Doing Good=Feeling Good

I've noticed that when I do something good for someone, it really helps to boost my own self esteem as well. Granted that's not the main reason to volunteer, but if you're looking for a healthy dose of good feeling in your life, I suggest volunteering for something important. Whether the project is big or small, it will make a difference.

Volunteerism is recognized within schools, colleges, and even employers. The more time you spend helping others, the more people see that you are an individual looking to make a difference.

So where to begin? Start Brainstorming

Is there a current event or issue that is important to your or your community? Think about changes that can be made for the better within your life, someone else's life or within the community.

If you're still drawing a blank, search Google or Yahoo for Volunteer Projects/Ideas. Also, you can check out a book from the library regarding volunteering projects and ideas.

You can also see if your school has a volunteer club or program. If so, see what requirements are necessary to join in.

Resources for Volunteering

There are several web sites and searches that will provide locations and current volunteer projects available to students. Below is a list of sites that are user friendly and credible:

1. Do Something-dosomething.org- This website has been featured on national television and is recognized for the multitude of volunteer projects available. You can even start your own volunteer project and post it online for others to possibly join in and provide support. (Insider tip- Do Something also provides scholarships for noteworthy volunteer projects, so sign up and get started)

2. Volunteer Match-http://www.volunteermatch.org- A volunteer project search engine.

3. United Way of Tampa Bay-http://www.unitedwaytampabay.com/- very resourceful web site that lists current projects in the local Tampa Bay area.

4. Hands on Network-http://www.handsonnetwork.org- useful not only for students, but for children as well whom want to participate in volunteer projects.

For iPod & iPhone Lovers

There's even an app that promotes volunteerism and doing good things for others! Go download DoGood-an app that daily challenges you with an act of kindness to pursue- if you do the act, you can mark it as done and blog about your experiences, as well as read stories from other's acts of kindness.

I promise you that volunteering is worthwhile for so many different reasons. If you haven't tried it, make an attempt. Doing well for others can become addictive, in a good way :)

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Twitter Connections

Want to be a part of a growing network of students? Are you an up and coming individual with a good idea? Do you need to find a student with similiar interests?

If you are saying yes to any of those questions, you should become a part of The Student Network's Twitter Directory.

Either comment in this post your twitter username and a 140 character bio or less about yourself, or send your twitter username and bio to thestudentnetwork17@gmail.com.

We want to help students stay connected and network with each other. If you're a student designer, photographer, singer, actor, anything- you should add yourself to the directory!

Also, follow us- @thestudentnet for updates- we will provide a list of those students that are added daily to the network.

We can't wait to see what students have to offer.

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TSN Guide to Internships

So you want to get an internship, huh? Here's a few tips and resources for accomplishing your goals.

Tips for High School & College Students:

First off, internships are a great way to gain hands on experience in your future career field. Classes in high school and college will provide basic and moderate knowledge about your career, but an internship also helps to build relationships, and can start you on the right track for networking. It's beneficial to stay in contact and meet people whom have a job that you're interested in, that way you can gain insights into that profession and perhaps even tips about those jobs.

Internships also help students decide whether that career field is what they're actually interested in. Sometimes they can make or break a career decision. If you can rack in as many internships as possible, you'll be more likely to decide on a set profession.

An internship will set you apart from other students and looks great on your resume-employers will be impressed!

How to get an internship- Resources & Advice

1. Talk to your guidance counselor or advising office in school for an updated list of current internships.

2. Create an account on Scholarships.com and/or Fastweb.com -these are free scholarship databases & internship searches.

3. Sign up for ThinkIntern.com for more internship availabilities.

4. After you create an account, fill out the profile to the best of your ability, that way you can apply for as many internships as possible.

5. Check out Internqueen.com-she held 15 internships throughout her school years!

6. For those that are interested in magazine and design internships, check out Ed2010.com- they're constantly updating their internship lists.

My secret tip for internships-

Twitter users, especially businesses, sometimes tweet about intern positions, so check around and see if the next internship can be yours!

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What is The Student Network?

The Student Network is a blog for students. We write about all different topics that will hopefully interest viewers to read about them, such as health, beauty, fashion, technology and such. We also provide resources for students to always "be in the know." Think of The Student Network as your guidebook to surviving and enjoying your years of schooling!

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