Take the Giving Tuesday Challenge with Anieka
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 [...]
Take the Giving Tuesday Challenge with Victoria
I never really understood Black Friday, especially with its ties to Thanksgiving. Why do we spend a day being grateful for what we have and immediately follow it with a day full of indulgence and consumerism? And every year it gets worse; Black Friday has slowly encroached on Thanksgiving itself, allowing blowout sales to disrupt [...]
Take the Giving Tuesday Challenge with Kristen
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 [...]
Inspiration for YOU!
by guest blogger Erin Latz Hi, My name is Erin and I would like to share with you my Gold Award project for Girl Scouts this past year. I started a peer mentor program at my high school because of a personal experience with a friend who just needed to talk to someone because she was [...]
Give to Get Smart From Tanya Newton
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 [...]
Give to Get Smart from Sarah Dawidowicz
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 [...]
Give to Get Smart from Paige Sheffield
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 [...]
Give to Get Smart from Melody Estevez
Melody Estevez, 21, Pace University, Bronx, NY Get Smart is an amazing organization with a massive amount of potential to reach a wider audience of women. I have been blogging for Get Smart this semester and having a place to share my story has been great. I have also been able to meet and collaborate [...]
Give to Get Smart From Meg Nieslanik
Meg Nieslanik, 24, NYU Graduate Student Contrary to what this video might suggest, I don’t often find myself dressed as a Dino-Ballerina-Singer/Songwriter. However, when its comes to advocating for a good cause, I bring out all the tools in my repertoire. My experience at Get Smart has been more than a launching pad for YouTube [...]