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#GettingBackGivingBack

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at HWS chapter.

The Her Campus Hobart and William Smith Chapter is lucky to have some amazing leadership at HC Nationals who make sure that we are spoiled during the academic year. They bring together the absolute best team of sponsors who shower us with goodies to share. This semester the HC Team encouraged us to not only treat ourselves, but to also give back to our campus and surrounding community. As much as we would LOVE to keep the entire Back to School Survival Kit to ourselves, we decided to do something even better, GIVE BACK! We rose to the challenge and donated all of our sponsors’ generous treats to a food shelter where they will be packaged and handed out to women who are suffering from poverty. 

Even though we decided to package all of these gifts away, we thought that we would share a little bit about some of our sponsors and their products:   

Who: Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener / What: Zing Zero Sweetener & Coupons

Website: https://www.zingstevia.com/

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/ZingStevia

  • Twitter: @ZingStevia

  • Hashtag: #BTSZingSpiration

Need to add little something sweet to your daily coffee or cup of tea? Power through midterms with Zing Zero Sweetener! This sugar substitute by one of our sweetest sponsors — Zing™ will be sure to sweeten up your day. Can you say SWEET?!  

Who: My Social Canvas / What: Stickers & Postcards

Website: http://mysocialcanvas.com/

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/MySocialCanvas

  • Twitter: @mysocialcanvas

  • Instagram: @mysocialcanvas

  • Pinterest: @mysocialcanvas

  • Hashtag: #Design4HerEducation

My Social Canvas is based out of the glamorous New York City and has a very stylish cause. This social enterprise fashion brand puts students first by providing a platform for millennials (like us) interested in fashion and art to fulfill their dreams of designing apparel and lifestyle products through ongoing national design campaigns. They help raise money for scholarships and give back to the community – SO fashionable! 

Who: Martha Stewart Crafts / What: Glitter Glue & Paint & Coupons

Brand Website: http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts/

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/MarthaStewart

  • Twitter: @MS_Living

  • Instagram: @marthastewart

  • Pinterest: @marthastewart

We have all read too many DIY articles on Her Campus to even count on our finger and toes! With the constant need to change up our dull dorm room walls, who better to help you craft to perfection than the Queen of Crafting herself, Martha Stewart! Need anything from glitter glue to paints and paper crafting tools – check out Martha Stewart Crafts for all of your do it yourself desires. 

Who: She’s The First / What: Stickers & Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake-Off Postcards

Brand Website: https://www.shesthefirst.org/

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/shesthefirst

  • Twitter: @shesthefirst

  • Instagram: @shesthefirst

She’s the First is an incredible campaign driving to provide scholarships to girls in low-income countries, fostering first-generation graduates and cultivating the next generation of global leaders. They make sure that girls who are not as fortunate as us are provided some of the same education opportunities that we are. Their mission is spread by girls all over the country by independent chapter who help spread awareness in their dorms, student centers, local communities, and on social media. Involved in the Geneva 2020 Initiative OR are you a part of the HWS Lead’s Certificate Program? This may be the perfect campaign for you to get involved in today!

Who: No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project / What: Overview & #NoCeilings 30-Day Challenge Calendar

Brand Website:  www.noceilings.org

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/ClintonFoundation

  • Twitter: @ClintonFdn

  • Instagram: @clintonfoundation

  • #NoCeilings

While women have made SO much progress today, we still have not seen complete gender equality in the United States or around the world. The Full Participation Project is an initiative of the Clinton Foundation that works to advance and inspire the full participation of girls and women in the 21st century. Take Women’s Collective to the next level and move from a campus wide movement for the women of William Smith to a global initiative for women around the world! 

Who: Chipotle / What: BOGO Cards & Free Entrée Cards & ShopHouse/Chipotle Cards

Website: http://chipotle.com

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/chipotle

  • Twitter: @ChipotleTweets

  • Instagram: @chipotlemexicangrill

Who doesn’t love a burrito baby in their belly?! Everyone’s favorite burrito making chain has sent us BOGO cards once again!!! While the closest Chipotle may be an hour away from campus, it is worth the long ride to get a taste of their delicious food. Will it be chicken, sofritas, or steak this time?

Who: NYC New York Color / What: City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eye Primer

Website: www.newyorkcolor.com

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/NYCNewYorkColor

  • Twitter: @nycnewyorkcolor

  • Instagram: @nyc_new_york_color

We love the vibrant New York lifestyle, so why not show it?! NYC New York Color sent some of the hottest and vibrant colors to brighten up anyone’s mood — and their eyes of course. You must check out their City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeshadow. Waterproof, crease-proof, intense color, smooth application, smear-proof, tear-proof, and 24HR Wear — amazing! Make your looks last all day here in Upstate New York!

Who: TRESemmé / What: Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray & Perfectly (un)Done Wave Creation Sea Foam

Brand Website:  http://www.tresemme.com/product/category/934132/perfectly-undone

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/TRESemmeUS

  • Twitter: @TRESemme

  • Instagram: @tresemme

Channel your inner model on the runway with TRESemmé. Get those luscious beach waves with their Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray, creating a sexy, tousled look that will have everyone chasing after the waves with you! Need a perfect look for your Campus Cutie article? Check this product our for an amazing look! 

Who: Penguin Random House / What: Chapter Sampler – We Were Liars and Every Day

Website: http://wewereliarsbook.tumblr.com/

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/RandomHouseKids

  • Twitter: @RandomHouseKids

  • Instagram: @RandomHouseKids

  • Tumblr: wewereliarsbook.tumblr.com

Need a new book to grace your bedside table…aside from that English lit or economics textbook? Check out We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart, and Every Day, by David Levithan. These to novels will not disappoint you!

Who: Her Campus / What: HCXO Exclusive Pennant

Brand Website: http://www.hercampusshop.com/ 

Social Media Handles:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/HerCampusMagazine

  • Twitter: @HerCampus

  • Instagram: @hercampus

  • #HCXO

How could we forget one of our favorite goodies from our national team…we love Her Campus! HCXO!!! 

A special thanks to the HC National Team and all of our amazing sponsors! Without you we would not be able to “Get Back” and “Give Back!”
Julianne is junior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a double minor in Media & Society and the Writing Colleagues Program.  In addition to being a Campus Correspondent for Her Campus, Julianne is also a Writing Colleague on campus, and is the Publicity Chair for HWS Votes.  She is obsessed with her dog, Joelle, and loves to follow politics.  She hopes to one day work for a major news outlet that focuses on government and politics.