Though we love to travel, the “getting there” process is often more of an adventure than the adventure itself. Take, for instance, the insane variety of people you see wandering the airport terminals. Every type of human from every walk of life finds him or herself lurking in an airport at some point in his or her life. Here are the types of people you’re bound to see there every single time.

1. The self-important businessman

Always in Business Class, this suit-clad man is usually yelling into his BlackBerry as the flight attendant tells everyone to turn off their phones. It generally appears as though the call the businessman is on is less important than the man letting everyone else know just how important he is. 

2. The unaccompanied minor

The coolest of kids are the ones who are allowed to fly alone. The unaccompanied minor is usually eating McDonald’s and playing games on his or her iPad.

3. The guy who's really, reallylate for his flight

We're sorry that you can't manage your time, but it's super annoying that you think you can cut everyone else in line just because your flight takes off in 15 minutes. 

4. The person who thinks he's still in bed

Wearing pajamas to the airport is possibly the biggest flying faux pas. Everyone else managed to put clothes on this morning—why do you think you’re an exception?

5. The kid who doesn’t want to be there

Usually aged between 4 and 12, this kid throws a temper tantrum while waiting in line at security, at the gate and during takeoff. If not screaming, this kid is generally so unimpressed with airport life that he or she just falls asleep. 

6. The person who doesn’t realize his earphones aren’t plugged in

It’s really awesome that you have enough self-confidence to listen to A*Teens, but it’s awkward that you think you’re listening by yourself. We can all hear you.

7. The lady who's totally unprepared for security

If you wear a belt, 40 pounds of jewelry, strappy heels and two jackets and you have two carry-ons, you're just making life really hard for yourself at security. This person takes approximately three decades to get her belongings into the conveyor belt… and then gets called back for forgetting to put her laptop in its own tray.

8. The smelly dude who you really hope isn’t assigned to the seat next to you.

He will be assigned to the seat next to you – mark our words.

9. The sports team

On their way to some super-awesome tournament across the country, this gaggle of teens is wearing uniforms and carrying backpacks with their team logo emblazoned across the backs.

10. The person who's unsure if food will ever be available again

They basically buy out Hudson News and show up at the gate with every type of candy, chip, popcorn and nut mix that exists. Better safe than sorry…?

11. Dead or delayed?

You’re not quite sure if the person slumped over on the chair at the gate is just waiting for a delayed flight (and taking a nap) or if this situation is much more dire. 

12. The adorable elderly couple

They’re just on their way back home from visiting the grandkids. Leave ‘em alone.

13. The baby

So cute, but so loud. The baby will inevitably scream his or her head off throughout the entire flight and convince you that you aren't meant to be a mother after all. 

14. The conversationalist

Just looking to make a new friend, the conversationalist will try to talk to anyone who accidentally makes eye contact with him. Pretend you didn’t see him and walk away. No new friends for you.

15. The celebrity

Though this person probably isn’t even famous, she acts like she is. Wearing sunglasses through security, demanding special attention and asking someone else to carry her bags are classic signs that someone is a little too diva for her own good. 

It takes all types, right? Airports are nothing if not full of diverse characters.

We all need a little guidance now and then, so whether you’re stressed about a fling gone wrong, a recently wrecked relationship or how to handle a stage-five clinger, Real Live College Guy Dale is here to help you navigate the college dating scene.

I've been dating this guy at another college for almost three months now. He is honestly the sweetest guy: he treats me so well, and I can tell he really likes me. The thing is, I love talking to him, but I don't have any feelings for him. He gives me every reason to like him and I know I should, but I just don't. I think I just really, really enjoy having him as a friend. How do I end it without losing him completely? –Less Than Passionate at Pitt 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Pitt, but I don’t think you’re getting out of this one unscathed.

More or less, you’ve been leading this guy on for three months. Most people start dating, they realize the chemistry isn’t there and then they break things off. It’s the traditional way of doing things, and it’s worked well for decades. It seems to me that you drove past that exit out of fear of hurting his feelings, and while that’s certainly understandable, it doesn’t make the situation any less crappy. The fact of the matter is you still led him on.

Let’s be honest, Pitt: when people break up and say, “Let’s be friends,” how often does that actually happen? Almost never, and that’s because there’s usually some kind of bitterness on one end of the spectrum. The fact that you carried the relationship on for this long knowing your feelings weren’t there definitely isn’t going to make him less bitter when you do come clean.

And you’re going to have to come clean.

I can’t guarantee that you won’t lose him as a friend. He’s going to be hurt, and he might be angry. As much as I understand your stance, I can relate more to him because I’m a guy and I know full well that if someone did this to me, I’d be pissed.

At this point, the best thing you can do is let him down easy. If he asks why you’re breaking things off, tell him that you don’t feel the same way that you used to. Feelings change over time, and that’s natural. Unless he asks you outright, however, I wouldn’t tell him that you haven’t had feelings for him since the beginning. That will almost certainly add insult to injury, and he’ll hate you all the more for it.

I would not advise saying, “I think we should be friends” because of the historic implications of that statement. It’s pretty much a cop-out and a slap to the face.

Your best bet for preserving whatever friendship survives the ordeal is to be upfront. Explain why you feel the way you do and explain that those feelings don’t change the fact that you still want him in your life. It’s possible (difficult, but possible) for people to move on from romance and settle as friends—trust me; I’ve been there. More likely than not, feelings are going to be hurt, but if you care about someone enough then you’ll be able to understand that having that person in your life as something is better than nothing. 

Either way, I doubt he’s going to want to be friends with you right off the bat. Unless he’s super possessive, I’m pretty sure he’ll want some space and he probably won’t talk to you for a while. The best thing to do is give him that space and don’t push friendship on him. He has one type of feelings for you, and you have a totally different type of feelings for him — they won’t mesh well, at least not immediately following the split.

It's one thing to score your dream internship. It's quite another thing to have the dream match the reality. During the first few days of summer, you might find that you're becoming an expert on ordering venti skim lattes instead of gaining the learning experience you had hoped for. Or maybe you were expecting a jam-packed schedule, but your boss doesn't give you enough work to keep you busy.

Before you start your internship with stars in your eyes, remember that interning is often about paying your dues. Her Campus got the 4-1-1 from two career experts about common internship issues. Here's how to nip these problems in the bud so you can shine all summer long!

1. Your hours are longer than originally advertised.

If you didn't discuss work hours with your boss during the initial interview, make sure to bring up the topic as soon as possible. This can be asked with a brief, “What are the hours for this position?” either in person or via email. That said, understand that your hours aren't necessarily set in stone. One of the best ways to stand out at your internship is to arrive early and stay late, especially when you're working on a big project.

“You are there to gain experience, and the extra work is an opportunity to learn more about the company, contribute to the bottom line and, perhaps, position yourself for a full-time offer after graduation,” said Jackie Jones, a career transformation coach at Jones Coaching in Washington, D.C.

While it's awesome to put in extra time at your internship, you aren't obligated to—especially when you have other commitments, too. “I was under the impression that I would be working two days a week from 10:00 – 5:00, so that I would have time for my classes and other commitments that I had,” said Ellyse, a student at DePaul University and a marketing intern. “Recently, my boss has been asking me if I can work more and I feel like I've been put in an awkward situation because I truly cannot put in more hours with everything else that I have going on right now.”

If you're truly unable to take on more hours, ask your boss if he or she has a few free minutes to discuss your schedule. Explain that you had expected a certain number of hours and are unable to put in more time and let her know why. Offer to let her know if your schedule changes (and make sure to follow up if it does!).

2. Your hours are shorter than originally advertised.

Especially if you have a remote internship, you may find your boss often telling you to not “come in” on certain days. While you might dig the extra time off at first, this issue can be frustrating in the long run when you aren't getting as much experience as you hoped out of your internship.

“Learn as much as you can about the company and department and look for areas about which you would like to know more or gain some experience. Then ask the boss to meet with you over coffee or lunch and tell her you are really interested in learning and doing more. It shows you are interested specifically in being an asset to the firm and that you want succeed,” said Jones.

It's a win-win situation: you get more hours, a better learning experience, and a surefire recommendation letter at the end of the summer; your boss gets an eager, all-star intern!

3. You were promised reimbursement for expenses (like transportation, lunch, or a weekly stipend), but haven't been compensated yet.

Julia, a collegiette from the University of Portland, was promised funds for travel at her unpaid internship. “I was told that I would be paid back for all the gas money I spent (about $60 every week), but ended up only getting gas money a few times, and it was only $20. I lost a TON of money because of it,” she said. “I was afraid of bringing up the issue, because I didn't want it to seem like I was asking for something I didn't deserve.”

She's right—it can be scary to ask your boss for compensation. But if you were told that you would be paid, then you deserve every penny!

