Many students could no longer afford to enroll. Others didn t want a diminished college experience as coronavirus forced most universities online and internships, jobs and study abroad opportunities were canceled. Others were simply burned out from the stress of the pandemic. My family was in a credit crisis … so there were a lot of questions about our livelihood, what s going to happen to my grandparents [in China]. So there s a lot of stress in the air, said Lily Liu, an international student from China in the Stanford University Class of 2022 (formerly 21). As the only child in an immigrant family, I think it was really important for me to be able to dedicate my full attention to my family, Liu said.
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These programs are a win-win proposition because they give valuable exposure to brands while students gain marketing experience as they move closer to graduating, said Julie Jatlow, a partner at Fuse, an agency that runs college ambassador programs for TikTok, Amazon and other brands.
Depending on the company, campus ambassador duties typically include posting content on social media, handing out merchandise or samples, hosting branded events and reaching out to student organizations. Finding creative and passionate students who have qualities that specifically align with the brand s DNA is paramount, Jatlow said. We re always looking for proactive students with drive and enthusiasm.
2. How much will I need to live independently?
3. How will I pay for 1&2?
4. How on earth do I get a job?
I set out to ask experts and friends who have successfully moved to a new city for advice.
Getting started
Since childhood, my dream was to get a job and move to New York. I sadly wasn t able to relocate for my internship at CNBC this past summer because of the pandemic but have focused a lot of my job search efforts in the area. I want to get a plan and do the math so I will be ready when I get my first job out of college.