While the Victoria's Secret Angels we saw on TV last night were essentially flawless superhumans, we can safely assume it's a long road of primping, makeup, hairspray and intense workouts in order to be VS runway ready—and as it turns out, we're totally right.

Nylon recently got real with some of Victoria's Secret's most well-known Angels before the show about one of the the not-so-glamorous parts of being a VS catwalker: hair removal. As you might have guessed, for most of the models, preparing before the show involves a lot of waxing, tweezing, plucking and shaving. Watch below for the inside scoop:

As one Angel puts it perfectly, "You have to go full waxing everywhere!" Kendall seems to agree, adding, "I just did what I normally do. I did my eyebrows and got all the hair off my body." The bottom line: yes, even the Victoria's Secret Angels have to deal with icky things like body hair removal.

The one surprise? Apparently, Gigi doesn't ever actually do anything to her eyebrows—um, WHAT? Yes, it turns out her arches are naturally just that on-fleek—and we thought she couldn't possibly get more perfect! Sigh. 

So you didn't meet anyone you were into all semester, and then a week or two before break, the cutie in your psych class finally decided to talk to you. Worst timing ever, right? Whether you want to keep the conversation rolling or not, you have to wrap things up with your crush. We found out how to do this, depending on your situation.

The situation: You want to keep your crush around

If you’ve been talking

Let’s say that you and your crush usually study after class together or meet up at a certain bar with mutual friends. If nothing has happened between you two but you don’t want him or her out of your life, “have a final hangout like usual, in person,” says Laurel House, a dating coach and author ofScrewing the Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love. “Maybe suggest hanging out lightly if you are going to be in the same place. Be aware of his cues that he wants to see you, too.”

If you and your crush have only been texting or having short conversations, Mike Goldstein, a professional dating coach, suggests that you text the person to let him or her know you’re interested. Say something like, “It was great getting to know you. I can’t wait to get to know you better,” Goldstein says. “Give them some sort of compliment. If he’s interested, he’ll understand that you are, too.”

Whatever you do, “go in with the confidence that they might be into you,” House says. “Be enthusiastic, and don’t push it.”

Say you’d love to hear about his or her break and that you’ll let him or her know how yours is going. “Text him one week into break and tell him something that’s not, ‘How are you?’” House says. She suggests you say something along the lines of, “‘I did [fill in the blank] and it made me think of you,’ and always ask a question so he has a reason to respond.”

If you haven’t been talking

So you’ve had your eye on someone for a while now, but you never got around to making a move. Is the end of the semester too late? For Goldstein, the answer is “no.”

His advice is to “make eye contact, wave or say ‘cheers’ [if you’re at a bar].” Goldstein explains that nonverbal language like this is a great way to express interest without freaking the person out.

If you guys have class together, House suggests waiting until your last lecture to say something like, “I’m going to miss seeing you every week! Hopefully we will have another class together next semester.” If you’re feeling daring, you can even try out this flirty line: “I loved our little glances during class. Maybe next year we can take those glances out of the classroom.”

“Yes, it’s forward, but it will definitely drive your point home!” House says.

If you and your crush hang out with the same social group, House suggests saying something like, “It’s too bad we didn’t get to know each other a little better this semester. I think you and I have a lot in common. But there’s always next semester…”

Finally, if your crush is someone you always see around campus, “make it a point to run into them and say, ‘It's so funny, we seem to always see each other in passing! Maybe next semester we can actually make a plan to hang out,’" House says. “If they seem into it too, suggest that you exchange cell phone numbers!”

If you don’t feel comfortable flirting so openly, body language is your ally. “Move in and out of his comfort space,” Goldstein says. “This should build some sexual tension and show that maybe you are interested in being more than friends.”

If you think your crush might like you back, it could be a good idea to approach him or her properly come the new semester. Some subtle ways to do this include little tricks like “ask[ing] him to take a picture of you and your friends,” Goldstein says. “Perhaps this will [make you] engage in conversation.” But the most effective way to make a move is to “just go talk to him!” Goldstein says. “Start with ‘hi.’” Easy enough!

The situation: You want to cut ties

If you don’t think your relationship with your crush has long-term potential, “the good news is that you’re going home [or elsewhere] for break,” House says. “Relationships dissolve at the end of a semester anyway.”

You will probably see your crush again next year, so House’s advice for avoiding any awkwardness is to hang out like normal, but this time without planning to keep in touch. “Talk about exciting break plans and sound super busy,” she says. “There is no reason to address your relation; just be super positive and say, ‘Have a great break!’”

Vanessa*, a junior at Princeton University, was flirting with guys at the end of both of the past two years. “In both cases, I was not very invested and knew it would not continue and did not want it to,” Vanessa says. “I lacked enough interest in the guys or knew it was bad timing, and I wasn't in a place personally for anything serious.”

Both times, Vanessa and the guy in question grew apart naturally. “There was nothing dramatic,” she says. “I think all parties expected it to end, and as far as I know, there were no hurt feelings.”

However, you might find yourself in a situation where your crush wants more than you do. In this case, “the easiest thing to do is to keep increasing the length of time that it takes you to respond to a text to a few hours, then a few days, etc.,” Goldstein says. Usually the person will get the message and have his or her feelings spared, but “if he continues to talk to you, maybe ask to meet up in person and say you’re not interested,” Goldstein adds.

Finally, if you change your mind and realize you want to talk to your crush after all, “text him, ask how break is going, say that something made you think of him,” Goldstein says. At this point in the relationship, you don’t have much to lose anyway.

Crushing on someone is fun and exciting, but having it happen at the end of a semester isn’t the most ideal timing. That being said, if the two of you have potential, there is no reason why you can’t pick things up at the start of the new semester—with a little help from Her Campus, of course!

*Name has been changed.

As if you didn’t already have enough reasons to go to Starbucks for you daily caffeine fix (here’s looking at you chai lattes), now add the opportunity to win a lifetime of the fancy coffee concoctions to the list!

That’s right, five lucky Starbucks customers will win a lifetime of free drinks, 25 will receive a free year, 125 a free month, and 500 a free week. There’s also the potential to win bonus stars, which will help you get that much closer to your free drink. Last year 13 million people entered the sweepstakes and 14 people won the ultimate prize: Free drinks for life! Keep in mind, a "lifetime" of free Starbucks means one free drink or food item a day for 30 years.

This year the contest is in the form of a game, as if the thought of winning a lifetime of Starbucks wasn’t fun enough. You can enter by going to Starbucks and purchasing a drink with your registered My Starbucks Rewards card, logging onto starbucksforlife.com, and entering you My Starbucks card information. You receive one game play per Starbucks purchase.

The contest runs until January 11, 2016, so hurry to your nearest Starbucks for your chance to win!