“An easy way to broach this topic casually is to say, 'Did you need me to submit an expense report for the lunches and travel I was being reimbursed for?' That should be the subtle signal to your boss that they either need to process your expense reimbursement or contact the Accounts Payable (AP) department to find out what the payment schedule is going to be,” says Daniel Draz, co-founder of Professional Development Strategies, a career counseling firm in Naperville, Illinois.

4. You're given more busy work and less “real” work than you anticipated.

Interning isn't always as exciting as it looked on The Hills. “Interns are often given what amounts to overflow (or busy) work that the regular staff doesn't have time to handle,” said Draz. “It isn't the most glamorous, but oftentimes it's the reality of the deal. Realize that there may be some mundane tasks, work through those tasks quickly, ask for more challenging work and you're likely to get it!”

It's important to look at your internship with perspective. You may not be able to write the cover story for the magazine, but you might be able to contribute story research or fact-check the piece. Those tasks aren't busy work – they're crucial for the production of the magazine! When you're consistently receiving real assignments, it's not so terrible to spend an hour sorting mail or running an errand for the company.

Unfortunately, sometimes the busy work can get out of hand. Andrea, a student at New York University, took on an administrative and web design internship for a major real estate company in New York City last summer. The internship turned out to be a huge disappointment.

“My boss initially excited me with ideas that I would get to design a whole website for her and attend marketing meetings and networking events – essentially meeting and working with some of the most powerful and affluent people in New York City. However, as soon as I started, I realized that she wanted more of a personal assistant than a web design intern. I ended up managing her personal finances and running errands. I barely got to get started on her website, and I didn't gain as much insight into marketing or get as much networking done as I thought I would. To top it off, it was unpaid, and I had to pay for an expensive commute and my own meals. I wish I had quit earlier on instead of wasting my time, effort, and money,” she said.

If you're in Andrea's situation, your first step should be to talk to your boss. Ask to sit down for coffee or lunch to discuss the situation. “It's never wrong to ask for more or more meaningful work, but it helps to be specific about what you want,” said Jones. 

Try saying, “I'm so excited to be learning about the company this summer. When I interviewed, you mentioned that I would be working on your website and attending marketing meetings. Would it be possible to carve out some time this week to do that?”

If your boss still isn't giving you more challenging work, you have two choices: stick it out, like Andrea did, or consider leaving if the internship isn't worth your time.

5. You don't get along well with your boss right away.

Newsflash: You might not be BFFs with your boss, no matter how much you rock as an intern. But a positive relationship with your boss can go a long way towards making your internship into a great experience.

“Some people are not engaging at first, so you have to learn how to read a personality and figure out how to interact with that person. That takes time,” said Jones.

One way to speed up the process is to figure out the best way to interact with your boss. Does he or she prefer you to ask questions face-to-face or via email? Does he or she invite you to lunch, or are you expected to eat by yourself or with other interns? Observe these basic details during your first few days in the office for a summer of smooth sailing.

6. You don't get along well with the other interns right away.

Don't stress if you and the other interns don't hit it off right away. Just like getting to know your boss, this takes time. You'll likely spend a lot of time with the other interns, including collaborating on the same projects, so it shouldn't be too tough to get to know them on a professional basis. The next step requires putting yourself out there a bit – invite them to lunch! It's a quick, easy way to get to know them on a personal level, too.

“Take the time to hang out a bit after work or on weekends so you can get to know each other better and find someone with whom you connect. It's an opportunity to build relationships that may become important down the line,” said Jones.

Remember, your fellow interns will be vying for the same jobs after graduation and you might even end up working together at some point in the future. Establishing positive relationships with your peers now can only help you down the road.

7. You're overwhelmed with work and might not have adequate training.

When your work is too tough, it's important to let someone know ASAP. You're only setting yourself up for failure if you don't take steps to catch up! And besides, it's not uncommon for interns to feel unprepared, as interns replace entry-level positions at many companies.

Before you bug your boss with every minor question, do your homework. Research your question online, check any manual or guides you were given by the company, and ask other interns if they know how to solve the problem. If it's a matter of learning a new skill, check out a book on the subject or see if you can find step-by-step guides online. If you've done all these things and you're still lost, it's time to talk to your boss.

“Don't hesitate to ask for clarification when you don't understand something or ask to slow the pace a bit. Oftentimes, interns are afraid to speak up because they believe they will be judged harshly for not being able to keep up or they are afraid they will not appear smart. Sometimes you have to remind your supervisors that this is new territory for you. They are on autopilot a lot of the time. A gentle request for a little more direction often helps,” said Jones.

Try out the following script with your boss next time you feel stuck: “I'm having trouble understanding the last assignment you gave me. Is there a convenient time for you to go over it with me?” Come prepared for your meeting with a list of specific questions and take notes on what your boss says. Those small details will show your boss that you're serious about getting the job done well.

With a little foresight, you'll be able to tackle these internship issues early on, before they ruin your summer. Good luck, collegiettes!

As collegiettes with crazy schedules, we have very little time to get ready in the morning. On the worst of days – post-all-nighter or post-late-night rager – “hair and makeup” can mean mascara and a plain, old ponytail. But did you know making your daily beauty routine more interesting doesn't have to take tons of time and money? Here are some quick and easy tips that will have you looking fabulous in no time with minimal effort.

1. Rock a bright lip

A bright lip will make you stand out from the crowd. “Every now and then, I like to use a bold red lip,” says Kate Moriarty, a senior at Skidmore College. “It can feel a little risky for daytime, but it's definitely a head-turner. My boyfriend says that's how he first noticed me before we even met!” Applying lipstick is as easy as it gets and will give you the perfect “wow” factor!

Keep it interesting by switching shades to match or contrast with your outfit, like Jen Morgan, a sophomore at Messiah College. “In a week, I'll have one day when I wear nude lipstick; another when I wear hot pink; the next, red; and the next, berry,” she says. “Outfits that would look great with red lipstick don't always look just as good with hot pink!”

For a bright red, M.A.C's signature lipstick in Russian Red ($16) is great. We also love Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Pout, Coralberry and Black Cherry ($7). If you have medium to dark skin, try Cover Girl's Queen Collection Lip Color in Powderpuff Pink or Ruby Slipper ($5).

2. Make your eyeliner pop

If your black eyeliner isn't quite doing it for you anymore and you don't have time to create a full eye shadow look, try applying a bright liner above or under your eye. Gabrielle Sorto, a sophomore at Georgia State University, likes to wear a flashy color, like blue or purple. “It adds a nice pop of color to the eyes and is really simple,” she says.

Our favorite liners include the Glide-On Eye Pencil by Urban Decay in Chaos, Goldmine or Psychedelic Sister ($20) and the Liquid Crystal Liner by NYX in Crystal Pink or Crystal Jade ($4.50) for a little glitter.

3. Maximize your mascara

Chances are you already wear mascara on the regular, but are you making the most of it? Lisa Flanagan, a licensed esthetician at Soma Day Spa in Wakefield, Mass., explains how to build volume properly: “Put on one coat of your favorite mascara; let dry. Coat with some baby powder on a cotton swab, then apply your second coat.” This tip works wonders in seconds!

4. Tame your eyebrows

Eyebrows are such an important part of your face, yet we often overlook them when in a rush. Try taking that extra moment to neaten them up in the morning with a brow brush; it might be just what your beauty routine was missing. “If you have no brow brush, dry your toothbrush off and brush the eyebrows,” Flanagan advises. “No eyebrow gel or set? Use your clear lip balm after to set your brows.” Sounds easy enough!

5. Accessorize your hair

A cute accessory can make a huge difference between plain hair and a gorgeous ‘do. Victoria Mikula, a freshman at Point Park University, loves “adding a jeweled headband to a simple hairstyle every once in a while just to jazz things up.”

Upgrade your simple hairstyle with your favorite headband or hair clip and have fun with it! We love this flower crown from Forever 21 ($5.80), and American Apparel has the cutest bows ($14).

You can also make your own accessories, like Elodie Jean-Philippe, a sophomore at Duke University and a Beauty School blogger for Her Campus. Elodie buys silk flowers from the dollar store and slides bobby pins in them. She adds these DIY hair clips to her usual hairstyles. “I've literally received so many compliments on my hair and accessories!” Elodie says. Don't be afraid to get creative!

6. Build instant volume

Adding volume to your hair is one of the fastest ways to switch things up. You can go for a product specifically designed to create volume, like Paul Mitchell's Volumizing Spray ($22) or Garnier Fructis's Style Volumizing Anti-Humidity Hairspray ($4), but you can also use dry shampoo!

Taylor Zepeda, a junior at the University of California, San Diego, uses her dry shampoo as a two-in-one product to “eliminate oils and add volume to that third-day hair.” She loves Dove’s Invigorating Dry Shampoo ($4.99) and TRESemmé’s Fresh Start Dry Shampoo Spray ($5.99); they add great volume and instantly give her hair a boost.

