France's strict policy banning religious clothing at public schools was questioned after a French high school sent a 15-year-old Muslim girl home—twice—for wearing a long black skirt.

However, the school's educational director, Patrick Dutot, judged Sarah's outfit as an "ostentatious sign" of her Muslim faith. "It is a sign of identity," Dutot said in a New York Timesarticle. "The question isn’t how long the skirt is... They come with an outfit that shows an affiliation that we respect. But once at school, you have to return to a republican and secular space—but they only remove the veil."

Sarah's situation went viral and has produced angry reactions on social media. Since Tuesday, the hashtag #JePorteMaJupeCommeJeVeux, or "I wear my skirt how I want to" has had more than 45,000 tweets, according to BBC News.

France adopted a law banning visible religious clothing in public schools in 2004. This includes skullcaps, noticeable crosses and head scarves. Ever since the law was adopted, some school officials have stretched the law to also ban other less obvious religious clothing, such as long skirts and headbands. In a New York Timesarticle, Elsa Ray, a spokeswoman for the Collective Against Islamophobia in France, said, "It’s a huge problem."

France has a population of about 5 million Muslims. According to Ray, incidents like the one involving Sarah are becoming more frequent. Since January 2014, there have been 130 similar cases in France. These cases have sent students home for various clothing choices, including long skirts, broad headbands, and even some sweaters.

In regards to the clothing ban, Ray assured that the Collective Against Islamophobia would be doing their best to find a solution. "[We want] to put a stop to what is happening and to make sure to provide concrete directives to the schools."

We all know that interns are the lowest employees on the company totem pole, which means that trips to both the local Starbucks and the Xerox machine are probably inevitable. However, that doesn’t mean you should resign yourself to a “coffee-and-copies” type of internship if a couple weeks have gone by and you still haven’t been asked to do anything meaningful. Rather than complaining to all of your friends about your wasted summer and spending all of your mental energy daydreaming about Zac Efron, here are eight ways you can transform a “meh” internship into a super-productive experience.

1. Talk to your supervisor

Although it may seem obvious that you didn’t sign up to be an intern so you could spend all of your time doing mindless chores, your supervisor might have no idea she’s not using you to your full potential. However, if you’re considering going up to her and saying, “I’m bored,” abort mission! That’s the number one thing you should never utter at work.

"Avoid putting yourself in the victim role, but be honest and forthight," says Lisa Orrell, author of Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands: How Any Employee Can Create & Promote Their Own Personal Leadership Brand for Massive Career Success! "Your adviser will probably assume you have things to do if you don't say anything."

Orrell recommends asking for a meeting with your boss and respectfully asking for more responsibilities. She also says this is a great time to restate your strengths.

“Are you strong at Excel, PowerPoint or another type of software? Are you good at social media? Even if you brought those things up during the initial interview, your supervisor may have forgotten,” Orwell says. “You’ll jog their memory and they’ll remember other tasks and projects they can have you do.”

For example, you could say, “During the interview, we discussed my research skills. Is there anything I can help you with that would utilize those skills?”

Maybe you’re a talented writer and your blog is your baby. Ask your supervisor if you can help work on the company newsletter. Or maybe you’d like to help out with the company’s Twitter page (you’re so great at clever tweeting!).

Don’t think you can’t use this strategy if you have the opposite problem: being too busy, but with busywork. You should still respectfully ask for more higher-level tasks by reiterating your strong suits. Succeeding at these will have a domino effect: your supervisor will see that you’re capable and responsible, which will lead to more challenging projects. This will further prove your potential!

2. Manage your time

If, even after talking to your supervisor, you’re still bogged down with chores that require approximately 2 percent of your mental capacity to complete, than try to do them as quickly as you can without sacrificing quality. In other words, don’t make the time “go by faster” by checking Facebook at every consecutive 10-minute mark, as tempting as that may be. The faster you complete the boring tasks, the sooner you can get to more stimulating ones.

“There will always be a juggling act at work that tests your ability to complete the things that need to get done and those you would prefer to be doing,” says Joan Snyder Kuhl, founder of Why Millennials Matter, a Gen-Y speaking and consulting company. “If you approach your internship with a project-management mindset, then it will help you organize your time to execute the top priorities set by your boss and allocate time for developmental opportunity projects.”

This may require writing copious to-do lists, blocking social media on your phone and laptop and arriving at the office early and staying late. But even if you have to buy an extra cup of coffee and sacrifice a couple sushi nights with your girls, it will be worth it. Your boss will notice what a strong and dedicated worker you are, which will — hopefully — lead to projects that actually require some thinking.

3. Come up with your own project

“Taking initiative” is a career buzzword, but there’s a good reason for that: it’s super impressive. There’s no better way to show your supervisors you can think for yourself, find areas for improvement and develop solutions.

According to Snyder, the first step in creating your own task is to understand the business model of the company you’re working for.

“You need to ask yourself, ‘How do they make money? What’s important to them? What drives their results?’” she says. “Any project you devise should help them get their results faster.”

There are also projects that apply to almost every industry.  For example, if you notice that meetings are run inefficiently — they always run over their scheduled times, people become restless, no one stays on topic, etc. — you could research ways to run meetings more effectively and then share the info with your supervisor or team.

“Sometimes, especially at small companies, employees are out of touch and relying on antiquated ways of doing something,” Orrell says. “They’re so busy doing their jobs, they don’t have time to re-organize their processes.”

If nothing jumps out at you to fix, the last approach is sitting down with your supervisor and other team members and asking them what niggling problems they have at work.

“It could even be something like, ‘our storage room is incredibly disorganized, and none of us want to deal with it, but we complain about it all the time,’” Orwell says. “Even if it doesn’t directly pertain to your major or your career, you’ll look like a rock star for solving an ongoing problem.”

4. Go to other departments

If you still don't have enough to do, you can go to other departments — but tread carefully. Walking over to another wing of the building and volunteering your help may seem vastly preferable to sitting at your desk and idly swiping through Tinder to pass the time; however, doing so without asking your boss first is a serious faux pas.

“You don’t want to alienate your supervisor by unintentionally making them look bad,” says Jason Dorsey, author of My Reality Check Bounced! The Gen-Y Guide To Cashing In on Your Real-World Dreams.

Instead, go to your supervisor and tell him or her you’re interested in helping out, say, the marketing department, because you took a couple of marketing courses in college and would like a chance to learn more about the field.

“When you ask, don’t forget to say that the work that they have assigned you obviously comes first and you’ll get that done before helping the other department,” Snyder says.

You can also find opportunities for work by sitting in on company meetings (with your supervisor’s permission) and listening carefully. If someone is assigned a project he or she seems less than enthusiastic about, he or she would probably jump at an offer for an extra pair of hands. And even if the employee does accept a task with a smile, he or she may still want your help! After the meeting, send him or her an email saying, “I’d love to contribute to X project. Are there any tasks I can do for you?”

Stay alert and you won’t have to resort to swiping right and left for entertainment. Meanwhile, your go-getter attitude will impress the whole office.

