Category Archives: College And Internships

How To Figure Out What to Do With Your Major

What Should I Do With My Major?! // How To Figure Out What to Do With Your Major - ew & pt

I’m pretty sure the amount of people who have chosen a major and know exactly what they want to do with it is a lot lower than we all think. Like, even if you have chosen your major and you sort of know what you want to do, you might have doubts and question yourself and wonder if that’s really what you want to do or if that’s what you think you want to do and…you know what I mean.

Once you’ve finally chosen a major (Pssst…check out my How To Choose A Major  and Signs You Chose The Right Major before reading this!), you’re on a great track but you need to keep going from there. It’s great you know which field you want to be in, but now you need to start to find your place. Honestly, I’m pretty sure of what I want to do but sometimes there are those moments where I question myself–nothing in life is totally certain, but having at least a sort of idea of where you want your major to take you is always helpful.

There are so many careers out there or paths that exist that you might not have ever considered, so hopefully this little post can help you start to think about just what you’re going to do with your major.

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What to Do When You’re Failing A Class

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What to Do When You're Failing A Class // eyeliner wings & pretty things
So things aren’t exactly working out as planned. Those straight A’s have become a distant dream and your reality is that you’re not doing as well as you hoped you would be in a class. When you’re failing a class you have two options: you can give up, fail and just eat ice cream and cry about it OR you can take action, pass and eat celebratory ice cream instead of self-pity, failure ice cream. Celebratory ice cream just tastes better, you know?

So, my friends, if you’re failing a class there is still hope for you. This guide will help you figure out just what to do to save your grade! Even if you’re not currently failing, these are also great ways to improve your confidence, habits and grades in general.

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Unique Dorm Decor Ideas

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10 Unique Dorm Decor Ideas // eyeliner wings & pretty things

Are you sick of posters? Do you want something more unique than a tapestry? Well, friends, look no further. I’ve got some great unique dorm decor ideas that’ll make your room stand out.

It’s never too late to redecorate your room and these ideas can also easily be applied to your bedroom at home!

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8 Smart Investments for College Students


8 Smart Investments for College Students // eyeliner wings & pretty things
I don’t know if you know this, but college is expensive as hell. Kidding. You totally know this and you’re probably laughing and crying all at once while you think of all of the student loans and crippling debt you’ll face soon. Ha! You’re welcome for drudging up a scary future.

With this being said, there are a lot of things college students need to buy. Some of these things are little pricey, but a lot of pricey thing are totally worth it. Here are some great investments for college students. Namely, if you’re going to spend a little more or ask for something big for your birthday or a holiday, these are the things you should look into. Let’s get started!

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