My grandma is the most generous person I know. Thanks to her support, I paid for college and graduated not a penny in debt. And she’s not the only one! More and more grandparents (the kindest-hearted people on the planet) are footing the college bill for the grandkiddos. Unfortunately, not all of them can afford it. A […]
Author: Gwen Burrow
8 Ways Creativity Makes You a Better Person
JUST Creative has a cool piece by Anna Marsh listing ways creativity makes you a better person. If you’re a creator questioning the value of letting your creativity run wild or weary of the process of creating something new, take a look. Here are a few of Anna’s observations. 1. Creativity connects everything. “It teaches us that everything […]
March 2017 is Find Your Calling Month
Parents. Teachers. Counselors. Advisors. This announcement is for you! Last year, Find Your Calling Day on March 2 was such a success that this year we’re expanding it to Find Your Calling Month. The entire month of March will be a time for students around the country to come together and use Find Your Calling to […]
Top 10 Creative Jobs the Labor Market Needs — That Actually Pay You
While the rest of the world obsesses about hot STEM jobs and their shiny salaries, what’s a creator to do? We can’t all be software engineers! Good news: Here are 10 in-demand creative careers that pay good wages. The latest stats from Find Your Calling show plenty of demand for people who enjoy expressing themselves […]
A Dream With a Deadline – Interview With Austin Otto
American author Napoleon Hill once said, “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” That quote serves as inspiration for Austin Otto, a third-year engineering student with aspirations of changing the world through 3D printing. “I want to be part of the cutting-edge changes that I foresee coming from 3D printing technology,” said Austin, who […]
Career Spotlight: Fierce Demand for UI/UX Designers
Why do we pay $5 for Starbucks when we could get a $2 coffee somewhere else? Why Apple over Acer? Same answer as to why every American can recognize a Coca-Cola bottle—even in the dark. Design. Every product is designed—cars, websites, coffee cup holders—to target an emotional as well as physical need. We want fun, […]
17 College Majors That Might Not Get You a Great Career
Watch out for these majors! Forbes recently published a list of 17 college degrees that carry high underemployment rates. According to a new survey, many people who hold these degrees are underemployed. This means they are working beneath their potential. Their job (either inside or outside their field of study) doesn’t require their level of education. In other words, they […]
“Find What You’re Good At. Never Look Back” – Interview With Zoe Huff
In a world with no shortage of photographers both amateur and professional (300 million users on Instagram alone), Zoe Huff has an especially gutsy goal: become a photographer for National Geographic. A high school senior in Maryland and winner of an FYC scholarship, Zoe brings not just a passion for photography but a heart for […]
Have You Found Your Calling? It Might Be Behind You
The world is teeming with tips for how to find your calling. The latest one that almost knocked me off my feet was this: Check your Amazon wish list to see what you’re interested in. So true! Also, help! Because I’m interested in everything. But that’s a different story. The tip I want to talk about today is […]
How to Turn Your Job into Your Calling
Your job (we are fond of saving) is not your calling. Bussing tables after class is a job. Working as the head chef is a calling. Sometimes, however, your job can turn into your calling. As Caroline Beaton writes in “The Psychology of Professional Purpose: How to Follow Your Calling,” you can turn your job into […]