7. Get surfer-girl hair

You can also use a product to create perfect beachy waves in your hair. Emilie Douieb, a hair stylist at James Kendall salon in Beverly Hills, recommends Ocean Mist by Sachajuan ($28). Victoria's Secret's Beach Sexy Beach Hair Wave Spray ($12) also works like magic to get those beautiful beach waves you've been longing for.

8. Add a side braid to your casual updo

Braids are awesome because they’re so easy to master yet incredibly effective. Kelsey Deuel, a hair stylist at Hair Art & Science in Los Angeles, likes to add a side braid to a basic ponytail or incorporate it into a larger braid. She also says that you can tame the messy ends with bobby pins. This will add a pretty touch to any everyday hairstyle.

As for Gabrielle, she likes to add a French braid to her topknot or ponytail. “It keeps the stray hairs in place and looks really cool!” she says. Try this if you want to trick people into thinking your hair took ages to do!

9. Try an elegant ponytail

Deuel shares another great trick to play up a ponytail: Tie your hair into a looser ponytail. Then, poke a hole in the ponytail above your hair tie and bring the ponytail through the hole. This creates a sort of fold that hides the hair tie and makes your ponytail look more put-together. “We did a lot of these for LA Fashion Week,” Deuel explains. Looking like a model in less than a minute? We're in!

10. Change up your part

Not many of us would think to experiment with our hair part, but it's an easy and effective way to make your hairstyle look completely different. “I switch to a middle part every once in a while, and it's an easy way to change it up,” Gabrielle says. All you need to do is comb your hair over to one side or the other to change from a middle to a side part, for instance.

No matter what you decide to do to change up your everyday beauty routine, keep it varied! Try something new every day, surprise people and wow them on campus. Why not? It's easy, inexpensive and super effective. The possibilities are endless!

Name: Connor Brennan

School: University of Oregon

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Tigard, Oregon

HCO: So Connor, what are your hobbies? Do you play any sports? I love to go camping. Seriously, to me there is nothing better than being outside in a tent and sitting by a campfire at night. I like to hunt, fish, hike, anything outside. During high school, I played baseball and football and enjoyed it a lot. I'd say baseball was my favorite by far though.

HCO: How do you typically start your day? I normally start my day by hitting the snooze button on my alarm at least 3 times (laughs). Then, I’ll turn on the radio or my Ipod and play some country music and sing, but I try not to wake up my roommates. I'll shower, get ready for the day, and before I leave I'll tell myself to have a good day.

HCO: What does a typical weekend entail for you? Friday night, I’ll hang out with my roommates, see if they have anything planned for the night or if we want people over, either way we try to get out of the apartment and do something. Saturday, I’ll head to work for a few hours [Connor is a community assistant at the office of Capri Apartments] and then come home and watch some Netflix and take a nap until the night rolls around, then it becomes like a Friday night again. Sunday is my "recovery" day where I try to finish all my homework that I put off Friday and Saturday (laughs). Normally, it ends up with me doing a little homework and then watching The Walking Dead.

HCO: Tell us, what’s your perfect girl? That’s something I don’t think I will ever be able to pin down... but there are qualities that really stand out to me. I like a girl with confidence, someone who smiles just as much if not more than I do—I smile a lot. I would want to be with someone who always wanted to be active and doing something different, and found joy in the little things. OH! And someone who doesn't mind country music and would be able to put up with my singing; especially in the car!

HCO: And your perfect date? Something simple, I’m not a very hard guy to please. I would be fine going on a walk to start out and then maybe get a bite to eat and talk. I would rather have good conversation any day compared to going to a movie and sitting in silence. At the end of the date I would be just fine with sitting on a park bench and watching the sunset. I'm a sucker for sunsets. Anything where I get to be outside.

HCO: So what’s your favorite food? Ribs with a baked potato and a salad.

HCO: Favorite Disney movie? Oh that’s tough, because I love Disney movies. I'd have to say the Lion King because when I was a little kid, I always liked how even though Simba struggled as a kid, he came out on top as an adult.

HCO: What are your pet peeves?  When someone doesn't say please or thank you. When you let a driver merge during rush hour traffic and they don't wave.

HCO: Are you a cat person or a dog person? Both!

HCO: What are three things you’d bring if you were trapped on a deserted island? Realistic answers... knife, hammock, and tent. Unrealistic answers: Fully loaded Qdoba store, Ipod with country music, and Dora the explorer's backpack because it has everything in there! All you have to do is ask for it!

Name: Ryan Sickles

School: CMU

Hometown: Needham, MA

Major: Information Systems

Year: 2017

Hobbies/ interests:  Yachting and Sigma Chi

Ideal Date Spot: Candle lit dinners at the Olive Garden

Celebrity Crush: The Kardashians.

Favorite TV Show: Flavor of Love: Starring Flavor Flav

Favorite music: Country and Meek Mills

Favorite thing about CMU: The police (they keep me safe)

Favorite CMU Memory: I went to a party once and saw a girl…that was cool I guess.

Qualities you look for in a girl: Energetic, kind, always down to have fun, adventurous

Name: Taylor Myers

Year: Sophomore

Major: Marketing

Campus Involvement: BYX fraternity 

Relationship Status: Single and ready to mingle 

Describe Auburn women in 3 words:

Sexy, fun, and smart

If I got you in your car today, what would be on your radio?

106.1 - Country station

Biggest celebrity crush?

 Taylor Swift 

Post graduation plans:

I want to do music marketing in Nashville, TN and working on my MBA. 

Ideal date:

Dinner and driving somewhere and parking and watching a movie (in good weather). 

What's has been your greatest accomplishment at Auburn?

Coreographing a boy band mashup for the BYX pledges to sing to sorority girls. 

Basics:

-Name: Jack Delaney

-School: Syracuse

-Age: 22

-Major: Economics

-Relationship Status: Single (hit him up, ladies!)

If you frequent the greatest bar on campus, The Orange, formerly known as (and still known as) Lucy’s, odds are you’ve seen this week’s cutie serving up your favorite Fish Bowls and drinks behind the bar! Read on to learn a little more about this awesome young man.

Favorites:

-Color: Blue

-Food: Raw clams with cocktail sauce or anything buffalo flavored with bleu cheese

-Study spot: usually a study room on the fifth floor of Bird Library

-Band: tough to decide, probably Red Hot Chili Peppers/AWOLNATION/Country music in general

Hobbies:

I enjoy snow skiing, running, golfing, boxing, and anything to do with a boat. Can drinking Fireball be a hobby?

HC:What is the best part of bartending?

Jack: The best part of bartending is being able to meet so many people from different student associations.

HC: What is your favorite thing to do for fun when you aren’t behind the bar?

When I’m not serving drinks behind the bar, I’m on the other side of the bar drinking beer and rooting for the Syracuse ORANGE

Name: Brice William O’Connor

School: U Maine

Nickname: OC

Major: Business

Hometown: Londonderry, NH

Sign: Taurus

Relationship Status: Single

Interests: Country Music, Hockey, Golfing, Infinite Fitness Night Crew, hanging with friends, 

What he looks for in a girl: Someone who is athletic, can handle themselves in any situation, likes to have fun and be loud but has a quiet side too. 

Boxers or Briefs: Briefs

Favorite thing about UMaine: UMaine Hockey

Fun Fact: My friends tell me I live in a dream world because I come up with the craziest ideas and think anything’s possible.

What you want girls to know about you: I never kiss and tell

Deal Breakers for a girl: Calling me dude

Celebrity crush: Carrie Underwood

Favorite Beer: I like Whiskey 

Best thing he did this summer: Weekend trip to New York City with my friends

What are you going to be for Halloween? The Red Power Ranger 

Name: Brady Frautten

School: UT 

Age: 20

Year: Junior

Major: Government and World Affairs

Hometown: Winthrop, Maine

Relationship Status: In a relationship

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburg Steelers, Boston Red Sox, University of Michigan Football

Favorite Movie: The Departed

What is your favorite kind of music? I love country…especially Carrie Underwood!

3 Things you couldn’t live without: ice cream cake, my girlfriend and my family

What are some of your hobbies? I like tennis, basketball and flying planes- I have my pilot license.

Who is your celebrity crush? CARRIE UNDERWOOD

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?  I tripped up the stairs in Plant Hall. There were people behind me who saw me fall. It was really humiliating.  

How are you involved around campus? I work for the admissions office, College of Republicans, Delta Epsilon Iota and I’m a Spartans Abroad Ambassador.

What do you like the most about UT? I like the location and the small size. You also can’t beat the price! Kidding.

What is your favorite UT memory? My favorite memory was definitely when I studied abroad. I went to Germany, Croatia, Bosnia and Albania.

Do you have any advice for the UT freshmen? Yeah. They need to stop eating in our cafeteria. I walk in to go get a wrap and they’re all there. I hate having to wait!

