get through finals and look good doing it:

1. SG Script Pullover Hoodie, $88, spiritualgangster.com

With the warmer weather taking over, schools have been quick to stop the heat and start blasting the AC. If you’re studying in the library for hours on end, you will definitely need a cute sweatshirt to throw on to keep from freezing. There’s nothing exciting about your boring plain gray hoodie, so try one in a bright color or with a fun graphic on it instead.

2. Running Shorts, $45 (price may vary), krassandco.com

If you’re not one to dress up to go to class, chances are, you’re not going to want to dress up during finals week either. Running shorts are a college campus staple in the spring and are comfortable to wear all day and all night. Try a cute color or pattern and mix and match them with your favorite fraternity or school T-shirts.

3. Resort Tote, $138, lillypulitzer.com

Lugging books, your laptop, snacks and a million other things around campus calls for a cute book bag. Ditch you usual school backpack for a fun tote to lighten the dark mood that takes over a school during finals week.

4. Smathers & Branson Needlepoint College Hat, $35, tnuck.com

A few days into finals can get you to the point where you don’t feel like you have time to shower or eat without losing precious study hours. Second day hair can be a little greasy and gross, and you can’t be bothered by those fancy hairstyles to disguise it. Here is where a baseball hat can really come in handy and act as an accessory to your outfit at the same time.

5. Go Anywhere Trio, $48, henribendel.com

Cosmetic pouches can be used to hold so many different things—you can even use them for your pens, pencils, highlighters and more. Of course, they'll also hold your on-the-go beauty needs like lip balm, hand lotion, eye cream and mints.

6. Colored Leopard Tumbler, $15, tervis.com

Coffee, tea or water all taste better when you’re sipping from a cute travel mug. Not only do they play the very functional role of keeping your drink warm or cold, but they also can be something simple to brighten your mood when you’ve got a case of the finals blues.

7. Crystal Dogwood Earrings, $28, baublebar.com

When you’ve been dressing super casual for a while and focusing on the toughest of your exams, it can be nice to dress up a little! People always say you should dress well to test well, and that can be as easy as putting on some glitzy earrings.

What do you need to survive finals week?

This past Monday, April 13, Glamour hosted its annual Top 10 College Women event, which has been honoring the country's top undergraduate women for 58 years. Though the Glamour staff's task of picking just 10 women from the overwhelming number of impressive collegiettes across the country is undoubtedly tough, they managed to narrow it down to this year's incredible list of the Top 10 College Women—and these women are truly inspiring.

Mansi Prakash, an Econ major at NYU, took home this year's grand prize. She's the founder of the nonprofit Brighter Today, which donates lightbulbs to developing nations in partnership with bulb manufacturer Philips. It also supports development of Mansi's next project, which is a solar panel prototype that she hopes will bring light to homes that do not have electricity. Mansi told Glamour, "I often think about a girl I met while installing bulbs. She longed to go to school, but her parents couldn't afford it. Once they started saving on their energy bill, they could. She is why I do this. It's her life I want to change." 

This year's winner of the L'Oréal Woman of Worth Award is Meghan Warner, a sociology major at UC Berkeley and a voice for victims of sexual assault. Meghan joined a federal complaint against UC Berkeley's alleged mishandling of sexual assault cases, and she now acts as director of the university's sexual assault commission. She even pushed the university to hire an advocate for survivors. Meghan told Glamour, "I want to be the modern Gloria Steinem—spreading the necessity for consent and justice." 

Other winners include a collegiette who's empowering young women to rock the STEM fields, a student who's creating plays as a platform on which to discuss hot-button issues and even our very own Lily Herman, Her Campus's High School and How She Got There editor, who's helping thousands of students across the globe understand the college admissions process through her website, The Prospect.

Be sure to check out all of the incredible women in Glamour's Top 10 College Women! Congratulations to these amazing collegiettes—you inspire the rest of us to be the best collegiettes that we can be!

You snagged a remote internship, meaning that you get to work from home and spend your entire summer with family and friends! But as fun as that sounds, you still need to work and complete all your intern responsibilities… with all the distractions at home.

When you have a remote internship, how can you stay focused and make sure you’re getting things done? We’ve got five easy ways to do so for you!

1. Plan out and stick to a work schedule

To fight all the distractions that can take you away from work at home, come up with a work schedule to stay organized! Lay out all your responsibilities for the day or week, and then map out time blocks that you’ll use to complete each. That way, you’ll stay on track and fight the temptation to be unproductive, which happens a lot with remote internships.

“I set out a work schedule every week and a daily quota based on that schedule. This helped me reach my content goals every week and kept me on track,” says Megan Fink, a senior at Southern Mississippi University. “To make a remote internship work, you've got to be naturally task-oriented and organized. No one is holding your hand anymore.”

If you do find yourself straying away from your schedule, you may need to alter your agenda a bit or create an incentive for you to get back on track. For example, you can extend your lunch break in your schedule so you can recharge more, or you can let yourself chat with friends for a half hour, but only after you finish a large task. There are many ways to keep yourself to a schedule, so think of ways that will work for you!

2. Get rid of any distractions

At a normal internship, you’d put away all your music, stay away from social media during work hours and make sure you weren’t watching any shows or surfing the web except for work purposes. But when you’re working from home, having no supervisor to watch over you could make you feel like you can get away with doing all those things. While you can definitely keep Facebook open and the TV on without anyone knowing, you need to be sure that you won’t get distracted, which means taking away anything that can detract from your productivity!

