Cup of Jules

Goodbye Ohio Hello Chicago! It feels so great to be back in the city to start another school year. Junior year honestly creeped up on me so quickly I'm still in shock. Every year I'm worried about adjusting back to city life after a whole summer back in my home town and every year the second I get back I am right back in the swing of things city views I can't wait to see what this school year has in store for me. New classes, New internships, Friends old and new, and New experiences galore. Be ready for more posts coming up where I give a tour of my new crib (best decor yet), showcase my new work wardrobe, try my hand at cooking, and just share new experiences in this city I have chosen to become home. And FYI Ohio is still home to me (It is possible to have more than 1 home) 1st day of classes outfit Also I am a person who focuses more on School Year Resolutions, as opposed to New Years Resolution. This year my resolutions are to focus on my own happiness and ...

Yesterday was sadly my last day at my summer internship at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. It was very bittersweet, I am sad that summer is coming to a close and my time there is done but I am very excited to get back to Chicago and to start up classes (plus my new internship). In this post I'm gonna talk about my internship, as well as give some tips about finding and working an internship. Getting an Internship 1.) Apply to a lot Places & I Mean A LOT: Don't just apply to one or two because odds are, especially if its your first internship, it may not work out. Send in loads of applications to any business or organization you are interested in. 2.) Face to Face Contact is Key: It's not enough to just email or drop off an application, you need to meet face to face with whoever is in charge of the internship program so that they have a face to match with the resume. This may be difficult if you are applying out of state, in that case make a phone call or ask if...