We can all admit we're a little Disney-obsessed, even as adults. If anything, the holidays are the perfect time embrace your inner child. Here are our top picks to gift to the biggest Disney fan in your life... including yourself.

1. Ariel's Seashell Necklace, $16

We all secretly want to be a mermaid, so why not combine that desire with our love of Disney? Ariel's seashell necklace is iconic, and it's also classy enough to just be an adorable everyday necklace. Check it out on Etsy! 

2. Maleficent Watercolor, $7

This works whether you're a fan of the original Disney film Sleeping Beauty, or the more recent live-action Maleficent. Either way, it's a gorgeous rendition of one of our favorite villains. The Etsy store that sells it also has an entire collection of Disney-themed art prints!

3. Custom Mickey/Minnie Mouse Ears Headband, $40

Possibly the most unique take on Mickey/Minnie ears to date, this headband combines tradition with a creative flair. The standard ears are crafted from practically any fabric you'd like, adorned with sequins, and the headband also comes with a bow and a party hat. You can buy the festive holiday pair, or select something custom made, here on Etsy.

4. Cheshire Cat Mug & Spoon Set, $8

We're all mad here, so why not serve hot beverages in this personalized Cheshire Cat mug? You can find this here. 

5. Disney Princess Taco Belle Shirt, $16

This one is especially perfect if you know a grown-up Disney lover who also lives for tacos. Snag this shirt and give it to the the wittiest princess you know! 

6. Disney Wine Glass, $9

For the friend who always comes over with a glass (or tumbler) of wine in hand for Disney marathons, this classy wine glass is the ultimate gift. 

7. Princess Mug, $14

We all know someone who was easily a Disney princess in a past life, or even in their current one. This cute mug tells it like it is! 

8. Frozen Infinity Scarf, $26

Maybe the cold doesn't bother you, anyway—but you won't feel that way in the middle of winter when it's negative degree weather. This infinity scarf is perfect for the Frozen fan in your life who is constantly cold, even when she won't admit it. 

9. Rapunzel and Pascal Earrings, $18

Is it just us, or is Tangled one of the most underrated Disney movies? Celebrate the Tangled fan in your life by giving her these all-too-adorable Rapunzel and Pascal stud earrings. 

Your friend probably wouldn't mind an all-expenses paid trip to the Disney parks as their holiday gift, but assuming that's not possible, any true Disney fan would love any of these presents as they cuddle up for yet another movie marathon. 

The University of Rochester community was relieved after two missing students were rescued, injured but alive, from a home a few miles from campus where they were "forcibly...held against their will," officials said according to NBC News.

The two students, identified as Nicholas Kollias, 21, and Ani Okeke-Ewo, 21, were seniors studying at the university and were last seen around 2 a.m. on Saturday driving together in a 2005 BMW SUV.

According to ABC 7 Chicago, Kollias and Okeke-Ewo were both part of the University of Rochester's Yellowjackets football team.

A police SWAT team raided the home where the two were allegedly being held hostage on Sunday night, and were successfully able to extricate the students. Four people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping, which Rochester Police Chief Michael Ciminelli said was "a targeted attack."

The New York Daily News reports that Ciminelli during a press conference: "We have no information or evidence of any kind that this constituted a general threat to the University of Rochester community."

In high school, I was always known as the quiet girl. I went about my days minding my own business, going to class and doing my work.

It was pretty normal routine to me. For a while, I was okay with it––I didn’t mind having a small group of friends and I didn’t mind the fact that I only joined one club, which I barely even participated.

As graduation got closer, I finally started to realize that I actually longed for something more. I couldn’t quite tell what it was yet, but something was definitely missing.

In the fall of 2014, I finally started my first year of college at California Polytechnic State University on the San Luis Obispo campus––referred to as Cal Poly SLO. I made the conscious decision to try new things and step out of my comfort zone so that I wouldn’t repeat high school.

Of course, it wasn’t going to be easy. To be honest, I didn’t even know where to start.

My mom suggested I join a sorority, probably because she was in one when she was in college, but moms know best, right? So, I went through the formal recruitment process, but I had no idea what I was doing. Anything I knew came from what I had seen in movies or heard on the news.

I was pretty skeptical about it all, but I stayed until the very end. My recruitment counselor told me that everything works out the way it’s supposed to and she was right.

I accepted my bid to Kappa Alpha Theta–affectionately known as Theta–over a year ago, and it is exactly what I had been looking for. I have found a huge group of girls I can rely on. I have found a reason to get more involved.

Since joining, I feel that I have grown immensely as person and have left my high school self behind. I think that my sorority has truly empowered me and helped me branch out more to discover the things that interest me. I keep Theta’s values close to heart and they motivate me to put as much effort as I can into everything I do.

While there are so many positive aspects to Greek life, the negative aspects are more commonly brought to light. I constantly hear a variety of negative stereotypes and rumors associated with Greek life, and they can actually be pretty offensive. Greek life tends to get a bad rep, and many people have the wrong idea of what it’s really all about.

Before I even joined a sorority, I had no clue as to what it was like to be a part of Greek life. I had heard all of the horror stories from movies and TV shows, but it didn’t seem all that bad to me.

Once I officially joined Theta, I realized there is so much more to Greek life than what is portrayed in the media.

A crucial part of being in a sorority is service. Each fraternity and sorority has its own designated charities that it raises money for. How awesome is that? This is the important stuff––and the stuff that barely gets shared on the news.

The negative stereotypes and insults about Greek life should be put to aside in order to focus on all of the great things fraternities and sororities have done for college students across the country. While I can’t speak for everyone, I know it changed my life for the better.

Forbes has recently released their annual list of the highest-paid musicians in the world and we couldn’t be more surprised. The top spot earned a whopping $135 million this year along, and what’s more, she didn’t even release an album in 2015. You heard it right folks: Katy Perry was the highest paid musician in 2015.

Not only did she make the most out of everyone on the list—she also made more than Beyoncé and Jay Z combined.

To our astonishment, Adele and Justin Bieber didn’t even make the top 30. Guess it takes more than good looks and talent to make that kind of cash. Read the rest of the list below.

1. Katy Perry – $135 million

2. One Direction – $130 million

3. Garth Brooks – $90 million

4. Taylor Swift – $80 million

5. The Eagles – $73.5 million

6. Calvin Harris – $66 million

7. Justin Timberlake – $63.5 million

8. Diddy – $60 million

9. Fleetwood Mac – $59.5 million

10. Lady Gaga – $59 million

11. The Rolling Stones – $57.5 million

12. Ed Sheeran – $57 million

13. Jay Z – $56 million

14. Beyoncé – $54.5 million

15. Elton John – $53.5 million

16. Toby Keith – $53 million

17. Paul McCartney – $51.5 million

18. Michael Buble – $45.5 million

19. Jason Aldean – $43.5 million

20. Luke Bryan – $42.5 million

21. Kenny Chesney – $42 million

22. Bruno Mars – $40 million

23. Drake – $39.5 million

24. Foo Fighters – $38 million

25. Tim McGraw – $38 million

26. David Guetta – $37 million

27. Florida Georgia Line – $36.5 million

28. Jimmy Buffet – $36 million

29. Tiesto – $36 million

30. Maroon 5 – $33 million

Keep doin’ you Katy. Clearly it’s paying off.

