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The Ultimate (Affordable) Holiday Gift Guide
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
With the holidays already upon us, you might be scrambling to think of last minute gifts for everyone on your list. This gift guide is focused on keeping gift giving affordable (everything is under $50) and heartfelt. Hopefully it will spark some inspiration to make your friends and family think you read their mind.
Oh What Fun! - Chill Holiday Party Ideas
By: Ann Nguyen ‘22
Now that finals are over, you should reward yourself for a great semester. It’s time for some fun and relaxation! If you and your friends are trying to plan the perfect get-together to celebrate the holidays but don’t want to go too crazy, here are some fun party ideas for you.
The Present of Presence: The Gift We Forget To Give
By: Judy Lee ‘17
As the holiday season approaches, there will obviously be much more talk about the giving season. Everyone has a gift for someone else and holiday cheer is spread all around. But as the days draw nearer before I leave for study abroad, I find there is a mistake I’ve made over and over again: I place more emphasis and value on giving material items that will hopefully convey my feelings instead of being emotionally present.
Work on It Wednesday: Networking your Way Through the Holidays
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Staying in touch with previous bosses, colleagues, teachers, and mentors via a holiday card/email is a subtle yet highly effective form of networking. It helps to keep you top-of-mind just in case Santa Claus didn’t bring you a nice shiny internship/job for Christmas.