Want a new way to study? Then try StudyByte.com.

Study Byte is a brand new site that just launched this summer. It allows you to create flashcard sets for all of your classes. You can choose to study the cards in order or have it pick randomly. It won’t stop flipping through the cards until you have answered them all correctly. Best of all, it is FREE and very simple to use. Perfect way to force yourself to study, even when you really don’t want to. I love the fact that it is online so I can literally copy and paste the questions and answers straight from my notes or the professor’s Power Points.

New features to be added soon – including the ability to share your flashcard sets with your friends & classmates! You can follow @StudyByte on Twitter to keep up to date on everything that is going on with the website.

Registration is now open to everyone so make sure to bookmark Study Byte for fall semester!

If you are moving out of the house and into a college dorm room in August, this site is for you! Design Your Dorm’s website gives you the most realistic view of how your dorm room will be set up. Just go to the site, create an account, select your school and the dorm you will be living in then start designing, decorating & shopping. While you decorate, Design Your Dorm will keep track of everything that you have added to your dorm room so that you can easily purchase the items you have used. It’s that simple! You can also use their move-in checklist to make sure you have everything you need for college. I first featured Design Your Dorm back in June of 2009 but since then, they have added over 140 schools to their database. One of the best additions though is the Meebo bar – it allows you to chat with friends via your social media accounts directly on DesignYourDorm.com. Great way to connect with your new roommate and discuss your ideas for your dorm room. You can also check out their blog for great tips & advice for college students. This summer, they have been giving away a lot of amazing prizes. They are now hosting a YouTube video contest in which you can win a giftcard to Organize.com for sharing your disaster dorm story. To enter & for complete rules, check out their blog.

Head on over to Design Your Dorm today!

Whether you are currently looking for an internship or you will be looking for an internship in the near future, Intern Queen Inc. is your one stop shop for everything you need to know about internships. Lauren Berger, the CEO of Intern Queen Inc., became known as the “intern queen” after completing 15 internships during her 4 years of college. Intern Queen Inc. offers free online internship listings which you can apply for directly through the website as well as career advice through her I Am Intern blog. Whether you are a student looking for an internship or an employer searching for the perfect intern, look no further than InternQueen.com.

Find your dream internship by:
- Looking through the internships online at InternQueen.com
- Following the Intern Queen on Facebook and Twitter
- Signing up for the Intern Queen Hot List – which informs you of what is going on with Intern Queen as well as companies who still need interns
- Subscribe to the Intern Queen’s YouTube channel
- Joining the Intern Queen on Twitter every other Tuesday for #internchat – Ask Lauren any and ALL of your internship questions THIS Tuesday from 7-8pm EST
- Search through the I Am Intern blog to find more tips and advice straight from the Intern Queen herself!

Clutch Magazine is a student run fashion magazine that was started back in the Fall of 2006 by Alexandra Kolbe. Since then, the publication has continued to grow. The magazine is published semiannually: once during the spring and once during the fall. Clutch Magazine and members of the Collegiate Merchandising Association are currently preparing for the release of the Spring 2010 issue which went to print earlier today.

The next issue will be released in the Oglesby Union on March 3rd during Market Wednesdays. Stop by CMA’s table to pick up a copy. You can also go to the Clutch Release Party at Club Rayn on March 4th at 8pm. The first 30 guests will receive a free goodie bag. There will also be giveaway to one lucky Clutch reader for a one-of-a-kind necklace made by Asha Midalli. This is a great way to meet the girls who made this issue happen as well as find out how you can get involved in future issues!

To keep up with everything that is going on regarding Clutch magazine, friend them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammymanet/ / CC BY-ND 2.0

Vincent Duran, a recruiter for BCBG, came to speak in one of my merchandising classes about BCBG, their internship, program, how to apply, and what is expected from an intern. He also gave us yips on interviewing as well as what to include in our resumes and cover letters. His advice was very beneficial and I hope you will agree.

Cover Letter

• Find out who you are sending it to. Using “Dear Relevant” should only be used as a last resort. Research and find out who you are sending this to. It not only makes the letter more personal but it also shows them that you did your homework.
• No more than 3-4 sentences per paragraph. Your cover letter is meant to inform the company on who you are, why you are applying and what relevant experience you have. Vincent told us that often times recruiters have only a few seconds to decide whether they are going to keep your resume or throw it away. You have to be precise and find a way to stand out in order to be selected.

Resume

• List as many activities in college as possible. Companies want to see that you are involved on campus. Joining organizations, clubs and sororities/fraternities are among the most common ways to get involved. Another thing that they are looking for is leadership. Don’t be afraid to run for office and be active. Being a member of an organization is great but running for office is a great way to stand out and show that you have all of the qualities that a recruiter is looking for.
• We don’t care what you did in high school. Most high school students were in many different clubs, played sports and were on student government. That is great but if it is not relevant, try to keep it off your resume. If you do not have a lot of experience, become as involved on campus as you can be so you can eventually get rid of your high school activities.

