3 week Recap!

So....It's been like 3 weeks since I blogged last!! EEK!! I've gotta get back in my routine!! So a lot to catch up on!!
For Spring Break, I spent 6 days in the AMAZING city of Charlotte, NC! It was sooo great to be home...but I finally knew what people mean when they say they need a vacation from their vacation!! I felt like I was going nonstop!! 6 days is not a lot of time when you have so many people you want to see and and hang out with!  Overall, the highlights were my friends Bachelorette party, My twin brother and his fiance coming to Charlotte to see me, Going to Clemson to see my little brother, Spending a day shopping with my mom, Quality time with dad, and getting to see my friends Jessy and Stephanie!  I can't wait to be home for the summer...

Which leads me to another highlight of my Spring Break....I had an interview for an Internship...and I got it!!!! I'm sooo ecstatic! The best part about the internship is it is in Charlotte so I will spend all summer at home!! This way I get to be with my friends/family and also help out a lot with my brothers upcoming wedding!! Also, it's a great opportunity that could potentially lead to a full time job after graduation!! So excited!!!

Anyways, I came back to NYC and now I'm having the hardest time getting back into routine with classes and homework!  There's only 7 weeks left of school until the summer so it's crunch time...On top of that I have a huge exam in June that I have to start studying for!  Eek!!

About my exam: I am hoping to become an Actuary (someone that deals/calculates risk...usually working for insurance companies) so there are 5 major exams to obtain your ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries)....and I took one in December...and failed!! eek!  So I'm retaking it in June and I refuse to fail this time so I have to start studying now!! When you work full time the expect you to pass like 2 every year or you lose your job!

So I take that test the morning of June 9th....but Luckily that night, I'm going to the Lady Antebellum Concert!!! They are with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square so I'm soo excited! I just hope it will be a celebration kind of night and not a "drown my sorrows" type! Either way it will be fun!!

OK! So I guess thats it for now! I hope you all have a great weeek!!!

I'm A Big Kid Now!: Preparing for Interviews!

Hey Ya'll!! 

So I am in graduate school and am expected to graduate next December! I know a few of you other bloggers are graduating soon also...but even if you aren't, it's always good to know what to expect on an Interview!

I decided to write about this today because I went on an interview yesterday for a Summer Internship!  I think it went really well but now I just have to wait to hear back! Prayers are very much appreciated!  Anyways...here are a few tips I think people should follow when preparing for an interview:

1. It's better to be over-dressed than under-dressed.  I know everyone knows you're supposed to dress up for interviews but it isn't as easy as it may seem.  If you are not sure how formal the company is then I would recommend wearing a suit!  You can never go wrong with a suit.  However, before my interview they told me they were a casual office so feel free to dress comfortably.  In this case I stuck with a simple pencil skirt, blouse, and flats.  Overall you should use your best judgement but just be sure to dress to impress!

2. Be careful what you have posted on the internet!!! During my interview they informed me that they Googled my name!! Ahh! I'd heard some people did that but was still surprised when they said they'd done it!  Luckily for me the only interesting thing they found was that I like to tell Math Jokes!! It ended up being a great conversation starter!!

3. Prepare by thinking of answers to potential interview questions.  Here are a few questions that they asked me:
    -What was the best/worst thing about your school?
    -Describe a time when you were the lone champion at something...
    -Describe a time when you had to persuade someone to do something that they normally wouldn't consider...
    -What is your weakness and what are you doing to become better at it?
    -What event in your life are you most proud of?
    -Describe a time when you solved a problem using a solution that wasn't an obvious solution...
    -What was the hardest/worst feedback you have ever received from anyone?
    -Is there anything you would do different looking back at your time in college?

4. Be sure to prepare questions to ask them!  They always ask if you have questions so make sure you have something to say!!  This is easily done by just researching the company!  If you read over their website or just type the company name into Google you are sure to find a lot of information that you can ask about.  There's also the obvious question such as "What would my duties include?", "What kind of opportunities are there for advancement?", or "What kind of traits do you look for in an employee?".  I usually try to create a list of about 10 questions to ask.  These don't all have to be "professional" questions either... Feel free to ask about what kind of activities they have for employees, etc.  For example, I asked about the different charities they sponsor and how they get their employees involved with them.

5. And most importantly, be yourself!!! They want to see if they could handle working with you everyday... I know it's hard to not be nervous but try your best to laugh, tell jokes, and make conversation when appropriate!

I hope this helps as you prepare to become a big kid and start an "Adult" job!!!

I'm BACK!

So... I haven't blogged in a week and a half!! AHH!  I've had midterms for the past week.  They started last Friday and I just had my last one this morning!! Talk about a stressed out week!  But the great thing is its finally SPRING BREAK!!!!

I'm so excited about this week off of classes!  Not only do I need the break from school work, I also am in desperate need of a break from New York City!! I will finally get to go home (Charlotte, NC) on Saturday for 6 whole days!!! I haven't been home since Thanksgiving and I haven't been home for more than a weekend since I moved here so I am beyond excited!  I just hope 6 days is enough time to spend time and see everyone that I want to!  It's amazing how fast time can fly by sometimes!! I already have most of the week planned and I get to start it by celebrating with one of my best friends from high school for her bachelorette party!!  Soo Excited!! Tonight I actually made something for her party that I'm pretty excited about!! It was my FIRST Pinterest Craft!! Finally!! I'll be sure to show you what I created next week!!

Anyways... I don't have much else to share since my days have only consisted of studying lately but I will say that I officially have SPRING FEVER! It was 68 Degrees in NYC today!!! WHAT?? I've been listening to all my friends and family talk about how warm it is in North Carolina while I've been stuck in 30 degree weather...so it was sooo nice to finally break out my sandals and enjoy the warm sun!

I hope you all have been doing well! I've enjoyed reading everyone's blogs this past week! (It was a great break/ procrastination method from studying so thank you!!)

Also, make sure you check out Prep In Your Step!! She's had some great giveaways ALL week! Today is a cute monogrammed (who doesn't love monograms!) clipboard and some matching notecards!!  :)