It’s finally that time of year again: finals are (nearly) over and your social calendar is filling up with more Ugly Christmas Sweater parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations than you can count. Seasonal get-togethers hold a special place in our hearts, thanks to: 1) the gift of an excuse to be fun and adventurous with our wardrobes, and 2) the chance to don a red carpet-worthy hairstyle in the name of being festive. So if you’re in need of some inspiration for that holiday party you’ve been invited to, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to provide you with a few hairstyles that are easy to do and will bring a little holiday cheer to any festivity. 

1. A Braided Crown

The beauty of this style is that it works on short hair and long hair, offering up an elegance fit for a formal ball. And the best part is that it’s wayeasier to put together than it looks. 

Instructions:

1. Form two low ponytails.
2. Braid each ponytail separately and secure them both with elastic hair ties.
3. Take one braid up and over, securing it close to the forehead. 
4. Do the same with the remaining braid, and fasten it behind the other,

2. The Lobster Tail

This style actually does resemble a lobster. Sound crazy? Maybe, but we love it, and especially for a cozy dinner party. Here's a foolproof video tutorial to help you on your way.

3. A Chain Braid

This braid will give you a messy modern look that’s still chic and festive enough to impress any of your fellow party-goers. We'll be wearing it at our next holiday mixer.

Instructions:

1. Start by curling your hair a little to help your braid appear fuller, and then lightly tease it.
2. Grab hold of the top section of your hair, as you would to prep for a half-up hairdo.
3. Split that top section into two more sections.
4. Loop those two sections in a shoelace-like tie.
5. Continue to knot by adding in more strands, as you would with a French braid. 
6. Secure the end with an elastic hair tie.
7. Loosen the knots to give a tousled finish.

Related: 5 Braided Buns to Add to Your #HairGoals Pinterest Board

4. Havana Twists

Okay, so these aren't technically braids, but they achieve the same gorgeous (and wear-anywhere) look while helping to protect natural hair that needs a break from more damaging styles. We'll leave instructing to the experts: get started with this in-depth tutorial (or the shorter version for last-minute gals).

5. The Infinity Braid

If you’re a braid junkie and you want to get a little more complex, try your hand at this seemingly-endless style. Those twists will be sure to turn heads, and the look will elevate even the ugliest of Christmas sweaters.

Instructions:

1. Separate your hair into three sections: middle, left and right.
2. French braid either the left or right side and secure.
3. Form regular braids with the leftover sections and secure.
4. Turn the center regular braid into a bun and secure. 
5. Loop the French-braided section around the bun, starting underneath, and secure.
6. Loop the final braided around the bun as well, but start by going over, rather than under.

6. A Braided Bun Updo

This is a classy, French-braided bun that's really perfect for all occasions. It gives you the perfect balance of elegance and sass. In search of a killer tutorial? Watch here. 

7. The Braided Halo (Upgraded)

This version of the halo braid is a bit like the crown, except that it requires you to leave more of your hair out. We're all for the fab tousled pouf, ideal for a night out on the town. 

Instructions:

1. Separate your hair into two sections, one on the top and one on the bottom.
2. Clip the upper section to the top of your head.
3. Take a small section of hair by your temple and begin French braiding, all the way back.
4. Secure the braid with an elastic hair tie and repeat on the other side.
5. Unclip your hair and tease what's above the braids, then lightly smooth it out.
6. Use bobby pins to keep the braid in place, right below the pouf you just made.

The only thing more exciting than a holiday party is getting ready for a holiday party. Try out a few of these hairstyles to give your look an extra hint of celebratory glam!

Everyone’s coming out journey is different – and the women below are no exception. We had 9 college women share with us how they came out; read their stories below!

“I came out to my parents as pansexual when I was a freshman. I'm hesitant to come out to my extended family and but I kind of told my cousin this Thanksgiving. We went on with the conversation like normal, which was great but I'm going to take it slow and on an as needed basis with telling the rest of them. When it came to my parents, I dropped a couple hints, like I told them about my crush a lot without calling her my crush. So when I came out it wasn't a total surprise. It went well, my mom was supportive and my dad really couldn't have cared less (he literally laughed and said okay). Here's the thing about coming out to your parents, you never know what is going to happen until it's done . It's one thing to say you're okay with gay/trans/ace/etc. but as my mother said ‘it's different when it's your kid.’ I'm close to my parents and I hate not telling them things but I was still scared because what if it was different with me. I'm thankful that it went well and that I got my sexuality out in the open. I know I'm very lucky.”

-Hannah, Framingham State Class of 2017

“I came out to most of my friends and family in high school, but I wasn't very open about my sexuality. Now that I'm in college, pretty much everyone knows. Part of what made coming out difficult was the surprise factor. People weren't expecting it, so it changed their perception of me. They knew me for so long as straight, and then they had to get to know me as gay. At college, it was easier to be open about my sexuality because people were meeting me as gay. They got to know gay Caroline, so my sexuality seemed more natural. I only recently came out to one of my best friends, who I've known for years. It was very hard, but the time was right. I'm glad I did it, because now I don't have to pretend around him.”

-Caroline, Towson University Class of 2019

RELATED: 16 LGBTQ+ Movies You Need to See Before You Graduate

“In high school, I told a few of my close friends that I was attracted to girls and that while I didn't label myself specifically, I was confused whether I was bisexual or a lesbian. In college, I was open with my roommate about my sexuality almost immediately and was lucky she was so accepting. It was important for me to be able to be myself with the person I spent most of my time with in college, and to be able to have someone to talk about my relationships with.”

-Lexi, Boston College Class of 2019

“In going to a college that thankfully has an awesome LGBTQ Resource Center and pride in different identities, I felt comfortable to come out as questioning my sexuality. Then, in my involvement with my college's resources I was able to come out as lesbian. My decision to come out was one that I made because I felt comfortable around those in the queer community on campus. Now I walk around with pins on my bag, including a lesbian flag one, and one that says likes girls. It's amazing how much college has taught me about the community and helped me accept myself and others. I minor in LGBTQ Studies and hope to be an activist for the Community.”