5. Network

Whether you’re doing grunt work or helping out on a major project, you can definitely make connections so that even if you walk away with nothing else, you’ve still gotten a lot of value out of your internship. According to Dorsey, an intern should network every single day, but not just at work.

“If you’re in a small office, there may simply not be that many people, and you’re already getting to know them,” he says. “If you’re in a big company, there may be hundreds or thousands of people at your location, so meeting all of them is impossible and a waste of time.”

Dorsey advises building a core group of contacts by consistently getting meals with your coworkers and holding friendly conversations. After that, you can expand your network outward.

“Make new friends when you go to get coffee, eat lunch, take a break or [are] in areas of the building where people naturally congregate,” he says. “Be the person who says ‘hello’ first, and your network will naturally build.”

In addition to making connections organically, you also can — and should! — request an informational interview with professionals in the company or area where you’re working.

“Interns should send polite emails asking for 15-minute coffee meetings to learn more about that person’s career path, field or just any advice they may have,” Snyder says.

Take advantage of the one time in your life where you can pull the “student card.” And thankfully, you can schedule meetings outside the 9-5 workday, so even if you’re busy unjamming the copier, networking is totally doable. To learn more about informational interviews, read this comprehensive guide.

6. Develop your skills

If you’re still a little bitter about how your internship expectations differed from reality, look at this as a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skill set. Start by observing what’s highly valued at your workplace and then find areas for self-improvement.

“Maybe you aren’t really strong at Excel, but the company uses it quite a bit,” Orrell says. “You could ramp up your skills within a couple days, and that would open the door towards people asking for your help.”

Teaching yourself how to code, reading tutorials on SEO (search engine optimization), practicing your Photoshop and image-editing skills, improving your writing and even learning practical business skills are all great uses of your time that you can do for free and on your laptop (YouTube, anyone?). Plus, they’ll look way better on your screen than Facebook’s characteristic blue-and-white page, should your supervisor should happen to walk by.

7. Research the competition

By examining the competition, you can improve your knowledge and potentially help your company. Try looking at other companies in the field and figuring out what they do differently than the one you’re interning for. What works? What doesn’t? If you find anything yours could change to increase its competitive edge, summarize your results in a Word document or PowerPoint and send them to your supervisor. Your employers will love that you recognized such an essential part of being a successful business.

8. Request to job shadow

For a hands-on learning experience and a way to get a feel for different roles in the company, see if there’s anyone willing to let you shadow him or her. Dorsey says asking to job shadow is a good idea as long as you don’t request a whole day.

“Make it more manageable by asking if there are specific blocks of time that work well for them for you to tag along,” he says. “That way they don’t feel obligated, and it increases the likelihood they’ll say yes.”

According to Orrell, you should shadow someone at the level above you as well as someone above that person, if possible.

“That gives you a really good picture of what to expect and what skills you will need as you move up the ladder,” she says. “In addition, it can help you determine if that’s even a career path you want to pursue.”

Orrell also advises starting in your own department and then branching out. For example, if you’re interning with marketing, start there, then move to sales, and then move to the next related tiers, such as distribution, customer service or manufacturing.

With a little creativity and effort on your part, virtually any internship can be productive! Today, you’re making friends with the baristas at Starbucks and filing documents ceaselessly; tomorrow, you’ll be taking over the world.

If you think your dream job is too far out of reach, then think again. Aliza Licht’s new book, Leave Your Mark, will teach you how to score your dream job and so much more. We love how Licht wants to encourage women of all ages to turn passions into a career—that’s why we’re giving away five signed copies of Leave Your Mark! Enter below!

Licht made her big career break when she created DKNY’s Twitter—DKNY PR Girl—in 2009. Once the account took off, she realized the company’s followers were interested in more than just fashion. They wanted to learn how to succeed in their career and land their dream jobs.

So, let Licht inspire you and make you laugh as you devour each page of Leave Your Mark. She’ll help you through both life and work by teaching you leadership skills, giving you tips for job applications, and offering you advice on how to create your own online brand. It’s the perfect book for collegiettes who are looking to rock the job market.

Are you ready to learn how you can land your dream job? Enter your email address now below for your chance to win one of five signed copies of Aliza Licht’s book Leave Your Mark! You can earn extra enteries by following @hercampus on Twitter and Instagram and by referring a friend. 

Don’t forget to use #leaveyourmarkxo on all of your social media accounts to express your excitement for the book and to share with Licht what you learned after reading it! And definitely connect with Licht on Twitter at @alizalicht and @leaveyourmarkxo, plus, keep up with her on Instagram at @alizalichtxo.

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Graduation day is near, which can bring lots of smiles, and maybe even some tears. The long day can cause makeup to fade, faces to become oily and mascara to run. Having mini versions of all your favorite products on hand can help fix any beauty emergency, whether you're sweating your makeup off in the heat... or crying it off because you already miss your best friends. Here's a list of our favorite products to tuck into your clutch on graduation day so that your makeup stays picture-perfect all day long.

1. Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Mascara Mini - $12

To emphasize your lashes for pictures or do a quick touch up after a sentimental cry sesh, take a volumizing mascara that is long-lasting and won't smudge!

2. bareMinerals Always Perfect - $15

Whether it’s really hot in your auditorium or you just have oily skin, a finishing powder will give extra coverage and reduce shine. This powder is weightless and brightens your complexion, meaning all your selfies will look amazing!

3. Urban Decay Travel Size De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray - $14

An extra layer of setting spray throughout the day could help your makeup stay on even longer, so you can head to those post-graduation parties without worrying! 

4. It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil Mini - $12

Fill in your brows in the morning, and you probably won’t have to do it again. However, your eyebrow hairs may need taming throughout the day and this product will definitely do the trick!

5. Lorac Travel Size TANtalizer Highlighter & Matte Bronzer Duo - $13

Touch up your contour and add highlights to your cheekbones to make your bone structure pop in every pic! This duo also has a built in mirror for all of your touch-ups.

6. Smashbox Travel Size Photo Finish Foundation Primer Adjust - $16

There’s no doubt that tears will ensue during graduation, and all the stress from the day? You’ll definitely have red eyes and possibly a breakout or two. Cover red spots with this foundation primer, which rejuvenates and refines.

7. NIVEA A Kiss of Milk & Honey Soothing Lip Care - $2.99

Create a smooth and moisturized surface for your favorites lipstick or gloss. Your lips will look soft and be kiss-worthy for cute graduation pictures with your S.O.!

8. Yes To Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes - $2.99

After the hugs and tears, clean up your raccoon eyes with these refreshing makeup wipes. Organic cucumber and aloe vera make for a hypoallergenic and soothing product!

Which of these on-the-go products will you keep with you during graduation?

You know the feeling: That nerve-racking moment when you realize graduation is slowly creeping up and you can’t seem to get a call back from any of the companies you’ve applied to. All of your friends are constantly talking about interviews and offers they’ve received, your extended family keeps nagging you regarding what you’re doing after graduation, and no matter how many jobs you apply to, you can’t even land an interview.