What is your dream job? Dog the Bounty Hunter or The Dog Whisperer

Do you have a guilty pleasure nobody knows about? I’ve seen The Real Housewives of New Jersey before. Not religiously…but you know just a couple of times!

Where do you see yourself in ten years? The most successful alumni of UT

Name: Sam Laptad

School: Dartmouth

Major: Economics

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Activities: Football

Relationship Status: Taken

What’s your favorite thing about your girlfriend?

That she always thinks about me first. She always puts what I want to do before what she wants to do.

Describe yourself in five words.

Amused (because I’m easily amused), Joyful, Faith-oriented, Upbeat, Sincere

What do you look for in a significant other?

Someone pretty that has lots of good friends and is nice to everybody, someone you could picture being your wife and being a good mother, and most importantly someone that you could be with for long periods of time without being annoyed.

Favorite music genre? Country

Describe your Ideal Date.

For me, it would be going out to eat, then to an OKC Thunder basketball playoff game.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Watching my favorite TV show with friends who watch it too. Hanging out after football with all the guys.

What’s one thing we would never guess about you?

I love the stock market and reading stuff on finance.

Favorite movies?

Sandlot, Braveheart, Four Christmases, Wedding Crashers, The Breakup

Guilty Pleasure? Sleeping in

Favorite Foods? Steak, Chili

Celebrity Crushes? Jennifer Aniston, Blake Lively

Name one thing that's on your bucket list. Go to the Superbowl.

What is your life motto/favorite quote? “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

Do you have any pet peeves?

People who whine about everything, or when someone can’t just hang out and always has to be doing something. I also don’t like when someone lies about something little that doesn’t matter.

Favorite Place on Campus? 1. My room with all of my roommates 2. GDX

Name: Evan Joseph Spera 

School: UT

Age & Year in School: 21, Senior

Major: Exercise Science 

Hometown: Waterford, CT 

Relationship Status: Single 

Favorite Movie: Dear John 

What do you look for in a girl? Independence & how she treats her friends and family.

What is your biggest turn-off? People who act fake.

Do you have a job? I’m a valet parker and I bar-back.

What would be a perfect date? Taking my girl on my boat back home, going to dinner afterwards, and then going down to the lake again at night.

What is your dream job? State police in Connecticut.

What is your favorite type of music? Country 

If you could travel to anyplace in the world where would it be and why? Home & then to Australia because it’s remote.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? As a punishment when I was younger, my babysitter would have me dress up in a tutu and walk around the yard.

How are you involved around campus? I attend all of the Relay for Life events and I like to volunteer. 

What is your favorite food? Hot lobster rolls

What is your favorite memory of UT? Spring breaks in Panama City.

Do you have any fun facts about you? I’ve gone skydiving, I race dirt bikes, I can ride a horse, I volunteer firefight, I am a certified personal trainer, I won state in wrestling my junior year of high school, and I’m a handy man. My real name is Joseph, and I’ve traveled all of the western Caribbean and Central America to zip line and surf. 

Do you have a guilty pleasure that nobody knows about? Romantic movies. 

Where would you like to be in ten years? Back in my hometown with a child in my life.

Name: Mike Calkins 

School: UT

Age: 19 

Classification: Sophomore 

Hometown: Oneonta, New York

Major: Economics

Relationship status: Single!!!!!!!

Favorite pick-up line: If I told you that you had a nice body would you hold it against me?

Music taste: Country. My favorite song right now is “Rewind” by Rascal Flatts.

Who is a person you admire? I definitely admire my mom because she treats everyone with the utmost admiration, respect and gratitude, and she is such a sincere person.

Who is your celebrity crush? Taylor Swift

Best feature a girl can have: A nice smile

Favorite place to go in Tampa: Clearwater Beach 

Plans after graduating: I plan to join a marketing firm in California and start my successful business career from there.

Five words to describe yourself: Joyful, optimistic, determined, flirtatious and respectful.

Most embarrassing moment: In the 9th grade, I was going to ask a girl out, but someone else beat me to it. I lost all faith in women since then haha.

How did you start playing baseball? When I was younger, my brother, who played for his high school at the time, taught me how to play and I always wanted to be just like him. I’ve played ever since and I’m now on the UT baseball team.

Fun Fact: I’m the youngest of five siblings.

It’s finally Friday, and after a long week of classes, exams, and stress, there’s only one thought on your mind: it’s time to party! You go out and have a great time with your friends, and everything seems perfect—until the next morning. If you’ve ever experienced a hangover, you know the drill: a splitting headache, awful nausea, and exhaustion. But have you ever felt especially anxious or depressed after a night of heavy drinking? If so, you’re not alone. We talked to collegiettes and an expert to find out why these symptoms occur and what you can do if you wake up hungover with the blues.

Why you may experience anxiety and depression after drinking

Though they are lesser-known hangover symptoms, anxiety and depression can be even more detrimental than that signature headache. Though scientists are unsure about what exactly causes these emotional symptoms, it is known that drinking an excessive amount of alcohol can cause an imbalance of chemicals and nutrients in the body, which in turn can lead to anxiety and depression.  

“There’s no way of framing [the cause of a hangover], except that you consumed too much alcohol,” says Susan Scholl, a health and wellness professor at Syracuse University. “At the cellular level, your brain is mad, agitated. And you just feel bad.”

Scholl says hangover anxiety and depression can be especially severe if someone is already predisposed to these emotions. For example, if a student is suffering from depression and they drink alcohol, their depression may worsen.

“Remember, alcohol is a depressant drug,” Scholl says. “Not only does it depress what’s happening for you at a physiological level, but it can also have an emotional after-effect.”

Meghan*, a student at Johns Hopkins University, says she’s only been hungover once, but her anxiety was much worse than normal. Meghan already takes an antidepressant for her anxiety every night, and when she was hungover, she believes she threw up the antidepressant, leading to withdrawal and heightened anxiety. Withdrawal is very common when you miss a dose of an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor).

“I imagine a lot of girls who take SSRIs and drink alcohol have this problem too,” she says.

According to an information sheet on SSRIs by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, you should not take another dose of an SSRI even if you vomit after taking your daily dose.

Scholl says some college students who are anxious or sad might use alcohol to self-medicate, which usually makes their mental state even worse.

“In our culture, we have this myth that if you drink and do other drugs and party, you’re life is going to be great and you’re going to be seeing rainbows and unicorns and all your problems will be solved, and you’re going to meet the person of your dreams. A lot of us buy into that myth,” says Scholl. “And then when it doesn’t come true we’re like, ‘Aw, man,’ and our anxiety level is even further increased, and we feel even worse about ourselves.”

Scholl also says students will drink to socialize and escape from the stress of schoolwork, which will just make them even more anxious in the end because they’re neglecting work they know needs to be done.

The morning after heavy drinking can also cause anxiety for people who might have made foolish decisions the night before. Regretting things you wouldn’t have normally done can make you not only anxious, but also depressed. “Whether it’s not getting their homework done, saying something stupid to a friend, driving under the influence or getting arrested, all these kinds of potential consequences are hanging out there,” Scholl says.

Don’t forget that hangover symptoms can go beyond just the day after drinking. Heavy drinking over an extended period of time causes a reduction in the size of your brain cells, according to an article by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This shrinking can cause permanent damage to your brain, and can affect things like your mood, motor coordination, and memory.

How to cope

Scholl says the good news is that, with time, these hangover symptoms will pass. The bad news is there’s no definite way to instantly cure them. She says her best advice is to stay hydrated, sleep, take an ibuprofen or Advil, and give it time.

“A healthy male will process about one drink an hour, and a healthy female will process about a drink and a half an hour. So time is your friend,” Scholl says.

An easy fix to experiencing hangover symptoms is to try changing your attitude about drinking. If you’re drinking to relieve your stress and worries, there are plenty of more healthy ways to feel better. Try taking a yoga or meditation class through your school’s recreation department; they’re often free or available for a small fee. If you’d rather just relax, simply make yourself a hot cup of tea or take a hot shower when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

If you want to minimize hangover depression and anxiety but still want to party with friends, try to make sure all of your responsibilities are squared away before you go out. It may seem like a pain to get all of your work done by Saturday night, but you’ll be thanking yourself on Sunday morning!

If you find your anxiety or depression is persistent every time you have a hangover, it might be smart to cut back on drinking. Poppy*, a collegiette from Syracuse University, says drinking alcohol makes her anxiety worsen dramatically. She says her hangover anxiety has gotten so bad, she has basically stopped drinking altogether.

“It reaches a point where I don't end up sleeping for more than a few hours most nights that I drink because my anxiety is so bad,” Poppy says. “I usually end up playing a game on my iPhone to distract myself from how I'm feeling, but that doesn't always work.”