-Jessica, Montclair State University Class of 2017

“I was out to a few people in high school as 'bisexual' but I didn't feel like that label fit what I felt. I denied that I had different feelings from most people for a few years. Once I got to college and became more involved on campus I started to feel more comfortable. I returned to using the term bisexual to describe myself to others. Further into college I read more about the word 'queer' being reclaimed by people who were all over the sexuality spectrum. I've been identifying as queer for two years and now I feel like it is more encompassing. I am not out to my family but I don't feel that I'm hiding anything. If I were to be in a serious relationship with someone they would only care about my happiness. As of right now I'm casually dating and enjoying the college life! I am out to my friends and have no reservations about that. I really enjoy the work of Robin Ochs and feel like she does a great job of explaining why it is important for people to be comfortable with their sexuality.”

-Ellie, Minnesota State University, Mankato Class of 2016

RELATED: 9 Reasons to Visit Your School’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center

“I came out maybe a year ago. I decided to come out because I was very tired of people talking about dating to me, and the strict assumption of heteronormativity. I'm asexual, and dating is exhausting, because I know that most people date not only for the romantic purposes but sexual needs as well. My mom took it well, and told me that she was glad that I knew what I wanted and what I didn't. There are a lot of people I haven't told, because bringing up asexuality leads in two directions: explaining what it is, and talking about sex. And I hate, hate talking about sex. So I guess most people in school still think that I'm straight as they come.”

-Cole, SCAD Atlanta Class of 2017’

“I came out as a lesbian to friends only in early 2014 (the end of my freshman year). I'm also open about my sexuality to strangers, but I haven't told my family. It all happened pretty quickly; I admitted I was gay to myself around December of 2013, and by March of 2014 my friends all knew. Once I felt comfortable enough with it, I felt like I had to tell them. It explained so much about me...why I never liked guys in high school, my lack of dating experience despite being asked out a few times. No one was shocked; some said they knew for a while and some said they hadn't realized but it made sense. I'm very, very lucky that they all accepted me. Currently I have a girlfriend but my family doesn't know we're dating. I'm afraid to come out mostly because I have no idea what they'll say. They aren't really conservative but they're sort of traditional. I'm mostly afraid they'll be sad their image of me as their perfect girl (the only girl in the family) will change when they know I'll be marrying another woman.”

-Ashley, Emerson College Class of 2017

“I came out in college, after a lot of years of denial and closeting at a Catholic high school. It was a really difficult decision, because there's such a stereotype about queer girls coming out the moment they get out of high school and how ‘everyone saw it coming’ or whatever. Despite this, I couldn't hide it anymore, and after about two months I slowly started telling people I was queer (which is my preferred identifier — I'm strongly attracted to women and very rarely attracted to men with such infrequency that 'bisexual' feels wrong, but 'lesbian' is, by definition, also not applicable). It went really well — much better than I had expected, given that most queer stories told in media have heightened drama and tragedy you're hard-pressed to find a ‘gay movie’ where no one dies or gets disowned. My own coming out was with much less fanfare. All my friends accepted it smoothly and easily. I only had to field a few annoying remarks: ‘but you dress so straight!’ (because I'm very femme), ‘I totally knew it’ (which wasn't meant derogatorily, but felt it), and the like, but I clarified to those people that despite their intent, those are not appropriate responses.”

-Ali, Hofstra University Class of 2017

RELATED: Your Complete Guide to Coming Out in College

“When I came out in college, it was not my first time coming out. I originally came out to friends and family during middle and high school. However, I still needed to come out to my college friends and the community when I went to college. It was actually really difficult for me. I lived with my girlfriend of three years, and we both worried we'd have trouble making friends if we told people that not only were we LGBTQ women, but we were also dating each other. We didn't want the fact that we were dating, rather than random roommates or acquaintances like most college freshmen live with, to make us stand out from others in a bad way. In high school, we organically had the same friend group because the two of us were best friends before we started dating, and our friends already liked us before they knew us as a couple. In college, we didn't tell our friend group we were dating for a few months in the beginning because we were scared of losing people. Ultimately, we ended up being confronted because we had pictures of us kissing in our room as well as that we're a couple on social media. Our friends sat us down and asked us if we were together and we explained why we hadn't said anything. Over time, we built a new organic circle of friends — each of us able to spend time with our friends without the other there, as well, and each of us having our own friends too — without making it awkward. In fact, we even ended up living with our best friends for sophomore, junior, and senior year instead of living just the two of us. We met a few more LGBTQ friends, including our friend Jon, who came out as gay for the very first time in college. It was really exciting, and great to have that community. My girlfriend and I continued to face weird situations being a couple in college, like when professors find out and mention it, or when friends seek you out because they think it would be cool to be friends with a same sex couple, but overall it's been a great experience!”

-Alaina, Emerson College Class of 2017

Within your life you have grown to realize there are two types of people: fully blooded Italians (like yourself) and wannabes. But, being born into this outrageously chaotic group of people is truly a blessing in disguise. From pronouncing mozzarella as “muszarell” and pronouncing sandwich as “sangwich” to devouring them during Sunday dinner, here are 23 things only Italian girls understand. CAPISCE? 

1. You fear your husband’s last name won’t blend with your Italian name, or even worse—you fear he isn't even going to be Italian. 

2. When you’re a mom, you’ll use a wooden spoon for two things: spankings and sauce.

3. You blame losing your voice on nonna refusing to just sit down and eat at the dinner table.

4. Chicken cutlets can only be eaten when they are thin.

5. The ultimate insult is being called a butana.

6. Your middle name is some variation of Marie or Ann.

7. You love taking credit for your fellow Italians birthing Nutella.

8. Your first glass of wine was at age 10 after your great aunt’s funeral.

9. You text your girls: “Sorry I can’t, Sunday dinner with the family.” 

10. Your first crush was Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin.

11. Your competitive side only comes out during family Bocce ball games.

12. Making meatballs, pesto and covering the fig tree in winter are just a few things you consider as cardio.

13. You're scared of dating because your dad never fails to interrogate your latest love interest.

14. College served as a reality check because the rest of the world doesn’t eat as gourmet of pizza as you… 

15. Growing up, you pictured traveling to Italy like…

16. The Atlantic Ocean is actually on your Christmas Eve table.

17. This is your jewelry.

18. Wearing dresses and skirts is a struggle because you have to hide the $50 your uncle shoves into your hand.

19. Pronouncing your last name is a tongue twist for the rest of society.

20. Nonna is your idol.

21. And you're convinced Nonna is actually Mrs. Clause.

22. Being compared to The Jersey Shore girls is downright offensive.

23. You already know your wedding cake will have cannoli cream inside.

The days of recreational smoking at your favorite frat might be coming to an end. Hound Labs announced last week that they, along with researchers from University of California, Berkeley, would start clinical trials on a marijuana breathalyzer within the first few months of 2016. According to CBS News, with this new device, Hound Labs hopes to provide cops with a single, almost instant response device to test for both alcohol, and marijuana use.

