Kelsey Damassa

We’ve all seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada and witnessed the terrifyingly rude antics of Miranda Priestly. With comments like, “By all means move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me,” and “Is there some reason that my coffee isn’t here? Has she died or something?” no wonder interns are constantly on edge. Striving to satisfy a high-maintenance boss might create unnecessary tension between interns. Work environments are potentially cutthroat and competitive as is, but throw in a distant, condescending boss who is prone to play favorites and making friends with coworkers might seem like an impossibility.

On the flip side, you might run into an Emily – your fellow coworker whose desk is right across from yours. Emily seems heartless and cold – her only intention is to win over the boss. She could care less about you, your job, or even your name. The snarky comments are endless: “I’m sorry, do you have some prior commitment? Some hideous skirt convention you have to go to?” OK, so that may only happen in the fashion industry, but the negativity is possible in any work environment. So how do you deal with the competition that a Miranda-esque boss and an Emily-esque intern bring to what should be a fantastic summer experience?

Get Your Head in the Right Place

Your annual OBGYN appointment is coming up and by this point in your collegiette career you probably feel like a pro. You’ve driven to the office a handful of times, chatted with the receptionist, and waited patiently while flipping through the latest issue of Glamour. When your name is called, you confidently walk into the examination room like you have done each year before.

For such a routine appointment, it is surprising how many college-age women aren’t familiar with the dos and don’ts of visiting the gynecologist. Not only are there tips and tricks when it comes to preparing for the appointment, but there are certain things to know while you are meeting with your gynecologist. It is always better to be well informed to the point of over preparedness than left in the dark, so here are some dos and don’ts to consider the next time you see your gyno.

DO find a gynecologist who you are comfortable with.

This is probably the most important tip when it comes to your gynecology appointment. If you aren’t comfortable talking with your gynecologist, then it is time to do some research and find someone who meshes better with your personality. You want to find a doctor who you will be comfortable talking to because let’s face it – OBGYN appointments can get pretty awkward. If you are more comfortable with a female, then find a female gyno. If you would feel more at ease talking to someone closer in age to you, then look for a younger doctor. It is all about making the appointment as comfortable as possible because let’s face it – the more comfortable you are, the more likely you will be to open up to your OBGYN!

"It'll be okay." "It's not the worst thing that could happen." "It just wasn’t meant to be." While family, friends, and relatives usually speak these words with the best intentions, they aren't always what a pre-collegiette wants to hear, especially after receiving an unwanted rejection letter. No matter the situation, rejection is rough. Who would want to be told "no" after putting in hours of hard work and endless energy? Instead of irrationally getting angry with friends, family, and relatives, there are other, more reasonable ways to recover from college rejection. The college most likely isn’t going to change their decision, so it is important for any savvy pre-collegiette to be able to move on and not fixate on the negative. How might you go about this? Well, there are many ways to effectively recover and you have to find what works the best for you. Here are some suggestions from experienced collegiettes, as well as the Senior Advisor at College Confidential, Dave Berry. 
 
1. Treat it Like a Break-up
Whether rejection is related to college admissions, a rocky relationship, a job, or an internship, rejection is always rejection. Being incredibly bright, intelligent and savvy women, we have perfected the art of nursing a broken heart and curing the unwanted emotions that accompany plain old rejection. It is completely okay to grieve over the rejection, as long as it only lasts a day or two and includes something delicious like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food. Oh, and don’t forget to put in some kind of feel-good movie. While chick flicks are always a good fall back, the movie Accepted might just be perfect for any college rejection situation.
 

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Remember the Paxton 1345 giveaway we did a few months back?  Maybe a picture of the super fashionable, Egyptian-cotton boxers will jog your memory:

Well, we love the boxers so much that we wanted to include them in our Her Campus BC Spring Fashion Show.  This Thursday, models will be sporting Paxton 1345 threads as they strut their stuff down the HC BC runway.  And if you purchase a ticket and come to the event, you will have a chance to enter our raffle and win your very own pair of boxers!

Paxton 1345 prides themselves on boxers made in the U.S. of 100% fine Egyptian cotton.  They are available in a wide range of flattering color and styles for both women and men.  Each style has a catchy, New England name like “Vineyard,” “Brookline,” or my personal favorite “Beantown.”

Erin Cormier, the designer behind the brand, has artistically blended her creativity with everyday practicality.  These aren’t your daddy’s boxers.  They don’t sag, crease, or create the unflattering boxer bubble butt.  Cormier spent her days and nights perfecting a style that would flatter men and women of all shapes and sizes.  The fold-over waist is unique to Paxton 1345, as well as the whimsical quote stitched into each pair.