While professors, friends and family may make you feel pressured to have a job lined up right after you graduate, there are many ways you can take something perceived as negative and turn it into something positive.

1. Take time to unwind

For starters, take a moment to stop and breathe. Even better, go look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a compliment. Next, make a list of all the things you’d rather do than sit at a desk in a stuffy office in the middle of July.

Having “me” time is essential to every woman, especially after an undoubtedly busy college career. If you don’t have a job after graduation, take this time to relax and focus on you. Yes, it might be a little disheartening knowing you aren’t employed, but it could also be your last summer to have fun with your friends and family before you have to work a 9-to-5 job, five days a week, for the rest of your life. Start checking things off of your bucket list, and be sure to take risks and enjoy yourself. Maybe treat yourself to a spa day; a mani/pedi or massage may help relieve the stress that built up during your job search. You could also go on vacation. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive; take a drive with a few friends or family members to a beach nearby for a few days or visit a place you’ve always wanted to see. Also, appreciate the fact that you won’t be setting your alarm for 6 a.m. every morning… yet. That, alone, seems like a vacation to us!

2. Set goals

Just because you aren’t working a full-time job by June doesn’t mean you have to give up! Keep looking, but don’t feel bad if you don’t hear back right away.

Try setting a more realistic goal for yourself. Maybe you want to be employed by September, or even January. Strive to reach your goals, because let’s face it, nothing feels better than meeting a deadline!

Next, try following up with a few companies you truly have your eye on, or go on LinkedIn and see if any of your connections might know someone from the company. Finding a job through your existing network makes the search a lot easier. So reach out to your network, and then reach out to their network!

3. Take on new opportunities

While waiting for a good job opportunity to come your way, you could take an internship position to help expand your skill set, even if it’s unpaid. This will bring you one step closer to your dream job. Diana DiNapoli, a 2014 university graduate, decided to take on an internship when she didn’t immediately land a full-time job at the end of her time in college. “As frustrated as was I when I didn't land a full-time job after graduation, I decided to work as an intern. This allowed me to add another experience to my resume and gave me an edge when I went on interviews,” she says. “In my interview for my current job, it showed how dedicated I was to the field by sacrificing my ‘last’ summer and using it to build my resume. I didn't have to tell my current company how dedicated I was; my resume spoke for itself. Currently, I work full time at a company I love and I firmly believe my summer internship helped me get there.” Even if your dream job is in NYC and you live miles away, you can always apply for a remote internship. Such an opportunity will allow you to gain the skills you need, while also being extremely flexible.  

Though not necessarily a part of your original plan, it’s nevertheless important to be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up. If you’re a PR major, for example, your first position doesn’t need to be as an account coordinator at a PR firm. You could get a job as an administrative assistant just to get your foot in the door. Then, once you’re there, do your best to go above and beyond what is expected of you. Your supervisor will notice, and you’ll start rising up that ladder.

Finally, be open to any job prospects that may come your way. Rowan University Professor Cristin Farney recommends saying yes to all opportunities and to keep your mind open in order to get your supervisor to notice you. “Don’t be afraid to try new things, professionally or personally,” she says. “It is the only way you’ll grow.”

4. Learn something new

Most importantly, keep learning, no matter what. Even if you aren’t working, keep your brain busy by taking an online course in something that you’ve always wanted to learn more about, whether it’s directly related to your career path or not. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to build a website or improve your cooking skills. Well, now is the time!

Just remember, you have the rest of your life to work. This isn’t to say you should push off working until you’re 40 years old, but remember, being unemployed in your twenties is totally okay.

Nothing can get you through the darkest parts of a brutal run like an upbeat, jam-worthy song. The hardest part is finding the ones that you can time perfectly to your workout. But now, Spotify and adidas have teamed up to make your run much less painful. With adidas go, a new app on the market, the music will adjust to match your pace—ultimately allowing you to listen to the right song at the right time.

adidas go uses the iPhone’s accelerometer to calculate the user’s stride rate to automatically identify and play tracks with matching beats per minute from Spotify’s library. This will allow users to have a unique experience that caters to their very own pace and fitness level.

“For many people having the right music playing while you run can provide the perfect boost of energy to enhance your running experience,” said Adrian Leek, General Manager of adidas Running. “adidas go lets your energy level control the music that plays during your run, so you’re always in control. For the first time, instead of runners listening to music, music will listen to runners.”

Not only does this app play songs that match a user’s pace, but it also has the knowledge to select music that a user may enjoy based on their preferred playlists, artists and genres. Now, users won’t have to face the struggle of trying to create the perfect workout playlist that will contain songs that'll keep the motivation high, making a run something to look forward to.

The motivation doesn’t stop once the run finishes, either. After a workout is over, users can use the app to review and save their distance, time, pace, and adidas miCoach Runscore as well as any music they discovered during the workout. Users can even share their progress on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Once a user downloads the app, they will receive a free 7-day Spotify Premium trial where they can opt to listen to their own music or choose from a variety of preselected playlists provided by Spotify. Once the trial is over, they will have a choice to upgrade to premium or continue to use their own music library.

With adidas go, users can actually enjoy a grueling run accompanied by a playlist carefully crafted to fit the peaks and lulls of each unique run. Available to users with iPhone 4S models and up, this innovative app is the best answer for those who wish to enjoy exercising yet lack the motivation. With adidas go, users can use music to push them further than they’ve ever gone before.

Nobody does weight loss like Regina George. We mean, come on, remember the all-carb diet and how she couldn't go to Taco Bell? Tragic. Or when she went on the South Beach Fat Flush? Oh, and how could anyone forget the genius idea that was Kalteen bars? We laughed, we cringed and we told ourselves that we would never drink only cranberry juice cocktail for 72 hours in the name of losing three pounds.

But let's be real, we've heard and believed some pretty interesting theories about how to lose weight ourselves, and a lot of them just aren't true. Check out these five myths about weight loss that are about to get debunked!

1. Reducing your fat intake will help you lose weight

The word "fat" is in fats, so it makes sense that fats would make you fat (tongue-twister, anyone?), right? Surprisingly, this isn't necessarily the case. Essential fatty acids are just that—essential to your body. You need them so your body can carry out its everyday functions. There are also "good fats," otherwise known as monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, which can be beneficial to your heart, cholesterol and overall health. They can be found in foods like peanut butter, olives, soy milk, tofu and fatty fish (like tuna and trout).

"Fats hold a very important place in the diet," says Adele Tevlin, an executive weight loss coach. "Good fats to include in your diet are avocado, salmon and nuts and seeds."

Unfortunately, fats get a bad rap because popular media and marketing antics often group all fats into the "bad" category and call it a day. They use sneaky marketing tactics and powerful imagery to take advantage of this misinformation about fats, and it's working. You can't walk down a single aisle in a grocery store without seeing the words "low-fat" or "fat-free" in big, proud letters.

