I’ve been at it again! I’ve crunched the numbers, formulated lengthy equations, and tripple checked using some really intense culinary theorums – errr, okay. Fine. I didn’t do all that. But I did brush up on my culinary background and picked out the best and worst nutritional selections SubConnection has to offer… I call these series “Get This, Not That!” Similar to the popular diet book series “Eat This Not That.”

Bon Apetite!

SubConnection Subs: These subs are analyzed for 6” subs, using American cheese (unless specified) without dressings or sauces.

Get This:

Turkey – 360 cal, 6 g fat, 1200 mg sodium

Ham & Cheese – 390 cal, 9 g fat, 1360 mg sodium

Vegetarian – 410 cal, 3.5 g fat, 1160 mg sodium

Not That:

         Toasted Classic Italian – 780 cal, 44 g fat, 2970 mg sodium

         Meatball – 750 cal, 41 g fat, 1780 mg sodium

SubConnection Sub Rolls: 6” selections (unless specified)

Get This:

         Wheat Sub Roll – 240 cal, 3 g fat, 415 mg sodium

 Honey Wheat – 245 cal, 2 g fat, 415 mg sodium

 12” Wheat Flour Tortilla – 290 cal, 7 g fat, 750 mg sodium

Not That:

         Jalapeno Cheddar – 275 cal, 5 g fat, 570 mg sodium

         Cheddar – 275 cal, 5.5 g fat, 560 mg sodium

Sauces & Dressings: No standard amount size specified online. L

Get This:

         Baja Sauce – 50 cal, 6 g fat, 190 mg sodium

         Ken’s Lite Italian – 50 cal, 5 g fat, 440 mg sodium

         Oil & Vinegar – 80 al, 9 g fat, 0 mg sodium

Not That:

         Mayonnaise – 100 cal, 11 g fat, 75 mg sodium

         Spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese – 240 cal, 26 g fat, 1070 mg sodium

Toppings: No standard amount size specified online. L

Get This:

         Sliced Tomato – 0 across the board!

         Lettuce – 0 across the board!

         Onions - 10 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium

Not That:

         Black Olives – 35 cal, 3 g fat, 250 mg sodium

         Sweet Peppers – 30 cal, 0 g fat, 150 mg sodium

It’s that time of the year. For some people this means summer jobs and for others it means a first career. It’s a tough process looking for jobs and submitting applications(cover letters argh!). So when you do land an interview go ahead and pat yourself on the back, that’s awesome.

Interviews can go in a combination of directions. The interviewer is really trying to understand you, your capabilities, work ethic, and ability to fit into a business’s culture. It’s important you do your homework, perform in the interview, and show excellence afterwards. I wouldn’t declare myself an expert however I do have a fair degree of interview experience to share.

Pre Interview   

Research the company. Research ten times more than you researched for your paper in WBIS. It’s important to soak up as much information about the company as possible. The website likely has mountains of information. If you already know someone withinthe organization don't be afrad to ask them for information and tips about the hiring process.

The Actually Interview

Don’t be nervous. Well, maybe you should. What kind of weird person doesn’t feel any nerves before an interview. Be sure to talk and behave professionally, however make sure your personality is still evident in the conversation. A lot of people turn into a corporate robots during interviews to maximize a professional façade. Always be armed with questions to ask the interviewer at the end of the conversation. Lastly, dress like a boss and be sure to get business cards from the interviewer.

Post Interview

Now is your time to shine. It’s likely that most of your competition isn’t on top of their game enough to send a thank you message to the interviewer. Be sure to compose a thank you message to the person/persons you interviewed with. You can send either a hand written note or an email. It’s up to you to judge which medium is most appropriate.

The waiting game is always stressful so keep yourself busy. I suggest you get NetFlix and start watching every episode of the show Dexter. If 10-14 days go by without hearing anything I suggest you follow-up with the individual you’ve been in contact with at the company. You can simply ask if they need any further information from you or if a decision has been reached on the position. These things take time and don’t get worked up if it’s going slow.

Happy Job Hunting.

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This January I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Australia for three amazing weeks. I had been thinking about this trip for the last two years and was finally able to go, if any of you are on the edge about studying abroad I seriously recommend it, you won’t regret it.

The first week of our trip we spent in Cairns which was extremely hot and humid, however; I’d take that over snow any day. While we were in Cairns I went scuba diving and snorkeling for the first time, and what better place to do that than in The Great Barrier Reef? I had a great time and loved being able to see the fish and reefs up close.

Some other things we did in Cairns were visit the Daintree Rainforest, fed the kangaroos, and held a koala bear. We also learned about a few of the businesses and services in Australia, one of my personal favorites was the Royal Flying Doctors, they offer clinics and in the case of a serious injury, planes.

After Cairns we flew to Sydney where the temperature was a lot cooler and much more bearable. In Sydney we each had volunteer placements which actually turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip, I was able to meet a lot of great people who I’ve been able to keep in touch with. My placement was at St. Vincent De Paul, our main project was helping them to reorganize and clean the store. It took quite a while but in the end it looked great and knowing who and how we were helping gave us the extra motivation we all needed, and it was a great experience. 

A few of my favorite memories in Sydney are the cricket match we went to, the Aboriginal community we visited, the Harry Potter Museum, seeing Sydney University, the botanical gardens, the Sydney Opera House, and our walk through the bush.

