When you’re on the job hunt, polishing your resume, writing a killer cover letter and prepping for the interview seem like all it takes to get the job, but that’s no longer enough. Today, social media is such a huge factor in scoring that sought-after position. Platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter can help you in so many ways—but they can hurt you, too. That’s why we got the scoop on how to make your accounts work in your favor, so be sure to check out these crucial tips!

Facebook

1. Clean it up

We’d like to think that potential employers are scoping out our social media accounts to find out how talented we are, but there’s a part of us that knows they’re really searching for dirt. So go through your tagged photos, statuses and link shares and remove anything that may seem even remotely offensive. That means any photos from last weekend’s rowdy party, your curse-word-filled rant about the bad day you had and the harsh comment you published alongside a link to a politician’s latest speech should go.

While you want to cleanse your profile of any potentially offensive content you published, Neal Schaffer, a social media strategy consultant, also says it’s necessary to scour friends’ posts on your profile and then remove inappropriate content. “You almost become guilty by association if a recruiter finds something inappropriate published on your own wall, even if by someone else,” Schaffer says.

If you have a friend who tends to post vulgar things on your wall, you may want to consider removing him or her as a friend on Facebook entirely, Schaffer advises. If that’s too drastic of a measure for you, Facebook also has a setting that requires you toreview and approve any posts made on your timeline.

Since your Facebook history may be vast, you can use the free app SimpleWash, which scans your entire profile and timeline for profanities, anything suggesting aggression and words of sexual nature or relating to alcohol. By the end of the search, the app gives you a letter grade based on how much it found.

2. Update your “About” section

Though Facebook may not be considered a professional networking site, it’s still a good idea to update your profile in a professional manner with basic information, such as your school, major or current job. If your resume lists your current major as advertising but your Facebook page lists the economics major you had before you switched six months ago, the discrepancy will confuse an employer and could reflect poorly on you.

According to Schaffer, you should be cautious if you choose to list your political party preference or religion. “Showing your affiliation is a risk,” he says. “It could work for you, but it could also work against you, and you’d never know it.” To prevent any potential stickiness, you may want to withhold your preferences altogether.

LinkedIn

3. Craft a professional branded headline

While there’s nothing inherently wrong with a simple headline that explains you’re a student at MIT, make yourself stand out more by explaining what you currently do besides going to school, or what you are aspire to be, Schaffer says. “Ideally you want to … showcase your strengths and differentiate yourself in the limited [amount of space] you already have,” he says.

So instead of writing, “Student studying urban planning at MIT,” you could write, “Aspiring community development director and senior at MIT majoring in urban planning.” If you currently have an internship or hold a leadership position in an organization or campus club, be sure to mention it in your headline. By being as specific as possible, readers can see how you stand apart from others, and they’ll decide whether or not to read on from there.

4. Include a professional summary

The professional summary, which is located at the top of your page, is almost like an elevator pitch because it’s your one chance to draw a potential employer in. “With your summary, you have full control of what people will learn about you, and you can give [potential employers] a good picture of what you’re really about beyond your resume,” says Emily Miethner, founder of MCG Social, a boutique social media agency. “You’re really missing out on an opportunity if you don’t create one.”

For your summary, you could use generic terms to describe the type of worker you are, but alack of personalization will bore a viewer. Instead, include your interests and accomplishments in a non-robotic way. “You want to talk about what your specific passions are and how you are pursuing them,” Miethner says. “You want to impress whoever’s reading, so maybe expand on your biggest accomplishment that you could only mention briefly in your resume.”

5. Add other forms of media

Depending on what field you plan on going into, take advantage of the interactive feature of LinkedIn that allows you to attach your work. If you spent all summer writing for your local newspaper, you definitely want to attach your best articles. If you were a research assistant for a study, include the study, even if there isn’t a designated section with your name on it.

Adding media on LinkedIn is especially crucial if you’re going into any type of creative field. “As human beings, we process visual content much faster than non-visual content, so play that to your favor by adding any presentations, photographs or videos you may have worked on,” Schaffer says.

Twitter

6. Clean it up

Tweeting is about sharing your thoughts and opinions with others, but you don’t want to share so much that it ends up costing you a job. Scroll through your past tweets and weed out any that may be inappropriate.

“As a rule of thumb, stay away from sex, religion and politics,” Miethner says. “So remove old tweets that may involve those topics and try to steer clear of them for future tweets.”

Beyond the topics Miethner mentions, it might be hard to discern what qualifies as offensive to the average person, but try to avoid any negativity, whether it’s about yourself or someone else. Don’t tweet about your horrible tendency to procrastinate or about how rude one of your professors was to you; neither message will reflect well on you.

7. Publish a personalized yet professional bio

Unlike LinkedIn, Twitter is not explicitly a professional tool, but you still want to act professionally, including in your bio. If you want to play it extra safe, you can copy and paste from your LinkedIn headline. But if you want to add a bit more flair, Twitter is the best place to do so.

“To some extent, Twitter is more playful, so you can have a different twist in your bio,” Schaffer says. “But make sure it’s still a part of your brand and it isn’t potentially offensive.”

If your current Twitter bio explains that you’re an aspiring engineer who studies at the University of Maryland, you could add a detail at the end that is less formal in tone, such as the fact that you’re a running enthusiast. Just don’t add any excess fluff (you only have 140 characters, anyway) and definitely leave out silly hashtags like #followforfollow or #yolo.

8. Interact with other influencers in your field

Using Twitter to socialize with friends is okay, but if you’re looking for a job, you should be joining or creating a conversation that involves professionals and topics from your field. “I’m a huge fan of putting yourself out there in a positive way as much as possible so others can get to know you,” Miethner says.

For example, if you dream of working in the magazine industry, join the conversation by tweeting about a particular article covering a subject you are passionate about. The next step would be retweeting or even replying to a tweet published by an editor from your favorite magazine. Even if your tweets don’t garner a response, it will show that you are actively putting in an effort.

“I recommend [engaging] once a week,” Schaffer says. “Try to post something that would be positive for your personal brand.”

While engaging may entail retweeting industry news or other interesting things you find, the bulk of it involves your active participation. Twitter is like one large conversation made up of millions of people, so join in and tweet at others in your field by asking them questions or responding to their tweets. You may not always get a response back, but at least you’re showing an eagerness to take part in the conversation.

On any platform

9. Think about your privacy settings

Whether you decide to scroll through your entire Facebook and Twitter histories or just adjust all of your privacy settings to make your content hidden, it’s completely up to you. But if a potential employer tries to look you up and sees that all of your profiles are hidden, you’re sending him or her a certain message, Schaffer says. “If they see that everything is private, they will start to wonder what you’re trying to hide,” he says.