A Telegraph article explains that being a “happy drunk” or a “sad drunk” often depends on your genetic makeup. If you’ve realized that drinking always makes you cry and feel upset, that might be even more of a reason for you to cut back on alcohol.

Cutting back on drinking is not always easy, so make a plan for yourself before going out. Try setting a predetermined limit on how many drinks you’ll have and keeping track in a note on your phone. You can also try alternating one cup of alcohol with one cup of water—that way, you’ll stay hydrated too.

If you still have feelings of anxiety and depression even after you’ve cut back, try contacting the counseling center at your school—many centers offer free consultations for students. Some college health centers also offer safe drinking classes that can teach you how to go out and have fun while minimizing negative consequences. Talking to a friend the night after drinking can also help you manage anxiety. They can comfort you and offer you advice on how to feel better.

No matter what, Scholl says we will continue to be emotionally and physically affected by the stuff we put into our bodies. “Whether it’s broccoli or alcohol, waffles or weed, it doesn’t matter. Everything impacts us,” she says. “We’re neuro-chemical beings.

A Turkish mine accident leaves almost 300 dead in the town of Soma, igniting protests in Turkey's biggest cities against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. In South Korea, crew members driving the Sewol ferry at the time of its April 16 sinking have been charged for their role in the disaster. Finally, ex-New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder related to a double homicide in July 2012.

Welcome back to NEWSFLASH, giving you the week's top stories!

Mass Funerals and Anti-Government Protests Mark Turkish Mine Disaster Aftermath

Protests against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s administration heated up this week as the town of Soma mourned the at least 284 lives taken by a mine disaster.

Hundreds of protestors in Istanbul and Ankara faced off against water cannons and tear gas to oppose Erdogan’s response to the mine fire. An image of Yusuf Yerkel, an aide to Erdogan, kicking a protestor has only fueled Turkish citizens’ anger.

A power transformer blew up during a shift change at the mine Tuesday, causing a deadly fire that choked miners and prevented their rescue. The death toll rose to 284 on Friday as more bodies were pulled from the mine.

Although at least 88 miners were saved in the initial rush following the explosion, the chances of saving the 100 or so still trapped are quickly diminishing.

Despite a growing economy, Turkey has long been criticized for its worker safety conditions. The accident is the country’s worst mine disaster in history.

South Korea Captain and Crew Members Charged With Manslaughter in Ferry Accident

The captain of a South Korean ferry and three crew members have been indicted following April’s Sewol ferry incident.

Lee Joon-seok, 68, reportedly left the ferry as it capsized despite telling passengers to stay onboard. The ferry’s chief engineer, chief mate and second mate are also facing manslaughter charges. If found guilty, they could be sentenced to life in prison.

Another 11 crew members are being charged with negligence. Five officials of Chonghaejin Marine Company, the ferry’s owner, have also been indicted.

The ferry capsized on April 16 after completing a sharp turn, resulting in the deaths of at least 281 passengers -- most of whom were high schoolers on a class trip.

Following the disaster, investigations uncovered that the Sewol ferry had exceeded its cargo capacity on 246 trips prior to the accident. Excess cargo also played a part in the ferry’s sinking, as the weight pulled the ferry down after so sharp a turn.

Since the accident, families of the victims have been pressing the South Korean government to bring the captain and his crew to trial. As of Thursday, 23 passengers are still unaccounted for, and the ship's reported deterioration is making search efforts more difficult. 

Aaron Hernandez Indicted in Double Homicide

Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for a double homicide that took place in July 2012.

Hernandez, 24, allegedly fired at a car carrying Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, both of whom Hernandez met briefly earlier in the evening at a Boston nightclub. The ex-football player and a man named Alexander Bradley were spotted on security footage inside Cure Lounge. The pair was also seen following de Abreu and Furtado in a SUV, from which Hernandez supposedly shot at the victims’ BMW.

de Abreu and Furtado’s families filed wrongful death lawsuits against Hernandez in February, seeking $6 million for the lives lost.

Hernandez has also been indicted on one count of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and three counts of armed assault with intent to murder. Aside from these cases, he is in jail and awaiting trial for the 2013 murder of semipro football player Odin Lloyd.

We already know how easy it can be to bug our professors, but what about our teaching assistants? Your TA is the one person standing between you and your professor, so your relationship with him or her is equally important. It’s easy for us to want to relate to our TAs since they’re students, too, but it’s pretty important to know the types of things you’re doing that are grinding your TA’s gears. Check out a few things students do that TAs can’t stand.

1. Turning in work late

During stressful times, you might accidentally slip up on your work and forget about certain assignments. But it’s important to consider the feelings of your TA when it comes to getting your work done properly and on time. Turning in work late is not only disrespectful to your TA, but can cause problems to his or her own grading schedule.

2. Not showing up to class

You probably remember 300 students showing up to your 9 a.m. class on the first day. But now, you’re looking around at a class full of fewer than 100 people, wondering where everyone went. It’s tempting to shut down and get a little lazy during the final stretch of the semester, but think about how annoyed you would be if your TA didn’t show up to teach class.

Your TA has just as much work to do as you, if not more, which means that he or she is probably tired, too. Showing up to class not only shows that you actually care about your TA’s time, but it can also be a factor that determines your final grade in the class.

Anthony*, a TA from the University of Georgia, says, “Whenever students ask me what they can do to improve their grades, I always ask them two questions: How often do you come to class, and how often do you do the assigned readings? It's remarkable how often the answer is, ‘Not very often,’ or, ‘Hardly ever,’ or something along those lines.” You might not think going to your huge lecture class is necessary, but it might pay off more than you’d think.

3. Not caring

It’s one thing to be in class physically, but being there mentally is a whole different ball game. It’s understandable – some of your classes can seem completely pointless when you’re only trying to fulfill a requirement for your degree.

“Some students simply don't want to be there, and that would be the case no matter who were teaching,” Anthony says. “I just try to make it as engaging as possible, and I'm genuinely appreciative when the class responds.”

Though you may not necessarily need a class you’re in, there might be some pretty useful information that you could end up taking away from it. The least you could do to satisfy your TA is engage in discussion and do the work to make it look as if you want to be there.

4. Acting like they’re your friends

TAs can be easier to relate to just because of the fact that they’re closer to our age, so it’s easy for us to want to be friends with them and get on their good sides (especially when we feel like our grades need a little boost). But it’s important for us collegiettes to understand that it’s the TA’s job to teach us and to act professional while doing it. If you like your TA that much, try waiting until the end of the semester to get friendly.

Your TA is the gateway between you and a really busy professor, and, in some cases, your grade can lie in his or her hands. Avoid making these mistakes and you’ll have an awesome semester!

*Name has been changed.

We all know that first dates can be a little, well, awkward. You want to get to know your date, but you also don’t want to feel pressured to talk continuously throughout it (and potentially say the wrong thing). While the old dinner-and-a-movie routine does allow a good opportunity for conversation, here are a few first date ideas you might not have tried yet that are more fun (and will probably take some pressure off of both of you!).

1. Challenge each other to a game of bowling.

Even if you get all gutter balls, nothing loosens people up like a little friendly competition! You two will be so busy placing bets and poking fun at each other’s bowling shoes that you won’t even worry about what to talk about next.

2. Take a hike

Get in touch with your inner adventurers by spending the day exploring a local hiking trail. “The first time I hung out with my boyfriend, he took me to check out this trail about 45 minutes from campus,” says Kristie Smith, a senior at Boston College. “Even though I tripped over a few rocks along the way, we had so much fun checking out the views that I forgot to feel nervous.” Visit a site like Trails.com to figure out a path so you two don’t get lost!

3. Get dressed up for a night at the theater.

Forget the movies — getting dressed up and seeing a play, concert or dance performance is a much classier upgrade. You two will find out a lot more about each other swapping opinions on the show then you would by discussing the latest Will Ferrell movie. 

4. Get in touch with your inner child at the aquarium.

Transport yourselves back to those elementary school field trips by checking out the sea life at your local aquarium. “My current girlfriend suggested we go to the Boston aquarium the first time I asked her out,” says Mike O’Donnell from Emerson College. “I thought it was weird at first, but we had so much fun running around looking at fish that it ended up being one of the best dates I’ve ever had.” You can visit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums site to figure out where you can find your nearest aquarium.

5. Show off your artsy side with a Paint and Sip.

Instead of staring at each other from across a table, why not take off some pressure by focusing on a palette? Drinking wine and testing your art skills is the latest craze, and you and your date may just discover a newfound talent (or lack thereof). Check out a site like Wine & Design or Pinot’s Palette to find a Paint and Sip location near your campus.

6. Get competitive at trivia night.

Show off your useless knowledge to your date by hitting up a trivia night at a local bar. You might learn some unexpected things about your date (like that he’s a total history buff or an avid Friends fan) that you wouldn’t learn from your usual get-to-know-you conversation. Go to FindLocalTrivia.com to find a bar or pub hosting trivia near you.

