By: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell You make that fateful last trip down the hallowed halls of High School, walk across the stage, get your diploma, and prepare yourself for the next part of your life. Like with most things, everyone you know is full of advice for you and stories of their own. Your parents will tell […]
read moreWritten by: Crystal Vietmeier, Assistant Director of Career Development, Internships and Experiential Learning – Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA Reviewed and edited by: Cara Gillotti, Senior Copywriter, Marketing and Communications – Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA Studies show that 80% of jobs are landed through networking, and an internship is a great way to network your way […]
read moreBy: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell So, you leave a place that for better or worse you have spent more time at then home for four years. You move away or most your friends move away, or both in some cases. You’re away from the watchful eye or eyes of your parental units for possibly the first time […]
read moreChoosing a major is often a frustrating process because it really forces one to answer the age- old question, “What do I want to do when I grow up?” There are so many things to consider and, many times, students are influenced by others and make choices that are not necessarily a good fit. Parents […]
read moreThe following universities, schools, departments, and offices are just a sampling of the distributing partners of the annual Student Guide to Pittsburgh. If your university department would like to request free copies, please email us today! Carlow University – Student Affairs Carnegie Mellon University – Entertainment Technology Center Carnegie Mellon University – Housing Services Carnegie Mellon […]
read moreTips for International Students Planning to Study in Pittsburgh Find a place for your luggage and temporary housing. If you arrive before the term starts, most universities will arrange for international students to stay in the dormitories on a daily basis at fairly nominal rates. If such arrangements are not available, consider a hotel or motel […]
read moreColleges & Universities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Over 60,000 students are enrolled in colleges and universities in the City of Pittsburgh. Where do they all go? Carlow University Carlow University was founded in 1929 as a private, Catholic liberal arts college for women. While continuing to serve primarily women, Carlow’s enrollment is open to all. With […]
read moreRegent Square Regent Square is a tree-lined neighborhood on the eastern edge of the City of Pittsburgh. Sited along both sides of Braddock Avenue between the Parkway East and Forbes Avenue, the neighborhood is composed of portions of the municipalities of Edgewood, Pittsburgh, Swissvale and Wilkinsburg. Regent Square includes a mix of apartments, single-family homes […]
read morePut this checklist in your back to school binder. Living on your own means showing your style and your local IKEA store has every essential for dapper dorm rooms and smart apartments. Sharpen your pencil and get started! Living & Sleeping Sleep: the most important “S” word in every student’s vocabulary. Curtains Alarm clock Loft […]
read moreTired of dorm room living? Ready to make the move off campus? When looking for the perfect apartment, be sure to ask yourself or your potential landlord the following questions: How much is the security deposit? What is required to receive the deposit back when the lease ends? Are utilities included in the rent and […]
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