Although there’s a risk in making too much private, Miethner says that it really depends on the career field you are entering. “If you’re applying for a social media job, you don’t want to make all of your accounts private, but with most other fields, there’s no definitive rule of thumb,” she says. “If there’s one platform that employers will understand if they find it’s private, it’s Facebook.”

10. Correct any inconsistencies

You want to make sure that across the board, all of your profiles have the same information. The layout and presentation may not necessarily be the same, but the details you publish about yourself should not be different. If you update one site, update them all. If you mention that you’re a senior on Twitter, but on LinkedIn you’re a junior, a potential employer could get confused, and you’ll just end up looking sloppy.

Schaffer suggests making your profile photos the same throughout; that way, an employer who’s already seen your LinkedIn profile can more easily confirm they’re looking at the right Twitter account. More importantly, he says keeping the same photo will strengthen your public persona. “Branding is all about consistency,” Schaffer says.

11. Proofread, proofread, proofread

Checking your accounts (especially LinkedIn) for errors may also seem intuitive, but you can easily ignore the task if you’re wrapped up in cover letter and resume editing. If you feel burnt out from proofreading, ask a parent or friend to read through your page. The fresh set of eyes will not only help in terms of finding potential spelling errors, but also in terms of how it reads from a perspective other than your own.

When it comes to Twitter, you may not want to go through your entire history checking for mistakes, but keep in mind that you should always double-check what you type before you hit tweet. How embarrassing would it be if you applied for a copy-editing job and an employer came across a tweet in which you accidentally typed the wrong version of “there”?

Now that you know the most crucial ways to update your profiles, you’re already on your way to having an impressive online presence. Who knows—maybe going through your old posts will be a funny walk down memory lane.

Lea Michele, who will always be Rachel Berry in our hearts, got the sweetest tattoo yesterday in honor of Cory Monteith, according to Cosmopolitan.com. Monteith, her former boyfriend and co-star on Glee, passed away in 2013. On the show he wore a football jersey with the number five on it and to honor that, Michele got the most beautiful tiny tattoo of a number five as well. She shared the tattoo on Instagram yesterday with the caption, "And one more...for my quarterback." 

She shared also another gorgeous tiny tattoo that she got—this time, a coffee cup to honor her grandmother who recently passed away.

In the caption she wrote, "I lost my beautiful grandma this week.. She wasn't your typical grandma. She gave me my first cup of coffee when I was 8 years old. She said something inappropriate to every boyfriend I've ever had. She never made pie or knit me a sweater. But she was my grandma and I loved her... More than anything.. I love you Grandma." BRB crying for days. 

A study shows that women need more sleep than men, and that the consequences of not getting enough sleep can be extremely detrimental to overall health, Cosmopolitan reports.

Basically the study found that, as much as we try to prove we are equal to men in every way, women in particular are at a higher risk for developing health problems when they don't get enough sleep. Meanwhile, the same lack of rest doesn't affect men, because higher testosterone levels likely protect against these issues.

Some of the scary issues mentioned in the report include inflammation, high stress levels (not sure if more sleep will fix this or not), problems with blood sugar and potential for depression. Not sleeping enough can also make you hungrier, due to women's higher estrogen and progesterone levels—Cosmopolitan reports that women who have trouble sleeping also have higher BMIs.

The CDC recommends that teens get nine to 10 hours of sleep per night, while adults should get seven to eight. We know you probably average about six on a good night, so don't feel bad when you hit snooze tomorrow morning...you may be doing your body a life-altering favor.

This Mother's Day, tell your #1 lady how much she really means to you! We promise a hand-written letter will absolutely trump a text message—so go old-school with one of these gorgeous greeting cards that tell her how you really feel. 

Greatest Mom Certificate, $4.50, available at Rifle Paper Co. 

Your mom's so good she deserves an award. This certificate will have to suffice.

Jumped Off a Cliff, $3.95, available at PaperSource

Teaching me common sense all these years has really paid off. 

Beautiful Mom, $5, available at Hello Lucky

When in doubt, compliment her.

Lorelai to My Rory, $4.50, available at Etsy 

Comparing her to our favorite TV mom is high, high praise.

Great Job Mom, $4.95, available at Etsy 

Compliment her by complimenting yourself. Obv.

I'm Sorry I Haven't Moved Out Yet, $4.05, available at Etsy

(You're not that sorry, but she'll appreciate the sentiment.)

Mom Jeans Card, $5, available at Farewell Paperie

Your mom makes mom jeans look good.

Not Technically My Mom, $4.50, available at Emily McDowell Studio

She may not be biologically your mother, but she's the best mom anyone could ask for.

Apple Tree, $5, available at Hello Lucky 

You both are clever, fab women. As they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

Coolest Mom, $7.50, available at Moglea 

Keep it simple with this straightforward-but-elegant card.

Mother's Day Card, $5, available at In God We Trust 

Well, it's true! And you learned all of your swear words from her, anyway. 

Apart from being a National Grilled Cheese Day (I'm not making this up), today is also another national holiday—only this one isn't exactly one to celebrate. April 12 is also known as Equal Pay Day, which according to the website was established by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 "as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages." 

In other words, today is also "cry if you happen to be a working woman in America" day.

To commemorate the occassion, President Obama designated the National Women's Party headquarters a national monument. Democratic lawmakers have submitted equal pay legislation to Congress, but there's virtually no chance of the GOP-controlled House and Senate agreeing to act on that legislation. 

And today Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung published an article on a new online wage gap calculator that women can use to see roughly how much less they get paid than their male counterparts. That's right—Regardless of your age or occupation, you can get a general sense of just how much you're getting screwed over by the current wage disparity in America's corporate system.

For example, according to the calculator, a 20-year-old woman working in the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media fields makes on average $4 less than a man per hour. The calculator also takes the extra steps to show women how much that comes out to in a year, and equates the lost money to various items a girl could buy if the pay were equal (i.e. 263,870 cups of coffee each year). 

If that isn't depressing enough, here's a quick reminder that despite much progress made since the 20th century to further women's rights, the gender wage gap in America has actually been increasing steadily over time rather than shrinking. And if lawmakers do not start putting wage inequality higher up on the agenda, that trend isn't going to change any time soon.

It seems ridiculous in this day and age—when women are consistently breaking the glass ceiling and have found a place in just about every profession in existence—that we're still not getting the same pay for the same work. Antiquated, mysoginistic thinking has contributed to this phenomenon, and it's only by constantly challenging these baseless views that women can expect to see any change. Just think about—If half the population is currently getting snubbed on wages, that means that half the population can also choose to stand up and fight for legislation and mandates, which can make a huge difference. But that's a big "if," and it would take a great deal of coordination, campaigning and effort to make that dream a reality.

But if this article has you feeling incredibly depressed on the current state of things, just remember—It's also free cone day at Ben & Jerry's! You're welcome.