Interview

• It’s all about the handshake. You can learn so much about a handshake. If you want to leave a great first impression, always use a firm handshake.
• Wear what you would wear on the job. The beauty of the fashion industry is that not all companies want you to wear a suit to work everyday. Some might but it really depends on the company. For instance, if you work for Abercrombie & Fitch, you can expect to wear jeans, a casual top and flip flops to work everyday. Try to research and find out what you are expected to wear on the job and dress accordingly. If you are unsure, wear a suit. It is better to be overdressed than too casual.
• Show me energy. During an interview, it is the interviewers job to decide if this person is the right fit for the company. BCBG is a high intensity, fast-paced job. While this might be great for some, it is certainly not for everyone. Show the interviewer that you are able to survive and posses the energy they are looking for.
• Prepare for behavioral questions. Be prepared to answer questions such as: “Describe a time when you worked in a group and didn’t see eye to eye.” or “Describe a time when you took initiative.” These questions help you to prove that you are capable to handle whatever they throw your way.
• NEVER say fashion is your passion. You will almost always be asked “Why did you decide to get into fashion?” Almost like a reflux, the majority of people say “Because I have a passion for fashion.” Avoid this at all costs. This answer has become a cliche. Honestly tell the interviewer why you want to work in fashion since very few people in this industry do not have a “passion for fashion.”
• ALWAYS come prepared with a question. At the end of an interview, when the interviewer asks you if you have any questions, your answer should always be “YES!” This shows that you are very serious about this company and internship/job. It also shows that you are very brave since asking a question in an interview can be intimidating.
• Relax. The important thing to remember is to relax. Whether you get the job or not, interviews help you to grow. Take away the good and the bad from every interview in order to better yourself for future interviews. Also, keep in mind that the person interviewing you is a human. They are not out to ruin your life. They are simply just doing there job.

For those of you applying to internships this summer, good luck. I have been applying for internships this week and have found these tips to be extremely helpful.

Collegiate Merchandising Association (CMA)’s third meeting of the semester is this Tuesday! Check us out and see how you can get involved with our spring fashion show, intern brunch, relay for life and more!

Clinique is pairing up with Teen Vogue to tour 10 college campuses within the next two months in the search of fresh faces! The Clinique Fresh Faces tour will kick of in New York City on September 22nd with special guest appearance by Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen.

Stop by their Mobile Beauty Studio on any of the dates listed below and have your makeup done by a Clinique expert as well as get your picture taken by a professional photographer. Three girls will be chosen to be in a professional photo shoot and be featured in Teen Vogue. A free makeover AND a chance to appear in Teen Vogue, what more could a girl ask for?

Tour Dates:
9/22 – New York, NY – Union Square West Plaza
9/24-9/25 – New Brunswick, NJ – Rutgers University – “Morrell Street”
9/28-9/29 – Columbus, OH – Ohio State University – Wexner Plaza
10/1-10/2 – University, MS – The University of Mississippi – Union Plaza
10/6-10/7 – Orlando, FL – University of Central Florida – Memory Mall
10/13-10/14 – Tallahassee, FL – Florida State University – Union Green
10/19-10/20 – Houston, TX – Texas A&M University – North Campus
10/22-10/23 – Austin, TX – University of Texas – Quarters on Campus Residences
10/28-10/29 – La Jolla, CA – University of California at San Diego
11/4-11/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Westwood Village

All events run from 11AM-7PM on BOTH days. Can’t make it to any of the tour dates? No problem! You can still submit your photo for a chance at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by going to Clinique‘s website.

If you are a fashion merchandising major at Florida State University (or just have a passion for fashion), then joining the Collegiate Merchandising Association is a MUST for you!

CMA is a diverse group of fashion students that want to work toward a career in fashion NOW. This organization helps give you the tools you need to succeed by allowing you to network with other students and other important people in the fashion industry, giving you hands-0n experience working fashion shows and on Clutch magazine, as well as learning about valuable opportunities to apply for such as student ambassador programs and internships.

Meetings are bi-weekly and last about an hour. Each meeting is filled with tons of information, ways to get involved and events. Don’t wait until after college to work on the career you want, start now and join CMA!

Our second meeting of the semester is THIS Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm in the University Ballroom. Come check us out and see what we are all about!

VS Pink is offering two great back to school deals on their Collegiate Collection.

The first offer is buy one, get one 50% off for one week only, starting tomorrow! Print out the coupon and bring to select VS Pink stores to redeem.

Click here for the coupon. For a list of schools and stores, click here!

You can also take $10 off per item for the VS Pink Collegiate Collection. This offer can be used online with offer code: PINK10. Valid through September 17th!

So hurry to Victoria’s Secret for all of your back to school shopping!

Biggest complaint from college students? How expensive college textbooks are! How can you avoid paying this high price of education?

Research. Check your college’s bookstore and see how much you would have to pay to get the book both new and used. You might find that some books (especially if they are used) are actually pretty cheap while others are over $100.

Search Online. Check Half.com to quickly find the best list price on Ebay, Craigslist and Facebook’s Marketplace. If it is a book that you don’t think you will need much or you don’t mind reading online, check Google Books. You might just find your textbook on there for FREE.

Another Option. A lot of college bookstores are now offering a textbook rental option. You can save as much as 50% and you do not have to wonder what to do with it once the class is over. I have not yet tried this option because I can usually get better deals online but still, a nice option.

Don’t Forget About Your Friends. Know someone who has taken the class already? Then ask them if they still have the book. Plus, if they are really nice friends, they won’t charge you much for it or maybe even nothing at all!