Lauren Mobertz

Lauren Mobertz studies Professional Writing and Hispanic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University, and will graduate in May 2012. To fuel her interest in urban studies, Lauren interned at Oakland Planning and Development Corporation in fall 2010. Since she received her passport, Lauren has not spent more than 7 consecutive months in the US. She spent spring 2011 in Santiago, Chile, translating documents for Educación 2020 and practicing her salsa; summer 2010 in Durban, South Africa, studying the social and economic impacts of the FIFA World Cup and volunteering for WhizzKids United; and spring break 2010 hosting art workshops in Siuna, Nicaragua. Somehow, she always manages to keep up with How I Met Your Mother and a little bit of running, no matter what city she's based in. Lauren hopes to settle down in the East Coast and enter education administration.

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10 Highest-Paying Jobs Right Out of College 10/16/2012	What do you mean, no more student discounts?! Graduation (along with flowers, cards and photos) brings with it a few unsettling novelties, including an end to Thirsty Thursdays and a sudden assumption that we have the money to pay full price. And though we’ll surely miss the Friday morning hangovers, having to fork over the same stacks of cash as adults in the Real World is what hits us where it hurts. How can we avoid starvation after graduation while still managing to live on our own and work off our student debts? Let’s take a deep breath. There will be no end to mani/pedis and end-of-summer shopping sprees. According to CareerBliss and Payscale.com, there is a way to live comfortably right out of college. We report to you 10 of the highest-paying entry-level jobs for college graduates that are sure to afford you both some debt-induced stress relief and a few trips to Bloomingdale’s. 10. Information Sciences & Systems $54,038 annually Is the Job for Me? Ever wondered how to become an expert on the world’s cutting-edge technology? With jobs in the information sciences and systems fields, you can apply your passion for technology to an eclectic variety of positions, including network engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, interface specialist and computer programmer. Be prepared to put your coursework in computer programming, statistics, mathematics, economics, management and accounting to good use. Who Would I Work For? Amazon, OkCupid, Merck, Vivisimo
Rooming with Your BFF: A Guide to Your Best, Most Drama-Free Year Yet 8/17/2012	Late August is just around the corner, which means move-in day with your BFF. You couldn’t be happier. From the day you signed your housing agreement, you knew your roommate horror stories of freshman year were over. While this may be true, don’t jump to conclusions just yet. Living with your BFF might not be as effortless as hanging out with her. If you don’t take the time to set boundaries and outline a few rules now, your roommate-BFF could become your roommate-exBFF–and fast. To strengthen your friendship and lock in a great school year, it’s important to set some roomie guidelines and stick to them. But don’t worry--HC’s got your back. When it comes to college roommate situations, we’ve heard it all, like roommate horror stories and common sticky housing situations. Follow our steps and living with your bestie will be smooth sailing this year. [pagebreak] Set Ground Rules
Fuel for Finals that Costs Much, Much Less than Fuel for Your Car 5/9/2012	During finals week and constant late-night study sessions, midnight cravings are inevitable. Spending a semester’s worth of hard-earned cash on restaurant food, though, is not. HC CMU’s compiled simple tips for eating good, cheap food to help you get your study on (and take a few well-deserved breaks from the books). Good luck on your finals, and bon appetit! Pizza Pizza Let’s start with the staple food of college culture: pizza. This cheesy marinara delight possesses the unique talent of putting our hunger in check without inducing food coma, making it the perfect study food. Atwood’s street of $5 pies For cheap, quick eats order from one of Atwood’s fine dining locations. Antoon’s, Pizza Roma, and more are waiting to fill your tummy for a mere $5. Split a pie with friends or have your way with your own–you can always store leftovers for tomorrow. The Porch This new venue at Schenley plaza (the corner of Forbes and Schenley Drive) has college students and food reviewers alike raving about their talent for taking simple dishes and making them magical. Their magic extends to their intricate pizzas, which they offer for half-price on weeknights from 9:30 til close. Perhaps you’ll try the Bianca (fig jam, goat cheese, mozzarella, arugula, truffle oil) or the Barbeque Chicken (roasted chicken, red onion, pineapple, cilantro, bbq sauce) when you stop in. OrderPitt.com
