Look up “clapback” in the dictionary, and I can guarantee you’ll see a picture of Chrissy Teigen. She practically invented the term by being such an expert at putting trolls in their place. And because she’s relatable AF, Chrissy wants to pass her wisdom on to you.

Introducing Chrissy Teigen’s master class in clapping back! Chrissy is taking over our Facebook Live to teach you everything you need to know to keep the haters at bay. Seriously, ask her anything.

Here are just some of the topics Chrissy will be covering:

• Carrying on feuds with elderly people who shouldn’t even have Twitter
• Clapping back so viciously that the loser who initiated the argument blocks you
• Taking Twitter shade from randos as compliments rather than insults
• Using “fuck” in the most explosive way possible
• Making your stupid foes feel as stupid as they are
• Not taking shit from ANYONE

Tune in to Her Campus’ Facebook Live Wednesday, April 12 at 8pm ET. All you have to do is RSVP to secure your spot!

Who wouldn’t want to learn the art of clapping back from the queen of sass herself? RSVP now.

In the spirit of April Fool's Day, aka the worst day of the year since I am a gullible child, top model Gigi Hadid pulled a prank on her fans, as one does when they have over 31 million Instagram followers. 

In a post this morning, Hadid debuted a stunning new "haircut" that by first glance, looks insanely real. Some fans were quick to call it an April Fool's joke but many said that it looked fantastic anyway. 

But because jokes like that can go south very quickly, she followed up on Twitter saying it was a joke shortly after she posted the picture. 

Tbh, the style really does look amazing on her if she ever wants to chop her hair off IRL. 

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Do you find yourself struggling to balance all of your after school activities? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed—a la Paris Geller from Gilmore Girls? If you’re having trouble fitting all your credentials on your resume or college application, you may be guilty of overloading your plate. Lucky for you, we’ve consulted with collegiettes and experts to help you narrow down your list and still show your best side!

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Limit yourself

While it can be tempting to go over that one-page limit for a resume, it’s important to limit yourself. A college admissions counselor or potential employer should be able to glance over your resume in just a few seconds, so it’s crucial that you don’t overload it with information.

Set yourself a goal for how many activities you’ll include. You should generally stick to three or four positions, especially if you’re planning on going into more detail in your bullet points.

Katherine Burik, bestselling author and career coach at Interview Doctor, says your resume should tell a story. “If you have too much [on your resume], then the reader can’t figure out whether the experience is relevant to the problem that the hiring manager is trying to solve,” says Burik. “The reader becomes overwhelmed and moves on to the next resume that might be easier to read or tells a story that is more in line with the hiring manager’s needs.”

Tailor to the position

When you’ve participated in many activities, you have a lot of options as to what your resume can look like. This is a great advantage to have––it allows you to tailor your resume to each position you’re applying to!

For example, if you’re applying for an internship within your local government, you should showcase your most relevant extracurricular activities, such as student government, on your resume. On the other hand, if you’re applying for a job at a local newspaper, you might want to showcase your role in your school’s yearbook.

Burik says that her daughter participated in many clubs and activities during her time in high school. “When it came time to create her resume, we retained the activities and leadership roles that supported the kind of job she wanted,” she says. They kept the most important roles, like four years on debate team, service projects and leadership roles, but “left off some of the other miscellaneous activities that didn’t help, even though she enjoyed the experiences.”

Knowing the job you’re applying to will definitely help you narrow down your list of activities. Take a good look at the position description and key qualifications that the employer is looking for and compare them to the activities you’ve participated in.

Related: 6 Unique Extracurriculars That Will Make You Stand Out On College Apps

Consider the date of participation

It’s not only important to consider what you participated in, but also to consider when you participated. The dates of your involvement should be stated on your resume for each extracurricular you list.

While most of the activities you participated in throughout high school are relevant, it’s important to pay attention to when you were involved in them. For example, an extracurricular you’ve been involved with for the past three years will stand out more than an extracurricular you participated in for a semester during your freshman year.

While time logged in an activity is certainly something to be considered, sometimes it can be outweighed by other factors. Even if you only participated in student council for a year, the position is extremely relevant, so it might take priority over another activity you spent more time doing. You have to use your judgment to decide on the activities that are the most important.

Consider your role

Equally as important as the organization itself is your role in the organization. Potential employers and college admissions counselors are not only looking at what kinds of activities you participated in, but how you participated. For example, the title of “President” will often hold a lot more value than the title of “member,” especially if there are many other members.

“Leadership roles [on a resume] show me that the student can work well with others and is respected by colleagues,” says Burik. “This person might be easy to work with and have an opinion. If the person had a gazillion activities, I might wonder if he or she would have time for me.”

If you've held any leadership positions in your extracurricular activities, consider adding these to your resume. If you were captain of a sports team, vice president of the math team, or treasurer of student council, don’t be afraid to tack it on to your resume. A top position holds a lot of weight and shows that you can be a leader.

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“It is not necessary to tell every single detail of your life [on your resume],” says Burik. “Highlight the items that tell your story and support your claim that you can do what you say you can do, which is what the hiring manager needs.”

While the process of putting all of your activities onto a piece of paper might seem overwhelming, it can be quite simple! Take advantage of your options and tailor your resume to the position you’re applying for. Be sure to keep in mind when and how you participated, and weigh these things against how important the organization might be. Once you’re done, you’ll have it narrowed down so it all fits on your resume!

Everyone gets anxious from time to time, but some people are more prone to anxiety attacks than others. For those collegiettes who have been medically diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, some situations can be difficult and painful to navigate, and the last thing a girl needs when she is having an attack is someone telling her that she needs to “chill” or “stop acting crazy.” Obviously, the people who say these things don’t usually mean any harm by them, but that’s why we need to spread the word about the things you should never say to someone with anxiety.

What not to say

1. “Calm down.”

