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"  Christmas and New Years are gone, so now the only thing we can look forward to is getting blonde highlights and making a perma-body print on the beach. But there&amp;#039;s a lot to do between now and the glorious, warm and sunny summer - and I&amp;#039;m talking about more than perfecting your &amp;#039;Summer Jams&amp;#039; playlist. The winter months and all the cold days that leave you locked in your room are the prime time to accomplish the tasks that will catapult you into a successful and constructive summer. Meet With Your AdvisorNot sure how to spend your summer? Wary about your academic and professional future? Hit up your academic advisor.He or she will help you pull together a plan of action and figure out the best way to spend your summer months. Maybe it&amp;#039;s getting an internship to beef up that resume, or maybe it&amp;#039;s sticking around and taking a few extra classes. If you want to make the most of your time in college, this meeting is a must! Update That ResumeEditing your resume? Time well spent. Your resume is the first thing about you that future employers will see and perfecting it is key to getting that job or internship. Schedule an appointment at the Career Center to sit down with one of their experts. They will not only help you format that resume, but they can also guide you on catering it towards the specific internship or job you&amp;#039;re applying for (Most career centers also have candy at the front desk, which is another great reason to stop on by.) Construct a LinkedIn ProfileLinkedIn is a professional networking site, and one that many companies use to research candidates. Get on there, create a profile, connect to previous employers (great for references!) and even use it to do some research on the companies you are applying for. It&amp;#039;s just another small thing you can do to set yourself apart from the crowd. Start Searching!The early bird gets the worm...or job. Summer may seem like its months away, but many summer internships are already being advertised online. Get out there and find them! Applying early means there are a lot more positions open (so you can get the perfect one for you!), it shows companies that you are serious and dedicated, and it also takes a large burden off your shoulders so you&amp;#039;ll have nothing to worry about come spring. For more ways to get prepped for summer, check out CollegeCandy! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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