Summer Intern Housing: Find a place this summer for your Internship
March 29, 2007
Everyone needs somewhere to call home, even for the summer Intern.
It’s almost April and you’re sitting in your dorm room daydreaming of a perfect summer job far, far away from home. The money is going to be great, there will be so much to see and do, your friends will visit and oh, wait a minute. That’s right, you don’t have a place to stay, yet, do you?
Don’t worry. AskStudent.com can help you find a place to crash this summer, no matter where you’re working. The clock’s ticking, so let’s get started.
City Living: Apartment Surfing
If you’ll be living in a city this summer, there are a number of ways to find an apartment without leaving your dorm room. By turning on your computer and logging on to the Internet, you can find summer rentals anywhere in the country on Web sites like Apartments.com and RentNet, says Manny Clark, assistant director of housing at the University of Minnesota.
If that doesn’t work, Clark suggests checking out local universities and colleges in the area you’ll be working-specifically. Off-campus or commuter student housing is often made available by students who have a yearly lease, but go home for the summer. A lot of Universities, have student forums. So you can email someone working for the university and if you ask nicely, they might be willing to send out an email on your behalf.
Clark says the University of Minnesota is willing to review subleasing contracts for students to make sure they aren’t getting taken. “We try to look at it and make sure they’re not paying more than they should or getting hit with any surprises,” he says.
Clark’s final suggestion is a practical one, depending on where you’ll be working: Try to stay in a college dormitory in the city. He says some schools don’t allow it, but by checking around, you can save hundreds of dollars in rent each month, plus it may come with such amenities as a meal plan. “There’s difficulty in going to a city,” Clark says. “If you’re not familiar with the city and your surroundings, it can be scary, especially if it’s your first time away from home.” As an example, New York University and Columbia University are offering summer housing for students who are not enrolled in their summer program in New York City.
Go Greeks!
If you belong to a Fraternity or Sorority, look for a local chapter in the city of your internship. They might be more than willing to accomodate a brother.
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Tips on how to Spend time with your significant other’s Parents and Family
March 22, 2007
Tour of Duty : Spending time with your significant other’s parents can be a real stressfest.
I’m heading out to the Midwest in a couple weeks to visit my girlfriend’s family. It’s the first time I’ve ever stayed with them. I’m nervous about it, so I turned to my older brother Jack for advice.
Jack is getting married in August, and he’s made the dreaded visit to his girlfriend’s family. I asked him how I can impress the family-in-law.
He replied:
From: john@blah.edu
Subject: Advice on meeting prospective in-laws
1. Don’t eat other people’s food, even if they’re full.
2. Don’t hold hands with male relatives of your girlfriend in any manner which might be construed as “different” or “special.”
3. Don’t eat your own food with just a knife and a stabbing motion. Try to use the full range of utensils.
Apparently he was just suggesting I avoid the mistakes he made.
Knowing Jack’s inability to distinguish between being full and being sick in a Homeresque fashion, (Ooo .. my stomach doesn’t feel so good. Still some ribs left. Must keep eating) the first and third commandments of good etiquette did not surprise me. The second one required some explanation.
More Advice
#1. “Do not start any funny story you’re telling her family with the words: ‘I was so wasted,’ ‘I was so drunk,’ or ‘I woke up in this Dumpster.’
#2. Do not show them your ability to hotwire a Buick with your eyes closed.
#3. Do not make jokes about that funny mole on your girlfriend’s butt.
#4. Use the words “Sir” and “Ma’am” as often as possible.
#5. Clear the table at least once.”
#6. Talk about how you survived meeting the ‘rents.
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March 16, 2007
One of our editors recently wrote a very popular article on How to Unlock any Nokia phone absolutely free. I recently got the latest Blackberry Pearl cell phone and absolutely love it. I might be travelling overseas for couple of weeks and I definitely don’t want to be stuck paying the international calling charges to T-Mobile. So, I started looking around the internet and on IRC forums to see if there is a free way to do it. Most of the places charge in excess of $65 US for unlocking the blackberry pearl. I have outlined three options for you, one of which unlocks your BlackBerry Pearl cell phone absolutely free.