Telling someone to “chill” or “calm down” is rude in any situation, but hearing those words can be horrible for someone with anxiety. It shows “an insensitivity to the person who is experiencing it, because if they could calm down, they sure as heck would already be doing it,” says Jennifer Shannon, a marriage and family therapist and the co-founder of the Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Even if the person you’re talking to doesn’t have anxiety, but especially if they do, telling them to calm down is just counterproductive and downright mean. “Most people don't get that those who suffer from anxiety disorders usually know that they are worrying over nothing and telling us to ‘calm down’ isn't going to help anything,” says Helmi Henkin, a sophomore at the University of Alabama. “In fact, it makes it worse most of the time because then we start stressing out that we are annoying you with our worries.” In that moment, your focus should be on the anxious person’s wellbeing and not on your slight discomfort.

Related: 5 Things You Should Know About Having Anxiety

2. “Get over it.”

In the same way that telling your friend to “calm down” when she’s having anxiety won’t benefit her, telling her to “get over it” is equally useless. Nobody wants to have an anxiety attack, and your friend needs your support, not your dismissal. “There is also a difference between reassuring us that we do not have anything to worry about and making us feel like we are somehow in the wrong for overthinking something,” Helmi says.

There is nothing your friend can do about her thoughts and feelings, and in that moment, all you need to know is they are very real and scary for her. “When you have an anxiety disorder, you are constantly experiencing racing, often negative thoughts and feelings of dread. If your friend has an anxiety disorder, please be there for them and make them feel safe and comfortable talking to you, and remember to dissuade their fears rather than belittle their problems.”

Another problem with this phrase is the assumption that once the attack is over, that’s that and both you and your friend can move on. “Panic attacks take a lot out of me and I would never want someone to tell me that I should quickly get over it and get back to my day like normal,” says Shailagh Lannon, a sophomore at Gustavus Adolphus College. “It just doesn't work that way.” In fact, it can take hours to fully recover from an attack.

3. “You’re acting crazy.”

The difference between telling someone to calm down and calling them weird or crazy is super important to understand. “Using crazy with a negative connotation is frowned upon in general,” Helmi says. And with good reason: anxiety disorders are mental health issues and the term “crazy” is insulting and derogatory to those who suffer from anxiety.

If you’re feeling slightly ill-at-ease around someone who is experiencing anxiety, just imagine how that person must feel. “As someone who has dealt with anxiety issues, I think the worst thing is when other people don't understand and are inconsiderate about your feelings,” says Ellie*, a junior at Temple University. “I know I'm being weird and you telling me that does not help at all, it actually makes me feel a lot more anxious.” Which is completely relatable, regardless of whether you have an anxiety disorder or not.

Besides, anxiety is much more normal and common than you know. “I think it is really important for people to know how common anxiety is,” Shannon says. “18 percent of [adults] will experience an anxiety disorder at some point. It is very much linked to genetics, so it is not a sign of weakness to have an anxiety disorder, but something that is inherited and a part of the person’s wiring.” All the more reason to be sensitive at all times.

4. “Cheer up!”

See above. Nobody wants to feel anxious and scared, and telling someone to cheer up will never magically alter their mood—in fact, it will probably have the reverse effect. “I have been in public places with friends and felt like I needed to leave,” Ellie says. “The worst responses I have gotten during these instances are when my own friends respond with things like, ‘Come on, cheer up!’ or ‘You’re being weird.” In fact, there are very few things you should say in these circumstances, and “cheer up” is definitely not one of them.

Related: How to Deal with Stress & Anxiety in Your 20s

5. “Come on, it will be fun!”

One of the worst things you can do to provoke or worsen your friend’s attack is to pressure her to interact in a social setting, even if it’s just a shopping trip. “When I am having a panic attack, I just need to be alone in a quiet place; it's a nightmare for me to deal with a panic attack in a public place,” Shailagh says. “One time I had plans with my friends and, right before I left, I had a panic attack. Luckily my friends were understanding when I told them I was going to stay in for the night—I would have hated it if they had pressured me to come hang out once I had calmed down.” Remember to give your friend all the time she needs to recover.

“I find it can be very helpful, especially if the person sometimes needs to cancel plans because of anxiety, to make sure they know you'll be there for them even if that happens,” says Alaina Leary, a first-year graduate student at Emerson College, who has friends with anxiety. “They need to know that your friendship or caring is unconditional and that you'll still love them if they're too anxious to do something or to go out for a night.”

What to do instead

Unfortunately, there are not a lot of things you can say to help your friend who is having an anxiety attack. Shannon suggests “staying with the person, staying calm yourself while the other person panics.”

Alternatively, “you might suggest they try to slow their breathing down, with long slow breaths, but they may be unable to do this,” Shannon adds. “You can try to reassure them that this is a panic attack, like all things it will pass. You’re here for them until it does pass. Walking around can also help sometimes.”

What you say or do really depends on the person and the situation. “A lot of the time all we really need is an ‘It's okay,’ ‘It will be fine,’ or a ‘Your feelings are valid but you do not have to fret over this too much,’” Helmi says. Basically, always make sure your friend knows that you understand how she feels, while reassuring her that everything is going to be okay.

Ultimately, you’ll have to gauge what your friend needs when the time comes and try your best to be supportive. There’s not a lot that you can say, but there are some things that you can never say.

*Name has been changed.

Often times we learn that not everyone is great at everything and it may not seem like it, but usually the art of the nap, the science of beauty sleep and the psychology behind the tired state of mind takes work to understand and is only reserved for those whose first, middle and last names are "tired." While being tired may seem like an excuse, it’s actually just the opposite, because it shows the perseverance of all these “tired” people to keep going throughout the day, whilst being tired themselves! In awe of this new knowledge? Well, without further ado, here are 17 more items to bring you into the logic of the quintessential person who is tired.

1. There are never enough hours in the day.

And we mean to sleep.

