July 2005

Association News

Post-college life usually plunges grads into the “real world” of adult life. But make sure you take some time to be a kid again this summer by taking a trip to an amusement or theme park. The Alumni Association makes it easy—we’ve got discounted tickets to Cedar Point, “America’s Roller Coast.” You'll save $10.70 on any-day, adult tickets and $1.95 on junior tickets. Discounts on tickets to Six Flags, Disneyland, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios and other amusement parks are available through WorkingAdvantage.com, an online benefit provider that all Alumni Association members have free access to. For details on WorkingAdvantage discounts, click here.

In the Know

If you’re going to go back to the glorious days of your youth, you might as well go all the way. What’s being a kid without indulging in some candy? Check out DailyCandy.com for a dose of sweetness that’s more the grownup variety. This free daily email and Web site offers an insider’s guide to the hot and undiscovered things in life. It covers everything from fashion to gadgets to travel—it’s your source for all things related to food, fashion and fun.

Money can be tight the first few years after college—student loans and other “get your life going” costs can really add up. But that doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of life’s necessities (and yes, by necessities, we mean iPods and TiVo). Cheapstingybastard.com helps you find the finer things in life at lower prices than you’ll pay anywhere else. Visit the site for daily online coupons, sales announcements, and, even, free stuff.

Career

Thinking about changing careers or just haven’t picked one yet? Make an informed decision by visiting Vault.com’s “A Day in the Life” series. Read actual accounts of a day in the life of someone with a job that interests you. “A Day in the Life” features profiles of professionals working in a variety of fields. Learn how a book editor spends her day or who a lobbyist has to schmooze to get his job done. These insightful profiles offer up the real scoop on the job you always wanted.

When you’re thrown into a new situation, the lingo can be befuddling. Trying to decipher corporate lingo can be a lot like the days before you knew what the “UgLi” was or why everyone kept telling you to talk to your “GSI.” Visit Hatch Magazine for translations of the most common corporate speak. So the next time your boss says he “just wanted to close the loop,” you’ll know he just wants to keep you informed about an issue you are involved in.