tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89937432359901984812024-11-01T03:37:22.827-04:00Y2Y (Young to Youth)Young adults spreading their talents, knowledge and experiences with the upcoming generation of youth who are in need of positive direction.Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-13550994836391861682012-04-02T00:22:00.000-04:002012-04-02T12:23:04.230-04:005 Tips on Branding Yourself Through Social Networks! Whether you have just begun your college journey, are about to begin your senior year or are in search of your first full-time job (or your second, but who’s counting anyway?), you’ve probably thought about tweaking your resume and drafting a cover letter to land you that awesome internship or job. Both your resume and cover letter are undoubtedly very important, but they are not the only thingsYoung2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-82578006219823986602012-02-28T12:56:00.000-05:002012-02-28T12:56:31.428-05:00 It’s only February but already there are signs of college Spring Fever everywhere. It’s starting to get lighter; some of the trees are starting to look more cheerful. The first small little bulbs are peaking out of the melting snow. It takes mammoth amounts of WILL Power to stay in class and study once it warms up. Here are 10 tips to beat Spring Fever in college. 1. Ignore Spring as long Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-63745283256291784842012-02-20T16:59:00.000-05:002012-02-20T16:59:19.199-05:00Insights to applying for Graduate SchoolMAKE A LIST Unlike undergraduate schools, graduate programs dot the country in odd nooks and crannies, playing a game of hide and seek with new applicants. However, your undergraduate guidance program wants to help you – and what’s more; it’s their job. They provide the magnifying glass to zoom in on the grad school program that’s right for you. All you have to do is ask. Make sure you Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-9871415314147010372012-02-05T22:59:00.000-05:002012-02-05T22:59:55.840-05:00A brief history of "Black History Month" Black History Month started in February of 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, the event began as a week long celebration. February was selected because of the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. The popularity of this week grew as the decades past and in 1976, the week was extended to a month.This year’s theme, selected by the Association for the Study of Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-45940695782936593652012-01-30T13:39:00.000-05:002012-01-30T13:39:06.687-05:005 Cures for Procrastination Many college students have a chronic problem with procrastination. They will wait to study for an exam until the last minute or can be seen rushing around their dorm room desperately trying to clean up before a visitor arrives. But why? Have you every stopped to ask yourself why do I procrastinate? Tired of staying up into all hours of the night cramming for that Chemistry testYoung2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-30489505614583545802012-01-29T11:41:00.000-05:002012-01-29T11:41:27.036-05:00State of the Union addresses College Financial Aid how did you feel about President Obama's Speech? President Obama gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night and, to the relief of many college students, brought attention to the issue of the cost of college."When kids do graduate, the most daunting challenge can be the cost of college," President Obama said during the State of the Union. "At a time when Americans owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-68582801200326230552012-01-25T22:51:00.000-05:002012-01-25T22:51:27.890-05:00Leadership in the Face of AdversityYoung2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-1573110089373449552012-01-25T09:44:00.001-05:002012-01-25T09:45:36.467-05:00*Michael Jordan to the Max* Inspirational for people of all ages!!!Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-37121915971358984352012-01-23T22:03:00.000-05:002012-01-23T22:03:05.172-05:00Should guns be permitted on college campuses? Believe it or not, they are in Utah. Utah is the only state where students may legally carry a concealed weapon on any public college or university campus at anytime with a permit. Currently they are the only state to allow college students to carry. However, Texas and Missouri have both toyed with the idea and there is currently pending legislation in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada andYoung2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-81364337454185600522012-01-18T19:13:00.000-05:002012-01-18T19:13:08.603-05:0025 legitimately useful sites for college students Sites for Every StudentRate My Professor - This site is great for college students who are planning their class schedule. It features ratings for more than one million professors around the world. Professors are rated by more than 6.8 million students. Text Swap - Text Swap is a free textbook exchange service for students who want to be able to trade their used textbooks online. Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-50632329055455982242012-01-18T14:59:00.000-05:002012-01-18T14:59:22.612-05:00Mark Zuckerburg speaks out against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) As a few of the world's largest websites staged online protests to the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act, Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to his site to voice his opposition to the controversial bills. "The Internet is the most powerful tool we have for creating a more open and connected world," Zuckerberg said today in his Facebook post. "We can't let Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-19226960848827297942012-01-18T14:24:00.001-05:002012-01-18T15:01:16.243-05:00Happy Birthday to Muhammad Ali!! 70 years of Greatness!!! Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-90789591615605984612012-01-17T20:28:00.000-05:002012-01-17T20:28:11.083-05:00The Benefits of Financial Planning as a College Student! If you have just graduated from college it is the perfect time to be thinking about financial planning. While retirement might seem far off, there are other issues that you should be planning for as soon as you graduate. Student loans will be staring you in the face soon and what happens if you want to get married and start a family? Housing and car payments will also have to be Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-45511954202118087522012-01-16T14:10:00.001-05:002012-01-16T14:14:39.839-05:00Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from (Y2Y)Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-24117458586610849502012-01-15T19:15:00.000-05:002012-01-15T19:15:28.562-05:00Facebook + Music = "Listen With" Feature Facebook has launched a new feature that allows a user to listen to music along with their friends.For example, if a friend is listening to Jay-Z via Spotify, clicking on the “Listen With” button will allow you to listen with them.Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “Being able to click on someone’s music and play it it’s a great experience, but knowing that you helped a friend discover Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-1912645921560909402012-01-11T11:12:00.000-05:002012-01-11T11:12:14.620-05:00Coachella 2012 full line up of artists announced!!! The Coachella 2012 lineup has been announced! Billboard reports that the Coachella 2012 lineup will include Radiohead, the Black Keys and a collaboration between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg as the headline acts. Also included in the 2012 lineup is Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum, Refused, At the Drive-In, Mazzy Star, Pulp, Swedish House Mafia, Girl Talk, DJ Shadow, Azealia Banks, the Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-67425496313071676672012-01-09T17:05:00.000-05:002012-01-09T17:05:21.572-05:00Staying Warm on Campus this Winter Staying cozy in college this winter starts with good college bedding and a warm coat. There are a variety of other ways to stay warm and healthy throughout the winter months. Here are some solid tips to help you love rather than hate the cold weather that lies ahead.Layer, Layer, Layer to Stay WarmLayer your clothing and layer your dorm room bedding. Air is one of the best Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-6340053668170376422012-01-08T13:48:00.000-05:002012-01-08T13:48:31.014-05:00How to find Paid Internships!!! Getting an internship is a requirement for most college students, and for good reason. Internships are a great way to gain experience in the field you are studying, and they can help you realize what you want, or don’t want, in your future career.  There is only one problem with internships: many of them are unpaid. There is hope though; it’s possible to find a paid internship, so Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-85192676655889037012012-01-08T13:24:00.000-05:002012-01-08T13:24:42.265-05:00Surround yourself with Greatness and you will have no choice but to be Great!!! Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-45874799335347803692012-01-07T17:12:00.000-05:002012-01-07T17:12:54.095-05:00London Street Photography #dope Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-79953577245429060472012-01-05T18:22:00.000-05:002012-01-05T18:22:45.082-05:00Record Breaking Wisconsin Running Back Montee Ball Returning to School Wisconsin's Montee Ball made a shocking announcement. NBC Sports reports that Ball will not enter the 2012 NFL draft.Instead, Ball will return to Wisconsin for his senior year. The running back capped his junior year with trips to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and the Rose Bowl.Ball commented on his decision, saying, "I took the time to take in everyone's opinions ... I Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-24045091748787104652012-01-05T18:12:00.000-05:002012-01-05T18:12:45.967-05:00Barack Obama joins Instagram He made waves with his online and social media presence in '08, and in 2012 President Barack Obama is renewing his embrace of the modern Web by signing up for Instagram.The commander-in-chief joined iTunes' "App Of The Year" this week, and his staff is already posting photos of the prez as he heads out on the campaign trail.So far they don't seem to be using any of Instagram's Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-37391200614153591112012-01-04T12:26:00.000-05:002012-01-04T12:26:00.556-05:00**A Must Watch** 100 Years in 10 Minutes (1911 - 2011 in 10 Minutes)Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-40137703840898031652012-01-04T12:07:00.000-05:002012-01-04T12:07:49.769-05:00Iowa Caucus Results: Mitt Romney's Narrow Win The Iowa caucus results are in and although Mitt Romney took the lead, it was not by much.The CBS News reports that according to the Iowa caucus results, Mitt Romney won out over Rick Santorum by only eight votes. Santorum's narrow loss is impressive considering he was at the bottom of opinion polls just weeks ago. Romney now appears to be headed toward the nomination. Santorum, Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993743235990198481.post-5448698211777141192012-01-04T11:57:00.000-05:002012-01-04T11:57:18.236-05:00Almost every Smart Phone Buyer this Holiday Purchased Angry Birds Rovio, the makers of Angry Birds, is reporting 6.5 millions downloads of the game on Christmas Day, which is just about the same number of total smartphone activations that day.The total stretches across three games—Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, and Angry Birds Rio—but when you consider the holiday haul is an increase from 2 million downloads on Christmas 2010 and roughly half a Young2Youthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13749288644566611189noreply@blogger.com0