2. When people ask how we are doing and we say "Tired," we REALLY mean it.

3. So, that’s why it’s quite insulting when people say it just to end the conversation.

4. We already know the trigger signs of our sleepiness.

5. Being in a dark room…

6. …where people are mostly quiet…

7. …AKA class film viewings

8. But we still manage to pay attention!

9. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the best times in the world.

10. Monday morning… there are no words.

11. Homework can never end fast enough.

12. All-nighters make our heads explode literally.

13. So, when we can sleep, we mathematically plan how many hours we will be getting that night, like our life depends on it.

Because it does.

14. Sometimes the distance from the desk to the bed is way too far.

15. Coffee, tea and/or hot chocolate cups are magically glued to our fingers.

16. We actually like reading because it compels us to go to sleep…

 17…and after all, we were just doing our assignment… Right?!

Memorable theme songs and the people who created them. [Vice]

The top worry for college applicants. [Market Watch]

How access to birth control makes Lena Dunham feel. [PEOPLE]

College classes in maximum security. [npr]

Muslim fashion insiders reveal their style icons. [allure]

The trauma of running a marathon. [Quartz]

8 recipes for lazy girls. [refinery29]

Rainbow churros will be your new obsession. [Seventeen]

The world's most beautiful bookstores. [Bustle]

Cutting college prep. [Inside Higher Ed]

Memorable theme songs and the people who created them. [Vice]

The top worry for college applicants. [Market Watch]

How access to birth control makes Lena Dunham feel. [PEOPLE]

College classes in maximum security. [npr]

Muslim fashion insiders reveal their style icons. [allure]

The trauma of running a marathon. [Quartz]

8 recipes for lazy girls. [refinery29]

Rainbow churros will be your new obsession. [Seventeen]

The world's most beautiful bookstores. [Bustle]

Cutting college prep. [Inside Higher Ed]

Though picking a major can be tough, sometimes deciding which clubs and activities to sign up for can be just as frustrating. You want extracurriculars to impress your future employers, but what if you don’t know who those employers are or what kind of job you’re going to want? We know that deciding on a post-grad career path can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean choosing your extracurriculars has to be. We’ve put together a list of the best activities that are useful for any career path, so if you’re undecided about the future (or just want to beef up your google cal), read on! 

1. Public service

No matter what you want to do with your life, employers will always be impressed that you used your personal time to help others. Whether that means playing with children in the afternoons or building houses with Habitat for Humanity, your selflessness will not only be greatly appreciated, and you’ll feel great about it too. Jacqueline Gist, the Assistant Director of University Career Services at UNC Chapel Hill, recommends participating in different public service opportunities as a way to figure out what you’re passionate about.

For University of Connecticut grad Kyle Heaslip, participating in public service such as Habitat for Humanity and Cross Cultural Connection was fulfilling in more ways than one. “Habitat helped me feel important in the community and I gained a sense of leadership and trust from other members,” explains Kyle. “In Cross Cultural Connections, I spent time with a study abroad student and helped each of them understand our culture better… [Working with Cross Cultural Connections} given me wonderful communication and social networking skills that can really help in the long run.”

2. Greek life

Though fraternities and sororities have a reputation for partying and preppy-ness, there’s so much more behind the letters. Recruitment (the process of joining a sorority) will teach you great communication skills, and you’ll learn to handle yourself in different social situations, whether it’s organizing a fundraiser or recruiting new members. To get even more involved, try running for an office that relates to your interests. Sororities have chairs for everything from academics to finance, so there’s a leadership position for everyone if you’re interested in that.

According to Gist, “all organizations need public relations, event coordination, money management and leadership,” so you’ll be able to make new friends while building your skills. If you have sisters with the same major as you, they’ll also be able to recommend you at their internships. Plus, being in a sorority will give you access to tons of alumni networking that you can use to get a job!

3. Debate teams

They’re not just for the politically-minded—public speaking is a skill anyone can use. You’ll learn to convey your thoughts clearly, and understand different points of view. Some debate organizations, like the Demosthenians at the University of Georgia, even have their own houses and can be a great way to meet lifelong friends as well.

According to the Department of Communication at Western Washington University, there are countless benefits for trying debate in college. For one thing, it’s practical. “Employers will look for practical skills in their employees,” states their website. “Those applicants that can demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, express complex ideas verbally, and be able to not just identify problems, but solve them, will be in the highest demand. All of these skills are not just developed in college debate, but honed to a fine level of ability. Debate is not just a resume item. Debate is a real and recognizable skill that employers notice.”  We agree!

4. A club that relates to your major

If you have an idea of what field you want to go into, you should definitely seek out a related organization. For recent University of Connecticut journalism grad Jordan Acker, joining the daily student newspaper was an obvious route. “As someone who wanted to pursue photojournalism, becoming a newspaper photographer at my school made the most sense in terms of extracurriculars,” says Jordan, who now works as a photographer for LifeTouch. “Not only did I have fun and meet an entire new group of friends, but I gained the experience needed to help me land a job after graduation.”

Furthermore, pre-professional groups are also great if you don’t have a major yet—maybe you’ll love the marketing club so much that you decide to change majors! If your major doesn’t have a student organization, you can always start one yourself.

5. Be a Resident Assistant

Besides having your housing cost reduced or even covered, being an RA will teach you how to handle a plethora of issues, from roommate fights to illegal substance use. Dominique Guidry, a former RA at UNC-Charlotte, has been offered multiple jobs this summer and says that being an RA was definitely something that impressed employers.

According to Students Affairs at Stony Brook University, RAs at their school will “learn important skills in counseling, conflict management, event facilitation, and leadership.” In addition, their website states, “The position looks great on a resume, as most employers know how much responsibility is involved…You’ll develop leadership skills useful for years to come, and employers will love that you’re responsible and trained to handle difficult situations.” Sounds like a great resume-builder to us, plus a cool experience.