Almost Midnight A Cappella 5/8/2012	Take a break from studying for finals and come out to Almost Midnight A Cappella! Featuring ALL SIX a cappella groups at CMU, and in addition, VULCANIZE as our guest group from California, PA! Counterpoint Deewane Joyful Noise Originals Soundbytes Treblemakers & Vulcanize! This event takes place on the night before reading day! So that gives all of you more of an incentive to come out - two hours of a cappella is definitely better than two hours of facebook-ing! :) We will be tabling ALL WEEK in front of Doherty! Rain location for tabling: inside the UC! TICKETS ARE ONLY ONE DOLLAR! Pre-sale AND at the door! Hosted by the Treblemakers!
Peter Sadosky `15 5/4/2012	Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC Major: Econ & History Grad Year: 2015 Relationship Status: Single Hobbies: Tennis, yoga, cook, running Favorite Thing to Do in the Summer: Gather with family on nice summer nights and barbeque
Danswers' Symposium Spring 12 5/3/2012	Come see Dancers' Symposium's Spring 2012 Show: Overdrive!! Join us for another amazing show full of all types of dance brought to you by Dancers' Symposium! Hip-hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and everything in between. Featuring... -MUSIC by Rihanna, Lady GaGa, Mac Miller, Jay-Z, Michael Buble, and many more artists! -PERFORMANCES by your talented classmates! ... Show Times: Friday, May 4 @ 8:00pm (doors open @ 7:30pm) Saturday, May 5 @ 8:00pm (doors open @ 7:30pm) Ticket Sales: -Tickets will be available outside Doherty Hall Monday 4/30- Friday 5/4 10:30am - 4:30pm (UC Wean Commons in case of inclement weather) visit out website for more info. http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/org/dancer/ become a fan of DS!!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dancers-Symposium/6642422113 Dancers' Symposium (DS) aims to provide an open and supportive environment to further the exposure of dance, music, student choreography, and student performance at Carnegie Mellon University. There are no requirements to audition; people of all backgrounds, cultures, majors, and genders are encouraged to participate. Diverse styles of choreography and lyrical content are encouraged. One two-act show is produced each semester, consisting of professional staging, lighting, and student costume design. All performances are open to the public. Funded in part by your student activities fee.
Fair Trade Week 4/22/2012	Come learn about fair trade! Amnesty International and SIFE Global Threads present Fair Trade Week, a week of events dealing with fair trade. Starting on Monday April 23rd @ 4:30 pm in PH226C, we will have a special screening of "The Darkside of Chocolate," about child labor in cocoa fields, followed by a lively debate. On Wednesday April 25th @ 7:30 pm in UC Connan, we're putting on a fair trade fashion show and marketplace, bringing you the finest fashions in fair trade (We're also currently looking for models - contact croper@andrew.cmu.edu for more info) The week ends on Saturday April 28th with a tour of the La Prima Espresso Company @ The Strip - we will meet 9:00 AM at the UC Turnaround, or meet us at LaPrima @ The Strip at 10 AM!
My Final Carnival Bucket List 4/17/2012	Carnival: two days off from school and a weekend of relaxation, competition, and funnel cake (and partying. Lots of partying. Way too much partying). On Thursday time moves slowly, and you feel like you can do it all: buggy, booth, endless barbeques, concerts, holi, fireworks, mobot, a cappella, AB Comedy… The list goes on. And on. So you visit a booth or two, attend the comedy show, and call it a night. The Friday sun rises. You’re a little hungover, but you tell yourself there’s still time… Until you fall back asleep, not to wake again until the day’s first barbeque has already begun. Unfortunately you’ve missed the first day of buggy. There’s always Facebook photos to depict the competition… By Saturday Pittsburgh’s pissing (I mean raining) on Carnival, as expected. Now you don’t feel like doing anything. Another Carnival has gone by and you’ve lost all your Tartans pride. Sigh. This year, the words above will NOT describe my Carnival. This year, I will defy sleep, gravity, and even time if I have to–whatever it takes to complete my Final Carnival Bucket List. That’s right, mobots got nothing on me: I have a time machine, baby. Anyway, if you see me walking aimlessly down Forbes this weekend, missing out on one of my bucket list items, I’d love for you to grab me and point me in the right direction. Here’s my list so you can be on the lookout: Defy long lines. Visit every booth.
Scotch'n'Soda Presents The Drowsy Chaperone 4/15/2012	Come see Scotch'n'Soda's Carnival production of The Drowsy Chaperone! A show that's full of fancy dresses, monkeys, black lesbian aviators, spit takes and the love of musical theatre. Reserve tickets now at http://snstheatre.org/tickets/show/Drowsy
AB Concerts Presents Passion Pit with Donora and DJ Gusto 4/15/2012	AB is brining Passion Pit to CFA Lawn! Wristbands for rain location are sold out, but plenty of room for everybody if it's held on CFA lawn!

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