Freshmen year of college I thought I had it all figured out. I declared my major and worked hard in every class, whether it was Spanish 201 or Advanced Reporting. I loved to talk to people, to learn about others and their passions, and pass on this information through articles and stories. With every analysis, feature, and editorial, I felt validated and even more certain of my path. In the fall semester of my senior year, I decided to study abroad in Seville, Spain. Thus far, the decision to live in another country for a semester has been the best choice I’ve ever made, though it did have … [Read more...]
PracticeMatch to Host Physician Career Fair
ST. LOUIS, MO AUGUST 18, 2015 The PracticeMatch Career Fair will take place Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. More than 50 hospitals, clinics and groups with career opportunities will be attending from across the country. All specialties will be represented. Attendees will enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and raffle prize drawings. Leslie Thompson, Director of Career Fairs for PracticeMatch says “Houston is an ideal location to hold a career fair event. In the metropolitan area there are close … [Read more...]
10 Things to Know Before Law School
In anticipation of our upcoming book release, Outliers in Law, we contacted a local attorney who gave us the 411 on law school, what you need to know before you go and how to thrive once you are there. We decided to split his advice into two different posts. His first set of tips and #realtalk are things you need to consider before even entering law school. The next set of tips will focus on things you need to know before you graduate law school, and enter a career as an attorney. Here's: 10 Things to Know Before Law School 1) Going to a great school really does matter – If you go to a great … [Read more...]
Words of Wisdom from Law Professionals
For all those soon-to-be lawyers and law students that are looking for key pieces of advice on the profession and following your passion, Outliers in Law offers those nuggets of insight. Outliers in Law provides important life-lessons and backgrounds of six law professionals, at varying stages in their career. Each chapter offers new perspectives, accomplishments and, yes, failures. We have scoured the pages to find a range of motivational quotes to get you inspired and ready for your path in law. To find out more about this experienced group of lawyers, click here. Until then, take a look … [Read more...]
An Answer to the Age-Old Question: “What Should I Do With My Life?”
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 04, 2015 People think they can work 40-hour weeks, reverse global warming, and then live the high life in retirement. Well, people are wrong. And Shmoop is happy to tell them so. Shmoop, a digital publisher known for its award-winning Test Prep and certified Online Courses, has just released a new Career Advice Center, which includes two free Holland Code-aligned career tests along with in-depth descriptions of what hundreds of careers are actually like. First, students can take the Shmoop or Consequence test, which will demonstrate how aiming for a salary of … [Read more...]
Transitioning Into Medical School Can Be Less Stressful With The Right Planning
AUGUST 06, 2015 The road to medical school is not a smooth ride for most prospective students. Yet once all the appropriate paperwork is filed, the school has been chosen, the living arrangements have been made, and it is time to embark on the first year of medical school, the real journey begins. MedicalSchoolsInUSA.com has a few tips to help students transition successfully from their previous college life to the new world of medical school. “We know the first year of medical school is sometimes called the ‘hell year’ because of the difficulty in coursework,” says Stephan Trumball, … [Read more...]