6. Peer tutoring

It’s not just for education majors—peer tutors are regular students pursuing tons of different degree options. You can tutor whatever subjects you’re talented at, and at most schools you’ll receive either money or course credit for doing so. Other students will appreciate your help, and you’ll show your employers that you can effectively explain challenging concepts to others.

The Robert L. Smith Learning Resources Center website at Penn State Altoona explains, “Tutoring looks great on a resume for a job or on a grad school application. Any job shows that you have initiative; however, being hired as a peer tutor shows that you have initiative and that you have been through a rigorous screening process.” By becoming a peer tutor, you’re proving to future employers that you’re willing to go the extra mile and help others.

7. School newspaper

Not only will you sharpen your writing skills, you’ll learn editing and critical thinking, too, and the ability to operate under tight deadlines, which is standard in the workplace. Good news: school papers aren’t just for journalism majors as most will let anyone join the staff, and some papers will even pay you to write.

Maddy Harrington, who graduated from Mount Holyoke College, has an English degree, but says she got her start writing for campus publications. She began writing for a campus magazine during her sophomore year of college and landed a magazine internship that summer, where she had her writing published. The internship led her to gain an editorial position at her school paper, where she learned the basics of layout and copy editing. “For English majors, I've always felt that it's not just writing that makes you successful, it's all the other things you can manage to do at the same time,” says Maddy.

8. Career services work/career peers program

Most schools have a career services center to help students find internships and jobs, and many of these centers employ students as either interns or workers to help recruit others to seek the office’s guidance. You’ll learn about all different types of jobs, and you’ll show potential employers just how professional and driven you are. Molly Emmett worked for UNC-Chapel Hill’s career center as a senior in college, which led her to an internship at Target, where she now serves as a manager. Molly says career centers are great for any major, and that their resources are super helpful for finding internships, so be sure to visit your school’s office even if you don’t volunteer there.

9. Tour guide/orientation leader/University work

If you love your school, this one’s a no-brainer. You get to share your enthusiasm with others and get students excited for college. Employers will love that you stepped up to a leadership role on campus. These positions are very competitive, and the fact that your school wants you to represent them will make companies think you can represent them as well.

If speaking to groups really isn’t your cup of tea, there are other ways to show your school spirit. Alexa Johnson, HC campus correspondent for James Madison University, works as a Program Advisor to make bulletin boards in her school’s dormitories. She majors in design and creative writing, but says that working as a PA helped with her time management and planning skills. “It honed my creativity (since I'm always helping people come up with advertisements for programs and bulletin board ideas), three things I know will help me with a job I want one day,” says Alexa.

10. Whatever you are passionate about

The most important thing about college clubs is to do what you love, even if it doesn’t relate to your career. Education is the most important part of college, but it’s also supposed to be the best time of your life, so you deserve to have some fun! Do what makes you happy, and you’ll be motivated to do well in your studies too.

At the end of the day, Gist says that joining an organization you’re interested in is more important than what you think will look good on a resume.“Sometimes campus activities are a great way to figure out what you want to do,” she says—or (like any experience) even what you don’t want to do.

Ultimately, don't be afraid to try something outside of your comfort zone, meet people with different interests and do something you wouldn’t normally do—you might find out that it’s actually what you love.  And there’s no doubt you’ll learn important skills along the way that will help you no matter what path you decide to pursue.

Sources
Jacqueline Gist, Assistant Director, University Careers Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Laura Baugh, Virginia Tech junior and HC Campus Correspondent
Molly Emmett, UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2011 and Target Corporation manager
Dominique Guidry, former Resident Assistant at UNC-Charlotte
Madeline Harrington, Mount Holyoke Class of 2012
Alexa Johnson, HC Campus Correspondent for James Madison University  
Jordan Acker, University of Connecticut graduate
Kyle Heaslip, University of Connecticut graduate
Western Washington University Department of Communication
Stony Brook University Student Affairs
Penn State Altoona Robert L. Smith Learning Resources Center

With school, work and friend drama, it can often seem like your SO is the only person keeping you sane. But what happens when they’re driving you crazy, too? Although every couple has fights (which is perfectly healthy!), sometimes it may seem like too many things are going wrong. It can definitely be hard to let go of a relationship you’re comfortable with, but if something doesn’t feel right, it likely isn’t. We’ve talked to collegiettes with firsthand experience to get the lowdown on signs you and your SO just aren’t meant to be.

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1. You don’t communicate effectively

Communication is key in any successful relationship, but it can sometimes be the most difficult aspect. When you’re each living separate lives, things can get sticky. If you’re in a long-distance relationship like Caroline Wolf, a freshman at St. Michael’s College, was, it can be even more difficult.

“We just weren't addressing issues that needed to be dealt with and we just were very immature people,” she says. “We'd omit details about important things to avoid making each other angry and that's just a really unhealthy issue. The more time we spend apart, the more I realize I need someone who is willing to be open and honest.” Hiding things from each other and neglecting to discuss your problems is just going to make things worse. If you and your SO can’t communicate effectively and talk through what’s bothering you, your relationship isn’t going to be healthy.

2. You don’t see eye-to-eye

Although everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, disagreeing on big things like religion or politics can be an issue. When your differences are causing you to fight all the time, it’s likely that the relationship isn’t going to work out. For Emma*, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, her and her boyfriend’s differing views put pressure on their relationship.

“There were many subjects that we did not see eye to eye about,” she says. “For example, my Christian faith is important to me but he was a stark atheist, and he had trouble understanding some of my feminist views.” If you and your SO can’t agree to disagree, you’re going to have a lot of issues. It’s okay to have different views, but you have to accept each other’s.

Katie Formichella, a sophomore at Penn State University, recently broke up with someone she realized was very wrong for her. She says you and your SO aren’t mean to be if “there's something that is fundamental to who each of you are that you don't agree on, mostly things like religion and politics. This also kind of plays into maturity. It's okay to have differences. But if it gets to the point where you argue all the time over it and make each other miserable, let the relationship go.” Take it from Katie—if you and your SO’s fundamental beliefs are different and you fight about it, you’re not meant to be.