Option # 1: GSM Phone Source
These guys provide you with remote unlocking of the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and also the BlackBerry Pearl 8700g.
How it works is pretty simple. You pay for the unlocking service, and when you submit your order, you must include the IMEI number for the Blackberry you are unlocking in the notes section when you are making the Paypal payment. The IMEI Number can be obtained when you enter *#06# from your phone’s keypad, it will display a 15 digit number ( If you have trouble obtaining the IMEI this way you can also find the IMEI number in the Status menu ). Once your order is processed and unlock code is ready, you will be emailed with an unlock code and instructions on how to enter it.
Models supported, including but not limited to are the 8100, Pearl, 8700g, 5xxx Series, 6xxx Series, 7xxx Series.
You have to pay $35 for their service and the turnaround time is usually less than 24 hours. You can visit GSM Phone source here
Option # 2: Unlock to Talk
Unlock to Talk is another good option to unlock your BlackBerry Pearl. They have over 150 satisfied customers with completed orders for unlocking their phones. You can also check the list of their customers with their BlackBerry IMEI numbers and their corresponding Unlock Codes here.
For Unlock to talk service, you end up paying $35.95. Their turnaround time is also around 1 business day or upto 48 hours.
You can visit Unlock to Talk here
Option # 3: T-Mobile or Cingular, your carrier
Yes, you can ask your carrier for an unlock code for your Blackberry and guess what, they do it for it Absolutely FREE. So, what is the catch? The only condition which atleast T-Mobile imposes on its customers before it gives out the unlock codes for the Blackberry Pearl or any other cell phone is that you have to be under the contract for atleast 90 days or 3 months before they can give you the unlock code. So, if you have the patience, I would recommend that you wait for this 3 month time frame before calling up 611 from your T-Mobile phone, talk to customer service and get your unlock codes.
In my search for the Blackberry Unlock codes, I found out that a lot of people mess up before they have no idea how to enter the unlock codes correctly. So, follow this method to enter your Blackberry Unlock code
How To Enter the Unlock Codes on a BlackBerry Cell Phone
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March 6, 2007
Up All Night: Now that you have a real job, why are you still pulling all-nighters? You’re on the night shift, baby.
Since a college student’s schedule often involves things like No-Doz and VH1’s Insomniac Music Theater, landing that first nine-to-five job has some appeal.
But what if after four years of blood, sweat and all-nighters, you find that the first real job you’re offered will keep you on a crazy schedule? Should you move back home and hold out for something better? Or is it possible to survive the real world with college-like hours?
The challenge can come in the form of an overnight position at a hospital or newsroom. It might also be a job that entails attending weekend events like business conferences or media junkets. Whatever shape it takes, when your first job requires you to trade in your pillow for coffee or your weekend wear for a coat and tie, you might feel like you’re back in college: working past sunrise, doing more than you’re getting credit for, and losing control of your personal time.
Take advice from a couple of recent grads who found that “normal” real-world jobs aren’t necessarily easy to find.
Find the Silver Lining
There’s good to be found in every situation, right? Well, even if you don’t believe that, it might help to convince yourself of it if you plunge into a less-than-ideal work schedule. Kerry Miller, an Indiana University graduate, didn’t mind being an overnight assignment editor at an L.A. news station. “I was excited at the opportunity because it’s not common that someone gets their first broadcast-news job in Los Angeles,” says Miller, who after eight months of working from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. was finally moved to the day shift. “I knew it was temporary and I needed a place to start.”
Bill Reese, a Berkeley grad, knew he’d be giving up some weekends when he took a job as an account executive for a sports public relations firm, even if he wasn’t aware he’d be putting in 12-hour days at events like the Super Bowl and boxing matches in Atlantic City. But he says the flip side of his often-hectic weekend schedule is a very predictable 9-5 work week.
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March 3, 2007
One of the most important features on your face are your eyes.
One great way is to apply your makeup in such a way as to maximize the appearance of your eyes, or in other words, make them appear bigger and really stand out. This will help to liven up your face, without going overboard or appearing too ‘done up.’
If small eyes are your problem and you want them to appear larger, here are some make-up tricks to help your draw out your eyes and really bring them to life.