One day we'll live in a world in which women won't be criticized for showing their bodies. Until then, we'll just have to save the world, one feminist clapback at a time. Case in point, Ariana Grande's response to a "fan" who called her a whore after watching the video for her newest single, "Dangerous Woman."

In the video, Ariana can be seen singing along to the sultry track, dressed in lacy black lingerie. Apparently that was too much for the fan to handle, seeing as he expressed his love for the song only to bash her in the same breath, claiming that he "just said the truth." Days after the comment was posted, Ariana decided to drop some knowledge and educate the young man about gender equality:

"When will people stop being offended by women showing skin / expressing sexuality? men take their shirts off / express their sexuality on stage, in videos, on instagram, anywhere they want to... all. the. time. the double standard is boring and exhausting. with all due respect, i think it's time you get your head out of your ass. women can love their bodies too!!"

Keep doing you, Ari.

Imagine what it would be like to "piano and chill" with Justin Bieber. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter may be in the middle of his Purpose tour but that doesn't mean he doesn't have time to stop and have random jam sessions during his down time.

In a pair of back-to-back videos posted to his Instagram on Monday, the Biebs is seen sitting at a piano in a hotel lobby making all of our hearts melt while covering Rihanna's "Work" and Drake's "Hotline Bling."

Oh, JB. You always know how to make us love you even more. 

Demi Lovato is letting out a side of her we’ve never seen before, as she dishes out some harsh words for super fan, Stalker Sarah, after Demi found out that she was hanging out with her younger sister, Madison de La Garza.

Demi certainly didn’t hold back while lashing out at her on Instagram, calling her a “20 year old fame LEECH.” She also wrote, “she completely takes advantage of people, even 14 year olds even though she’s 20.” Burn, much?

But wait, that’s not all. Take a look at the rest of the comments below.

Lovato is worried that Sarah is just using her little sister for her fame, and she is certainly not taking too kindly to the two being friendly with each other. Sarah is infamous for stalking the lives of celebrities and taking pictures with them—she’s even managed to snag a few with Demi—so, we can understand her being wary about the situation.

Demi wasn't the only one to take action, though, as Sarah tweeted out a pic of an alleged conversation between her and Lovato’s older sister, Dallas. Sarah tweeted: “All I'm posting. Msg from Dallas when she found out I was being attacked in her family's name. Personal stuff blurred.” Dallas supposedly expressed her deepest apologies to her for being treated this way by her family, saying “her heart is breaking because this is beyond not okay.”

After you’ve made the decision to get an abortion, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do next. You probably have a million questions running through your mind: where do I go? How much will it cost? What can I expect? These are all valid concerns, and trying to find answers can be especially frustrating since people tend to avoid openly talking about abortion. While in an ideal world preventative measures would be 100 percent effective, they’re not – so here’s your guide to getting an abortion. 

Reaching out to resources

As soon as you’ve decided that you want an abortion, you should start reaching out to resources because the longer you wait, the more difficult and expensive the process will be. Your general practitioner is one place to start. They might discuss different methods and provide you with resources. That being said, it’s always best to consult with a provider that you trust. Doctors are legally required to keep what you tell them confidential; however, talking with a provider that you trust might lead to less-biased information. Zoey Lichtenheld, of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, recommends calling unbiased hotlines such as the National Abortion Federation hotline and Backline for information.

There are also plenty of useful online resources. Planned Parenthood has a tool that lets you search for health centers within your state. Each location has its address and contact information listed, as well as a list of the services offered and insurance plans accepted. Abortionclinics.com is a similar resource, although this site lets you search for clinics by the services they provide.

Individual states might have their own online resources. According to Lichtenheld, Texans can use NeedAbortion.org to find clinics, information about how to get in touch with organizations that provide financial or transportation support and answers to common questions.

Waiting period laws & counseling

Another important factor to determine is whether or not your state has a legally mandated waiting period for women seeking abortion. Almost half of U.S. states require a 24-hour waiting period, while others are more restrictive. Alison Dreith, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri, says that women in the state, in addition to those in Utah, South Dakota and Oklahoma, must wait 72 hours before having an abortion.

Oftentimes, the waiting period will include mandated counseling. According to the Guttmacher Institute, “38 states require that women receive counseling before an abortion is performed.” While some of this counseling simply describes what the procedure will entail, 12 states legally require that the counseling include information on the ability of a fetus to feel pain. Kansas, Indiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, and North and South Dakota require that women be told, “personhood begins at conception.” This, of course, only criminalizes abortion and is not factually accurate. 

Dreith says that Missouri’s mandated counseling also include other options for abortion, such as adoption – even if a woman has already made up her mind. Depending on the state you live in, these are things to be prepared for.

Related: Her Story: I Had An Abortion in College

Preparing

Travel

If you live in a state with a waiting period or counseling that you don’t want to partake in, you can always cross state lines into less strict areas. While traveling for this reason is optional, that’s not always the case. In five states – Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming – there is only one abortion clinic. If you live in one of these states, you should probably be prepared to drive a bit out of the way.

Even states with more than one clinic, such as Texas, make it difficult for women to find resources nearby. “Texans living in areas without an abortion provider have to prepare to travel long distances to get to the nearest clinic – which for many means taking time off work, getting additional money for an overnight stay, and arranging for childcare,” Lichtenheld says. This is true for similar states, particularly those with long waiting periods.

The mandated waiting times aren’t the only thing to counter in when planning a trip, either. “Because of abortion clinic closures, wait times for the initial visit for an abortion have substantially increased – a person trying to get an abortion in Austin may have to wait as long as 23 days,” Lichtenheld says. Before you hit the road, call multiple clinics and make sure that you can plan an appointment within the time you’ll be visiting.

Cost

The price of an abortion depends on many different factors. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the majority of women in the U.S. pay for abortions with state Medicaid and other forms of insurance or out-of-pocket. “Median out-of-pocket costs when private insurance or Medicaid paid were $18 and $0. Median out-of-pocket cost for women for whom insurance or Medicaid did not pay was $575,” NIH says. However, the final cost will vary based on the provider, medical conditions, etc. For example, Lichtenheld says, “If a person is more than 12 weeks into the pregnancy, the cost will be higher and will increase the further along they are in the pregnancy.” This is why it’s important to act as soon as you’re sure you want an abortion.

You should always check with your insurance provider to make sure they cover abortion – first, because you could end up saving a lot of money; secondly, because 25 states ban coverage in private plans through health insurance marketplaces.

If you can’t afford an abortion, don’t worry: you have options. According to Lichtenheld, “If a person does not have the funds to cover the cost of the abortion procedure and the additional expenses if they have to travel to get to a clinic, they can work with their abortion provider to see if there are payment plan options and reach out to their local abortion fund.” Some funds pay for your actual procedure, while others help with traveling costs. Get Help and Fund Abortion Now are great resources.