7. Help each other scale a rock wall.

Find an indoor rock climbing facility and spend an afternoon scaling some walls with your date (bonus—you can show off your bod in some yoga pants!). “This guy from one of my classes asked me out by suggesting we go rock climbing sometime,” says Rebecca Nelson, a junior at UMass Amherst. “I was so used to the usual coffee date that I took him up on it right away — and we had a blast!” Check out this site to find a climbing gym in your area. 

8. Share a laugh at a comedy show.

Seeing a local comedy show is the perfect opportunity to see just how compatible you and your date are — and it’s a great way to break the ice! Kristie says, “Nothing is a better indicator of whether a guy is for me than if we have the same sense of humor, and sometimes you just can’t figure that out over dinner.”

9. Have a photo sesh at a tourist hotspot.

If there’s a touristy place in your town that neither of you has been to before, play tourists for the day and go check it out. You’ll have so much fun snapping pics and learning about a new place that you’ll definitely learn about each other as well! Go to RoadsideAmerica.com to find some cool sites in your area.

10. Be daring with some new cuisine.

Whether you introduce your date to your favorite ethnic cuisine or you try something new to the both of you, taking food risks can be a great bonding experience. “I was the first one to introduce my ex to sushi on our first date,” Rebecca says. “I loved being the expert and being able to order for him — we ended up spending most of the date just talking about food!”

11. Stuff yourself at an ice cream parlor.

Forget stressing out about whether to order the salad or the salmon — with an ice cream date, all you have to worry about is agreeing on your favorite flavors! Order a giant banana split with every topping possible and two spoons, and you guys can bond afterwards about how stuffed you are.

12. Show some spirit at a sports game.

Take your new guy out to a ball game. If you’re rooting for the same team, it’s a great bonding opportunity — and if your teams are playing against each other, you can place some bets. Sites like CheapTickets can help you get discounted tickets to a game.

13. Sing your hearts out at karaoke.

Maybe you’ll go just to listen to some brave participants, or maybe the two of you will decide to take on the mic yourselves for a duet! Karaoke bars aren’t so loud that you won’t be able to chat, but entertaining enough so that you won’t have to worry what to chat about next. Visit Find Karaoke Tonight or KaraokeTraveler.com to find a karaoke bar near you.

14. Show your guy up at the arcade.

Spend an afternoon shooting hoops and racing virtual cars. “I took my ex from high school to an arcade the first time we hung out,” Mike says. “I was nervous that we wouldn’t have much in common, but as soon as she beat me at air hockey, I knew I liked her.” A place like Dave & Buster’s is perfect for a combination of food and fun.

15. Rock out together at a local music show.

Check out a local band that neither of you has ever heard of — you might be able to say you saw them before they became the next big thing! Local shows are often held in intimate venues, too, which is perfect for conversation between sets. Check out Local Music Vibe to find some artists performing in your area. 

16. Stir up some romance at a cooking class

Instead of going out a dinner, make a meal yourselves! Many popular cookware chain stores, such as Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma, offer two- to three-hour cooking classes in the evenings. You can bond over how great (or terrible) your soufflés turn out, and by the time you eat your meal together, you’ll have already worked out your nerves.

17. Plan your own picnic.

Create your own meal by packing up a picnic basket and setting up a lunch in the park. “I asked out a guy last week by asking if he wanted to have a picnic with me,” Rebecca says. “He was so surprised that he said, ‘Finally! A date that actually sounds fun!’ I think we both felt way more relaxed than we would in a stuffy restaurant.” Domestic queen Martha Stewart has some great tips for preparing the perfect picnic basket.

First dates don’t have to be nerve-wracking — they can actually be enjoyable! Focus more on the activity than what to wear or what you’ll talk about, and you’ll find that the conversation comes naturally. 

Dating is a lot of fun... when it's on your own terms. But if your parents repeatedly ask why you're still single every time they see you, or your friends nag you about dating a guy you don't have feelings for, you probably want to roll your eyes at every couple on campus. And besides, when did everyone you know turn into the infamous Princeton Mom?

It's hard to be upset with family and friends who nag you about dating because they love you and only want to see you happy. Most of the time, they might not even realize their words are irritating or hurtful. So, why do they pile on the pressure? We looked at four common situations and broke down how to handle each one. Single ladies, study up!

Situation #1: Your family seems more interested in your love life than your other accomplishments

The situation:

You put in long hours studying for Orgo, you're a rockstar at your internship, and have awesome summer plans. When you have so many exciting things going on in your life, it feels almost like an insult when those around you seem to fixate on your love life.

“One time my aunt expressed concern about my lack of relationship to my mother, but before she could say anything, my uncle thankfully piped up and said that I had much more interesting things going on,” says Elyssa, a 2010 Carnegie Mellon grad. “I have all this stuff going on (I just had some photos published in Glamour), but they're more interested in my dating life. I do lots of other interesting things and I wish they'd ask about that instead!”

How to deal:

Give them a one-two punch. Offer a short and sweet answer about whatever's going on in your dating life right now, then segue into a topic you'd love to talk about. Try, “I'm not currently seeing anyone, but I'll be sure to let you know if that changes. By the way, did I mention my photos were just published in Glamour?”

“The best way for college girls to respond when their parents try to push dates on them is by assuring them that you’re happy in your life and that right now you’re choosing to focus on yourself and your schoolwork,” says relationship expert Lindsay Kriger. Parents want to see their kids happy, so the more you can assure them that you’re feeling great and that you have a full life without a guy, the faster they’ll back off. To ease their concerns, let them know that when you’re ready to date you’ll let them know.”

Alternatively, flip the question back on them! This tactic works especially well with nosy friends or relatives your own age. Use a line like, “No, I'm single right now. What's going on in your love life?”

Either they'll take the bait and be happy to dish about their relationship, or they'll see firsthand how frustrating the question is.

Situation #2: They're comparing you to your siblings

The situation:

You and your sibs have been compared since the day you were born. Grades, friends, extracurriculars... in just about every way parents, teachers, and friends can measure you against each other, they probably have. While you might have long been over the fact that big sis is two inches taller or your brother scored higher on his SATs, it sucks when your love life is examined next to theirs.

“I have an older sister who's pretty much a serial-dater—boyfriend after boyfriend. I'm not looking to date just anyone and my family's comparisons of my sister and I are a little demeaning,” says Kathryn from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

How to deal:

A firm talk with your parents (or whoever is making the comparison) should help put the discussion to rest.

Kaneisha Grayson, author of Be Your Own Boyfriend, offers this script. “Mom and Dad, I really appreciate that you are both concerned about my future and my happiness. However, I'm an adult now, and I know what will make me happy.”

Don't be afraid to enlist your siblings, too. Let them know that the comparisons bother you, and they might be able to pass the word along to Mom and Dad, too!

Situation #3: Your love life is on the back burner because of poor timing

The situation:

Sure, you might consider dating... if you weren't about to graduate, move back home for the summer, or take a semester abroad. In those cases, it doesn't make sense for you to even think about dating – you have way bigger priorities to think about!

“Pretty much every time I go home my mom asks me if I'm dating anyone yet. I think she just means it in a friendly way, but it does get a little annoying sometimes! I just kindly remind her that I'm not interested in anyone at the moment,” says Maria from the University of Delaware. “I'm also about to graduate and move to a different state so it wouldn't make sense for me to start dating someone now, anyways.”

How to deal:

Again, the key here is to focus on all the exciting opportunities coming your way, like graduating, starting your first post-college job, or whatever big move you're about to make. If the negative comments persist, let whomever you're talking to know that you'll be open to dating sometime down the line.

Situation #4: You're expected to bring a date to a formal event

The situation:

No matter how confident you are, you might panic when your sorority formal comes around or you're invited to a wedding with a plus-one. When you're forced to scramble for a date, the days and weeks leading up the event place a giant spotlight on your single status. Uncomfortable? You betcha.

“I have a few weddings of close friends coming up and I wasn't extended the 'plus one' on my invitation, mostly because they know I won't have anyone to bring,” says Kathryn. “My sister even joked about me potentially being a lesbian. It's all fun and jokes but it makes me a little uncomfortable and sometimes the jokes can get under my skin.”

How to deal:

First off, check if you actually need a date. In the case of a school or sorority dance, ask the organizer if dates are necessary. Chances are good that you can go solo or with a group of friends! If you're given a plus one at a wedding and are currently single, RSVP for one and attend by yourself. There's no reason to scramble for a date just because you're allowed to bring one!

Situation #5: Your family and friends constantly try to set you up

The situation:

Your family and friends keep suggesting guys to set you up with, whether it's your mother's Pilates instructor's son, your mother's decorator's son, or your mother's friend's son – all real examples from one summer of my life! It's fun to play matchmaker for others, but less fun to be on the receiving end when you're not interested.