"It's easy for students to get confused by these products and fall into the ‘Fats Make You Fat’ trap,” Tevlin says. “What most people don't know is that these ‘low-fat’ and ‘fat-free’ products are filled with sugars and chemicals to make them palatable, which in turn is actually more fattening than the original product."

So even though low-fat and fat-free products seem enticing, don't get too caught up in the promises of weight loss—they probably won't help you lose weight in a healthy way at all. Instead, go for good fat instead of no fat. While fat intake depends very much on your lifestyle, weight, age and overall health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that the average person keep his or her total fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of calories, while limiting saturated fats to less than 10 percent of your calories and trans fats to 1 percent of your calories.

2. It's all about the calories

For such small numbers, the calorie counts on the nutrition labels sure hold a lot of weight for many people. It's hard to go a day without being reminded by someone or something that wow, food actually has calories. It's no wonder that some people are caught up in counting calories in order to lose weight. This is wishful thinking, though, because losing weight successfully isn't simply about doing the math. Eating fewer calories does not mean weighing less.

In fact, dramatically reducing the calories that you consume can actually lead to loss of muscle mass, low energy and other health problems. Plus, research has shown that there is a correlation between how much you restrict your calorie intake and how poorly you adhere to your diet. What does that mean? If your dieting always leaves you hungry, you're going to want to eat. A lot.

"I think people in general have the wrong impression that losing weight is all about reducing calories as much as possible," says Lisa Prince, nutrition specialist and weight loss coach. "Never eat less than 1,200 calories, and most college women need a lot more than that, especially athletes!"

On the other hand, the kinds of calories you eat do make a difference. When you eat the right kinds of food, losing weight will get easier. Striking a balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals is the key to sustaining a healthy body. While fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet, choosing healthy carbs and fiber sources like whole grains helps boost energy. By getting 21 to 38 grams of fiber per day, you can also take advantage of a handful of great health benefits, like lowering your risk for diabetes. Adults should eat at least 0.8 grams of protein per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day and can get the protein from healthy sources like fish, beans, seeds, peas, chicken and soy products.

"With the right foods, women can lose weight in a healthy manner, balance hormones and maintain high-energy levels throughout the day," says Dr. John Salerno, the author of the book Fight Fat With Fat. "A lifestyle with an emphasis on natural, organic fats with plenty of vegetables, physical exercise and stress-free activities [is a good approach]."

So you really don't need to torture yourself by starving in order to lose weight. In fact, counting calories might even backfire on you. If you eat healthy foods and exercise, you'll find that you'll be able to leave the counting to math class.

3. Skipping meals will help you lose weight

You find yourself swamped with all the schoolwork you have to complete and practices and meetings you have to attend. No time to eat? No problem. Skipping meals saves time, and you might even lose a few pounds in the process. Or so the reasoning goes. Despite the seemingly straightforward logic, not eating doesn't equate to more pounds lost.

"A common myth is the less I eat, the more weight I will lose, or it could be framed, ‘If I don’t eat all day, that will help me lose weight because I am consuming less calories!’” Prince says. "Nothing could be further from the truth."

Your body is in itself an efficient fuel-burning machine, but only if you keep feeding it regularly.

"Whenever you skip meals, you also slow down your metabolism and encourage bad eating habits," Dr. Salerno says.

According to Prince, to lose weight, it is helpful to start your metabolism bright and early by eating something healthy, like a banana or a tablespoon of natural peanut butter, within an hour of getting up. Throughout the day, keep eating small, healthy snacks and meals every three to four hours to keep your metabolism humming along.

4. Carbs are the enemy

People also seem to hate on the carbs a lot, but carbs definitely don't deserve all this bad attention. Carbohydrates, which include sugars, starches and fiber, provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system.

"Young, impressionable women may quickly believe that carbs are the enemy," Tevlin says. "There is a time and place for carbohydrates in the diet, and it's important to know when that is."

According to Tevlin, consuming carbohydrates in the morning might raise your blood sugar too quickly and can cause cravings for sweets later in the day. Tevlin also suggests sticking with mostly protein, fat and vegetables for breakfast, lunch and snacks, and leaving the carbs for dinner. With that being said, healthy carbs like brown rice, millet, quinoa, beans, fruits and vegetables can be incorporated into your diet throughout the day for a boost of long-lasting energy.

And to answer the question that's on everyone's mind: Is butter a carb? If only.

5. Late-night calories will make you gain more weight than daytime calories

Those 1 a.m. food runs really seem to pack on the pounds, but the late-night calories might not necessarily be the culprit. Calories are calories, and they don't discriminate.

"Many girls believe that any calories eaten at night are directly stored as fat when we go to sleep, but this is not [necessarily] the case." Tevlin says. "Calories consumed later in the day are not the problem; it's the behavior surrounding it."

Your body will store any extra calories beyond your daily caloric needs as fat, but this happens regardless of the time of day in which you consume those extra calories. According to Tevlin, late-night eating can lead to weight gain because we tend to have bad habits when it comes to munching and snacking at night. For example, we tend to mindlessly eat or have late-night cravings for hyperpalatable foods, or foods that are high in fat and sugar.

“A combinations of mindless eating in front of the TV and the choices we make lead to weight gain,” Tevlin says.

If you stay within your body's daily caloric needs, however, nighttime eating doesn't actually cause weight gain. So instead of spending quality time with your bags of chips and candy late at night in front of the TV, try stocking your fridge with healthy and fresh foods to combat those midnight cravings. That way, the right choice will be the easy choice, too.

Surprised yet? These myths almost make Regina George's diets seem slightly more reasonable. Almost. If you're trying to lose weight, make sure to do your research first; make a plan; set small, attainable lifestyle changes and develop healthy habits. And, remember that baking a cake once in a while filled with rainbows and smiles that everyone can eat and be happy never hurt anybody.

We all know what finals week means: late night study sessions, excessive amounts of caffeine, and a lot of procrastination. Your fellow collegiettes totally understand the struggle—but they're not the only ones who just get what it's like to go through every stage of finals:

1. When you prepare to lock yourself in your room to study, waving goodbye to your social life in the process

2. When you attempt to tackle all your work, feeling confident and motivated

3. When you begin reviewing your notes, but literally nothing makes sense

4. When you try to figure out this thing called "math"

5. When 3 hours have passed, your notes still don’t make sense, and your eyes can’t take it anymore

6. When you run out of caffeinated beverages, and feel yourself dozing off

7. When you simply cannot read another sentence, and knock out on the closest piece of furniture

8. When you’re FINALLY done with the week

Good luck on finals, collegiettes!

Graduation is the culmination of the college experience. Whether the day hasn't come yet and you're feeling excited or you've already graduated and know it was a complete snoozefest (aside from that moment your name was called), it's safe to say that the rite of passage sure can cause a flurry of emotions. Here are some clothing items that accurately depict how we feel about it.

1. I Need Coffee (Revolve Clothing, $110)

Who ever thought it was a good idea to have these ceremonies so early in the morning?

