Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer There is no universal appeal of staying in college for every student. But if students decide to continue pursuing higher education, they can’t do it blindly. Seeking higher education can be a rewarding experience for students who wish to expand their knowledge and apply their skills to the modern job […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer After years of living on-campus, graduating students are limited to University Apartments or lease agreements with off campus housing which ends weeks after graduation. With the current housing market being a disaster, there needs to be more support for FIU graduates. The demand for housing at FIU far exceeds the […]
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer It is common for parents to recommend or even command that their children embrace a certain profession. Reluctant to disappoint Mom or Dad, we begrudgingly adopt that profession and thus neglect our very own calling. It’s the dream of all parents to see their offspring succeed. To materialize […]
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer I know many of us might hate the idea, but getting a decent-paying job is the most important reason why a college degree is worth pursuing. The endless hours spent sitting in lectures and learning hard and soft skills are not pointless. Aside from the hard skills we […]
Jacqueline Flores/ Contributing Writer FIU has done a phenomenal job at helping students obtain internship and career opportunities at every corner for every major. It’s possible that this exact environment is what makes a student unprepared for the reality of what it means to be career-ready. Life outside University will rarely ever have an opportunity […]
By: Yeskanisayka Urbina/Staff Writer The University is giving students a chance to experience a real day in the life of their aspired jobs through a shadowing program. The Panther Shadows Programs gives students the opportunity to shadow a professional for one day during the week of spring break from Monday, March 11 until Thursday, […]
Yeskanisayka Urbina/Contributing Writer FIU is collaborating with JCPenney’s for a ‘Suit-Up’ event to help students find professional business attire in preparation for their next interview or new job by giving them tips and discounts. The Career and Talent Development department is inviting students to Miami International Mall’s two-floor JCPenney for guidance in comfort and […]
By: Anna Radinsky/Staff Writer The Career and Talent Development office at the Biscayne Bay Campus said that as students get closer to graduation, they should take advantage of the services that CTD has to offer for better career decision making. The department invites students and alumni to join them in grad seminars, professional development […]
Image by Jhong Dizon via Flickr Jessica Hierro | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com When a person enters college for the first time, it is usually the first time they feel free to do what they want. Being able to set their schedules for class, going out to socialize and making their own decisions without their parents […]
Image by FIU College of Business via Flickr Kieron Williams | Staff Writer opinion@fiusm.com When I start thinking about graduation at the end of this semester, I’m not as happy as my family is for me. In fact, graduating is scary because it gets closer and closer whether you’re ready for it or not, […]
Image by Greg Furry via Flickr Rhys Williams | Staff Writer rhys.williams@fiusm.com All of my calluses are gone. I can remember being a kid and never wearing shoes, coming home only when it was too dark to keep playing basketball or football. My calluses came from running on the hot asphalt, beginning at noon or […]
Image by Robert Couse-Baker via Flickr Amid Bennaim | Staff Writer opinion@fiusm.com As social creatures, grooming is an important part of our biology. Keeping clean and looking good changes the way that we look at ourselves. This leads many to suggest that there is a correlation between dressing for success and achieving that success. As a […]