How to deal:

Kriger explains how to navigate this situation. “It’s not always easy to say no to a friend who’s trying to push a potential date on you. You have to learn to just say, 'No, I’m not interested.' It’s okay to let your friends know that right now you’re focusing on yourself and taking a break from the dating scene. Be honest with them – let them know that your open to meeting someone by chance if it happens (if this is true), but you aren’t interested in being set up right now. Remember to thank them for thinking of you! (If it’s just the guy you’re not interested in, be honest about that too.)”

It's frustrating to fight off unwarranted questions and comments about your dating life, but it's simply an unfortunate reality of being young. Next time your blood starts to boil, think about this positive twist on the situation: your family and friends love you and want you to be happy – even if they don't know quite the right way to express that. (And hey, they're probably hoping for some good gossip, too!)

Who knew there were so many ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich? These unique, cheesy recipes are sure to make you drool. 

1. French Toast Grilled Cheese With Apples and Caramel

Who says you have to choose between breakfast and lunch?

2. Grilled Mac and Cheese

Cheese on cheese on cheese.

3. Roasted Strawberry, Brie and Chocolate Grilled Cheese

It sounds weird, but chocolate and cheese make for a surprisingly delicious combination.

4. Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese

We just found our new game-day meal. 

5. Grilled Cheese Rolls

This fun take on traditional grilled cheese is cute and yummy! 

6. Waffle Grilled Cheese

Waffles make everything better. 

7. Brown Butter Grilled Beer Cheese Sandwich

Any recipe that incorporates an alcoholic beverage is fine by us.

8. Peach, Bacon and Gouda Grilled Cheese on Pretzel Bread

Fancy grilled cheese? Yes, please! 

9. Nutella Grilled Cheese

You had us at "Nutella."

There’s nothing worse than applying for your dream internship and getting a “no” after your interview… or worse, never hearing back at all. Just like when you were dying for your college acceptance letter, the search for the perfect internship can be exhausting. So what happens if the internship of your dreams doesn’t pan out?

Don’t let it weigh you down! A second- or even a third-choice internship can be just as rewarding and educational as your first choice could have been. It could even turn out better than you thought it would! Check out these stories from college students and experts about how to make the most out of your internship.

Don’t be bummed that it wasn’t your first choice

Don’t make the mistake of letting disappointment weigh you down. Instead of seeing your internship as a letdown, look at it as an accomplishment. Remember: if you’re there, then your bosses must think you’re qualified and capable of handling the job. That’s a reason to be proud!

“I think a lot of people think that if they don't get their first-choice internship, that they'll never get their dream job or never break into the career they want,” says Devon, a junior marketing student at The College of New Jersey. “These fears are totally irrational! Every internship should be taken as an experience, the good and the bad. Internships that aren't your first choice can be seen as places to challenge yourself, personally develop and also learn what kind of work/industry you don't want to work in after graduation.”

Instead of dwelling on disappointment, focus on the fact that you have an internship – something that other students covet.

“If you don’t get your first choice, the main thing is to never give up,” says B. Desmond Murray, associate director of field experience at Marist College Career Services. “There’s always going to be some other opportunity out there, and you have to go after that opportunity. I would tell students that once you get one ‘no,’ you have to go after the next employer.”

So instead of wallowing in self-pity, take your “no” and turn it into the grit and determination you need to get the work experience you want. You got your new internship for a reason, and you should seize this opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Network to get where you want to be

Wherever you intern, it’s always a good idea to reach out to your superiors and ask them to get coffee or lunch sometime; it shows them you’re interested and engaged in your work. But when your internship placement isn’t exactly what you were expecting, it’s even more important to put yourself out there and connect with the people you want to work with in the future. It may help you out the next time you’re looking for an internship!

“I was able to get in contact with people in [different] departments and do small tasks in those departments,” says Laura, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Stout majoring in professional communication and emerging media. “For example, my internship was in advertising and I got to work with some marketing and human relations people to do other tasks aside from my normal advertising work.”

If your second-choice company doesn’t have any opportunities that look appealing to you in the future, always be on the lookout for events you can attend after work that can put you in touch with people more in your line of work.

“The key thing is trying to go to … business meetings within your field of study,” Murray says. “Try to go through career pages and resources and try to see if there are free events that exist within your field of study because when you leave college and you try to go to events and you become a young adult, you’re generally going to have to pay for events that you go to. So while you’re in college, go to free events and network.”

Learn some new skills

If you wind up with a second-choice internship, take that time to learn new skills that your new job is calling for. It may help out once you have your dream internship or job!

“There have been times when I wasn't totally enjoying something and I just kept thinking of the skills that I learned and how to apply them to the things I really love doing,” says Sydney, a junior at Washington University in St. Louis who interned within the public relations and communications field and is majoring in film and media studies. “For instance, if I had to go through and organize photos in an archive or press from an event, I would think of how I was improving organizational skills and how I could apply that to other things in the future.”

By looking at your internship as an opportunity to branch out, you can embrace some new educational experiences and use them to your benefit like Dale Lavine, who is majoring in sports communication and broadcast journalism and has interned in the editorial field.

“Journalism is a constantly changing world, and up until that point I had gotten almost no training in digital journalism or SEO work—two things that this internship was offering,” says Dale, a Ferris State University junior. “How could I not take that? The work was tedious, yes. I dreaded having to upload pictures and search for keywords, sure.”

But focusing on everything he was learning helped Dale make the most of his internship.

“I'm glad I stuck with it because now I have a set of skills that a lot of other young writers like myself don't have,” Dale says. “If anything, I've got a leg up on some of my competition.”

Your second-choice internship could surprise you and give you a new set of skills you could use again in the future!

Know that your internship will help lead you to where you want to be

Everyone has a lousy job at one point or another in his or her life. Whether yours was a fast-food-chain job in high school or your current second-choice internship, know that it will be over soon and you’re not stuck there forever. And when it’s over, it might be that extra special something that makes your resume stand out.

“I'm currently doing an internship that wasn't my first choice, but I'm having a positive experience with it,” says Katherine, a junior majoring in English at the University of Rochester. “Even so, I know that I don't want to go into this type of work after I graduate. I think it's important to remember that internships are temporary, and it's better to do one internship and find out that something isn't for you than it is to begin a career in that field and have to be financially dependent on it.”

Take your internship for what it is and just remember that it’s valuable experience that you’ll get to put on your resume. Your time at your second-choice internship is time well spent. No matter where you are, you’re stepping into the professional world, and you’ll have an experience that a lot of students don’t have.

It’s not all doom and gloom!

You have to remember that you have an internship! An employer thought that you were awesome and wanted you out of all the other applicants. If that’s not enough, think of all of the perks an internship, first- or second-choice, presents.

“I made friends at my editorial internship that I never would’ve made unless I’d stuck it out,” says Nicole, a junior majoring in English at Hofstra University. “We still hang out and keep in touch. It may have not been my dream internship, but I was paid and I got awesome things from my company’s freebie table, and I have no complaints about that!”

No matter what work you’re doing, it’s always going to be something that you can talk to future interviewers about. Always keep track of what important tasks you’re accomplishing so you can talk about them in future interviews.

“As an intern, write down everything you do each day when you get home so at the end of the internship you have a clear list of specific tasks you completed to include on your resume or cover letter,” says Steph, a junior majoring in communications with a dual concentration in advertising and public relations.

Just because an internship was your second choice doesn’t mean it’s going to be awful. Remember when you dreaded taking a certain AP class in high school because you knew it was going to be super tough, and then it magically turned into your favorite and best class? That could be the case with your second-choice internship! Don’t write off your opportunity just because it wasn’t exactly what you wanted; it could turn into the experience of a lifetime.

“I accepted an internship on Capitol Hill that wasn't my first choice, and I was a bit apprehensive about it, but it turns out it has been the most amazing learning experience,” says Ana Maria Baez, a junior at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras majoring in political science. “I came to understand that my first choice maybe just wasn't the right fit for me (at a congressional office), but the one I was picked to work at (a press office) has been amazing—the type of work that I'm doing now has proven to be more useful and better suited to what I want to work towards.”

The key is accepting your situation and always trying to be positive and open-minded. As Ana says, a second-choice internship could lead you down a better road than your first choice would have.

“I kept challenging myself every day to be better than the day before and I kept asking questions,” Ana says. “Before I knew it, coming to work was exciting and I lost that feeling of fear I had at the beginning. I guess what I'm really trying to say is learn to embrace what life puts in front of you, even if it's a challenge—it's the only way to learn and grow.”

If your dream internship doesn’t become a reality this summer, don’t fret! Collegiettes (and Dale) have been through the same situation and know that this could be an amazing learning experience for you. Stay positive and keep on reaching for your dream career; this internship is just another step in the right direction!

