When I started at Get Smart at the beginning of this semester, I didn’t really know what to expect to get out of it. The list of ways that Get Smart Mentoring has positively impacted me can go on and on. First of all, I met an amazing group of women around my age from [...]
Thanksgiving is a massively celebrated American tradition. However, it is applicable not only to Americans, but to people all around the world. Thanksgiving gives importance to the act of giving thanks and being grateful. #GivingTuesday is a global day that falls on the 1st of December this year, dedicated to giving back to non-profit organisations [...]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: two days of sales and consumer mayhem. We’ve all heard of them and probably participated, but have you heard of Giving-Tuesday? Just as Black Friday is considered the kick-off to holiday shopping, Giving Tuesday jumpstarts the season of giving. Giving Tuesday is a day devoted to giving back to your local [...]
Each year, people gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving with good food, drinks, and quality time. The next day, many head out to the stores for some Black Friday shopping. Recently, online sales for Cyber Monday have become a popular part of the holiday as well. Now, Giving Tuesday is working its way into the family. Giving [...]
After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday comes something more special, something more in the spirit of community and generosity that makes the autumn season so special. And, you don’t even have to stand in line! Giving Tuesday follows the week of Thanksgiving and has one aim: giving back to [...]
Tanya Newton, 25 Educator teaching English in Japan Get Smart Mentoring has given me the chance to meet some incredible women. I have learnt so much from their experiences, and am grateful we have had the chance to share them in a safe, non-judgmental space. Mentoring gives young women support and advice so that they [...]
Sara Vallejo, 28, Proposal Writer, Chicago, IL Mentoring and learning with Get Smart has been a truly amazing opportunity for me, and I want young women everywhere to get the same amazing opportunity I did: to work and learn from some of the most brilliant women in the world. Mentorship is essential and beautiful and [...]
Shreya Attavar, 22 years old, VIFT Bangalore. I am so grateful to my friend who told me about Get Smart Mentoring and thought I should give it a try. It has helped me in so many more ways than I knew it would. After a long break from blogging because of my insecurities and fears [...]
Sarah Dawidowicz, 22 years old, Ramapo College of NJ. I am honestly going to miss being an intern and part of the Get Smart Intern team! It has taught me so much, like how grateful I am for all my opportunities, or how everyone goes through a similar situation. I also get the opportunity to [...]
Paige Sheffield, Central Michigan University Through my leadership development internship with Get Smart, I’ve learned about what it means to be an effective communicator and leader. Get Smart has allowed me to work with and learn from other amazing women around the globe, and it has taught me so much about what it means to [...]