2. Over It (ASOS, $25)

Sure, completing your bachelor's degree is exciting, but sitting in a chair for hours on end in an uncomfortable sack? No, that's why you're so over it.

3. I'd Rather Be In Ibiza (Forever 21, $14.90)

All you can think about is your post-college trip, even if it's imaginary!

4. I Need A Drink (Revolve Clothing, $128)

All respect to your school's provost, but everything he or she just said for the past 25 minutes was more boring than a class lecture. 

5. Endless Possibilities (Old Navy, $14)

Graduation means the beginning of the rest of your life... scary, but exciting!

6. Stay Awesome (Nordstrom, $24.95)

Clearly one for the yearbook.

7. Let's Go Bananananas (ASOS, $16)

The signal to go bananas? The moment everyone throws their caps into the air.

This year’s Future of Fashion show at FIT highlighted an amazing group of up and coming designers. With their talent and drive, you’ll probably be seeing some of their clothes in stores very soon. It’s passion for this art form that prompted many of these students to go to fashion school at FIT; a passion that started for a lot of these students at a very young age. 

“I have a huge passion for creating art,” Veronica Romero Schon (showcasing a look above) told us in an interview at the show. “My mom is actually an interior designer, so we always had rolls of fabric around the house and I would play with it and make things. That [passion] turned into me going to fashion school.”

The love these designers have drives them both in and out of the studio. Sofia Menasse (below) talked about the amount of commitment it takes to make it at FIT and in the industry, as well as the sense of camaraderie fashion school can create.

“We work many hours, so if you are here until two in the morning with the same people, it creates a sense of community and family,” Sofia said.

“There’s a sense of community, but at the same time so much competition,” Veronica added.

These women did not go the typical college route, but they’ve already achieved incredible success by following their dreams. A lot of big names in the fashion industry were in attendance, including Nicole Richie (who hosted the show), designers Phillip Lim and Tess Giberson and TV host Lilliana Vasquez, just to name a few. Both Sofia and Veronica won Critic Awards for their work in sportswear.

So collegiettes, the moral to this story is to pursue what you really love! With enough hard work and commitment, anything is possible, no matter how atypical your path may be.  

Whether you're going out for a fun night with your friends or having a romantic date with your signifcant other, you want to look your best. The biggest question while getting ready is... "How should I do my makeup?" Everyone knows of the typical smoky eye, but there are tons of other looks out there can help your eyes pop and draw attention to your gorgeous face. Keep reading for five awesome ideas to achieve a sultry eye that will make heads turn!

1. Cat eye

The cat eye is timeless and classic. Give it the extra "wow" factor by extending the tips really far and making sure that line is thick and dark! For a little depth and dimension take a shadow that's a few shades darker than your skin and blend it into the crease.

2. False eyelashes

Apply a voluminous pair of falsies to your naked eyes. Eyeshadow isn't even needed to achieve a sultry look with these babies! But if you feel the need to use shadow, choose a matte neutral so you don't overshadow (no pun intended) your lashes.

4. Reverse smoky eye

If you haven't attempted a reverse smokey eye you must try it out ASAP! Instead of applying a light shadow to the lid and a dark shade in the crease, you do the reverse. It's pretty simple, and it creates a really interesting makeup look that everyone will love.

3. Thick liner

Adriana Lima is the queen of sultry, and the Victoria's Secret model gives us a perfect example of a sultry look that's ideal for a G.N.O. Simply apply thick black eyeliner to your top and bottom lash line, swipe on some mascara, and you're ready to go!

5. Reverse cat eye

Take the winged eyeliner to the lower lash line! Yes, it may seem strange to you at first, but that's what will draw everyone's attention to your face. Plus it's cool and different so you'll definitely be unique. Finish the look off with a shimmery shadow that matches your skin tone and a light application of mascara.

Which of these looks will you be trying for your next night out, collegiettes?

National College Decision Day, May 1, is a day when many of the members of the Class of 2015 will announce which college's freshman class they will be joining. In celebration, College Board will sponsor the Pledge Your Collegiance contest to find the best college announcement videos out there. The winner will win up to $1,500 to use on school supplies for their freshman year.

The submission process is simple. Just record yourself announcing what college you will be attending and post the video to Vine or Instagram before May 8. Be sure to tag your post with #Collegiance! Four lucky winners will be chosen based on the creativity and originality of their recording. Only high school seniors who will attend a 2- or 4-year anniversary are eligible to enter. For a full list of rules, visit the contest website here.

Check out this introduction video to get inspired to enter the contest and Pledge Your Collegiance. Good luck, pre-collegiettes! 

Dressing for the office: It can be a major dilemma for collegiettes starting internships or jobs. Not only do you want to dress appropriately, but also you want to retain a bit of personal style. There are the safe go-tos—the gray skirt suit, a basic dress with a cardigan or blazer—but what if you’re not into the super feminine (and sometimes bland!) office ensemble? We talked to Dawna Reeves, senior associate director of the Johns Hopkins University Career Center, and Chelsea Robbins, a style consultant at Kilgore Trout, a boutique in Cleveland, Ohio, about how to get business casual right while maintaining your personal style!

1. Know your industry

Different industries can have wildly different interpretations of business casual, so do your research before your first day on the job. Finance and consulting are considered very conservative—your wardrobe might have to be in neutral colors. But if you’re in a creative industry like advertising, public relations or media, you have much more freedom to express your personal style. If you’re in the tech industry, you may even be able to wear jeans, Reeves says. So how’s a girl to know what’s appropriate? “It’s always okay to ask, ‘What’s the typical dress code?’” Reeves says. Once you have your answer, you can refine based on what you see others wear in the office.

2. Perception matters

How do you want to be perceived in a new workplace or during an interview? You don’t want to be just another college intern—dress for the job you want! According to Reeves, this means playing it safe, at least for a while. “You want to look in a way where [the company] would want to put you in front of their clients,” she says. Dressing conservatively is not a bad thing—and it definitely doesn’t mean a boring pantsuit. Even if you’re in head-to-toe gray, you can play around with different silhouettes and cuts, like a cropped pant or an asymmetrical hem. “It’s about credibility,” Reeves says. “College age students should dress a little more conservative in the beginning of a job or internship,” she says. Why? Once you get the lay of the land—feel out the office culture and see what others in the office are wearing—feel free to break out the statement necklace and red pumps.

3. Business casual basics

First things first: if you want to edge up a work outfit, there are still some rules to keep in mind. Unless you’re a high level editor at a fashion magazine, remember: You’re still at work, and basics can go a long way. That being said, most offices allow for a bit of leeway when it comes to personal style. “It’s about balance,” Reeves says. “Be creative with either the top or the bottom—but not both.” Translation? If you’re wearing something cool or flashy on top, you should pair it with a more neutral pant—think khaki, black, charcoal or navy. If you want to rock some plaid pants, stick with a plain, crisp shirt. Or if you want to go with loud accessories, keep your clothes neutral. But be warned: “You don’t want your outfit to be distracting,” Reeves says. You’ll know your outfit is distracting when the person you’re talking to keeps staring at your clothes and not your face. Read on for ways to add some style to business casual by industry—but because every office is different, there’s no hard-and-fast rule.