Types of procedures

Contrary to popular belief, there are multiple abortion procedures – one of them not even being a procedure.

RU-486 or “the abortion pill”

Most commonly known as the abortion pill, this method combines two medicines to end a pregnancy. Though the process varies from state to state, for the most part, it’s used in women who’ve had their last period nine weeks before. Before being administered the abortion pill, you’ll likely undergo lab tests, a physical exam and an ultrasound. You’ll also sign consent forms and be given information on the steps to take after the appointment.

While at the clinic, you’ll be provided with the Mifepristone pill. This prevents the pregnancy from continuing by detaching the pregnancy from the wall of the uterus.

After being administered this pill, you’ll receive Misoprostol to take home with you. This causes the uterus to empty, and is taken 24-48 hours after taking Mifepristone. 

According to Planned Parenthood, “More than half of women abort within four or five hours after taking the second medicine [Misoprostol]. For others, it takes longer. Bust most women abort within a few days.”

You’ll go to a second appointment at the same clinic you initially went to, where an ultrasound will be done to determine whether or not the abortion was successful. If it was not (which is rare), you have the option of a surgical abortion.

Side effects

Cramps and bleeding are very common during a medical abortion. According to the Hope Clinic, “Usually you can expect the bleeding to start after the cramping has begun. The bleeding may be very heavy, but many patients say the bleeding wasn’t as heavy as expected. You may pass small or large blood clots (the size of a quarter is very common, but passing a clot two inches round is nothing to be alarmed about). Bleeding, cramping and passing clots are a normal part of the abortion process.” Once the clinic has confirmed the abortion is complete, you might also experience light bleeding over the next two weeks.

If you are ever concerned with the bleeding or any other side effects, do not hesitate to contact the clinic or your general practitioner. 

*Warning: Do not attempt to try and order these pills online, as they may not be safe or even effective. 

Surgical abortion

According to Lichtenheld, this procedure will vary based on how far along a woman is in her pregnancy.

1st trimester – vacuum aspiration

Upon arriving to the clinic, you’ll undergo a similar initial process as the medical abortion that involves a checkup and ultrasound.

You’ll be given medication for pain, and depending on the practice, maybe offered sedation or a numbing medication for your cervix.

During the procedure, you’ll be laying down on an exam table in a hospital gown. The doctor will open your cervix and insert a tube through the cervix into the uterus. “Either a hand-held suction device or a suction machine gently empties your uterus,” according to Planned Parenthood. This will essentially vacuum the contents of your uterus.

Lichtenheld says that women usually experience some cramping during the procedure “similar to period cramps.”

The procedure does not last long, usually taking around five to 10 minutes. Afterwards, you’ll spend around an hour in a recovery room. Depending on the type of sedation or pain medication you received, you may need to bring someone with you to drive you home. 

You’ll typically schedule a follow-up appointment within the next couple of weeks.

Side effects

Cramps and bleeding are also common after having a surgical abortion. According to Planned Parenthood, “It’s normal to have spotting that lasts up to six weeks, heavy bleeding for a few days, [and] bleeding that stops and starts again.” You should not use tampons throughout this period – only pads.

If you are ever concerned with the bleeding or any other side effects, do not hesitate to contact the clinic or your general practitioner. 

2nd trimester – dilation and evacuation (D&E)

While most women (92 percent) have abortions within the first trimester of pregnancy, those who do not usually undergo a method known as dilation and evacuation. Second trimester abortions are difficult because clinics may not perform them, whether it is for legal or other reasons. This procedure will be generally more expensive and complicated, maybe even requiring a two-day surgical process.

The initial portion of a D&E abortion is similar to a vacuum aspiration; however, since the pregnancy is further along, the cervix will need to be opened wider so more tissue can pass through. This can be done in a variety of ways, whether it's by taking medication or having dilators inserted prior to the procedure. 

If dilators were previously inserted, they will be removed at the time of the abortion. You’ll be provided with pain medication, and maybe even sedation or IV medication. The cervix will be numbed, and the doctor will begin emptying the uterus with medical instruments (such as forceps) and suction machine. Cramping during the procedure is to be expected.

The entire procedure (not including the widening of the cervix) should last up to fifteen minutes. You’ll be in recovery for an hour afterwards.

Side effects

Like with the other procedures, cramps and blood are to be expected. The bleeding described after a first trimester abortion also applies with this procedure. Recovering from a D&E abortion may require a few days of relaxation depending on how you’re feeling. To prevent infection, it’s recommended you avoid having sex or using tampons for a few weeks after the procedure.

If you are ever concerned with the bleeding, other side effects, or your emotional state, do not hesitate to contact the clinic or your general practitioner. 

Whether you decide to have a medical or surgical abortion, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone throughout the process. There are so many resources willing to help! You also have no reason to be ashamed, so don’t hesitate to open up to someone you trust. 

I’m sorry I cannot hang out tonight. I am busy.

In college, that sentence gets thrown around constantly. The word busy gets said so often throughout the day it has becomes almost meaningless.

As a twenty-one-year-old senior with two jobs, five classes and a position on the student activities committee, as well as a boyfriend and friends, I am no stranger to how often that word gets said, even out of my own mouth.

When I look at my planner, (which has been a godsend this year), I barely see any blank spaces. Even on the weekends, the small squares are filled with cramped writing that says things such as “Meeting at 7:00” or “Paper Due.” The tiny gibberish that has overtaken my once pristine planner is a telltale sign of how “busy” my life is.

But what does busy mean? Am I too busy to hang out with the friend I haven’t seen in months? Am I too busy to go to that yoga class I have been saying I would go to for forever? Am I too busy to even watch Scandal on Thursday night with my roommates?

The answer is no. Busy is an excuse. As a college kid, it is simpler to complain about being busy than to try and reorganize life to fit everything in. When I come home after a “busy” day, I find myself complaining to anyone in my apartment who will listen about how busy my day was, but yet again, I chose to work two jobs and plan Senior Week. I chose to pick up that extra shift at my internship. I chose to be busy, but why?

The culture of being busy exists because of the competitive workforce that each and every college student will be entering into after graduation. Each commitment I make is driven by the opportunity to add it to my resume. My staying busy is driven by the anxiety of not achieving that dream job after graduation because I did not participate in enough extra-curriculars, or get a great enough recommendation from my internship. So this begs the question, “What happens if we say no?”

If we say no to the business of college life, will we automatically lose out on that job opportunity?

The answer, yet again, is no. If you choose to say no to that extra shift at your internship, or say no to hosting your third business club mixer of the week, you will not automatically lose out on your dream job. What is more important here is what you will gain, which is precious time with your friends or even better time to relax by yourself.

