‘City Never Sleeps’ by Ardenis Perez Korean Issues and Insights Lecture Join New York University’s Professor Jung-bong Choi as he discusses the new obsession with Korean culture. South Korea has become the center of transitional pop culture and Choi will explore why it has become such a global phenomenon. The event is today at 7:15 [...]
Make Money This Summer
Now’s the time to apply. Here’s what you need to know By Mayeline Perez With finals just one month away, the semester is coming to a close. By this time college students have a balance nearly to zero dollars. While wanting to enjoy the summer, we all know that money is needed when you want to [...]
Will You Find a Job After CCNY?
With graduation approaching, students worry about the future Bryan Reid Though the unemployment rate dropped recently, from 7.9 to 7.7 percent, it’s still bad all over. With the economy in a flux, it remains a scramble just to find work. A recent study showed at 53 percent of recent grads are either unemployed or underemployed. [...]
Digital Resume
Is the e-version the only way to go? Shantia Dobson In 2013 many employers are seeking to hire candidates who are computer savvy. This means being able to construct and upload a digital resume in order to make yourself stand out against the competition. Earlier this month, AM New York posted an article called “Paper [...]
Which Majors Pay Off?
According to a new census report, focus on STEM by Erika Gomez A bachelor’s degree is the ultimate accessory in today’s society. College graduates have slaved and sacrificed to obtain this all-important piece of paper, guaranteeing success. But what happens when the degree you have worked so hard produces no career and little income? According [...]
Remembering 9/11, Best and Worst Majors and More–9/11/2012
September 11 Anniversary: It’s been 11 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Pause, take a moment and reflect on the tragedy and what it’s meant for our city. Art and Anthro Majors: Don’t Read This Post! Kiplinger’s recent list of the 10 worst college majors spells bad news for anyone studying anthropology, [...]
Being Relevant in the Digital Age
A lunchtime talk with CCNY alumna Jackie Leo helps students prepare for the future by Elisa Cavaliere. The internet has greatly affected how consumers perceive the media. We no longer read, we skim. News that took a day to deliver now takes only a few minutes. And making an online impression is harder than ever [...]
How to Work a Job Fair
Nearly 100 employers will visit CCNY on Thursday March 8 looking for students to hire. Here’s what you need to know to shine by Jessica Reyes. Need a job? On Thursday March 8, you may find one at CCNY’s annual job fair. Over 70 employers, including Verizon, the MTA, the Harlem Children’s Zone, the Peace [...]
Get a Move On!
Factors to consider when relocating for a job after graduation by Martha Escobar. It’s 3 AM and CCNY grad Jennifer Dionicio is up late searching job listings on Craigslist and emailing her resume to countless potential employers. Dionicio’s goal is to land a job in Miami so she can move. “Miami is my ideal destination [...]


