Hello World!
Greetings from your new Glinc Director Ren! First off, I want to say Happy Summer. Some of us are working, some of us are taking vacations. Whatever you’re doing, I hope that you’re gaining value from it. Today’s post is about making the most of your Summer. Life is short, and we should take every opportunity to make the most of the gifts and experiences that come our way.
Greetings from your new Glinc Director Ren! First off, I want to say Happy Summer. Some of us are working, some of us are taking vacations. Whatever you’re doing, I hope that you’re gaining value from it. Today’s post is about making the most of your Summer. Life is short, and we should take every opportunity to make the most of the gifts and experiences that come our way.
For our Glincsters, summer is a time to relax from school and have fun. In reality, you can have fun and be productive at the same time! This is a great time to set yourself for success for the school year, following graduation into college and the work force.
First off, get organized. Decide what you want to accomplish for the summer, and set goals and deadlines. Here are a few ideas and tips for having an amazing summer:
Get Out and Enjoy the fresh air!
Get some Vitamin D and take advantage of the great weather. Take a hike, enjoy an outdoor festival and get some cardio at the same time. It's always good to work hard and play hard at the same time. Here's a link to all of Atlanta's Summer Festivals: http://atlantaplanit.com/outandabout/
First off, get organized. Decide what you want to accomplish for the summer, and set goals and deadlines. Here are a few ideas and tips for having an amazing summer:
Get Out and Enjoy the fresh air!
Get some Vitamin D and take advantage of the great weather. Take a hike, enjoy an outdoor festival and get some cardio at the same time. It's always good to work hard and play hard at the same time. Here's a link to all of Atlanta's Summer Festivals: http://atlantaplanit.com/outandabout/
Find a summer job!
Gain some extra money while school is out! You can possibly even extend the job into the Fall or get a repeat opportunity for next summer. This not only puts some extra cash in your pocket but it's also great for your resume and for meeting new people.
Here's a great video to help you out!
Gain some extra money while school is out! You can possibly even extend the job into the Fall or get a repeat opportunity for next summer. This not only puts some extra cash in your pocket but it's also great for your resume and for meeting new people.
Here's a great video to help you out!
Volunteer
Take advantage of your time off and give back. There's not better feeling than the satisfaction of helping another. Here is a list of Atlanta Volunteer Organizations: Remember to include this on your resume.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?r=msa&l=39901
Take advantage of your time off and give back. There's not better feeling than the satisfaction of helping another. Here is a list of Atlanta Volunteer Organizations: Remember to include this on your resume.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?r=msa&l=39901
Research Scholarships
It's never to early to look into scholarship opportunities. The more your prepare now, the less burden you'll have in the future. Take advantage of your school's scholarship resources and look online. Set goals on how many you'd like to apply for this summer. Your bank account will thank you later!
http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships/opportunities?gclid=CLuBtcrwr7gCFepZ7AodZmoAew
It's never to early to look into scholarship opportunities. The more your prepare now, the less burden you'll have in the future. Take advantage of your school's scholarship resources and look online. Set goals on how many you'd like to apply for this summer. Your bank account will thank you later!
http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships/opportunities?gclid=CLuBtcrwr7gCFepZ7AodZmoAew
Pursue Internships and Post-Grad Job Opportunities
Landing an internship gives you a better opportunity of securing a job quickly after graduation. You'll get the work experience you need to be hired. If college is not your path, look into apprenticeships and entry-level positions with companies that may consider hiring you after you graduate. http://www.inroads.org is a great organization that provides internships and job placement for students after college.
Do Something Fun!
I'm going to end it on a positive note. Life is only going to be as great as you make it. Take the time to create fun memories whether it's a trip with your friends, trying out a new cuisine, or joining a meet-up group. Either way, have a fun productive summer on behalf of Glinc!
Landing an internship gives you a better opportunity of securing a job quickly after graduation. You'll get the work experience you need to be hired. If college is not your path, look into apprenticeships and entry-level positions with companies that may consider hiring you after you graduate. http://www.inroads.org is a great organization that provides internships and job placement for students after college.
Do Something Fun!
I'm going to end it on a positive note. Life is only going to be as great as you make it. Take the time to create fun memories whether it's a trip with your friends, trying out a new cuisine, or joining a meet-up group. Either way, have a fun productive summer on behalf of Glinc!