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One Student’s Unexpected Journey to Entrepreneurship

Griffin Sinn never planned on being an entrepreneur. That was until he encountered a problem that he had to solve.

Now, with five patent pending products under his belt and a hustle like no other, this Indiana University student looks forward to pursuing his dream of working for a startup in Silicon Valley. Check out our interview with Griffin to find out what drives him and what set him off on the entrepreneurial path.

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How One College Student’s Internet-Obsession Is Paying Off

Lily Herman is obsessed with the internet and she’s not ashamed to admit it. While some consider spending 10 to 15 hours a day on the internet an addiction, Lily considers it just an average day.

As a junior at Wesleyan University, she somehow balances classes with running The Prospect, a blog she co-founded that helps high schoolers understand the college admissions process and serving in editorial capacities with The Muse, Her Campus and USA Today College. Amongst all of that, Lily was also featured as one of Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 College Women of 2015.

Whether she’ll become a media giant in New York City post-graduation or a thought leader in the Twitter-verse, Lily is a student to keep your eye on. Read on to learn more about Lily, her work and her passions.

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From College Football to The Foreign Service: One Student’s Mission

Eastern Michigan University student Trevis Harrold has a backstory that makes you take notice.

A one-time NCAA Division I college football player, Trevis traded in the cleats of being a student-athlete to instead committing himself to public service.

With a double major in political science and economics, he has secured exclusive internships with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Department of State in Kosovo and is heavily active in student government. A nationally recognized student leader who has the persistence of a football player and the mind of a government official, we’re confident Trevis will continue to do amazing things on campus and beyond. Read on to learn more about what inspires him and his story.

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3 Ways Travel Enhances Your Personal Brand

Whether you’re traveling in a new city or taking a few months off to explore the world, travel is an exciting way to open your eyes, develop new connections and build your story.

For nomads and new explorers alike, here are three ways that travel can help you enhance your personal brand.

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How to Get Work Experience During College Without Internships

When applying for an internship or a job, it’s critical to have great work experience on your resume. But what do you do if you don’t have any work experience? This can be the ultimate catch 22.

The good news is that college life offers students endless opportunities to get involved in almost anything that sparks their interest. From DJing at the radio station to serving on student government to leading your sorority during recruitment, there are plenty of ways to gain great “work experience” during your time on campus.

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How Music Helps Drive Discovery

Regardless of what language you speak, music is a constant between us all. For these three students, that’s definitely the case.  With varying studies from politics to hotel management, they always make time for their first love: music. Take a look into the lives of these three students to see how music helps them discover and pursue their other passions. 

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One Student’s Journey from Blogging to The Grammys

Not many college students can say that their life consists of meeting top artists like Nick Jonas and Adam Levine, or interning for the Grammy Awards. For Jacklyn Krol, that’s not the case.

When this self-proclaimed music fanatic realized that popular music sites weren’t giving her what she wanted, she started the music blog Stage Right Secrets to feed her appetite and offer a more unique experience to music fans fans.

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5 Students Looking to Reshape The World of Architecture

Inspired by the likes of Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, and Frank Lloyd Wright, these five student architects are looking to reshape the world of architecture.

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How One Young Entrepreneur Is Changing Lives One Headband At A Time

During her junior at North Carolina State University, Jessica Ekstrom experienced a life changing moment that changed the trajectory of her life.

While volunteering for the Make-A-Wish foundation, she would spend time with young children battling life threatening illnesses. One thing she noticed was that young girls who lost their hair from chemotherapy treatment preferred to to wear headbands instead of wigs. Inspired by the courage of the young girls and seeing a void to fulfill their wishes, Jessica created Headbands of Hope.

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The Next Rudolph That Hopes to Have You Laughing on SNL

When you have a star-studded last name like Rudolph, a lot can be expected of you. Sabrina Rudolph is up to the challenge.

The Tulane University senior is the cousin of Maya Rudolph, the former Saturday Night Live star and actress seen in hit movies like Bridesmaids. Since she was 10-years-old, Sabrina would stay up late to watch her cousin make the country laugh. Now, Sabrina is pushing forward to do the same.

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