May 2014 by KCC Bruin

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May 2014

The hardest decision KCC Theatre Spring Seher Dey Staff Writer As the end of the spring semester rolls around, everyone anticipates the start of summer, and many college students find themselves having to make the tough decision of what to do with their time. Should we take summer classes or find a summer job? How about both or neither? It may be one of the hardest decisions we make every year whether we should spend our summers working or continue taking classes. For many students, working over the summer is a great opportunity to gain some experience and save up some money. The experience you could potentially gain from a summer job, especially an internship, could reap great benefits for you and your future. It will also look great on your resume. Deciding to work over the summer also gives the mind a little break from the stress of school and studying. However, taking a break may not be the best thing for everyone as it could also interrupt our learning. Over the fourmonth summer break many students tend to forget what they have learned during the previous fall and spring semesters. Often this leads to playing catch up and having to re-learn some materi-

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Which would you choose?

als necessary for our classes. If this isn’t a major issue or concern, a summer job may be a great idea. On the other hand many college students want to continue taking classes during the course of the summer, and this has its pros and cons. If you are hoping to graduate early and saving money for the following school year is not a priority, this could be a great option. Taking classes over the summer could also be a benefit by allowing a lighter class load over the following semesters. Of course taking summer classes also has its cons. The major one being that you will not save up any money and will be in school all year round with no break. What if you want to do both? You

could potentially work and take classes over the summer. This would allow you to make some money as well as get ahead with some of your classes. Although classes are limited over the summer semesters and it may be slightly difficult to get both your schedules to coincide, Kellogg does offer morning and evening classes. When it comes to choosing between working over the summer or taking summer classes, there isn’t a right or wrong thing to do. Do what is best for you and your situation. If you plan on getting a summer job you can find some great tips at: http://www.investopedia.com/financialedge/0211/6-tips-for-finding-a-summerjob.aspx

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Gifts to buy for graduation pictures of the memories that you share with this person and make a collage out of it. Caitlyn Whitman Staff Writer Graduation day is right around the corner. Have you thought of what you’re going to buy your graduate yet? Graduating from college is on a whole different level than graduating from high school. It’s obvious they both deserve different types of gifts Remember that graduating from college is a big stepping stone in someone’s life and you want to make sure that you’re buying the best gift possible. These 13 gifts will be a sure way to win your overachievers heart;

Diploma frame from your graduate's school

You might think that this wouldn’t be something that a graduate would want but actually this is one of the best gifts that a graduate will receive. They will want to show off their hard work and feel appreciated for it. Normally if you go to the college where the person graduated from, the bookstore will have a diploma frame with the school’s logo on it.

Picture Frame with Memories

You’re going to have to get a little crafty with this one but it will be sure to win over their heart. Obviously because this gift comes from the heart. Go to your local craft store and pick up a picture frame or scrapbook. Print off all the

A College Memorabilia

Gather the graduate’s favorite belongings, whether it be sweatshirts, shoes, candy or even sunglasses. Buy a variety of goodies and put it all together in a box. Also put a bunch of items from the college’s bookstore into the box to always have the memories of that college. It will be a great surprise full of items that they love.

New Items for the Graduates New Home

After graduating you have to expect that the graduate is going to live on their own. Give them a gift that not many people would think of but that would look good in their home. Something like a vacuum, tool kit, or even pots and pans will go great in a new home.

Your Favorite Cookbook

Eating on campus can get boring, so give them your favorite cookbook to get them thinking about new foods to eat that you enjoy. It would also be a great idea to mark your favorite recipes.

Something to use in their new city

If the graduate is moving to a new city, say somewhere like New York, maybe subway tokens would be a great idea.

This will save them all that extra cash. Even gift cards are great. A chance for them to go out and have dinner without spending their own money.

A day of pampering

After all the hard work that the graduate has done, a great gift would be to give them a day of relaxation. Get them gift cards to go get their nails done, hair done, massage and maybe even a gift card to go shopping.

Business card holder

As the graduate continues their future, they will eventually need business cards so buy a business card holder. This will make the them more excited for their future.

Suitcase or Briefcase

Traveling is always a fun experience, and obviously after graduating they are going to want to travel. Their future job is going to have those attending meetings and other business events and this will look very professional.

A new camera

This is a new chapter in a graduate’s life so capture the memories with a new camera!

Plane ticket

After buying the graduate their luggage their going to need a place to travel

to. Send them on a nice relaxing vacation that will get their mind off of school for a while.

Home furnishings

Their new home is going to need some furniture so it doesn’t look so empty. Upgrade the graduate with some new furniture. You might also put a basket together with little things that the graduate will need for their home; toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, ketchup, mustard, silverware, cleaning supplies, etc.

MONEY!!!

Last but not least, money! Who doesn’t like money? The more money the better their life. Anything you decided to buy or make the graduate, they’re most likely to love. Even just showing them your appreciation for them graduating will put a smile on their face. This is a big stepping stone in the graduates life and they deserve the best from everyone, and make sure you include a card congratulating them.