Social Media's Implications For Me and You

I cannot tell you the amount of times I have clicked into Fabletics’ website to look at their 2 for $24 leggings deal. Honestly, it’s embarrassing. If there are two things that can get me going in life, it’s a good pair of leggings and a great deal. But the reason I know this deal by heart is because everybody and everyone who has a decent amount of fame seems to be talking about how incredible Fabletics is and how you should use their coveted code in order to get more bang for your buck. I will say, I am one to absolutely take a deal when I can get one, but there’s something that will stop me every time when it comes to situations like this. It’s that little hashtag that pops up at the end of the description or in the corner of a story, #ad.

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The Introvert’s Networking Survival Guide

I’m just going to say it- 90% of the time, I dread going to networking events. They leave me feeling depleted, drained, and in desperate need of a nap. As I approach my college graduation (103 days, but who’s counting?), a lot of things are starting to become clear to me, and one of them is this: I’m going to have to attend a lot of networking events in my career. Whether or not I liked it, networking is just a part of the game that I want to play. 

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A Galaxy That’s Not So Far Away

If you weren’t already familiar, hi, I’m Sarah Virkstis. I am the VP of Philanthropy for GVSU’s chapter of PRSSA, and I am also a self-proclaimed “Dis-nerd.” So, when I had the chance to listen and learn at a session during the PRSSA national conference that was all about Disneyland’s opening of Galaxy’s Edge, lead by Suzi Brown (Vice President of Communications at Disneyland Resort), I was a bit beside myself with excitement. Where else would I ever cross paths with someone within the top echelon of my own career field? Suffice to say, I was “geeked.”

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