With legalization of marijuana on the rise—Governing points out that 23 states plus Washington D.C. have some kind of rules legalizing its use—driving under the influence of marijuana is likely to increase as well as the drug's availability goes up.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that use of the by nighttime drivers rose by nearly 50 percent from 2007 to 2014. While many factors can cause marijuana users to be involved in car crashes, some of the biggest issues include drifting attention, slow cognitive function and impaired vision, all of which are vital to have control over while behind the wheel.

While we often hear of citizens getting in major trouble for drinking and driving, it’s not necessarily known by all what exactly can happen if you drive while under the influence of drugs. For example, according to the Shouse Law Group, in California driving under the influence of drugs can fall under a misdemeanor or a felony (if you have previously driven under the influence, or if you end up harming another individual). You can end up on probation for up to five years, lose your license, get fined (which can be around $2,000), or even do jail time under certain circumstances.

Music festival goers, beware. Refinery29 reports that police officers will test this device in the San Francisco Bay Area this upcoming year.

So collegiettes, the moral behind this story is: Unless you have $2,000 to spare and you don't mind putting people's lives in danger, do not get behind the wheel when you're high. Or your perfect driving record (and safety) could go up in smoke.

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As the holidays approach, everyone scrambles to brainstorm the perfect gift for his or her best friend, mom, dad and siblings. Getting a gift for your hard-to-please brother is one thing, but shopping for someone you’re seeing is a whole other challenge. Do you get that person a gift or not? Are you there in your relationship yet? Whether you’re hooking up or you just started dating, there are plenty of options to ease your anxieties and help you find the perfect gift!

The friend with benefits

If your friends-with-benefits relationship is strictly about the benefits, it may be inappropriate to get him or her a Christmas present. Follow your instinct and don’t stress about it. If you’ve never gone out before or implied it might go beyond the benefits, you should probably opt out of the gift-giving.

“Getting a present for the guy you’re low-key hooking up with might put pressure on him to further the relationship or return the gesture,” says Alex Fulco, a junior at Fairfield University.

However, if you do have intentions of developing the FWB relationship, have a conversation with your hook-up first before jumping the gun. “Make sure you’re both on the same page about where your relationship stands” before you go window-shopping for your FWB, Alex says.

Related: 28 Stylish Gifts for Guys

The one you’re casually dating

You’ve just sort of, kind of begun dating, but you still don’t have labels of “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” We’re talking not even FB official yet, but you do see it going in that direction.

If you don’t know exactly what you two are, get your special someone a gift that isn’t too serious. Pay attention to the conversations you’ve been having while hanging out, and tap into what he or she really loves. If your beau is a huge movie buff, get him or her a date night movie you’ve seen together and loved. Is your beau more of a video-game person? Get the hottest game coming out around the holiday season, and gain some brownie points by playing it together the next time you hang out. Is your sweetie a bookworm? Ask who his or her favorite author is and get him or her a new book. Keep your gift casual but personalized.

The new boyfriend or girlfriend

After weeks of waiting, you two are finally official and enjoying every bit of being THAT couple. This is your chance to really show that you pay attention to your bae’s interests.

We suggest if your beau is a music lover or social butterfly who hosts tons of parties, get him or her Bluetooth speakers or even headphones. It's not a serious gift that says, "I love you" just yet, but it speaks to your SO’s interests, and that's what matters. Not only will he or she love them, but it’s a gift that can actually be used that won’t sit and collect dust.

Additionally, some people may be less into the physical gift itself and into an outing or activity. Jack Wells, a senior at St. John’s University, says, “I’m a fan of the activity gift. The shorter the relationship has been, the less you want to buy physical things for your significant other.”

Jack’s suggestion? Tickets to a concert, especially if you two have a mutual favorite band.

“I personally would feel bad if my girlfriend bought me tickets to something that she didn’t enjoy,” Jack says. “Make it fun for the both of you.”

Keep it light and fun! No need to spend a ton of money to celebrate the holidays with your main squeeze.

Related: 28 Accessories All Girls Want This Holiday Season

The one you’ve dated for several months

You’ve had your SO now for months, and you want to get him or her something sweet and special. Think about what your BF or GF might need but would rarely go out and get him or herself.

“My girlfriend gets me my favorite cologne every year, and I love it,” says Matt Zazzarino, a senior at St. John’s University. “It’s cute when she likes what I wear and wants me to keep it that way. It’s something we both end up liking. Also, guys don’t love browsing for cologne, so it’s a treat when your girl gets you what she knows you’ll like.”

Feeling spendy on your sweetie? If he or she is a die-hard sports fan, “get a replica field jersey as a gift,” Matt suggests. “I’m not even a huge sports fan, but I know guys that would go nuts for that.”

Overall, when you’re coming up with what to get your sweetie for the holidays, don’t overthink it. Any ounce of effort will be recognized no matter what, and that’s what will mean the most!

With discussions of race, gender, sexuality and class permeating mainstream discussion recently (especially on college campuses), it’s not too surprising that Dictionary.com chose "identity" as its 2015 Word of the Year. The site, which keeps close track of data about which words are looked up and how often, takes note of common themes throughout the year before choosing which word best embodies a particular point in time. This year’s most prominent theme was “the expanding and increasingly fluid nature of conversations about gender and sexuality,” according to the site's blog.

The site has also made changes and additions to words related to identity, in order to more accurately reflect how they are being used in actual discussion. For example, "identify" now also includes the common construction identify as. The term "gender expression" (“the external expression of gender roles, as through socially defined behaviors and ways of dressing”) has also been added. A new definition has been added for the term "code-switching": “the modifying of one’s behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms.”  

Understanding of such terms and their uses and definitions play a key role in opening up discussions about changing perceptions of identity. “Increased awareness and openness in discussing gender identity ushers in language-related questions,” according to the site. “What is a person’s preferred pronoun? Is it grammatical to use they to refer to a person who falls outside the gender binary? What honorific do you use to show respect to a person who doesn’t identify as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.?”

Dictionary.com is constantly adding new words, even slang terms. "The dictionary has to be a living, breathing, changing thing because it reflects the English language, which is a living, breathing, ever-changing thing," Jane Solomon, a lexicographer for the site, told Mic. This year alone has seen the addition of the words "agender", "bigender," and "gender-fluid." And while terms are added, they are never deleted. "We view [each] word as a relic of the English language of when that word was spoken, and that's just as valuable to us," she added.

Dictionary.com cites Caitlyn Jenner’s appearance on the cover of Vanity Fair, Transparent’s Emmy wins, Miley Cyrus’s coming out as pansexual, and several women’s colleges opening their doors to trans women for the first time as just a few examples of why "identity" is such an appropriate choice for Word of the Year.

