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91 Days to Graduation

We're in the double digits, ladies and gentlemen.


First things first.

I've begun to search the job market this month as my college career winds down, and at first glance I have to admit that I reconciled myself to the fact that I am most definitely screwed. My optimism was restored quickly, however, when I stumbled upon a particular website at the suggestion of a friend. LinkedIn is a website where individuals can create a professional online profile (think of it like a Facebook account, but without all the images and information that make most people un-employable). It's absolutely free and extremely easy to manage, as well as border-line addictive. What's best is that potential employers can glance at your profile and see all of your relevant work experience, job descriptions, interests and activities, and awards all in one place. Past employers, teachers, and mentors can even recommend you. There are new applications to add every day (I'm a fan of the Reading List application myself) and it's amazing how quickly the site is catching on. Research has shown that even in today's economy, this website has shown more traffic as the competition for jobs increases. Why not be on the cutting edge? Eventually, just like Facebook, if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, you'll be out-of-touch and out-of-date.


As a point of procrastination while making your LinkedIn profile, I suggest scurrying on to PhotoFunia. It's a website that provides cool and artistic templates for your photos. You can simply upload them into whatever format you choose and bingo, photos worthy of the MoMa!

100 DAYS TILL GRADUATION

Goodness! It's been quite a while since I last posted! Guess you can never underestimate exactly how busy second semester senior year may be...

Today officially marks the 100 days until graduation countdown and, if your school is anything remotely like mine, this of course means a mass senior class celebration at a bar later where there will be no shortage of beer tears and, well, BEER.


Now considering the momentous occasion this blog is dedicated to is quickly approaching, (100 days from now to be exact) my mind began to wander to another Point of Procrastination. As my friend Kelly suggested, in a few short months many of us will be on to full time jobs (come on stimulus plan!) and of course one of the best benefits for any post-graduate is Happy Hour.

Ah Happy Hour, the happiest of all hours!

Now depending on your particular region, Happy Hour specials may differ. In my neck of New York in Poughkeepsie, Noah's is by far the most popular destination with free wings, garlic bread, and baked ziti on Thursdays and Fridays from 6-7:30 pm. Wash it all down with $1.75 beer and you've got yourself a dedicated legion of fans.

In NYC though, there are plenty more options to choose from. A personal favorite of mine is Flip Night on Tuesdays at Flight 151 on 8th Avenue where patrons flip a coin after ordering any house liquor or wine. Guess heads or tails correctly and the drink is yours for free. Be careful though, if luck is on your side, you may not pay for a drink all night, but you'll pay for your hangover in the morning. Tuesday gets even better with Doc Holiday's where from between 8 and 11 pm, guests pay $7 or $8 and can drink Bud Light to their hearts content.

For more happy hour deals, or really any entertainment/nightlife information, check out some of the more popular websites such as Shecky's, NYCGo, Yelp, or Thrillist.

Remember, it's always 5 o'clock somewhere.