Some suggestions, according to Lesley Mitler, founder of career counseling service Priority Candidates, Inc., include shutting off the TV and your access to any websites that normally hurt how productive you are. This also means turning off chat programs!

3. Check in with your supervisor regularly

A good way to stay on track is to check in with yoursupervisor regularly, just as you would with a regular internship. Constant communication with your supervisor is a great motivator since you’ll not only need to let him or her know how much work you’ve completed, but it’s also a way to get you more tasks that will keep you focused.

“I asked to Skype or Google Hangout with multiple members of the team… even though I couldn't physically go to work all day,” says Wesleyan sophomore Lily Herman. “It does take a lot of your own personal initiative. However, I've found that the more I've asked for, the more I've received, and I've had a totally enriching and fulfilling experience!”

Establishing this level of communication with your supervisor is also essential in a remote internship since you’ll have less of a chance to build connections with everyone at your office. This way, you get to really cement your work relationships even while working from home.

“It really depends on the internship, but I think you can get a lot more experience if you just ask for things,” Lily says. “I've taken on more projects and happily offered to work on some other pieces that weren't originally assigned to me so I had more of a chance to interact with the company.”

4. Dress business casual

Part of feeling like you’re at an office is dressing like you’re at an office, and the same goes when you’re interning at home. Putting on a hoodie instead of a button-down could take away the edge you feel while at work, so you want to avoid wearing outfits that are too casual. You need to dress sharp to work sharp!

“I would always put on a nicer outfit like I was actually going somewhere and do my hair and makeup. You never know when your boss might want to Skype,” says Ohio State junior Aurora Stromberg.

So when you wake up in the morning, put on a blouse instead of a T-shirt, a pencil skirt or dress pants instead of your jeans and brush your hair instead of leaving it all disheveled. You’ll feel a lot more professional and ready to work that way!

5. Change up where you work

Working at home can get tedious, which can make your productivity drop. Home is great, but being cooped up in your own house for too long can bore you, and next thing you know you’ll be giving in to the all the distractions you’ve been trying to avoid.

If that starts becoming the case, pack your bags and go find another location that you can count on to keep you working harder. This can be your local café, a library or another study space that’s fairly quiet and doesn’t have too many distractions. That’s one great thing about remote internships: you’re not cooped up in the same office all day!

6. In the end, act like you have an on-site internship

Remote internships should be treated and approached the same way as regular internships, and all the tips and suggestions we just gave will help you do just that. Your main motivation should still be to build connections and impress your supervisor just as you would with an on-site internship. This means that you need to find ways to imitate an office work environment, which involves making sure that you stay focused and organized and acting as you would if your supervisor was nearby.

“Staying focused is difficult, as is any online course or job, but I think the biggest thing to remember is that no matter where you do your internship, you're getting incredible experience,” says Laura Bauman, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. “So when you have a really difficult task or project to push through, think of how you might do it in an ‘on-location’ setting, and remember that even though it's difficult, it's so worth it!”
 

Whether you just joined the natural hair movement or have been on the train for quite some time now, these are some struggles that anybody with natural hair can relate to.

1. Protective styling your hair... and then missing your curls

Truth: We always want what we don't have.

2. You hoard products like there's a shortage

Because it takes about 10 products and 500 tries to get the perfect style. And when something new hits shelves? MUST. TRY. IT. 

3. When you try something new, and it looks terrible

But we spent hours on it... no, not figuratively speaking. LITERALLY hours.

4. People telling you they miss your straight hair

Please remind us to the time when we asked for your opinion...

5. When your twists don't dry before you undo them

JK, no perfect curls today.

6. What happens when you neglect to twist your hair before going to bed

We all know better, but we always think that we are the exception. If only we'd spent the two hours doing so last night!

7. On that note... twisting hair takes forever

Twisting, tugging, pulling, wrapping, braiding... it never ends.

8. Dealing with breakage

Noooo how will our hair ever grow?!

9. "I woke up like this" (and still look good) is not a real thing

Getting ready is a process and one we actually need to get up early for.

10. Having to explain to EVERYONE what the satin bonnet is for

When we're trying to go to bed is NOT the time to get into this discussion.

11. Humidity!

Every natural-haired girl's common enemy. We promise, it's not always this big and frizzy!

12. People always touching your hair

How about... no.

13. Dry hair... All. The. Time.

Couldn't ONE of the three moisturizing masks we used worked?!

14. Constant detangling is something you will just have to accept

'Nuff said.

15. You're always dealing with shrinkage

Wait... wasn't our hair longer just a few minutes ago?!

But of course, this is all worth it for when your hair looks on point!

Have you ever seen a sports apparel ad and thought, “Okay, show me something I can actually do!” Well, Nike has heard you loud and clear. In a movement called #betterforit, Nike features real women struggling through real workouts. They’ve embraced the increasing trend in marketing that shows that women prefer buying products modeled by women they can actually relate to. The best part of this? We're moving towards an industry that embraces every individual's flaws, making it okay not to look like an airbrushed model or even a completely chiseled athlete.

The campaign is part of the company's goal to expand their women’s apparel line from $5 billion dollars to $7 billion by 2017. The market for women’s exercise clothing is growing, meaning that women everywhere are increasingly likely to get up off the couch and go to that yoga class or lift those weights at the gym. We may have to suffer through having someone's foot in our face during downward dog, or the view of the size 2 model in front of as at spin class, but all that matters is that we’re getting up and moving. According to the #betterforit slogan, “If you’re brave enough to try, you’re strong enough to finish.”