#1. Brush a light-colored shadow from your lash line to the brow. Add a second layer from the lash line to the crease.
#2. When applying the liner, widen the line at the outer edge to lift the corner.
#3. An icy blue eyeliner among the lash line will open up heavy eyes
#4. Curl lashes at corner of your eyes. Those lashes are often missed.
#5. Use black or navy blue mascara to add definition. Use black mascara rather than brown to accentuate the eyes a little more.
#6. False lashes do wonders for your eyes
#7. Use an ivory or white highlighter on the brow bone
#8. Darken the brows to frame the eyes. Ignoring the brow area can ruin the look completely.
# 9. Use an eyeliner only on the outer rim of the eyelids and not on the inner
# 10. Use darker eye shadow on the lower lid, and lighter eye shadow on the lid leading up to the eyebrow. This will really open your eyes!
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March 2, 2007
Smelly feet, cracked heels and scaly skin on your feet are a sign of improper hygiene and neglect. A good pedicure is a must before you slip on those open-toed, summer friendly flip flops again. Here is how you can get your feet smooth and soft, and in the comforts of your home or dorm room.
You WILL need
1. A heavy, rich moisturiser
2. A good pumice stone
3. Nail scissors
4. Nail Buffers
# 1. Before you begin the pedicure, remove old polish from your toenails.
# 2. Soak feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes.
# 3. Add epsom salts or any other commercial foot soak to the water. If nothing is around, a moisturising body or head shampoo will do
# 4. Once your feet become softer, clean them by scrubbing the heels and soles with the pumice stone. This step removes the hard, dead skin.
#5. Wash clean with cold water and dry your feet with a big, fluffy towel.
# 6. Now apply some lotion to moisturise your feet.
# 7. Cut and shape your toenails. Use a nail file to smooth the edges, including the sides.
#8. Push back your cuticles. Use a cuticle moisturiser, if they do not push back easily even after the hot water soak.
#9. Moisten a cotton ball and rub it over the toenails to remove any oily residue from the lotions used.
#10. Apply a basecoat, two coats of color and a thin topcoat of nailpolish. Be sure to allow at least a minute between each coat of enamel. Let your polish dry for a few hours before putting on close-toed shoes. Reapply the topcoat every three days after your pedicure. This keeps your polush from chipping.
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February 19, 2007
This article was first published on one of our Editors Ajit Gaddam’s personal blog. You can check out the original article here. Following is a reproduction of that article on how to Unlock your cell phone and get unlock codes for free
I recently lost my Cell phone while travelling abroad. Fortunately for me, I had an brand new cell phone which I got from T-Mobile for free when I renewed my contract with them, a Nokia 6010 hanging around. In most countries, there are pre-paid options for phones where you pay a provider some cash and you get a SIM card which you can plug into your phone and you are all set. However, the Nokia phone I had was locked to T-Mobile and I could not use my SIM card. This led me to go online and see if there are any methods out there to help me unlock and use my cellphone. Now, there are plently of sites out there which give you the unlock codes for your Nokia Cell phone. However, most of them charge anywhere from $9.99 to $65 to provide you with the unlock codes. Also, some of them only take payment in Euros. So, in this post, I will introduce you to two sites who provide you with unlock codes for your Nokia Cell phone absolutely FREE.
Site # 1: Unlock.it
This site is the most popular free site for unlocking any Nokia based Cell phone and most of the cell phones out there. Some of their other brands for which they provide unlock codes include Siements, LG, NEC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Motorola based phones. The procedure for unlocking your Cell phone is as follows: 1. Start your phone without your new SIM or any SIM card in it 2. Now hit *#06# on your cell phone. When you do it, your IMEI number, a unique global serial number for your cell phone shows up. Your IMEI number should be 15 digits. 3. Now, choose the model of your Cell phone. If you don’t know your cell phone model number, you can always find out by removing the cell/battery of your phone. The model number along with the IMEI of the phone should be present. 4. Now, select the country and the operator the phone is locked to. For example “USA- T-Mobile” 5. You are now given the unlock codes for your cell phone. A lot of people have a problem punching in the alphabet p and w while entering the unlock codes. To enter the codes, here is a visual guide below as well as the step by step procedure [Read more]
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