Related: 5 Reasons You May Be Feeling Unsettled in Your Relationship

3. You’re unhappy more than you’re happy

If you often feel upset in your relationship, you and your SO may not be for each other. If it isn’t something more serious, your SO could be the reason you’re feeling down. For Emma, her SO was making her unhappy around his friends.

“The biggest problem we had was that I constantly felt like he didn't defend me when I needed him to when it came to his friends,” she says. “If his friends did something that hurt my feelings, he would say that I just had to change the way I think about it rather than sticking up for me and trying to make me feel better about whatever happened.” This is no way to treat someone—if your SO is making you unhappy, it’s time to move on.

“If someone is reading this and is having questions about their relationship, I think it is incredibly important to self-reflect and determine whether they would be happier or sadder without their SO,” Emma adds. “Life is too short to stay in a relationship that is making you unhappy, no matter how many positives there are or what other people think.” The happy moments should definitely outweigh the sad ones. If they don’t, it’s time to let go and find happiness in something else, like doing yoga or cooking.

4. The relationship is one-sided

If one person is putting more effort into the relationship, it isn’t going to be fun for that person. Relationships are all about working together, so if one person is doing all the work, it’s not going to work out. Katie says you and your SO aren’t meant to be if “there’s no reciprocation.”

“If one party does all the work in the relationship, it's not meant to be,” she says. “Someone is stringing the other person on, and both parties may not even realize it. It could be someone is always texting the other person more, or there is always one person always making the plans. Relationships are all about give and take. If that isn't there, it's not meant to be.” If only one person is doing nice things for the other, that’s a sign the relationship isn’t going to last. Find an SO who will put the same effort in that you will.

5. You don’t laugh at the same things

While everyone has a different sense of humor, not laughing at the same things as your SO can cause tension. When you can laugh with your SO, it makes the relationship a lot more fun. Katie says you and your SO aren’t meant to be if  “you don’t laugh at the same things, especially when it's each other's jokes.”

“Having the same humor is (personally) super important in a relationship,” she says. “It's okay to be a little different, but if someone is laughing at something the other person finds offensive, obviously there's too much of a difference.” For example, if your SO still thinks poop jokes are funny (they only are sometimes) and you have a more mature sense of humor, you may get annoyed with them. Find someone you can laugh with.

Although it can be hard, realizing you and your SO aren’t meant to be can be liberating. Being in an unhealthy relationship isn’t fun for anyone, so it’s better to end things sooner rather than later. With a strong support network, you’ll get through anything. Good luck, collegiettes!

It’s so wrong, but it feels so right. When you’re out and spot the absolute cutest top on a mannequin, sometimes you just can’t resist buying it even if funds are tight. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But guess what? There’s a new, revolutionary way to save money so you don’t have to feel so guilty when you get to the check out.

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While Disney is making rapid progress with their princesses, many of the originals we grew up with have been subtly influencing us in a multitude of unrealistic ways. Even though the princesses also have their amazing qualities and kickass moments, there is no denying that these ladies haven’t always set the perfect path for girls.

1. They upheld impossible beauty standards 

2. They reinforced gender roles

3. Whenever they acted brave or independent, it ended in trouble

4. They needed a man to save them from the trouble they ended up in

5. Despite being teenagers, their bodies were often objectified

6. They gave us unrealistic expectations of how love works

7. They showed us no matter what men do to hurt us, we must look past that for "true love"

Beast imprisoning Belle, Aladdin lying to Jasmine, Eric only wanting Ariel if she's human. I could go on.

8. Their relationships were based off of love at first sight, which sent the message that love wouldn't have happened if the princesses weren't beautiful 

9. They always wore dresses…even in impractical situations

10. If a character wasn't a princess but an unattractive or elderly woman, she was depicted as a villian

11. Giving up family, who you are or what you like for a man was seen as acceptable

12. A simple kiss was often made to be the most important part of the movie

When in real life, there is so much more that matters.

13. Most of the classic princesses were white

Or race representation was handled both inaccurately and stereotypically.

14. Happily ever after was always with a man, even if finding love wasn't the princess's main goal

15. They were the women we had to look up to, and they set some pretty crazy standards

You and your bestie share everything, from your closets to your deepest secrets. You're so close that you've kind of started to morph into the same person. Here are some signs that you've found your actual soulmate.

1. When you go somewhere* without her, people ask you where she is and if she's okay

*That is, if you go somewhere without her.

2. People use your names interchangeably

You spend so much time together that you've started to look alike.

3. You dressed up as the twin emoji for Halloween

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Because you're #basic.

4. Speaking of which, you two can communicate using exclusively emojis

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Words are totally overrated anyway.

5. She knows all of your passwords

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6. You've already sworn to be each other's maids of honor

Until then, you'll settle for recreating that scene ^

7. She knows which of your 23 crushes you're referring to even when you don't mention their name

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You: Ugh, he took 2 days to answer again.

BFF: Kyle? Literally I can't.

^ BTW if this is you, please do yourself a favor and walk away from this doucheface.

8. She knows when you're on your period

Because chances are, she is too.

9. You've talked about growing old together

You've already got the moves down.

10. She orders for you at Starbucks/the bar

Nonfat caramel latte, no drizzle, and rum and Coke. Obv.

11. You're happier than she is when something awesome happens to her

Whether she got into grad school or ran 2 miles after an injury, you're posting on social media about how proud you are.

12. She's the Blair to your Serena, the Meredith to your Cristina, and the Kendall to your Gigi

Without her you are lost and confused.

13. Half of the clothes in her closet are actually yours

And vice-versa.

14. She brings you "get well" survival kits whether you're sick, heartbroken or just hungover

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15. You always do the same pose for pictures

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You know each other's good side, and hers happens to be the opposite of yours. Now the question remains: hugging pic or hand on hip?