As a senior, it has taken me four years of college to understand this concept and why it is important. The hourglass on my college career is slowly, but surely, running out of sand. In a little over a month, I will be pushed out into the real world, and the time I spent with my friends during college will be some of my most precious moments of college. Therefore, saying no to being busy means that I will grant myself more time to spend with them before the inevitability of graduation arrives. Even more, saying no will also grant me the opportunity to spend time by myself without the stress of a real world job and real world pressures pressing down on me.

So just a piece of advice from a graduating senior: Take time to say no being busy in college life every once in a while, and enjoy the time you have in college to be with your friends or even by yourself. Before you know it, the business of the real world will become something a lot more inescapable.

Moving in with your BFFs was definitely something you dreamed about in high school, so getting the keys to your first apartment together was probably one of the highlights of your life. But, is living with your besties really all that it is cracked up to be? F*ck yeah, it is! Living with your best friends is more than you ever expected, but you wouldn't want it any other way. Read below for 21 things that only people who live with their best friends will understand:

You start talking and acting like each other

And dressing like each other. And eating like each other. And doing basically every other thing ever like each other.

Bathroom doors are a thing of the past

Some things you just can't unsee.

Your wardrobe becomes much larger

*Sends risky text* "Hey, can I maybe possibly definitely borrow a shirt tonight?"

Boring things suddenly become fun

Chatting over morning coffee? Where do we sign up!? Oh, and don't even get us started on GROCERY SHOPPING!

Sharing is caring... except when it comes to food

You would take a bullet for your roomie-BFF, but they better f*cking not eat your left over Chipotle. 

Even the best of friends need their space sometimes

Everybody has their days.

Doing Sunday chores somehow becomes a full-out concert

"You got the vocals, I got the air guitar!"

The thought of moving out is equally terrifying and depressing

Can time, like, chill for a sec!?

Clothing is optional

Modesty is just not a thing when it comes to you and your BFFs.

Heart-to-hearts in the middle of the night will never not be a thing

It's like a 24/7 hotline for advice! 

You always have someone there to remind you to be healthy...

"Jenna, put the damn ice cream down."

...Or order an entire pizza, and cheese fries, and milkshakes at 2 a.m.

You both know that sometimes it is absolutely necessary.

You never have to worry about wearing a bad outfit

Because they will be the first ones to tell you that you look like shit.

They are your personal jumpman before any highly-anticipated night out

"You are f*cking flawless, so go slay the universe!" 

Random surprises don't just come from a significant other

Surprising your roomie with Starbucks is oddly gratifying!

Your periods are usually in sync

So, visitors should probably (definitely) stay away that week.

You aren't as weird or crazy as you thought

Disclaimer: You actually are extremely weird and crazy, but it is okay because they are too.

Some people will never know how to clean

You can love them, but you just can't change them.

Nobody can get on your nerves like they can

But, you have a two-second bounce back rate.

You never knew you could miss someone so much

They can't go home for the weekend? That is so insensitive to your feelings. 

If the door is locked, knock.

Nothing is more exciting than when your BFF has a boy sleep over––storytime, anyone?

Their happiness is your happiness

And their sadness is your sadness.

You just really f*cking love each other!

90 percent friends, 10 percent something more. 

What is a PWI, you ask? A PWI, or a predominantly white institution, is defined pretty much by its name; an institution that has a population made up of mostly white students. As a black student who currently attends a PWI, I’ve had my share of good and bad experiences during my time at my university. I’ve also learned a great deal about how to openly embrace my culture despite being surrounded by people who do not look like me. In a way, by being a part of the minority on campus, I’ve grown much closer to people of my own race than I thought I would have before entering college.

However, everything is not always rainbows and sunshine when the complexion of your skin is not the same as the majority of students.

Aside from obvious racial tensions and passive aggressive acts on campus I and others like me have encountered, I have also received criticism from people who do not even attend my university. 

“You go to a PWI, so you must hate being black!” is the most popular comment I've received. Along with, “a PWI can’t teach you how to love your people,"“why didn’t you go to Spelman instead?”, and the holy grail of ignorant assumptions, “they only accepted you to meet their quota!” 

Yeah, I’ve heard it all and then some. The best way that I ignore this type of ignorance is to just remember that people will believe what they want to believe about you and what you’re doing regardless of how successful you are. Letting other people’s negative comments about the type of school you attend get into your head will only hinder you. Besides, they have no idea what it is like to walk in your shoes so they really shouldn’t have a say in how bumpy or smooth your path is.

As if outsider comments aren’t frustrating enough, the treatment from some of the white students (and sometimes faculty) on campus is a whole different factor.

Picture this: You are casually sitting on a packed bus with an empty seat next to you, wondering why no one has taken advantage of the free space. Instead, you look around and see several people standing near you, leaving the one seat next to you purposely empty.

Being treated as if I have the plague -- even on a crowded bus -- is pretty much a weekly occurrence for me. Rain, snow, wind, sunshine, no matter what the weather is like outside, there are some students on campus who would rather stand and be squished by everyone else than sit comfortably next to me. 

There are other times when the passive aggression isn’t so passive. A specific instance that comes to mind is when I had to work in a group to complete a class assignment. Both of the members in my group were white, which wasn’t a surprise because this just so happened to be a class where I was the only black student –- another common occurrence.

My group members seemed to only be focused on talking to each other, rather than asking for my input on anything. Whenever I would say something, they would either brush it off as if I hadn’t said anything or subtly disagree and go back to conversing amongst themselves. It was like I was invisible to them. What I thought and what I knew wasn’t valuable to them.

This incident has been one of the most pivotal moments in my college career because it showed me that some people truly do not believe that my voice matters due to the color of my skin. It is as if because I am black, I am somehow less intelligent and incapable of contributing anything useful to discussions. It wasn’t until the end of my first semester of freshman year that I finally learned to assert myself and make people listen to me, regardless of their prejudice against me.

Another crucial moment that impacted me was my experience during a peaceful march held on my campus shortly after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer that shot and killed Michael Brown. After the march was over, the popular Yik Yak was filled with numerous racial insults targeted at those of us who were marching. Everything from calling us “monkeys” to “ni**ers”,- If it had anything to do with being black, it was used as an insult, and all because we were marching for an injustice we were passionate about.

While the other students on campus can be cruel, the ignorance doesn’t end with just them – even professors can be ignorant.  Let me emphasize that this does not account for all professors.

However, whether people want to admit it or not, black students are commonly viewed differently than white students at a PWI.

During my freshman year, I took an English class that only had about 15 to 20 students in it compared to a normal 300-person lecture. I was the only black student in the class, and because it was a smaller class, the professor-student interaction was the main characteristic of the class.

It was impossible for the professor not to know who you were.