"We got some comments from users thanking us," Solomon said of the new additions. "People who identified as one of the words we added, they were really thankful that they were there. There is some sense that if it's in the dictionary, it's legitimate."

This word choice feels very relevant to us college students—We're constantly exploring who we are, and who we want to be. Looks like the dictionary might be able to help us figure it out.

Yale lecturer Erika Christakis has resigned from her teaching position at the university, following a controversial email about Halloween costumes that sparked student protest and a public confrontation. Her husband Dr. Nicholas Christakis, who also lectures and is the Master of Yale's Silliman College, will be taking a semester-long sabbatical.

Remember that email? Reacting to a statement by the Intercultural Affairs Committee at Yale that discouraged students from donning culturally offensive costumes this Halloween—such as those that include blackface, redface and feathered headdresses—Christakis questioned whether university authorities should step in and exercise "censure and prohibition" when students dress offensively. 

Beyond that, she also challenged the wrongness of dressing up as a different ethnicity and compared it to child's play, saying, "Pretend play is the foundation of most cognitive tasks, and it seems to me that we want to be in the business of encouraging the exercise of imagination, not constraining it."

Many students were upset by the email, saying they shouldn't have to put up with racism and cultural appropriation without administrative support. Culturally and racially insensitive costumes have been unfortunately common this year—We've probably all heard about the "Kanye Western" party that took place at UCLA in October, and it's only an example of what's been circulating around college campuses nationwide. Similar incidents have occurred at Claremont McKenna, the University of Louisville, the University of Oklahoma, and others (here's a handy timeline if you want to be really horrified).

It's totally understandable to react to Christakis' email with outrage and disbelief. But it's worth reading the whole letter before making judgments. Though her choice of words was questionable, it seems that Christakis really was ultimately concerned with students' freedom on campus to make decisions for themselves. But while she believed that the power to stop offensive costumes should come from the student body itself, the Halloween problem is only the tip of the iceberg. Cultural appropriation touches upon larger systemic issues of racism, historic oppression, and ignorance of others' experiences. When it comes to tackling those, we need all the support we can get.

Hate to admit it, but finals are right around the corner *starts sobbing* and collegiettes everywhere are getting ready for the most dreadful week of the year. What's the most stressful part you ask? The library. Here are 15 signs you know it's finals season and the lib has lost all chill. 

1. People actually started bringing sleeping bags and camping out

2. The line at Starbucks is equivalent to Frodo's quest to Mordor

3. The book aisles have turned into nap nooks

4. There are literally no seats or tables available

5. Which will lead to people sleeping and studying on the floor as a last resort

6. The library has reached max capacity

7. You have never faced a bigger struggle than trying to find a close outlet to charge your laptop

8. Good luck trying to find an open computer

9. The vending machines somehow ran out of your favorite snacks

10. If you managed to find an open seat, you're now surrounded by a whole bunch of random people

11. You've never seen a longer line to the bathroom

12. You've convinced yourself that a wooden library chair is more comfortable than your bed

13. You've resorted to using tears to underline important notes because they're more sustainable than highlighters

14. Watching someone else's breakdown is easier than studying

15. Everyone around you looks like this...

It’s been nearly three decades since TIME magazine has named a woman as Person of the Year, but Angela Merkel’s strategic leadership of Germany and the tumultuous economy of the European Union has earned her the title.

Dubbed “Chancellor of The Free World” by the magazine, the selection of Merkel for this year’s award was the culmination of a long career dedicated to leading and serving Germany.

According to Cosmopolitan, TIME Managing Editor Nancy Gibbs further explained the publication’s decision to award the title to Merkel.

"The threat to European peace and security really fell to her. She's been a very long-serving leader, the longest-serving in the west. She controls the world's fourth largest economy, but this year she really was tested in how she would respond to some of the most difficult challenges that any leader is facing in the world," Gibbs said on The Today Show.

Cosmopolitan reports that in addition to her success salvaging the EU's economy by managing its debt, Merkel’s compassion for refugees has made numerous headlines this year.

It’s disappointing that it took nearly 30 years for TIME to deem the accomplishments of any woman worthy of the title “Person of the Year”, but there’s no doubt that Merkel was worthy of breaking the generation-long streak. 

As we step onto our college campuses for the first time, the thought of our future careers may be the furthest thing from our minds. Some of us haven’t even decided on a major yet, let alone what we want to do for the rest of our lives. Still, even if you are unsure what kind of career you want to pursue, there are things you can do to prepare for it from the moment you walk onto campus. Here are key things to accomplish each year of college to help plan for your dream career – whatever it may be!

Freshman year

Talk to a career counselor

The best first step you can take is to visit your school’s career center and talk to a counselor. They offer a variety of resources to students to prepare them for the job search, including resume reviews, interview workshops and networking assistance.

Your counselor may also suggest you take a career assessment test. Suzanne Dagger, director of career services at Hofstra University, recommends taking a career assessment to “learn how your skills, values, interests and personality can lead you to a college major and career choice.” If you have no idea what kind of career you might be interested in, these tests can help you figure out what kinds of jobs would be best suited to your abilities.

Join campus organizations

Being active in student groups and activities looks great on any resume because it shows that you know how to balance work with fun. However, you have to be selective about which groups to join. While there are so many exciting options available, you don’t want to put too many things on your plate.

Temple University senior Lindsey Murray started out by joining just a few organizations, including Temple’s chapter of Her Campus. “It can be really tempting to join everything that interests you, but I tried to stick to just one or two things so that I could still balance schoolwork and friends without being overwhelmed,” she says.

On-campus activities count as experience, so if you have an idea of what kind of career you would like to pursue, focus on becoming involved with groups that are related to that field. Those interested in foreign affairs can participate in Model United Nations or join the international club to interact with students studying abroad at your school. If you’re majoring in a STEM field, there are academic and professional associations to connect students and promote your field of interest, from aeronautics to pharmacology. Aspiring journalists can join the school newspaper or even start your own Her Campus chapter at your university!

Start making a resume

Dagger’s final suggestion for freshmen is to begin drafting a resume. This is the foundation of your job search: Every employer will ask for one, and every job seeker must have one.

Even as a freshman, you may already have several things you can put on your first resume. Because you’re fresh out of high school, you can still include any high school achievements, awards and activities. Think back over those last four years and list any clubs you were involved in. If you worked or volunteered during the summers, include that as well. These count as experience that will be replaced with internship and work experience as you continue through college. You’ll also want to list your education, your GPA and any academic honors you received.

Remember, you’ll want to replace your high school information with relevant things from college once you gain more experience. But for now, a complete resume can be drafted with accomplishments you already have. As always, your career counselor is available to help you with the resume-writing process.