Finance and consulting

If you’re interning or working on Wall Street, chances are your office’s dress code is pretty strict. According to Reeves, this means neutral colors like black, khaki, navy and gray—with a look topped off by a blazer. Even if your color palette is limited, Robbins says you can likely play around a bit with different silhouettes. “The midi skirt is perfect for any office,” she says. “For a more conservative look, stick to a pencil style as opposed to a fuller skirt. The midi skirt can work for all body types; it’s all about having it tailored to hit you in just the right spot mid-calf.” Robbins recommends pairing this slightly-below-the-knee skirt with a tucked in blouse and pointed toe pumps. Try this black midi-skirt from Macy’s ($69).

“If your job requires a jacket, keep it short and cropped with this look—otherwise you risk looking seriously outdated,” she warns. Not into skirts? “Cropped pants are also a good choice,” she says.  “Just keep them narrow at the hem. A wider hem might be a little too forward in a conservative office.” Try these classic cropped pants from J.Crew ($89.50).

Government, education and health

Psyched for your internship on the Hill? Shadowing a doctor? “You can be a bit more casual [than finance, for instance],” Reeves says, “but still conservative.” Think pencil skirts, cardigans, cropped pants and shift dresses. Robbins recommends playing with color and texture. “Eyelet and lace are good choices, especially in light blue and red,” Robbins says. “As far as patterns go, florals will always be popular choices for spring and summer. But I love a bright plaid shirt any time of year. It's easy to wear to work (with a pencil skirt or trousers) and also perfect for weekends, loosely tucked into jeans.” Try something like this plaid button-down from Madewell ($79.50) or this eyelet skirt from LOFT ($54.99).

Media, advertising and fashion

Creativity goes a long way in these industries! Showing your personal style in these sorts of offices is usually encouraged. The key is simply to look polished and put-together, whether your outfit is totally street style-worthy, or simple and minimalistic. Robbins recommends a cool leather jacket. “It's the one item that will instantly up the cool factor of any outfit,” she says. “And the best part: Leather jackets in all colors are popular right now. I love a monochrome outfit topped off with a black leather jacket. If you're thinking about investing in one, look for one that doesn't have too much hardware—flashy isn't practicality's best friend.”

Try something like this blue faux leather jacket from Forever 21 ($32.80). For girls in a super creative office, Robbins can’t say enough good things about a jumpsuit. “The jumpsuit is the ultimate day to night look,” she says. “Wear heels and top it off with a leather jacket and you can go from clients to cocktails.” We recommend a sophisticated jumpsuit, like this one from ASOS ($81).

Technology

If you’re at a Silicon Valley start-up, you may be able to be very, very casual; but that doesn’t mean unprofessional. Reeves says jeans are common—but ask a supervisor first or wait until you see what people wear. If jeans are appropriate, keep it classy. “Not sneakers and jeans,” Reeves says. “Keep them dark wash and pair them with a nicer top and shoes.” Try these Gap dark wash skinny jeans ($48.99) and pair with a peplum top, like this one from J.Crew ($49.99).

4. Finishing the look

As for hair and makeup, you’ll want to look professional and not distracting. “No fake eyelashes!” Reeves says. But bold lipstick (in the red/pink family—keep the blues at home) are great. Neon nails probably will stick out like a sore thumb at a finance job, so stick with light, basic polishes—in a creative industry, though, feel free to go wild, nail art included! Piercings and tattoos also depend on the industry, but Reeves notes, “They’re not as much of an issue as they used to be.”

When it comes to hair, you do you. “People get more concerned with hair than they need to be,” Reeves says. “Is it neat and clean? Can I see your face?” If your answers to those questions are yes, you’re probably in the clear.

5. The final test

Your look is complete: a navy pencil skirt, black patent leather loafers and a white eyelet top. But before you head out the door, look yourself up and down one more time. Do you have too much skin showing? Cleavage or visible bra straps? Are you comfortable?

“The challenge is not to come [to work] with a sexualized image,” Reeves says. “You’re not dressing for going out.” Reeves warns that women are unfortunately the target of a lot of criticism when it comes to showing skin—sexist, yes, but for many industries, it matters. Play it safe and be conservative at first. Most importantly, though, you should be comfortable. And if you can’t sit down in a skirt without it riding up or if you can barely cross the parking lot in your heels, then you may want to reconsider.

While business casual can be tricky to master, if you play it safe at first and then gradually adapt your office uniform to what other employees are wearing, you’re almost guaranteed to get it right!

YouTube is no stranger to the viral video. The video-sharing site is the go to source for the latest crazes and fads. It’s also no stranger to vocalists posting parodies and tributes to some of our favorite artists. Who can forget the “After Ever After” Disney parody from YouTuber Paint or the “One Man Disney Movie” from Nick Pitera? Prepare yourself, collegiettes, for what is perhaps the most flawless tribute video to date.

American Idol alum Todrick Hall, who has his own reality series on MTV, posted a mashup of all five of Queen Bey’s albums in a 4 minute video. Complete with choreography and spot on vocals, the video has already generated over a million views. This isn’t the first time Todrick has paid tribute to everyone’s favorite pop diva. At the launch of Beyoncé’s “End of Time,” Todrick led a flash mob in the middle of a Target.

We don't know about you, but we'd go as far as to say he's better than the real thing...

The Apple Watch craze is officially in full swing—and while we can't quite afford that $10k+ model (yet... right?!), we're still imagining ways in which this new piece of technology can make our everyday lives easier. Sure, we're all about the fitness tracking and the ability to screen calls without even having to dig our phones out of our bags (#firstworldproblems), but what we're really excited about is how the watch will change the meaning of retail therapy. Impulse shoppers, beware—check out some of the top fashion apps you can get on the Apple Watch, now!

1. Dressed

This app is like your own personal version of Cher's closet computer in Clueless. Dressed is a virtual version of your closet where you can browse through all of your clothes, shoes and accessories. You can plan and save outfits in advance, perfect for when you’re pressed for time on busy mornings. Just pick your pieces and swipe them onto your customized mannequin so you can see what the outfit looks like when actually worn.

The app works by importing photos of your stuff , or images from the web. It'll remove the background of the images you upload, and gives you the option to include specifics of each piece to help you search for it later, like the brand, size, dates worn or the season. If you've got an important interview coming up, you can set a notification to remind you of the outfits you have planned!

2. ASOS

The holy grail of all online shopping sites, ASOS is now available everywhere you go. With over 850 brands and shipping to more than 240 countries around the world, you might not think retail therapy could get any easier—but it just has. With all the same things that you’d find on the website, you can filter the fashion warehouse by type, size, label, price and color. Or flip through the site’s curated trend or special occasion roundups. Videos of most items in action on the runway give you footage of the fit and material so you can picture what the piece would look like on you. The app learns your preferences as you buy or save items and offers suggestions to fit your style. And for those of you who already love ASOS, your Saved Items and Shopping Bag automatically update from your watch to your computer.

