It’s summertime—and for many of us, the perfect time to for an internship. However, for those of you who are too young to intern, or for one reason or another couldn’t land the internship of your dreams, don’t stress. With these alternatives, a productive summer is within your reach.
Take a Part-time Job
Unlike unpaid internships, which experts now estimate make up a fourth to a half of existing internships, part-time jobs guarantee you money in the bank. This is a major plus for those of you who are feeling the pinch …

The hype of fitness and diet season at the start of January may have piped down, but it’s not too late to get in shape for bikini season. As a fitness guru and Turbo Kick instructor, here are my suggestions for easy workouts that will give you the best results in no time.

What do I do if I’m stuck in a weight-loss plateau?
Keep your workout routine interesting and change up your everyday regimen. If you find yourself always hopping on the treadmill, try doing some squats and abs first …

“Girl in Translation”
Author: Jean Kwok
Published: April 2010
Category: Chinese, Immigrant, Fiction
Written by an author who moved to New York as a young girl herself, this tale follows a young Chinese American girl who emigrates from Hong Kong to Brooklyn with her mother. Student by day and Chinatown sweatshop worker by night, this is a moving story about being caught between two worlds as a young immigrant.

“The Carrie Diaries”
Author: Candace Bushnell
Published: May 2010
Category: Relationships, Young Adult, Fiction, Teen Romance, Friendships
After garnering criticism about the apparent aging of the fab four ladies …

Sometimes summer can get you down if you find yourself low on money or without the patience to pack and travel for weeks. But instead of being a couch potato all day long, explore your own city, backyard or home with some creative thinking.

This summer, take a trip with your friends that doesn’t require a lot of planning or extra money. Try some of these ideas for quick and easy excursions.

There’s something so alluring about “summer guys” – the carefree and fun vibe that comes with being around them. Many girls detest these flings, claiming that they ruin any possibility of sustaining a real and long-lasting relationship. But the question is: What type of relationship are you looking for within these three months?

Summer may be long gone, along with the hours spent lounging in the sun, swimming in the pool, or primping for parties, but there’s one remnant of the sunshine that may still be around: split ends, discoloration, and perpetual frizz.