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10 things I hate about Facebook culture. [Thought Catalog]

Airport security etiquette. [The Politesse]

Most Americans think they’re smarter than “most Americans.” [Newser]

The health benefits of kissing. [YourTango]

Men’s shorts are getting shorter. [The Wall Street Journal]

The science behind being a wingman. [Priceonomics]

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Seth Meyers has a graduation speech for the class of 2014. [BroBible]

Your best prom stories ever. [Jezebel]

We’ve all been a part of moments we’d rather not remember, and that’s especially true when it comes to awkward hook-up situations. What can be worse than accidentally calling the cute guy kissing your neck by your ex’s name? Or having your roommate unexpectedly come home early and walk in on you and your guy? Here at HC, we’re committed to making sure you are prepared for anything collegiette life throws your way. So we’ve solved your most awkward moments – keep reading for the scoop!

So Awk: You Call Your Hook-up By the Wrong Name

“I had hooked up with this really attractive guy a few times, and it was always amazing,” says Kristen, a student at Pomona College. “We were right in the middle of things, and I accidentally called him by one of my guy friends’ names! It was mortifying to say the least, and he didn’t call me again after that.” If this has ever happened to you, then you know how horrible the situation can be. You’re embarrassed, he’s turned off, and you’re not sure how to move on from it. And whether you called him by a friend’s name, your ex’s, or a name you don’t even recognize (hey, it happens!), you want to fix the situation as soon as possible. Here’s how:

• Try Humor: Laugh it off, explaining how surprised you are that you said that, especially since all you can think about lately is him…
• Apologize: If he’s upset or hurt, then say you’re sorry. It was an honest mistake and it has nothing to do with how much you’re enjoying yourself with him. Let him know that and don’t bring it up ever again.
• If all else fails, pretend it didn’t happen. He’s not going to stop mid-hook-up and if he does, just look confused and pull him back toward you.

So Awk: You’d Like to Take Things to the Next Step, But You Are On Your Period (And Don’t Want to Tell Him)

This has happened to the best of us, and it’s never fun, especially since it means you have to refrain from taking things to the next level. “I started hooking up with a guy, and I really liked him so we started talking about having sex,” says Rachel, a student at the University of Missouri. “When the time came, though, I had my period! I didn’t know what to do so I super awkwardly cut things short. I’m sure he thought I just wasn’t into it.” One way to handle this situation is to make an excuse. He doesn’t need to know the details of your period woes, and you don’t have to explain yourself. All you need to do is explain that you aren’t feeling well, aren’t ready yet, are too tired, are too drunk and want to be able to remember/enjoy it, etc. There are plenty of excuses that he will appreciate and will make you feel better about having sex with him once you can.

Another way to handle this awkward moment? Be upfront with him! Guys understand that girls have periods, and sometimes honesty is a much better route to take. If you don’t play it right, an excuse might seem like you just don’t want to hook up with him. Instead, just say, “Sorry, it’s my time of the month.” He won’t press you any further, and he’ll probably try again a week later when he figures it’s over!

So Awk: You Want to Use Protection, But You Are Nervous to Bring It Up

Even though we all know to use protection when hooking up with someone, it’s not always the easiest topic to bring up with your guy. It can be awkward and uncomfortable, and it puts a pause on the hook-up for a few minutes—but it’s uber important. “It was my first time hooking up with this guy, and I think he assumed I was on birth control, but I’m not,” says Ally, a student at the University of Illinois. “I felt really weird about asking him to use protection, but finally I worked up the courage and just asked.” There really aren’t a lot of ways to approach this situation without outright asking him to use protection, but there are ways to make it less awkward. The key is to ask before your clothes are off, otherwise you may be too into it to remember to ask. Your best bet is to say, “Do you have a condom?” This shows that you want to have sex which he’ll probably be happy about – plus, he’s not looking to get you pregnant (or get an STD) either! Don’t skirt around it, just be upfront about needing to use something and don’t make it an issue – get back to what you were doing just as soon as the situation is handled - don’t apologize or ask to pay him for it because trust us, he’d rather just get back to the hook-up. And remember that you should never be having sex without using protection, regardless of any awkwardness.

So Awk: One of You (Or Both) is Really Drunk, and the Hook-up Is Super Sloppy

Let’s be real here: a lot of college hook-ups start with alcohol, and that’s okay so long as you are both sober enough to consent to the hook-up and being safe. But even when both of those things are true, drunken hook-ups aren’t always that fun. “I hooked up with this guy, and he was really drunk,” says Lauren, a student at Boston University. “It was really gross, and I just was not enjoying myself at all.” If this happens to you, and you want to end the hook-up, then say: “I had a ton of fun with you tonight, but I’m really drunk and would rather hook-up again another night. Call me?” However, if you still want to hook up that night, just not when it’s so sloppy, then take a break for a little while. Tell him you need to eat something or have to go call your friend and make sure she got home safely. Buy yourself some time! But remember, if you’re planning to leave while you’re still drunk; make sure to find a way to get home safely. Ask him to walk you home or have a friend pick you up from wherever you are.

So Awk: One of Your Roommates Comes Home and Walks In On The Two of You

So you think you have the place to yourself, and you’re enjoying a fun hook-up with a cute guy. Then suddenly you hear footsteps and your roommate calling for you. Before you can even react, she’s walking into your room. Yikes, right? While this is surely an awkward situation for you, it’s probably even more uncomfortable for your guy – he doesn’t even know her and can’t laugh about it later. The best thing to do is to cover up both of you as much as you can, politely ask her to leave (if she hasn’t already), and then apologize to the guy. If it didn’t kill the mood, then you can figure out another place to go or you can ask your roommate to leave. But if it did, then try to laugh about it (make a joke like, “Well, that was awkward!”) and see if he wants to watch a movie, grab some food, etc. and take a rain check on your hook-up. Don’t make it into too big of a deal because that will just make your guy feel worse. Laugh about it and move on!

So Awk: You Blurt Out You Love Him

In the heat of the moment, it’s possible to say almost anything and not even realize what’s coming out of your mouth until it’s too late. “I had literally met this guy that same night, and we went back to his house to hook up,” says Briana, a student at the University of Colorado-Boulder. “All of a sudden, in the middle of the hook-up, I told him I loved him! I have no idea why, and I honestly wanted to die.” Okay sure, telling a guy you love him in the middle of hooking up is definitely awkward, but there are ways to salvage the night. First things first, do not address what you said right after you said it – finish your hook-up before you talk about it. Then, feed his ego a bit to take away from the seriousness of your comment by saying something like, “Wow. I can’t believe I was so into our hook-up that I told you I loved you!” Then laugh at how ridiculous it is that you could love him already (even if you actually do – who knows!). And if he seems really freaked out by it, then just say, “Hey, just so we’re clear, everything I say in the heat of the moment is exaggerated…” then smile. He’ll understand.

Awkward moments are just a part of hooking up and if you don’t feel ready to handle them, then there’s no shame in waiting until you are. And while it may seem like the end of the world when any of these things happen to you, you can rest easy knowing that your hook-up buddy doesn’t care. In fact, he’s probably more worried about what you’re thinking of him and if you’re going to let him continue to make out with you. Plus, if he can’t handle a little awkwardness without being a jerk, then he probably isn’t someone you want to be hooking up with! All you can really do is act like the confident collegiette you are – own the moment, and it’ll soon become just a faded memory (or at least one to laugh about at brunch).

Let's face it: there are some things in life that we just can't help but be annoyed by. Here are some of our worst pet peeves! 

1. Slow walkers

If it were up to us, sidewalks would have slow and fast lanes.

2. People who chew with their mouths open

Why? Just... why?

3. Forgetting your password

Commence freak-out mode now.

4. People who wait in line and then don't know what they want to order when they get to the front

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS WHOLE TIME?!

5. Roommates who leave their dirty dishes in the sink

The dishwasher is literally a foot away. 

6. People who use the wrong "you're" on social media

Every time someone uses "your" when it should be "you're," an English major cringes. 

7. Not being able to find matching socks

Life's greatest mystery is how all of those socks seem to disappear from the dryer.

8. People who drive under the speed limit

Road rage has never been more real. 

9. Empty toilet paper rolls

Instant day-ruiner.

10. People who use "literally" the wrong way

Did you literally die laughing? Literally die?

11. People who crack their knuckles

This sound is up there with nails on a chalkboard. 

12. That one person in class who turns everything into a debate

"She doesn't even go here..."

13. Seeing a really cute top and not being able to find your size

The struggle is real.

14. Drivers who don't use turn signals

Also, people who use their blinkers AFTER changing lanes.

15. People who don't clear the remaining time on the microwave after taking their food out

Just take the .02 seconds to press the button and we'll all be a lot happier.

16. Double dippers

Can you not?

17. People who always cancel plans

Oh it's fine, it's not like I just spent an hour getting ready or anything.

What are your biggest pet peeves? Let us know in the comments below!