Bonus: Add to your resume

While it’s okay to stick to high school accomplishments at first, if you know what kind of career you would like, you can also start to look for new experiences to add to your resume. This can be an internship, a part-time job or even a temporary position at a company or business.

These positions will not only build your resume, but they will also give you insight into your potential career field. Lindsey learned this when she began to write for a health and fitness blog at the end of her freshman year. “It wasn’t the world’s most popular blog, but it really taught me a lot about the world of pitching, writing and reporting,” she says.

If you know your desired industry, then use these early experiences to help determine if this is the industry you really want to go into.

Sophomore year

Take on leadership roles

After you’ve settled into the college routine, you can get more involved on campus. Taking on leadership positions will help you learn valuable skills—such as communication, teamwork, management and problem-solving—that will be in high demand when you start applying to jobs.

During her sophomore year, Lindsey continued to stay involved with her school’s Her Campus chapter. Through her dedication, she was promoted to health and fitness editor her spring semester. The opportunity to manage other students and demonstrate her expertise was an invaluable highlight to her resume.

You can run for student government or take a leadership role in your favorite organization you joined as a freshman. If you’re finding it hard to get leadership roles as a sophomore, you can start out by taking on different roles, such as public outreach to help recruit new members for your group, or volunteering your time to help prepare for an upcoming event. You can even start your own student group if you didn’t find one you were interested in!

Begin making connections

As you get more involved on campus, you’ll start to meet new people, many of whom might share your career field of interest. It’s important to begin building a network of people you can reach out to when your job hunt really gets underway.

“Begin to make connections with faculty,” Dagger suggests. “Start to attend events where employers and alumni may be present and introduce yourself.”

Visit your favorite professors during office hours. Ask questions or discuss what you found interesting about a recent lecture—it shows an interest in what they teach and provides a good foundation for building a relationship.

You don’t have to limit yourself to just the people currently at your school! If you know of an alumni event happening, go. You can also ask for an introduction: If a professor knows a graduate who works in a field you’re interested in, ask if he or she would mind reaching out to the alumnus with a request to contact you. Let the alumnus know you are interested in that field and would love to ask for some advice or insight. Connecting with someone who is already established in your industry of interest is a huge plus. If your relationship develops enough, the alumnus's network may also become yours.

Create a LinkedIn profile

Once you begin to connect with so many people, it’s important to keep track of them. And what better way to do that than through a social networking service?

“Create a LinkedIn profile to stay connected with your growing network,” Dagger says. LinkedIn is a business- and career-oriented social network that lets you keep in touch with professionals in the field you are interested in. Remember when you sent friend requests to everyone you met during freshman orientation? It’s kind of like that: LinkedIn is the Facebook of the business world.

Having a complete and professional LinkedIn profile is going to be key in your job search, as most recruiters use the platform to find and screen applicants. However, it’s going to take a bit more work to set up than Facebook.

First, you’ll need a professional headshot – ideally against a white background – for your profile pic. (See if you can find a photography major on campus to do it for free. You get your headshot, and she can add your picture to her portfolio—networking at its finest!) Make sure to completely fill out your profile with any and all experience you have up to this point. Once everything is all set, you’re ready to go! Start by connecting with friends, classmates and others you know from your university. Then, branch out to professors and alumni. Once you’ve completed any internships or work, you may want to add your supervisors as well. Before you know it, you’ll have dozens of connections and a solid network under your belt.

Apply to internships

Internships don’t just look good on your resume; they may also be a requirement for some of the jobs you want to apply for. Companies want to see that you have experience in their field.

Therefore, it’s important to start looking for internships early! Take it from Lindsey, who scheduled all her classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays her sophomore year so that she could intern with Philadelphia Magazine. “Most people wait until their junior or senior year to start interning, but I really recommend starting as soon as possible,” she says. “Because I started out so early, I was more qualified for more competitive internships later down the road.”

Dagger agrees that sophomore year is a good time to start interning. Having internships under your belt will give you a leg up when you apply for more internships next year.

If you’re not sure what kind of internship you would want, ask your career counselor for help. He or she might advise you to look to your personal history and determine what you’re interested in. What clubs are you a part of? What leadership roles have you taken on? What do you do in your spare time? Do you like to read or write, design things or watch Food Network? Look to your hobbies; an internship with a fashion magazine or in the food services industry could be perfect for you.

Starting your internship search early will also give you more time to figure out what you want to do after graduation. If you turn out not to like an internship and decide not to pursue a career in that field, you can prepare yourself to start down a different path as soon as possible.

Reminder: Update your resume!

Remember how you started making your resume last year? It’s time to add to it! Take off some of the high school activities and replace them with the experience you gained this past year. List student groups you joined and any leadership roles you held. Add your college education information, including your declared major and your current GPA. If you managed to get any internship or work experience, be sure to list that, too!

Junior year

Study abroad

By junior year, most students are pretty settled into life at college. This is a good time to start getting involved off campus as well. Many students choose to study abroad their junior year, as they’ve already become established at school and the stresses of preparing to graduate haven’t hit yet.

Studying abroad can be a big resume booster because it offers global experience. Like on-campus leadership roles, studying abroad will provide you with skills that many companies are actively seeking out, such as fluently speaking a second language, feeling comfortable in a potentially strange place and being able to see things from a different point of view. Because we live in a diverse and globalized world, employers want to see applicants who are comfortable working with various people in a wide range of environments.

If your ideal career focuses on foreign languages and cultures—such as working as a translator with the United Nations, or even with outsourcing tech companies—then experience in your country of choice might be the deciding factor in your application.

Apply to internships

If you didn’t do an internship last year, junior year is when you really need to crack down on getting that internship experience.

“Active applications for internships should be happening,” Dagger says. Remember, you need this experience to build your resume, and it may even be required for the type of job you want to get once you graduate.

Summer is a popular time to intern for many college students. With this in mind, Lindsey took steps to prepare well in advance. “I took my hardest classes related to my major junior year so that I would be prepared for my internship in the summer,” she says.

Luckily, if summer doesn’t work for you, internships can be offered year-round. Spring and fall internships are popular, as well as “winternships” to cover the downtime between semesters. Decide when you want to gain this experience and be sure to make the deadline to apply.

If you had an internship experience last year and you didn’t enjoy it very much, use this year to go in a new direction. If you have several differing hobbies or are still unsure exactly what kind of job you want after graduation, choose an internship that’s vastly different from the one you had before. Hopefully you’ll be able to hit on something you love!

Practice your interviewing skills

Interviews can be one of the most stressful parts of the job hunt. Whether they’re over the phone or in person, answering those questions in such a high-pressure environment can be a daunting task. But because interviews are a staple of the job hunt, you’ll need to practice!