Save time at checkout by adding your favorites to your bag directly from your watch. The option of push notifications sends a reminder when any of your saved items drop in price or come back in stock, as well as when sales start and end so you always get the best deals.

3. Keep Shopping

Now, you can shop all your favorite stores at the same time from your wrist! Using Keep, you can find and purchase all the hottest new clothes and accessories, and the best in home and design. The people at Keep work hard to bring together the best of the best from every online shopping outlet so you don’t have to. They combine everything into one feed chock full of the top trending items that you can navigate via a search bar or the suggested categories. Or, you can follow Keepers you like for a feed of their top picks.

Shopping has never been easier. The Keep OneCart lets you add any items from literally any store in the same shopping cart, combining checkouts into one transaction to make your life easier. They'll send you updates on your new swag in-app and over email. You can also save items for later and get notifications when they go on sale. It must be good if it’s gotten stellar ratings from Vogue, WhoWhatWear and Lucky Magazine!

4. Zara

This fashionista favorite for runway-inspired finds at a fraction of the designer price—Zara—is now on the Apple Watch. Sift through new arrivals for men, women and kids. Browse through the brand’s lookbooks for cool new ideas on how to wear your favorite pieces. Shop the brand's fashion forward items online and track your orders and see when they’re available for pick up. You can also see when items are available in a store near you. Daily and weekly updates keep the app's content fresh and new.

Which of these apps will you bee downloading ASAP?

Last night was probably the most important all-nighter we've ever pulled—early this morning, the Princess of Cambridge was born, and we couldn't be more excited about the news we stayed up all night waiting for. And we have a few important questions: Will her hair be as luscious as Kate's is? What will her wardrobe consist of? What we do know, however, is that Prince George is going to make the best big brother ever, and here's the proof:

1. He's got great style

In a look that's the perfect mix between polished and quirky, George has really nailed the ability to show off his personal style while still doing the Queen proud. Plus, he pulls off high-low fashion like none other (Kate included)—that adorable sweater vest only set the royal family back 16 pounds (about $25)!

2. He appreciates good hair

We all know Kate Middleton's locks are to die for, and even at such a tender young age, Prince George totally gets it. 

3. He shares his toys

When it comes to sharing during playtime, George doesn't have a problem getting along with his fellow babes. We're pretty sure there will be no sibling rivalries between him and his new baby sister!

4. He's not afraid to get down and dirty

Prince George has proven that he's totally capable of taking on any big brother responsibility required of him; you know, manly things that mean getting down and dirty when necessary.

5. He doesn't take crap from anyone

So don't you dare hurt his little sister.

6. He's a good sport

If he thought having his parents dress him up as a reindeer would be the height of silly outfits in his lifetime, Prince George is in for a big shock. But hey, at least he's able to be a good sport about it!

7. He can't wait to meet his little sister!

Here he is, waving to the crowd as he and dad head into the hospital—but clearly, all he wants to do is get inside and meet his new sister.

You’ve been focusing on your academics, but maybe you want to save up for that big trip or you’re looking for a little extra cash to spend on the weekends. Maybe you have some new apartment bills and need a steady income to support yourself. Or perhaps you just can’t resist those monthly makeup subscription boxes any longer.

The fact remains that you’re looking for some cash to pad your pockets. While you’re in school, classes are your number one priority, but if you have enough free hours in the week, you might want to consider getting a part-time job. They may seem difficult to find, but you just have to know where to look! Here are seven great places to start.

1. Job boards and job search engines

Possibly the first place you’ll go on your part-time job search is online. The Internet is full of job boards and job search engines that list hundreds of opportunities.

Job boards host active listings of companies that are currently hiring. Employers typically pay to have their job openings hosted on the site. Campus Job is a job board specifically for part-time jobs and internship positions. It connects businesses that are interested in hiring college students with students looking for work throughout the academic year. From freelance gigs to positions at Fortune 500 companies, there are over 1,000 new job opportunities posted each week. And the best part? It’s completely free!

Job search engines like Indeed and LinkUp aggregate thousands of job listings from many different websites. If a company lists an open position on its own website instead of a job board, these job engines will find and index those openings. They’re perfect if you’re looking for specifics: You can narrow results by location or use keywords to look up availability in a certain field.

Snagajob is another great resource to find part-time jobs. This search engine specializes in listing hourly employment opportunities.

2. Contact companies directly through email or social media

You can contact employers online to let them know that you’re looking for part-time work.

Go to the websites of companies where you’re interested in working and search the sites for a link to their “Careers” page. There you’ll find information on job availability as well as whom you should contact about positions. If the website doesn’t explicitly list any positions, send a short email to inquire about part-time openings, such as, “I am interested in working for your company part-time. May I send my resume for your review?” Quickly list your skills and show how hiring you will benefit their business.

You can also leverage social media to find part-time positions. We know that companies are checking out our social media profiles before making hiring decisions, but you can use these same services to your advantage. According to a 2013 study, nearly 77 percent of employers recruit through social networks; among those, 94 percent use LinkedIn. Look through your connections to find someone who can introduce you to a company you’re interested in working for, or post in discussion groups to let people know you’re available for part-time work.

Facebook and Twitter are also great resources for finding part-time work. While you may not get hired directly through the site, it’s a great way to find what opportunities are available. Companies may advertise open positions on their Facebook pages or on Twitter using hashtags like #jobopening, #nowhiring or #freelance (especially for part-time work).

As always, make sure your social media profiles are compelling and professional to increase your chances of making contact.

3. Show up in person and ask if they’re hiring

While knocking on doors to find your next big break can seem outdated, it’s still a go-to option for getting that elusive part-time job. Bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, clothing boutiques—there are endless off-campus places you could try for your next part-time gig.

Some stores even hire more employers during the holiday season, so your chances of finding a job could increase come December. So put on your business casual, print that resume on some glossy paper and head to town to do some job hunting!

The obvious drawback is that the businesses you contact are not always hiring. Still, if you’re lucky, you just may stumble upon someone who is! Keep your inquiry short and sweet. Ask for the manager or the person in charge and let him or her know that you’re looking for a part-time position and you want to know if the company is hiring. If the employer is indeed looking for workers, provide your resume, and you’ll receive an application in return. If not, provide your resume and thank him or her for his or her time. Most businesses will usually keep your resume in their systems and may call you back for a future opportunity. It’s always good to keep your options open!

4. Look for positions at on-campus businesses or in university departments

There are a host of resources that your college offers to help you find part-time employment. Your university has a dedicated career center to point you in the direction of on-campus opportunities. Your school may even have an online database of part-time listings for jobs on or close to your campus.

Look for positions at university stores and campus dining venues. These places hire students year-round to keep business running. Searching on campus allows you to cast a wide net: Go to the library, the recreation center or the student union to inquire about opportunities for students.