16. She tags you in 3 comments on Insta every day

"@you lololol this is so us"

17. Nobody else ~gets~ you like she does

Name: Rachel Drori
Job Title and Description: Founder of Daily Harvest
College Name/Major: University of Pennsylvania, Political Science
Website: Daily-Harvest.com
Twitter Handle:@dlyharvest
Instagram Handle: @daily_harvest

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

Rachel Drori: Ultimately the biggest part of my job is removing obstacles so my team can do what they do best. And no two days look the same and that’s what I love about what I do. I might start my day negotiating a contract, have lunch with an investor and then close out with flavor testing a new recipe.

What is the best part of your job?

RD: Working with my team is definitely the best part of my job. I absolutely love the people with whom I’ve been able to build Daily Harvest. I started the business as a team of one with a big vision, packing up ingredients in a commercial kitchen with my two hands and delivering smoothies in my car. As the business scaled, I surrounded myself with people who were equally passionate but has skills and know how I lacked. I have learned so much from my incredible team and owe our growth to each and every one of them.

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

RD: My first job was as a Marketing Coordinator at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. I knew my senior year I wanted to learn marketing and I wanted to learn it from the best. I did some thinking and decided that Four Seasons was a customer-centric brand like no other so that was the company I wanted to work for. I scoured the Penn alumni directory until I found someone who worked there and then sent a cold email. And then another. I heard back in about a week, made my case, and the next thing I knew I was in their office interviewing.

What words of wisdom (well-known quotes, an anecdote from your boss) do you find most valuable?

RD: One of my former bosses always reminded me ask for forgiveness instead of permission. This is something that always stuck with me and as I build out my own team, it’s a mantra I try to encourage. This attitude removes the fear of making a mistake that can stifle true innovation.

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

RD: Not trusting my voice. This is a mistake I made more than once before really learning to follow my compass in a corporate setting. Early in my career there were a few times where I had true conviction on something but went the way of team inertia or forfeited to someone more senior assuming they knew better than I did. The results from these occasions were always lackluster and the journey unmotivating. I later learned that constructive dialogue and not being afraid to “upset the applecart” always leads to a better outcome.

What has been the most surreal moment of your career thus far?

RD: The first time I saw a Daily Harvest box being unloaded from a FedEx truck on a random corner in NYC I knew we had created something big. It was a surreal moment that showed our penetration in the market and meant so much more than numbers on a spreadsheet. I still get watery eyes every time I see one.

What do you look for when considering hiring someone?

RD: The first things I look for are passion and culture fit. As a small team, it’s crucial that everybody believe in the mission and also that everyone meshes well - we work really hard and sometimes unpredictably...and spend more time together than we spend with almost anyone else in our lives. We don’t want people who just see their work as a job.

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

RD: Don’t be afraid to “saddle up” and take chances. When given an opportunity, always raise your hand and learn as much as you can. Follow your passions, have conviction and don’t be afraid of being an outlier.

What's the one thing that's stood out to you the most in a resume?

RD: I always look for something that jumps off the page and gives life to a resume. Obviously, hard skills are incredibly important, but I also like seeing the individual shine through on paper. Clown school, travel to Rwanda, chocoholic... let your quirkiness shine through! These points make great ice breakers in an interview and show a bit about the person beyond the rows of bullet points.

We all know that sexual assault is huge problem on college campuses—but the good news is that college students have more than enough ability to fight back and make a change. In honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the It’s On Us campaign is celebrating its third Spring Week of Action from April 2-8, calling on college students nationwide to promote events raising awareness and prevention of assault. Her Campus has partnered with It’s On Us to bring you all of the essential facts about the week and how you can participate.

Sexual assault is far more common than you may think

According to It’s On Us, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted in college. If you go to a college with small class sizes, compare these stats to the amount of people in your early morning lecture or seminar—scary, right? Only 13 percent of sexual assault survivors are known to actually report their assaults, highlighting the shame and fear that surrounds these events, even though researchers believe that only between two and seven percent of sexual assault reports are false. On college campuses, it’s also common for survivors to know their attacker, with 8 in 10 being familiar with the perpetrator. To top it all off, the LGBTQ community is especially vulnerable when it comes to sexual assault. This is disturbing stuff, but we have the power to effect change.

You can reach out to others with the It’s On Us pledge

If you want to make assault prevention a hot topic on campus, look into the It’s On Us pledge and its three pillars—consent education, bystander intervention and survivor support. The pledge is "a personal commitment to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault [and] is a promise not to be a bystander to the problem, but to be a part of the solution.”

Pick a spot on campus to ask other students to take the pledge this week. You can even make the event more interactive by setting up a social media campaign for students to explain why the #ItsOnUs pledge is important to them.

Gauge even more interest with other related campus events

It’s On Us suggests other actions that students can do on campus in addition to a pledge drive, such as passing out teal ribbons (the official color of sexual assault awareness and prevention) or hosting screenings tied to sexual assault awareness. A go-to choice is the documentary The Hunting Ground, which specifically focuses on sexual assault on college campuses. Another option is to host a panel discussion with local experts or student leaders about how sexual assault affects communities and what can be done to prevent it.

By participating in the It’s On Us campaign, you join some great company

It’s On Us has produced several PSAs with celebrities and other public figures, including the 2016 USA Olympic team. Below, see stars like Kerry Washington, Joel McHale and Connie Britton preach the organization’s message:

Make your campus safer by educating yourself and participating in the It's On Us Week of Action!

Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso’s book #Girlboss taught us all that there’s nothing holding you back from being the lady boss of your dreams. Now after ages of obsessing over the book and Amoruso’s witty advice, we can all take our obsession to the next level with the upcoming Netflix series based on the book, Girlboss. Yes, we’re freaking out too!