One day, we were analyzing a passage in a book we were reading and everyone in the class was stumped on what the author was trying to say. Except me. Literally, it was clear as day. So eventually I grew bored of watching everyone sigh in confusion and I raised my hand to give my input. The look on my professor’s face was utter disbelief.

What did my professor finally say to me when I finally got the answer right?

“I hope you didn’t use SparkNotes,” he said.  “That site is strictly forbidden in this class!”

Not a “great job!” or “finally someone gets it!”. Everyone else had been given a “nice try, but try again.” However, my natural intelligence was received with an assumption that I used an outside resource because there was no way I was just that smart.

At the end of class, the professor pulled me aside and told me it was only a joke as if he had realized how insulting his comment was. Long story short? I ended up getting an A in the class, proving that I didn’t need SparkNotes or any other website to tell me how to read.

Through the obstacles I've faced as a minority at a PWI, I've gotten a chance to truly embrace my ethnicity and bond with other people of my race who have gone through similar experiences. Becoming involved with organizations on campus that cater to minority students has definitely provided a sense of inclusion that I would have otherwise struggled to feel. Being a part of the small percentage of African-Americans in my university's student body has allowed me to not only form genuine friendships, but has also helped me learn more about myself.

Every year my college hosts multicultural events such as Africa Night, Caribbean Night, Unity Ball, and other programs that celebrate the diversity students of color bring to campus. These events serve as a reminder that even though I don't attend a university that is full of students who look like me, my identity is not compromised. 

While my experiences at my school are not meant to serve as discouragements to black students who wish to attend a PWI, it is important to know what you are getting yourself into. You will come into contact with genuinely nice people and blatantly rude people and it’ll be up to you to discern between the two.

You must remember you are there to earn your degree and prove that you are in fact valuable and worthy of where you are. Despite the few bad experiences I have had at my PWI, I would not have picked any other type of school to attend. Knowing that there are people out there that wish for me to fail solely because of the color of my skin has encouraged me to retaliate with my success. 

Has anyone seen our motivation? We can't seem to find it. It must've gotten lost somewhere in the end of this semester. If found, please return ASAP.

1. Your bank account is practically nonexistent.  

2. Your naps get longer and more frequent.

3. Your number of days between showers increases and your containers of dry shampoo run out quicker.

4. Taking notes has turned into this:

5. Your meals are either takeout or 100 percent microwaveable.

6. Cleaning isn’t really a thing for you anymore.

7. You no longer feel the need to go grocery shopping, so you just throw together whatever you have around the house.

Related: 16 Things Not to Say to a College Student During Finals

8. You have so much to do, yet you spend every second of your precious free time doing absolutely nothing.

9. Your outfits have become a smorgasbord of random things pulled from every corner of your apartment - usually a combination of going-out clothes, leggings and sweatshirts.

10. Your incredible Facebook-stalking skills have gone to a whole new level, enlightening you with amazing information, like that Casey’s brother’s friend’s sister’s fiancé’s cousin went to jail for stealing a car. Oh, and that girl in your biology class has a super hot brother who goes to Yale. 

11. You've calculated every single one of your semester grades in case you bomb the final exams.

12. You begin to think Satan himself created group projects.

13. The phrase “assigned reading” is the funniest joke you’ve ever heard.

14. You begin making collaborative group decisions with your friends about skipping class.

15. And then when your roommate decides at the last minute to go to class, you're like:

16. You start running out of everything, but you continue to violently shake bottles and scrape remains from caps because you don’t want to have to buy any more of anything until you get home.

17. You begin to tire of every food option on campus.

18. Not even coffee is doing the trick anymore.

19. You start throwing sporadic temper tantrums about the simplest of tasks…

20. …and then you reward yourself for accomplishing those basic, everyday tasks you should be doing.

21. When people brag about not having finals, you want to hurt them.

22. You validate every class you skip, quiz you fail, project you half-ass and meeting you miss.

23. Every time you get back from any daunting errand (like going to class or the bathroom) you go right back to where you belong.

24. The only thing you get excited for anymore is the pizza-delivery man knocking on your door.

25.  Every time you start to worry about something, you're like:

Valiant Comics recently announced that Faith Herbert, flying superhero, will be saving the world on a monthly basis. Zephyr, Faith’s superhero pseudonym, first appeared for several years of comics in the early ’90s, and was recently reintroduced for a limited edition series. Her character was so popular among fans that Valiant decided to open up a monthly series for Faith!

This kind of representation of different bodies and identities is very new to comics, especially for female heroines. The classic female crime-fighting trope is generally reminiscent of Catwoman; leather-clad, takes-no-BS and possesses inordinate powers of not just the super variety, but the sexual.

For a comic book character like Faith to not only be created and distributed but popular speaks volumes about the expanding diversity of the industry. Its readership will now likely expand as well, proving that entertainment only has more to gain from portraying its characters realistically and representatively.

Faith’s greater audience appeal has been highly acclaimed, and fans have explained how the character has opened up space for women of diverse sizes in comics and other media and made otherwise underrepresented individuals feel like superheroes themselves.

According to Valiant, Faith now stands as a “‘true pop culture phenomenon.’” This summer, Faith, who was created by former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, will return to the “Harbinger” comic series. According to The New York Times, we can also expect to see Faith in a 2017 superhero film!

Faith’s first monthly iteration will be released July 20th, 2016, and will hopefully bring with it more varied comic stars!

Do you love feminism? Do you love TV shows about women? Then you are going to LOVE this news. According to The Associated Press, Gloria Steinem will be the host and producer of a a new television series titled “Woman.” Oh yes. 

A long-time supporter of women's rights, Gloria Steinem is a political journalist and feminist icon we can all look up to.

The show, which will premier on Viceland on May 10, is about the political impact of violence against women throughout the world and will feature a team of all-female journalists, according to Deadline. Episodes will delve into issues such as sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sexual assault in our own military and much more. We can already tell it's going to be an important series—so clear your schedules this May, because you're going to want to tune in.

Ugh, meetings. They’re the bane of your existence. People drone on and on and you don’t know whether you should put your head on your desk and go to sleep or refresh Facebook for the millionth time.

They don’t have to be like that.

Done right, meetings can actually be the most productive part of your day. It’s where you build face-to-face connections that can make or break your projects. It’s where you brainstorm the next great idea for the company or work through the issues keeping you from greatness.

Most of all, it’s where you make your pitch to peers, bosses, and maybe even executives that your idea is the best idea. If your meetings are going less than great, it means there’s a lot you can do to turn them around. Read on to learn our top 7 tips for standing out at your next meeting.

Related: 6 Ways To Get What You Want At Work

1. Be prepared

Know your stuff. Chances are you’re bored because you can’t connect the discussion to something relevant to your day-to-day.