Academic departments frequently have availability for student assistant positions. Meaghan Shaw, a senior at Duke University, found one of her jobs when the psychology department emailed psych students to advertise a teaching assistant position.

“I love this experience,” Meaghan says. “Teaching was something I had considered doing for a while. I really wanted a new job, and this opportunity presented itself at the right moment.”

If your department doesn’t send out emails, you can always approach the business manager of the department to ask about a need for student assistants. Not only will you get a bit more cash in your pocket, but you’ll also get valuable work experience in your field of interest.

As with companies off campus, contact departments and organizations directly to express your interest. Bring your resume and remember to conduct yourself in a professional manner. The good news about on-campus jobs is that they have a high turnover rate: As students continue to graduate, positions will become available again.

5. Get in touch with your professional network

Your networking skills can be a vital asset to finding a full-time job once you graduate, but there’s no reason you can’t exercise them now to find a part-time gig!

Look to your professional contacts for any available opportunities. If you’ve had past internships, send your supervisor an email to let him or her know you’re looking for part-time opportunities. You’ve already established yourself as a reliable worker, so he or she can direct you to any opportunities in their industry, or he or she may be willing to take you on as a contract or temporary worker.

It’s important to keep in touch with former employers so that requests like this won’t seem rude or out of the blue! If you’ve fallen off the networking wagon, send a quick email to former employers to establish contact and ask how everything is going. Briefly mention that you are open to any part-time opportunities he or she may know about. Make a point of reaching out every few months; you don’t want to miss out just because you failed to keep in touch.

6. Ask your friends, family and acquaintances

People in your inner circle are good sources to keep in mind when looking for part-time work. Call your closest family members or post on your favorite social media site to let your friends know you’re on the part-time job hunt. Because your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they’re sure to keep you in mind if anything comes their way.

“I helped out with a Google Chromebook promotional event on my campus,” says Iris Goldsztajn, a junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. “I heard about the job from one of my sorority sisters. Thanks to her, five of us Chromebook promotional ambassadors were from my sorority!”

Other students on campus are also great people to ask about part-time opportunities. Ask upperclassmen how they found their part-time jobs, and ask if they’ll mention to their bosses that you’re looking for work; workers will be needed to fill those spots once graduation rolls around!

7. Go freelance

If a structured workweek isn’t your thing, consider taking matters into your own hands. We all want to make money doing what we love, and going freelance could be a great way to monetize your passions. Whether it’s tutoring physics students or editing term papers and thesis proposals, there are a host of opportunities that you can create for yourself if you give it some thought. Who knows—you could even start your own business!

For those of you with an entrepreneurial spirit, starting freelance work while you’re in college could be a great way to prepare yourself to create your own company. You can start making strides now while you’re still in college and have the safety net of academic life to fall back on while work is scarce in the beginning. Freelance work offers the ultimate flexibility, and with the capacity to choose your own field, clients and hours, it can be a great choice for collegiettes who find even traditional part-time jobs restricting.

To get started, make a list of your skills and abilities and think of ways you can market those skills to those who need them. Do you offer an easier or more fun way to learn foreign languages? Can you provide writing help to students who speak English as a second language? Are you really good at design and can you help create eye-catching resumes for other job seekers?

Once you figure out your niche, put your services out there: Post on your school’s social media groups, tack up flyers around campus and tell your friends to spread the word.

While academics come first and foremost, we do need to pay off our phone bills each month (and splurging on some new boots can’t hurt!). However, it can be hard to know just where to look. Use these resources to give you a good starting point. You never know what opportunities might come your way!

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and trying to figure out what gift will actually show the main lady in your life how much you really care about her can be stressful. After all, we can only craft so many (often failed) DIY projects! This year, spoil Mom with something extra pampering, since we know she deserves it. Below, we've compiled a list of amazingly luxurious beauty gifts for Mom so that you can make this Mother's Day the best one yet!

1. Birchbox

With tons of special gifts for mom, Birchbox is definitely not lacking options that will make your mother jump for joy. The box above is the limited edition Vanity Fair ($98) box that includes nail lacquer, lip & cheek tint, bath oil, volumizing spray and much, much more.

2. Perfume set

Keep Mom smelling delicious with a new scent she'll love! A gorgeously packaged set, like this one ($125) from Tory Burch, is so pretty you won't even need to wrap it before gifting!

3. Brush set

Chances are, your mom has had her brush set for a while. If she needs an updated, clean set, find one that has a good variety of brush types and sizes. Bobbi Brown's Basic Brush Collection ($190) has six tools to make your momma's face look flawless.

4. Eye serum

Our mothers are beautiful, but keeping up with us, their jobs, and everything else that comes with the job is stressful. In order to fade her dark circle and smooth her fine lines, give her an eye serum like Laura Mercier's Flawless Skin Repair Eye Serum ($83) to firm and brighten the eye area.

5. Massages

Being a mom is tiring work, so treat yours to a massage to relieve her stress and tension. Massage Envy has lots of options and locations all over the country! You might even consider getting her a massage for two... maybe she'll treat you to a relaxing mother-daughter day!

What are you planning to give your mom for Mother's Day, collegiettes?

You’re at the library when you spot an attractive stranger eyeing you from behind a pair of chic glasses and an alluringly large book. Probably an English major. The hot ones are always English majors. What do you say? “Are you an overdue book? Because you have fine written all over you!” 

How unsophisticated. In case your crush judges a book by its cover, you want to make the perfect first impression. And what better way to woo someone than with a pick-up line custom-tailored to the book he or she happens to be reading?

Take a page out of our book and try one of these literary one-liners.

1. You must be reading Fahrenheit 451, because you’re smokin’!

2. Charles Dickens might have given you Great Expectations, but I can meet them.

3. Why don’t we Middlemarch right out of here and go get dinner?

4. Did I just step into an E. M. Forster novel? Because any room with you in it is A Room with a View.

5. It’s no wonder Big Brother’s watching you. On a scale of 1 to 10, you’re 1984.

6. I don’t need to go In Search of Lost Time — I know it’s the time I spent before I met you.

7. Why would you Mary Shelley when you could marry me?

8. Watching you walk through those stacks is A Moveable Feast for the eyes.

9. It’s funny that you’re reading Tennessee Williams, since you’re the only 10 I see.

10. Call me Ishmael. When can I call you?

11. Hey cutie, I Sense you have a lot of Sensibility. Was that too Austen-tatious of me to point out?

12. I believe in The Importance of Being Earnest, so I’m just going to say it: I’m Wilde about you.

13. I would Thoreau-ly enjoy it if this library weren’t so Wald-en. Why don’t you get some fresh air and go out with me?

14. Hey, why don’t you let me bring you to Treasure Island?

15. I could say that I wandered lonely as a cloud before I met you, but what are these Wordsworth if you won’t go out with me? 

16. I’d Fight to go to a Club with you.

17. Wanna go find us A Room of One’s Own?

Disclaimer: Many libraries don’t permit food, so be careful about bringing in lines this cheesy and corny. But hey, at least they’re not as bad as these pick-up lines!