Consulting: No internship - dilema/help needed

Applied to anywhere I could find for internships this year but bar one interview at a big four firm didn't make it past the first round. Have ended up with nothing on for the summer and its left me in a bit of a dilema, I was wondering if anyone here knew what the better option would be in terms of helping me apply for grad jobs next year...

What can i do this summer?!

Hi guys! My summer starts on the 27th June and finishes end of August so I've got a fairly long summer ahead, problem is I don't know what to do! I've done DofE and doing National Citizens Service in Autumn so any other suggestions would be helpful! Either general or specific suggestions would be of use! Oh and I'm 16!...

PARTNERS 2013 thread!

Post questions here and discuss. Do you know what your topic of study is going to be for the Summer school yet? Do you know anyone else or are you alone? Which subject are you applying for? How much has PARTNERS dropped your grades by? Have you got your timetable and how does it compare to others? I'm taking Psychology and my offer has go...

FCO Summer internship

Anyone else applied for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office summer internship, the one for female 2nd year students?...

Applying to med school without biology

Hey guys! Anyone here who's applying to med school without biology or sucessfully got accepted into med school without biology? I TOTALLY regretted not taking bio during As level and I think its too late to do a crash course since I'll be applying to med school this year. Out of the 30+ medschools, I can only apply to 8 of them since most...

Beware Of China Work Abroad & Internship Scam blacklists!

I just completed a 6 month internship in Shanghai and I want to warn all my friends, classmates and alumni that China is full of friendly women, great food, historic sites, and the most sophisticated and believable scams I have ever encountered in my life! The good news is that during my internship at HSBC I met a senior banker who turned...

NYT columnist hates summer, may also hate children and butterflies

Who hates summer? Even with all the heat, most people are happier during the summer, if for no other reason than that it sounds like a nice name for a season. But then there’s New York Times columnist Frank Bruni . He hates summer: Does summer have to be so grammatically piggy, a vain noun with adjectival delusions? Summer vacation. Summ...

School of Rap: New class in session at Summer Jam XX

Mariah Carey performs at the Hot 97 Summer Jam XX on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP) Lil Wayne performs at the Hot 97 Summer Jam XX on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP) Rick Ross performs at the Hot 97 Summer Jam XX on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP) ASAP Rocky performs at the Hot 97...

Asa mu nag outing karon summer of 2013?

Post mu diri kung asa mu nag-bakasyon karon summer of 2013. Wa ko kalaag karon nga summer kay na-busy gamai hehe ganahan rako makahibaw sa inyo summer escapade...

Sutton Trust 'Pathways to Property' 2013 summer school for YR12s

Just seen that the Sutton Trust are running a new programme this summer to encourage YR12 students into careers in property. There's a Summer School at Reading Uni in July with potential for ongoing mentoring and work placements. Anyone interested? Should be really good. For more info see http://www.suttontrust.com/summer-sc...s -to-proper...

Getting a refund on your TV Licence

Just had this one drop into my inbox - some useful info on getting money back from your TV Licence over the summer. TV Licensing launches refund campaign for students moving home for the summer months As students across the UK prepare for their exams, TV Licensing is reminding those moving home for the summer to claim a refund on their TV...

London Summer Accommodation

Hi Guys, I have a 10 week internship in Canary Wharf this summer. I am wondering if anybody has halls accommodation that they are looking to sublet between 22nd June - 31st August. Preferably looking somewhere near Canary Wharf, around 160 a week. PM me for more.

Cheap & Free Summer Activities for Kids 2013

It’s almost summer, check out this list of Cheap & Free Summer Activities for Kids 2013 ! And if you have kids that means the kids will soon be on summer break. As a mom this means finding ways to entertain them every day. Of course there are tons of things you can do with your kids, but most of them cost money. Here are some FREE activi...

Partyholic Mobile Bar 2013 Events and MORE!

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[$3.99] Leather Summer Bracelets by Style.ThatDailyDeal

Leather Summer Bracelets Great for guys and gals, these leather summer bracelets are available in Multicolored and Rasta colors Leather cord Adjustable one size fits all Great for guys and gals Perfect for summer time...

LifeDance wicked Summer 2013 Price-Off Party

The Queen City is surely in for a wicked summer as Legwork Productions and Tanduay Ice – “So Good You’ll get hooked” brings back the hottest dance party of the country. LifeDance Wicked Summer 2013 returns to set the summer to its hottest on May 25, 2013 at the Boardwalk Complex, North Reclamation Area.

Summer Internship 2013

Hi guys, I'm applying for summer internship in my home country this summer and I so far I have 2 options to choose from. Either going for 3-month summer internship in banks (such as HSBC, Deutsch Bank) or a 3-month summer internship in the Ministry of Finance. I'm studying Management in LSE at the moment, which place do you think would be...

Fashgasm 20.4.2013

Posted in Fashion Fashion blog Fashion industry Topical fashion discussions 20.4.2013 Yesterday’s most popular picture Fire in the Sky by Michael David Adams [[AD300]] Latest editorials Fire in the sky, flames in the deep An irreverent beauty in a world of her own Sosume: natural refinement represented through sensation and grain Alessand...

Fashgasm 19.4.2013

Posted in Fashion Fashion blog Fashion industry Topical fashion discussions 19.4.2013 Yesterday’s most popular picture Misaki S/S ’13 Campaign by Olga Rubio Dalmau [[AD300]] Latest editorials Tailored shorts for spring: highlighting the sophisticated edge Katie Ermilio spring 2013: complex woman represented in sweet simplicity How to crea...

Application question

I was applying for an internship and the following question came up, 'What business or IT issue has caught your interest in the last 12 months? Please outline the impact it has had on you and what you have learnt.' Could anyone recommend a few topics please? Thanks...