Premiering Friday, April 21, the series stars The Longest Ride'sBritt Robertson as a young Amoruso, who discovered her passion for fashion by selling vintage clothing on eBay. The series’ trailer shows Amoruso’s rise to recognition as a clothes seller and then her struggle to maintain momentum before building her own multi-million dollar company by age 27.

If that funky trailer isn’t enough to convince you to tune in, the creative team behind the show just might be—the show is created and executive produced by Pitch Perfect screenwriter Kay Cannon, and Amoruso herself is also an executive producer. With summer slowly approaching, everyone needs a boost of motivation for chasing their dreams, so what better way to do that than by checking out a series about a girl doing exactly that? 

After a packed day of going to class, completing homework assignments, and attending extracurriculars, it’s hard enough squeezing in time to eat and sleep, let alone to kick back and relax. So, when you do finally get some leisure time to yourself, running around shopping probably doesn’t rank too high on the list of things you want to do.

However, keeping up with the fashion scene and staying active is still imperative for college women, and there’s finally a way to do it without sacrificing precious time or breaking the bank. FabFitFun, a quarterly subscription box, is revolutionizing the way collegiettes discover the season’s best beauty, style, home, and fitness products, all hand-picked and delivered straight to their door. It’s the most convenient way to stay trendy with brands that inspire personal growth, and there’s plenty of reasons you should join the budding community today. As if they didn’t already make shopping from your dorm easy, FabFitFun is offering exclusive access to on-demand workout routines form some of the top fitness gurus! Goodbye expensive gym memberships, and hello FabFitFun TV! Read on to find out more about how convenient FabFitFun is.

You get some serious bang for your buck. Each box is worth at least $200 in value, but you’re only paying a fourth of that. At $49.99 each quarter with free shipping –and an additional $10 off when you use the code HERCAMPUS on your first checkout– you get high-quality, premium products from top brands and even occasional gift cards, all worth way more than you’re investing.

You literally don’t have to do anything. Consider FabFitFun your team of personal shoppers with expertise on all the hidden gems and latest trends you don’t have time to research yourself. Let them do all the work while you reap all the benefits without leaving your dorm room. It’s that easy. You get to experience lifestyles of the rich and famous. Everyone subscribing to these monthly subscription boxes absolutely loves them – even your favorite celebs! Jojo Fletcher, Ashley Tisdale, Audrina Patridge, Bethenny Frankel, Janel Parrish (just to name a few) all get their fix with FabFitFun boxes. And just like the stars, you can be 24/7 Insta-ready for your closeup, too.

You might discover your new jam. Aside from exploring all of the best brands and products the season’s box has to offer, you could find an unexpected item that sparks a new hobby or obsession. Maybe a cool fitness accessory gives you that reason to stop, drop, and yoga, or perhaps you’ll try out an adult coloring book and realize how therapeutic it can be. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get, and that’s half the thrill!

You deserve a treat. There’s a reason FabFitFun is able to proudly boast the slogan “subscribe to happy.” Each time that package finally arrives, it’s like a long-awaited visit to Cloud Nine, and with tons of full-size products, it’s a gift that keeps on giving!

Try out the budget-friendly Spring Box available now at fabfitfun.com! Be sure to use the code HERCAMPUS to get this box for ONLY $39.99! If you’re already a fan, consider signing up to became a campus representative here!

There comes a time in every relationship where you realize that things may not be as good as they seem. Whether you are fighting constantly or just not the same page, this begs the question of if you are going to stay together or break up. For some couples, an easy way to test the waters of sorts is to take a break. Whether this means not seeing each other for a few weeks, days or months, the idea of a break basically promises that you will get back together. But does that really happen?

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Cons of taking a break

Last month, my boyfriend of a year and half and I were hitting a rough patch. By hitting a rough patch, I mean that I was always getting upset with him when really he didn’t do anything wrong. Something was off with me and I couldn’t figure it out. So I thought the best way to fix it was to take some time apart to allow myself to think about what I really wanted and if him and I were better together or apart. Instead of jumping right into the break, I did what any normal 19-year-old with an older sister would do and I hopped on the phone instead. Upon hearing my situation, my sister told me what I basically wanted to hear: “Taking a break is stupid.”

She followed up with something along the lines of, “If it is not working out, then taking a break and time apart is not going to fix it—only communication and effort will.” Upon further talking it out with my sister and my boyfriend, we came to the conclusion that a break was not going to fix whatever was going on. To me, taking time apart would make the issues worse because I had time to be alone instead of being with him and communicating.

Lauren, a junior at Cornell University, had a similar experience with taking a break in her relationship. She and her boyfriend took a break because she was not sure how to break up with him and she needed her time and space. Even though the break was only a week long, she says, “Honestly, if you need a break, just break up. I think taking a break is prolonging the inevitable breakup.”

Sarah, a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, also agrees with that. Sarah and her boyfriend took two breaks, one for a week and another for three weeks, in their relationship and she said that both times it actually made the situation worse. She felt pressured and jealous during the break because he would talk to other girls and they both ended up just hurting each other. Her advice to those looking to take a break is to “figure your shit out or break up.” Communication is key and when you take a break and boundaries are often blurred. Many times it just makes things worse.

Rhonda Ricardo, a columnist, speaker, screenwriter and author of Cherries Over Quicksand books, spoke with Her Campus about taking breaks in a relationship. Overall, she agrees with Sarah. Ricardo says that a break is never a good idea. Basically, a break is a “free ticket to ride any ride in the amusement park while waving a tattered toga flag,” she says. Ricardo suggests that you respect yourself, your friends, your family and your SO by breaking up and never granting a relationship break, so they don’t have to give you the pity-face when you ask them if your SO will cheat on you during your “break.”

Related: 4 Reasons Your Breakup May Have Been a Mistake

Pros of taking a break

On the other side of things, Jacqueline, a senior at New York University, says that taking a break is a good way to think about your relationship without the other person constantly harassing the other person for answers. But she does agree that you have to set limitations, otherwise you will have a Rachel and Ross break and NO ONE wants that.