Just like you would have done the reading before class, you need to do your homework in the real world. If you’re running the meeting, you should absolutely send out an agenda ahead of time to make sure everyone is on the same page. Know what key points you want to make before you head into the meeting, or, if you’re not talking, know what the meeting is about. If you’re surprised at the content, you won’t be able to make the best contributions. This is when the small things add up to be really important.

Sometimes big meetings, like pitching to executives, require more than your basic agenda check. “Meet with stakeholders and experts [ahead of time] so that you are knowledgeable and confident about what you are discussing,” says Cayla Yang, a 20-something Northeastern graduate. “It’s helpful to meet with individuals that executives respect… it helps with building rapport and reputation.”

That way, when you enter through those big double doors ready to pitch, the powers-that-be already know you’re committed. You’ve made an effort to speak with others, vet your ideas, and be prepared.

2. Stay present

We can’t stress this enough. Put. Your. Phone. Down. Even if you’re checking work emails, the vibe you give off is disinterested, lazy, and stereotypically millennial. Just as you would never use your phone while driving (you definitely shouldn't!), you also should never take your phone out at a meeting, as tempting as it may be. Lean in to the conversation and listen to what’s going on around you.

Body language makes a big difference, and being on your phone signals to everyone in the room that you couldn’t care less about the conversation. Whether or not that’s true, it will most certainly hurt your career to make that a habit. One way to beat it? Take notes and action items and draw out the connections that make it relevant to you or your department. Your executives and bosses are like your professors; you have a lot to learn from them.

If you’re remote, it’s even more tempting to check Facebook or scroll Instagram because no one can see you. But once you mentally leave that conversation, it’s difficult to re-enter. Newsflash: everyone can tell you’re multitasking when someone says your name and you say, “Can you repeat the question?”

3. Ask questions

Part of staying present is engaging in the conversation. As new members of the workforce, it may seem like asking questions makes us look stupid, but in fact, the opposite is true. Brianna Susnak, a sophomore at Indiana University, says, “Asking questions and offering help to others when they need it makes a positive impression at work.”

If you’re not paying attention, you can’t jump in and get going on a new project, or know how the conversation affects what you’re doing. You want your colleagues to see your best self, the curious, passionate individual ready to take on the world. Meetings are your opportunity to do just that.

Adds Cayla, “Find ways to channel your enthusiasm for your idea or find something about [the topic] you can speak emphatically about.” Probing at an idea, picking apart its nuances, and making sure you (and the room) truly understands the decisions being made is a huge contribution you can make right away, even if you’re just starting.

Practicing asking questions and listening takes time. Start with more low-key conversations with friends and asking follow ups, such as, "Can you tell me more about [aspect of topic]?" You don't have to be an expert. Frame a higher-pressure conversation as if you were inquiring about a new movie, makeup trend, or anything else you're passionate about. Let your curiosity fly.

4. Take risks

You’re constantly worried about failure, especially when talking to the big-wigs at work. We get it. But if you don’t put yourself out there, you’re not doing yourself (or your career) any favors. “Staying in your comfort zone is almost as bad as doing nothing at all,” says Cayla. “Just do it. The worst thing that could happen is that they say no.”

A “no” isn’t the end of the world. It’s just the beginning. When we can’t embrace failure, we can’t contribute at the highest level. When you have an idea, you have to believe in it. Part of making your company great is sharing ideas that might scare you and embracing the idea that someone could say “no.” But what if they say "yes?"

If you’re caught off guard or don’t know the answer, that’s not the end of the world either. “When asked for more details or further information, if you don't have the facts or knowledge needed, don't be afraid to reply with something like, 'I'm so glad you're interested in diving deeper into this, I am too. I don't have more details right now, but I'd love to do more research and send you more information after the meeting,'” says Emily Miethner, CEO of Findspark.com, a career resource website for young professionals.

5. Say what you think

Says Miethner, “Be confident enough to offer dissenting opinions or ideas when they are backed up by prep, facts, and real experiences.” All that homework you prepared for really pays off in a meeting.

Cayla echoes similar sentiments, saying, “Don’t apologize for who you are. Be yourself. If you are scared to contradict someone, no matter who they are, you are doing yourself a disservice. If you believe something is right or should be done a certain way, the best way to get there is to say it outright.”

This starts the conversation and gets the ball rolling where you want it to go. Even if the group or executive doesn’t choose that option, you won’t regret putting your idea out there. Say what you think. That doesn’t mean you go up to your boss tomorrow and say, “You’re a jerk and I hate you.” What it does mean is that if you have something to say, and you’re prepared, then say it. Ideas don’t die from other people shooting them down; they die from doubting yourself and never bringing them to the table.

If there’s a disagreement, embrace it. Healthy debate makes your idea—and your opponents—better. Says Cayla, “By talking through both points of view you have a better chance of understanding both sides and coming to an agreement that helps [everyone].”

6. Fake it till you make it

Taking risks and saying what you think is easier said than done. If it makes you weak-kneed to even contemplate speaking up, try smaller steps, and take courage in the knowledge that we’re all faking it to some extent. Says Cayla, “Good leaders will respect that you have the tenacity and commitment to pitch your idea.” They’re people too, and they know it takes determination and heart to speak up as a newbie.

Related: 8 Ways To Stop Doubting Yourself

It’s ok to not feel like you know what you’re doing or that you will succeed. But the more you can speak up, take risks, and get your voice heard, the more practice you’ll have faking confidence—until one day, you’ll realize that hey, you are super knowledgeable and awesome.

“If talking at a meeting is a scary thought to you, don't worry, you're not alone,” says Miethner. “Practice speaking up in pressure-free and less intimidating environments. This could be anything from class projects, study groups, family meals, or outings with friends.” The more you practice, the faster you go from faking it to making it.

Public speaking can be really nerve-wracking, but it doesn't have to be. Luckily, you've got us! Check out these tips to become a better public speaker, one step at a time.

7. Always follow up

This is the secret ingredient to a successful meeting because it’s so often forgotten. Just as you should send out an agenda, you should also send out notes, action items, and follow up questions shortly after the meeting. At the very least, make sure to thank the other person for their time. You’re probably not the only meeting they’ll ever have on the calendar, and that small gesture alone can make the other person want to work with you again.

Meetings are your chance to shine. If you have ideas, share them. Pounding away in your cubicle or alone on your computer may generate great work, but it won’t help your career in the same way. Building face-to-face relationships and getting your ideas in front of others helps you stand out in the best way.

With finals week closer than we'd like it to be, there's a lot that takes a back seat to our studies. Say hello to top knots, your go-to look during exam season. It's a quick, easy and chic way to disguise dirty hair and to keep your locks up and out of the way as you spend endless hours in the library. Fortunately, done the right way, a top knot can look less lazy, and more glamorous AF—no matter what your hair length.