Applying for summer internships while on placement/in employment?

I am currently in my 2nd year of a 4 year Economics course which includes a placement year. I've managed to secure a relevant placement in Corporate Finance at a large professional services firm. So I will be doing that next year, it is also my penultimate year, so I should be applying for summer internships too. I have two key concerns I...

Worth applying IOE?

Hi guys, gosh it's been forever since I've been on this forum! I'm applying for my PGCE now and I know it's late! I have reasons and well, from what I can see on GTTR places are still available for maths. I'm finishing off uni so don't have time to do more experience. My question is, do you think it's worth me applying to IOE. Currently h...

Accommodation - Exchange Works

Hey, guys. So tonight I will probably be applying for Exchange Works as my first choice of accommodation. I was just wondering if there is anyone else applying for this accommodation, as I don't know anybody :( Posted from TSR Mobile...

Where can I get accommodation at/near Cambridge uni during summer (June-Aug)as intern

Where can I get accommodation at/near Cambridge University during summer (June-Aug)as an intern? I am really considering doing an internship at the university of Cambridge but have no idea where to start with looking for accommodation. Does anyone studying there know? I am a student (not at Cambridge) - a London University but wishing to...

Heylooo anyone doing nursing at keele in sept 2013

Hey thought I'd join you guys on here. I'm off to keele In September to do my mental health nursing? Anyone else going or applying ?? :) Posted from TSR Mobile...

JP Morgan Asset Management School Leaver 2013

Hi people, I have just been accepted for a telephone interview for the JP Morgan Asset Management School Leaver Scheme. Is there any chance you could help me on some questions! Does anyone know how much the pay is for the internship over summer, if any? How many people the take for the internship them how many they actually recruit? What...

Oxford or HKU+Oxford summer school？:(

hey guys!I'm from mainland,China, and it's my first time to show up here I've got two admission offers for summer school ,2013,and the period covered are collided with each other. The first one is Oxford experience, the subject focuses on 'the philosophy of emotion' taugyht by Rachel Paine in forms of 5-day seminars,"exploringour emotions...

Applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for Postgrad

Hi everyone, I'm a student in a US college, and I'm interested in applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for a taught Master's. I've heard something about people not usually applying to both at the same time. Is that the case for someone like me (international student applying for postgrad degree)?...

Internship/ placement dilemma??

Hi, well Ive been fortunate enough to receive 2 offers.The first one is a big 4 internship in audit and the second is a 12 monthplacement with Wells Fargo in fund accounting and operations in their globalfund services division. I have accepted the big 4 position and the placement at Wells Fargo starts acouple of weeks after. Do you think...

The Summer 2013 Mini-Pupillage Thread

I've decided that if the vac schemers have one then so should we. Anyone else applying?...

Why choose Bristol?

Hey guys, I've already applied for 5 unis for Geography F800 butnow I'm having second doubts on all of my universities, because of how far away they are. So Bristol is relatively close (enough I can easily come home but far enough to assert some independence) and I'm thinking of scrapping everywhere else and applying for Bristol through U...

Numerical Reasoning Tests - Help

Hi guys, I will be applying for grad schemes (primarily consultancy) in the summer when applications open. I have always had difficulties with numerical reasoning tests.. I just find it hard to answer the questions in such a small amount of time. Are there any books I can get to improve my numerical reasoning? I have used the SHL website...

Internship: Accenture vs. PwC Consulting

Hi, just like to gather some thoughts and advice here. I have offers for summer internships for Accenture and PwC Consulting. Accenture may assign me to either management or technology consulting whereas PwC is definitely for management consulting. I am interested in strategy consulting (MBB) when I apply full-time. Which internship choic...

What app/gadget has changed your life?

Applying for an internship in advertising and one of the app questions is 'What gadget or app do you use which you believe has had the biggest impact on your life and why? ' I've not really got one that changes my life that much. Any of you lot?...

Citi IBD 2013 Summer Internship

Has anyone heard anything re internship? I applied way back in October though have recieved 5 "We are reviewing your application" emails. I know that they've started interviewing for S&T but I was wondering whether all is lost for IBD? Posted from TSR Mobile...

Citi Sales and Trading Final round

Hey Everyone hope all is well at your end I have been scheduled for a final round of interviews in the next two days. I am applying for a sales and trading summer analyst internship. I hope that someone can help me or guide me so i know what to prepare or if someone had already been to this stage, if you can let me know what i should expe...

Spring/Summer 2013 Makeup Trends

Give your makeup collection a colorful revamp with the new seasons hottest trends. Below are the top beauty looks from spring/summer 2013, with plenty of food for thought. Spring/ Summer 2013 Makeup Trend 1: Pure Minimalism: The spring 2013 beauty trends place a high accent on natural beauty. It’s about a perfect sculptural makeup highlig...

DJCAD Applicants 2013

Hello there! I'm applying to Duncan of Jordanstone this year, for the general course. :) I was there for the academic year 2010/2011, but I switched course. However, that didn't work out because it wasn't the course that was the problem! So I'm trying again. Anyway, I'm just posting this in case anyone else on here is applying for 2013 en...

Has anyone had 'the summer' that things changed?

Hello :) So i was just wondering whether anyone had had 'the summer', the summer where things changed for them mainly for the better. For example, perhaps its the summer you've really found your true self or the summer in which you've met someone perfect for you, or the summer in which you think you've suddenly matured or taken on a new a...

Beyonce Gets Tropical for H&M’s Summer 2013 Campaign

Summer Star – Following up the news of Beyonce’s collaboration with fashion retailer H&M last month, the singer stars in its summer 2013 campaign photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The pop superstar sizzles in the Bahamas, wearing colorful swimwear and beachwear for the sunny season. (Vogue UK)...