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 Ind

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

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 cre

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

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 sta

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 a