Kayla, a freshman at the University of Rochester, thinks that taking a break does have its perks. When her and her SO took a break, it made her miss him so much. She was so used to depending on him so it also helped her become more independent. When they came back from the break, they were both ready to try again and move forward.

Ricardo also mentions that if you truly just want a weekend without planning the next date with your SO while creating an “absence makes the heart grow fonder” scenario, plan something with your friends or family, pack your bags and promise to text or call your SO once in a while.  Also, tell your SO to have a blast with friends or family while you are gone (it’s only fair), kiss goodbye as you profess that your heart will be longing for your SO, then “drive off into the sunset alone.” While you're gone, send a nice but short text or two and always sign off lovingly. While apart do not cheat on your SO as you will never forget your own disloyalty and your SO will find out; especially in this age of posting and tagging photos of the innocent partying turned cheater-cheater-pumpkin-eater on social media. After your missed weekend together, plan a magical reunion on the town or cozy date at home. Your time apart will give you stories to share and a refreshed outlook on your relationship.

So what should you do? 

Overall, taking a break in your relationship really depends on the type of person you are. If you're like me, taking a break might have seemed like the best option, but it was really just because you were scared of confronting the real issues. After a long sit-down conversation, my boyfriend and I were finally on the same page and things have never been better. Ricardo says that relationships are about communication and if you feel like you need time apart to figure out exactly how you are feeling, then just make sure to let your SO know what is going on. There is nothing worse than being left in the dark, no matter what side you're on. Regardless of what you choose to do, the goal is for you to be happy.

Monday morning, President Donald Trump released several tweets disparaging Hillary Clinton and her associates, Politico reports. The tweets were in response to a Fox News segment about controversies surrounding Clinton’s presidential campaign, as well as about Trump’s accusations that he was spied on during his presidential campaign by the Obama administration.

John Podesta was the chairman of Clinton’s presidential campaign, and a former staffer for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Tony Podesta, his brother, is a well-known lobbyist who has advocated on behalf of BP and Bank of America in Washington, according to The New York Times.

Tony Podesta was reportedly involved in negotiations with the Senate to end economic sanctions against Russia initiated under Obama in 2016. An employee of Podesta’s lobbyist group denied that this was the nature of the negotiations, however, and said that the lobbying was only about the terms of the sanctions, not an attempt to get rid of them entirely.

Trump also referred to a scandal that broke during the election revealing Clinton was given advanced notice of questions she would be asked during some debates. That didn't happen ahead of any debates with Trump, though—the emails show that she got information about questions before a couple of her primary debates against Bernie Sanders.

Additionally, Trump tweeted about reported surveillance of him and his campaign that took place during the election. About a month ago, Trump tweeted (because what else would he have done) claims that his phones were wiretapped during 2016 Presidential Election by the Obama administration.

The accusations were denied by an Obama spokesperson (and Joe Biden himself) and have been similarly refuted by James Comey, the director of the FBI. “Multiple sources” have something else to say, however.

Keep in mind that this is all coming from a man who is himself being investigated by the FBI for his connections to Russia. Not sure how Trump thinks he can distract from that by attempting to discredit the United States’s own intelligence agencies, but okay. I guess we’re all just going along with it.

If you're a white, female, college-educated Trump supporter, Tina Fey has a message for you, and she isn't holding back. The comedian and actress went live on Facebook with other celebrities during a fundraiser telethon with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and brought up the recent election during her interview.

Tina mentioned that the white, college-educated women that voted for Trump “can’t look away.”

"A lot of this election was turned by white, college-educated women who now would maybe like to forget about this election and go back to watching HGTV. I would want to urge them to like—you can’t look away because it doesn’t affect you this minute, but it’s going to affect you eventually. Again, open two windows. Do watch HGTV, but [don’t] hide, do not turn our attention away from what is happening,” she said.

Fey went on to promise these women that she won't look away and pretend Trump winning the election won't affect her future either.

According to Us Weekly, Fey made a speech at the event about women’s rights and of course, decided to take a moment to make a few jabs about the Trump administration.

“Right now it’s not just about fighting for progress. Gains we’ve made over the last hundred years are under attack. Luckily, [Vice President] Mike Pence isn’t allowed to go down and shut down Planned Parenthood unless his wife goes with him. So, you know, if we can just keep Karen busy scrapbooking, we can all still get pap smears,” she said in her speech.

Damn, girl. Let it all out. The event, which took place March 31, was put on to stand up for civil rights, and all the proceeds went to protecting these rights. Sounds like Tina Fey used the event and her voice to do just that.

Approximately 10 people were killed and at least 50 were injured Monday by an explosion that took place in a subway car in St. Petersburg, Russia, The New York Times reports. The explosion was the result of a homemade bomb that detonated while the car was moving through the subway tunnel; estimates of the death count have varied since the news of the explosion first broke.

The attack took place around 2:30 p.m. local time in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia behind Moscow, Russia’s capital. The explosion was located between the Technology Institute station and the Sennaya Square station in the center of the city, according to The Associated Press.

Russian police and investigators were unclear on who was responsible for the explosion or what their motivations were, and President Vladimir Putin said in a statement to the media that the explosion was still being considered as either “an accident, a criminal act [or] terrorism.” Putin himself was in St. Petersburg at the time of the explosion.

In addition to the first explosion, a second bomb was discovered and disarmed at the nearby Revolutionary Square station, so it seems likely that this explosion and the second bomb’s potential explosion were premeditated.

“‘Those who suffered during the terrorist act in the St. Petersburg metro will be provided with all the necessary assistance,’” said Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of Russia, in a Facebook post, according to CNN.

Subway service stopped and cars and stations were evacuated immediately after the blast. “The city announced that all surface transportation would be free until further notice,” to maintain the availability of public transport.

The investigations are open and ongoing, and for now it seems that the priority remains aiding victims and getting operations in St. Petersburg back to normal.