10 of the best pieces of career advice I’ve received

Best pieces of career advice I've received - first job tips // ew & pt

When I was in college, I went to a lot of conferences, career advisement meetings, and coffees with internship bosses. Namely, I’ve received a lot of advice about my career and, although not all of it has been wildly useful, some of it’s really stuck wih me.

Here are some of the best pieces of career advice I’ve heard (or figured out for myself).

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11 of the best ways I save money post-grad

best ways i save money post-grad

I love a great deal, I love saving money, and I love being able to do these things while still having a ~fruitful life~.

For context, I got a paid internship just out of college and it later turned into my first full-time job. I commute to and from NYC and I’ve been working on saving a lot of my paycheck while still reaping the benefits of living at home for just a bit longer as I figure out my next move. So, of course, not paying rent is a huge money-saver that I’m fortunate to be able to do. That being said, there are a lot of other ways I save money.

Here is how I save money post-grad that might just inspire you to create some new habits.

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A mini travel guide for a weekend trip to Washington DC

A mini travel guide for a weekend trip to Washington DC - what to do and where to eat // ew & pt

This past weekend me and a few of my friends went to visit our other friend who’s currently attending grad school in Washington DC and it was so much fun!

And so, I came up with a mini guide that consists of some of the best things we did and the best places we ate. It’s not incredibly thorough, but hey, it’s a great jumping-off point if you’re planning a mini trip to DC any time soon!

From where to eat to what to do, here’s my travel guide for a weekend trip to Washington DC.

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How to find things to do in your city + my NYC “to explore” list

how to find things to do in your city and things to do in new york // ew & pt

Lately, I’ve been using my free time to research places to eat, areas to explore, and walls to take a good Instagram in front of. As it turns out, this feels way more productive than scrolling through Instagram and Twitter … plus, it also helps make me feel even more excited for the nice weather.

There are so many things I want to do! And they’re more or less ~accessible~ because they’re in my city/state! They’re located in New York, just like me. Bucket lists are cool, but “to explore” lists are even greater, especially when you can make them realistic and reachable.

Here’s how to make a list of places and things to explore and do in your city … and here’s a peek into my list of things to do in New York for some inspo! Read More →