Short Hair

Teeny Top Knot

Beauty vlogger A Ting Thing creates an adorable mini top knot by taking advantage of twists to create the illusion of additional volume. This is key for super-short strands and gives extra depth to your ’do. It works well if you want to rock the trending half-up, half-bun hairstyle, but don’t have Rapunzel-length strands.

Simple and Sophisticated

In this video, vlogger Nicole Kristian shows viewers how to create a professional top knot on short hair without having to worry about a bunch of wispy pieces of hair getting in your way. She suggests dividing your hair into two sections and using lots of bobby pins to achieve a look that will last day and night.

Medium Length

Carefree Cali Girl Style

Top knots are all about function, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be cute as well. Give off effortlessly chill West Coast vibes with this easy top knot that keeps your hair in place without looking like a hot mess.

Half-Up, Half-Down

The length of your hair is perf for this trendy style. Creating this look is just as simple as it appears, but for extra tips on achieving the perfect style, check out this video from Amalie of ShinyLipsTv. She starts by sectioning her hair, then teasing it with a hairbrush for volume, and securing the top knot with an elastic before roughing it up for extra texture.

Long Hair

Braided Bun

For long locks like yours, it’s easy to get the best of both worlds with an awesome braid and chic top knot. MakeupByAlli shows you how to easily incorporate the braid into the bun itself, but other tutorials can show you how to fade a regular bun into a French braid. It’s up to you!

Polished and Professional

The beauty queens at Birchbox know a thing or two about hair, so you know their simple hair tutorials will help you slay no matter what you have planned for the day. The beauty maven in this video has long, thick hair that she first texturizes with a pomade. After creating a loose ponytail, she pulls at a few ends and secures with bobby pins to give the look extra texture.

What are your favorite top knot styles?

When Julianne Moore was faced with a situation where she had to explain to her daughter what had happened when 20 young children and six adults were gunned down in Newton, she knew it was time to take action. That's when, she wrote in Lena Dunham's Lenny newsletter, she learned that an average of 91 people are killed as a result of gun violence every day.

"It felt ridiculous to me, and irresponsible as a parent and as a citizen, that I was not doing something to prevent gun violence," she explained.

To Moore, the issue of gun safety is everybody's issue, no matter where on the political spectrum you stand. "A majority of us are on the same side," Moore wrote, "so why does our country have a gun murder rate 25 times that of other developed countries?"

It's a good question, and one Moore thinks we can and should address. Women, she says, should have a particular interest in taking action. "American women are 11 times more likely to be murdered by a gun than in any other developed nation," she pointed out. "That is an abomination, and it is time for common-sense solutions." As a result, Moore has joined Everytown for Gun Safety, and her essay calls on Lenny readers to do the same.

"We need you to continue to turn the tide on gun violence. And I know that we can do it together," she wrote in closing. "I don’t ever want to have to explain another Newtown to my kids, and neither should you."

When Glamour came out with its plus-size issue, we rejoiced—it's always refreshing to see diverse body types represented on newsstands where we're accustomed to seeing nothing more than a single body shape. But not everybody was happy about it—Amy Schumer called the magazine out for including her in the issue (without her consent, no less). 

"Plus size is considered size 16 in America. I go between a size 6 and an 8… Young girls seeing my body type thinking that is plus size?" the comedian pointed out on Instagram.

Glamour has since come out in defense of their decision to include Amy, noting that they never actually used the term "plus-size" to describe her, and that no matter what her size, she is a great advocate of body positivity. Amy sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show last night to talk more about how she really feels about "plus-size."

"I love Glamour magazine. Honestly, they’ve been so nice to me. They’ve done so many great things for women. But what I’ve learned is that people really don’t like being classified as 'plus-size.' We don’t need these labels. We don’t need ‘em!" she declared. 

And even though the star admitted to having gained some weight after her movie, Trainwreck, a supportive Fallon reassured her that she looks amazing. And we agree!

The rest of the episode was as hilarious as we expected—come on, Amy Schumer and Jimmy Fallon on the same stage are bound to induce some serious belly laughs. 

Schumer joked not just about Glamour’s beauty standards but also those in star-studded Los Angeles. “My arms register as legs! They don’t see me as a woman,” she said frankly. She added jokingly that she despises the city so much that anytime she’s in L.A., she’s blindfolded because she’s so upset.  

The stars later swapped cellphones, a game that’s quickly becoming a celebrity favorite and pretty much always makes for hilarious television—just ask J. Lo. And Amy was forced to explain a questionable photo of her creepy stuffed animals (think "Bride of Chucky").

At the end of the episode, Amy dramatically and humorously flashed the camera one last glamour shot of her assets. Just in case you weren't already impressed by her badassery. 

Oh, the joys of studying. There's nothing like the feeling you get from spending hours upon hours in the library or the headaches you get from looking at your textbooks for too long. We don't all have the time to take breaks to eat while we study. Maybe you have an 8 a.m. exam tomorrow or a paper due at midnight. Either way, breaks are not an option. That being said, here are 15 delicious snacks to munch on while you're studying.

1. ​Frozen Yogurt Bites

They're healthy, they're delicious and they're super easy to make. Pop a few of these in your mouth while studying, and you will not regret it.

2. Homemade Fruit Snacks

These DIY fruit snacks are simple to make and are the perfect addition to any studying sesh.

3. No-Bake Energy Bites

Not only are they delicious, but they also give you energy. What more could we ask for?

4. DIY Fruit Roll-Ups

These fruit roll-ups are the perfect way to satisfy any hunger pains during those long hours in the library.

5. Inside Out Caramel Slices 

Caramel and apples seem to be the perfect pair. Just don't forget about those painful flashcards you have to study. 

6. S'mores Snack Mix

We all have a sweet tooth, but the worst time to have it is when you're busy studying. This s'mores snack mix is the perfect way to curb anyone's sweet tooth without distracting from your studies.

7. Mini Stuffed Peppers

These mini stuffed peppers are such a yummy way to make sure you stay full and focused while you study.

8. Taco Oyster Crackers

These taco oyster crackers are easy to make and simple to reach for when hitting the books.

9. Baked Zucchini Chips 

These yummy treats will fill you up while keeping you healthy and focused.

10. Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pair this tasty dip with some crisp veggies for a scrumptious snack.

11. Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Roll Ups

Who doesn't love peanut butter and bananas together?

12. Yogurt Filled Raspberries

Sometimes we don't have time to prepare a snack. These yogurt filled raspberries are super quick and easy to make, giving you no reason to procrastinate on your work.

13. Bell Pepper Pizzas

A fun and healthy take on your favorite food. You're welcome.

14. Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos

Taquitos filled with cream cheese and chicken? We'll bite!

15. Strawberry Cheesecake Strawberry Bites

Think of these strawberries as a healthy dessert alternative.

Happy snacking (and studying!), collegiettes!