Have you had any desire to travel during your time here at Virginia Tech? Do you dream about studying abroad for a full semester, or even part of a semester? I had the privilege of studying abroad during the winter semester of my sophomore year and it was the best experience I have had in my college career. When I received the news that I had been accepted to spend three weeks in India studying social justice issues, I was beyond ecstatic. I had always wanted to travel to India but I didn’t really know when would be the best time, that is until I heard about this program. I saw this opportunity and immediately looked into it and applied. Now, I am majoring in Business Information Technology,

While COVID-19 seems to be the dooming center of attention lately, if we do not continue to address how we can positively endure this time then it is easy to fall victim to feeling stuck, unproductive, or alone. In March, no one expected that we were going home for spring break and leaving the spring semester behind us, but ever since we have been counting down the days until we could return to Blacksburg. Although college life is very different this fall, many are excited to be getting back into a routine. Given the taste of online classes in the spring, we had some sort of expectation for how this semester would look and were able to prepare, nevertheless, it's been a hard adjustment for c

Who is Pat McGrath? If you have followed the online beauty community within the past five years, you have likely heard of Pat McGrath. Take a look at her Instagram account - @patmcgrathreal - and you’ll find a dynamic, shimmering, and colorful assembly of makeup product demonstrations and photo shoot montages. Her bold style- high on the glitter factor- has carved an irreplaceable niche for McGrath in the beauty market, and her honed combination of business savvy and wild creativity shines through every new campaign and product launch. While young hopefuls in the beauty world may consider McGrath something of an untouchable icon, her story illustrates the importance that working hard and mak

In March, after all Virginia Tech classes were moved online, and with no end to Covid-19 in sight, summer plans became a question mark for college students hoping to gain work experience or make some money while there was a break from classes. Jobs and internships slowly started to get postponed or flat out canceled. A daunting situation considering work experience is crucial when looking toward a career, and as a student, it feels like there are only a few years to get hands-on experience before graduation. Virginia Tech senior and CWIB Chief Marketing Officer Snigdha Sangisetti experienced these challenges and triumphs of a pandemic summer firsthand through her completely virtual internshi

As we move into an even more virtual world, it can be challenging to keep up with new technology and adapt to significant alterations in our usual routine. COVID-19 has left us speechless with all the adjustments we have made to continue our academic success this semester. Even though you may seem like you have all the tools and resources to navigate this new norm, this article will give you some tips and tricks to help you stay on schedule with all of your classes and to stay updated on internship and full-time job opportunities. Since everything is mostly online now, it can be even harder to remember deadlines, assignments and everyday tasks that need to be completed. The silver lining in

Back to school looks a lot different than it did last year and as we all scramble to find some sense of normalcy and routine, many are looking for a newfound sense of belonging at Virginia Tech. Collegiate Women in Business was the first organization I joined at Virginia Tech my freshman year and have had no regrets since. This organization provides so many opportunities such as resume-building, networking, inspiring speakers, leadership experience, career workshops as well as fosters an environment full of mentorship, friendship and life long memories. CWIB builds each and every member up through its three pillars: Empower, Prepare, and Connect. So why CWIB? Emma Harwood, our Editor-in-Chie