Dagger advises that juniors work on interviewing skills with their career counselors. It’s a good idea to have responses prepared for the most common questions that interviewers will ask and practice these with someone who can critique your performance. While there are typical answers, it’s important to remember that the interview is going to be tailored to you.

“An interview is a conversation,” says Paul J. Bailo, author of The Essential Phone Interview Handbook. “It is sort of like a tennis match. I hit the ball, you hit the ball.”

It’s important to practice having this conversation so that you’re comfortable when it’s time to perform. Many career centers offer mock interviews with career counselors—try one out!

Reminder: Update your resume!

Don’t forget to add any internship experience you gained during your junior year to your resume. If you’re planning on a career that’s related to your major, add your major GPA as well as your cumulative GPA to the education section. This shows that you are knowledgeable in your field of interest.

Senior year

Create a job-search action plan

You’ve already made many great strides towards that future dream job, but there’s still work left to do! One thing is to make a specific job-search plan.

Your job-search action plan details things like the kinds of jobs you’re interested in, the specific companies you want to target and the number of applications you’ll send out per week. Spreadsheets are a great way to stay organized. You can create two: one to plan your search and another to track your progress. The first is your timeline, where you list out how many jobs you’ll apply to and when you’ll do so (For example, you apply to five jobs per week). Once you’ve targeted companies you’re interested in, put them on your timeline starting with application deadlines that are approaching fast.

Second, you’ll have a tracking spreadsheet that will help you keep track of who you’ve applied to and any follow-up information. On this spreadsheet, you’ll want columns for the job title; the date you applied; the company name, location and website; and the contact info of the hiring manager. Include a column for any notes, such as any other documents you sent and the date of your scheduled interview.

Update these spreadsheets as you start the job search. If you hit your milestones, such as applying to five jobs this week or scoring an interview, give yourself a reward! Vintage shopping spree, anyone?

Collect your references

Before you start applying for jobs, make sure you have all the necessary documents: transcripts, work samples and references. It’s also time to tap in to the network you’ve worked so hard to build up.

“Collect professional references or letters of recommendation,” Dagger suggests. “Network with alumni and stay in touch with internship supervisors.”

References are important because they’re going to back up what you say during the job hunt. Employers will contact your references to assess your character, learn about your personality and determine what you’re really like in a professional working environment.

Always ask before you list someone as a reference. At the very least, it’s courteous to notify people that they may be contacted to speak on your behalf. Notify your professors, mentors, advisors and supervisors that you are currently looking for your first job and that you would like to use them as a reference. If a recommendation letter is required, be sure to ask people well in advance to give them enough time to help you.

Attend career fairs

The last thing that you can take advantage of as a senior is to attend your campus career fairs. These events are specifically catered to graduating students looking for jobs. Career fairs are full of companies looking to recruit some of the best and brightest minds that your graduating class has to offer.

Make sure that you bring along a few copies of your resume and you dress professionally. Your school should provide a list of attending companies, so be sure to target businesses you are interested in before you go. Research the companies and be sure to ask relevant questions at the fair.

Networking with potential employers could make or break your job search. You want to appear personable and enthusiastic, because employers want to hire people they want to work with who are passionate about the job. Making a good first impression in person could open up opportunities for you.

Reminder: Finalize your resume!

It’s time to spruce up that resume to send out to potential employers! Make sure all of your experience from high school is removed—it should be replaced by newer, more recent experiences from college. Include relevant work, internship, volunteer and leadership experience gained during your four years of college. List the degrees you’ll graduate with as well as your GPA.

Remember to tailor your resume to the jobs you’re applying for. Your internship at that fashion boutique may not be that relevant if you’re applying to be a business analyst at a Fortune 500 company. Continue to see your career counselor for help with updating your resume for each job you apply to—he or she will be there for you through the end!

You don’t have to wait until your senior year to start planning for your future career. Whether you come into college knowing what you want to do or you have absolutely no idea what kind of job you might want, working to accomplish these steps each year can help put you on the path to getting that dream job.

First Lady Michelle Obama took to CollegeHumor to let you know how important college is—with the help of SNL’s Jay Pharoah and a sick beat. FLOTUS and Jay remind us that while watching paint dry or grass grow doesn’t require a college degree, pretty much every other career does.

The video is part of the First Lady's "Better Make Room" campaign, which encourages young people to pursue higher education as the first step toward a better life.

The First Lady raps about her own journey from the South Side of Chicago to college, and later to the White House.

Check out the video below for some laughs—And inspiration to go hard on your finals!

Kendall Jenner has been in the media's eye for the majority of her life. She continues today to be the subject of many magazines' headlines and peoples' tweets. She's accomplished a lot in 2015, including walking the runway for the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Tuesday night.

With all of that attention comes a lot of followers on social media. Kendall recently spoke out about how she handles the inevitable negative comments she receives online. "I’ll randomly catch myself looking at comments on Instagram and Twitter," Kendall says, "but the second I see a mean one, I literally just put my phone away and forget about it." 

Related: 7 Pieces We're Coveting from from Kendall & Kylie's Topshop Collection

Kendall, who has more than 4.3 million Instagram followers, has had to thoroughly go over what she wants to post to decide if it's appropriate for such a large amount of people to see her associated with. However, she's started to let herself post more of the things that she likes, despite what others might say in the comments section. "I know it’s not a bad photo, but someone’s going to say something mean anyway. They’re just bored. You just have to remember that it’s them, not you."

Kendall knows that, no matter what the comments say, her follower count proves how many people are still cheering her on (spoiler alert: it's a whole lot). After all, the Kardashian/Jenner clan know more than anyone else how powerful social media followings can be and how far they can get you.

Will you try to not sweat the small stuff when it comes to social media? We know that next time we think twice about posting 2 selfies in one day, we'll be sure to ask ourselves, "What would Kendall do?"

We know that finals week can be rough. Between studying for your exams and trying to finish all of your semester projects, the end of the semester is always stressful. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if you went into finals week feeling energized and stress-free and looking totally stylish? Good news: now you can! All you have to do is enter to win the Ultimate Finals Survival Swag Bag, brought to you by Her Campus and Luvo. 

One lucky collegiette will win:

• A $100 Luvo Credit (because Luvo’s tutoring services and study guides are all you need to ace your exams)
• $100 Starbucks gift card (to keep your energy up)
• $100 Visa gift card (for food delivery, so you never have to stop studying)
• A 30-minute personalized workout from YouTube trainer Lauren Hefez (to keep you healthy heading into exam week)
• A Kate Spade scarf (to keep you cozy and on trend)
• An adorable mug (for all that coffee you’ll be drinking)

Ready to end your semester the right way? Enter to win the Ultimate Finals Survival Swag Bag now! 

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