Sure, we all have Facebook accounts (that might have been how you found this post!), but what is it really like behind the scenes to work at Facebook? Nicole VacaGuzman shares how she navigated tech recruiting, the importance of teamwork, and why her dream is to be at Facebook long term. Name: Nicole VacaGuzman Job Title: SMB Account Manager Intern (Facebook) Location: Austin, Texas College: University of Chicago Year: Rising Senior Major: Global Studies What are you doing this summer? I work within the SMB team, supporting Small and Medium businesses who work with Facebook. What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d love to ultimately manage…
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Finding Work-Life Balance in New York City
Summer is traditionally a time for relaxing, but when you’re working more than 40 hours a week and your work can follow you home, how do you find time to balance it with exercise and social time? Arushi Saksena shares her tips for getting everything to fit in her day as a research assistant at Columbia University and dealing with applications with rolling admissions. She learned that she really can make her work fit into her life and how valuable all the knowledge she picked up over the last few years is in the present. Name: Arushi Saksena Job Title: Summer Research Intern, Columbia University Location: New York, NY College:…
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How To Make Your Study Abroad Romance Last
The sun is shining, summer is almost here, and with it, comes the question that thousands of college couples will face: should we stay together over the summer? In this week’s installment of Ro&Co, Arushi is back, and sharing her tips for handling a long-distance relationship. Hi! I’m so happy to write for Rosana’s blog again. Dating in college is a popular topic of discussion. Should you break up with your high school partner? Should you jump into a long-term relationship one week into college, or ~discover yourself~ and keep things casual? I can’t answer those questions for you, but if at any point in your college life, you have…
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DTM’s Guide to Online Shopping Like a Pro
This week’s installment of Ro&Co features very special guest, Anita, who recently started her own blog, DTM! Anita shares her tips to level up your online shopping. Hi guys! I’m Anita, one third of the DTM Blog. Anyone who knows me, will tell you that I’m constantly online shopping and this summer I will be working for Adidas in their E-Commerce department. So… I guess you can say I know a thing or two about navigating the online store. I’m here to share some tips about getting the most from your online shopping experience, hope you find them helpful! Why shop online? A lot of people prefer the in-store shopping…
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Table for One: A Guide to Brunching Alone
This week’s installment of Ro&Co features Samira’s guide to making the most of that sacred weekend morning meal: Brunch! So you’ve finally worked up the courage to do it alone. Brunch, that is. The one thing where you just HAVE to go with friends and catch up on all the wild (or tame) things you’ve done over the weekend, the one meal it’s actually socially acceptable to be incredibly loud and obnoxious. Switch gears for a second, though. Remember, this is something you decided to do alone this time. You made a reservation on OpenTable, and booked a table for one. Or your friend cancelled on you 12 hours…
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Staying Healthy While Abroad
This week’s installment of Ro&Co features my very special guest, Martina, who recently started her own blog, DTM! Martina shares her tips for staying healthy while she’s off galavanting around Europe for her study abroad! Hello everyone! I’m Martina, one of three members of DTM Blog (short for Doing the Most). I’m currently studying abroad in Paris, and I’m having a great time; I’ve had at least 100 pains au chocolat, a ton of picnics with wine and cheese, and have been hanging out with friends 24/7. It’s been so relaxing and so much fun, but it’s been tough to stay healthy. So, with my *seasoned* experienced, I thought I’d…
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4 Coffee Shops for Studying in Chicago
Finals week studying have you down? In this week’s installment of Ro&Co, Marianne Dolan shares her top 4 coffee shops to study in around Chicago! Make the most of your reading period and explore the city while you work! Perhaps you’re not a fan of brutalist architecture. Or maybe it’s just demoralizing that you get more social interaction on the first floor of the library during finals week than you’ve had the entire rest of the quarter. Be antisocial yet adventurous with these gems of coffee shops. Peach & Green – South Loop Peach & Green is like the Zendaya of coffee shops. Just as I genuinely wonder if there’s…
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Get This Girl an Internship | Ro&Co
For the third installation of Ro&Co, Katie Melbourne shares the steps she takes to get the coolest internships (like last spring at NASA!!!). If you want to learn more about getting internship and the job search process, check out our new podcast, Get This Girl a Job!! It’s that time of year again…recruiting season! When you’re knee-deep in resumes and career fairs, it may seem like that summer opportunity is just a distant idea. But with consistent organization and the help of mentors, that dream can soon become a reality! Here are my best tips for snagging that perfect position, and what to do once you get there. Reach Out…
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Do It For the ‘Gram | Ro&Co
Ro&Co is a new series on Xoxo, Rosana where I am teaming up with some of the incredible women in my life to share their perspectives every Monday in January. In this week’s installment Becca Welch is sharing how she uses her Instagram to develop her personal brand. If a picture is worth a thousand words, an Instagram feed is a fortune when it comes to building your online presence and brand. I like to consider myself an amateur photographer because I’ve only been doing it for a little over two years and mostly for my friends, but it has definitely given me a new perspective on building a brand…
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Weekend Guide to Miami | Ro On the Go
While Chicago has been experiencing record cold in the week leading up to New Years, I have been hiding out in Miami for winter break! Since this is just about the time to start planning your spring break, here is my weekend guide to Miami on a budget! The Constraints My weekend guide provides comprehensive, step by step plans, for both Saturday and Sunday. Ever activity and meal will be less than $30 per person. However, this guide does not include hotels or AirBnBs since room affordability varies based on the number of friends you’re traveling with. Parking in Miami is pretty expensive, so your best bet is to take…