Our last day in Sydney fell on Australia Day, they had tons of booths and crafters set up all around town. That night we watched fireworks at Darling Harbour which completely blew ours out of the water. Not only were they gorgeous but they lasted at least a half hour and they had laser beams and music that matched up with the fireworks.

I had an amazing trip and would go back in a heartbeat, it any of you are thinking of going let me know if you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them!

Over Winterim this semester, from December 30 to January 14, I left Oshkosh for Fulda, Germany. Since hearing about study abroad trips as a freshman I have wanted to do this. As the day I would board the bus got closer, I got a little more nervous. My nerves hit hard because I thought I wouldn't make friends fast enough or be alright away from home for two weeks. As it turned out, I took more away from my study abroad trip to Germany than I ever thought I would. For those of you still wondering if the money or time away is worth it, here's a quick recap of my trip. 

Class Time

Originally, I had no idea how learning or class would be incorporated into our study abroad experience. When I thought about the trip I almost completely left out the actual school part. What actually happened is that our group of about twenty students attended a UW Oshkosh partner school- the University of Hoschule, Fulda. 

Because this trip was through the College of Business and would earn us six credits, we had to attend two classes each day. The first class was a global business management course taught by UW Oshkosh professor Mark Manske, that went from 9 a.m. until noon Monday through Thursday. We then had a lunch break to eat in the school cafeteria. From 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. we were taught basic German by professors from the German university. This might seem like a long period of time, but several days were cut short due to other activities that we had to go to. 

The best and most beneficial part about our class was hearing from the students from Iran, Ukraine, Germany, South Korea and Mexico. These students were a part of our group for the entire two

weeks and gave us plenty of new persepctives. 

Entertainment

Each night our group had something to do thanks to the planning of the international coordinator from Horschule University. We got to do things like take a salsa class, a German cooking class and attend a film festival. All of these things were something different that we would normally not get the chance to do. The activities brought the group closer as well. 

Beyond what we got to do in Fulda, we also visited Berlin for the weekend and Frankfurt for the day. In Berlin we got a walking tour of the city, which was beautiful but a bit freezing, and a tour of the parliment building. Then, in Frankfurt we went to the Dialog Museum. This was especially unique because it allowed our group to travel through pitch black rooms and experience what it would be like to be blind. After the mueseum we went to a traditional German restaurant, which was of course delicious. 

After getting this amazing chance to travel to Europe, I would recommend studying abroad to every student. Just think, when is there a better time than as a college student? If you're looking for study abroad opportunities check out the study abroad fair in Reeve on February 9, 2012. 

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It's Tuesday, and Reeve Union is lacking its most important piece...the students. Here's an FYI for you at home in case you are curious when you'll be seeing your final grades from this semester.

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1. Modern Family

No show has ever made me laugh out loud like Modern Family. The characters pretty much make it great because of how strange but relatable they are. Really, you can't go wrong by tuning into a show that have managed to win 11 Emmys.  

2. Pretty Little Liars

If you're looking for a little bit of suspense and a lot of girl drama, Pretty Little Liars is perfect for you. Start from season one and be drawn in by all of the lying, secrets and mystery. 

3. How to Make it in America

This HBO hit is currently on its second season. The healthy mix of comedy and drama will keep you watching as the main characters struggle to get rich in New York. 

4. How I Met Your Mother

In my opinion, this show will never get old. Every episode starts with the main character, Ted, telling his children about the way that he met their mom. This leads into story after hysterical story of Ted and his best friends.

5. New Girl

New Girl can definitely be described as quirky. Jess (aka Zooey Deschanel) is the awkward star of this new comedy.

Are there any epic shows that are missing from this list? What else are you doing over break to keep yourself entertained?  

For those of you who follow our blogs you probably already know that I'm studying abroad to Australia in January. I've started my countdown and let me just say I am beyond excited to go! As I've said before I am a huge Crocodile Dundee fan so this is where I've always wanted to go. My countdown is at 22 days! I can't wait to be somewhere warm, but don't worry, I'll post tons of pictures while you enjoy the snow!

The thing I am most excited for is our trip to The Great Barrier Reef. Something I learned in one of our classes is that The Great Barrier Reef is actually dying, and they can't do much to fix it. Luckily I'll be able to scuba dive there while I still have the chance to.

Some other things I'm extremely excited about is learning how to throw a boomerang, learning about their culture, meeting new people, and of course the kangaroos which are apparently like deer. It's not uncommon to see them dead along the road but I'll still be that tourist who snaps a ton of pictures when I see them.

Be sure to check back for my blog once I come back so you can hear all about my trip.

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With Emmy Marvin, UW Oshkosh senior and OrgSync "guru-in-training"

13,000...This is approximately how many students attend UW Oshkosh

183...This is the number of student organizations that exist on our campus

1...This is the number of ways to get fully connected to all of the organizations

Now...This is the time to start your journey here and take full advantage of everything that our campus has to offer

Everything you have to do to get involved starts with a simple click. There are only three easy steps between you and the organization that you wish to be part of. We have complete confidence that you will undoubtedly find an organization to tickle your fancy! 

Step 1: Go online and register with Orgsync (Username must be your uwosh.edu email)

Step 2: Complete your student user profile

Step 3: Start to browse and join organizations

Congratulations! You're now an active member of OrgSync. You can start browsing through the archive of all 183 organizations. When you find one that meets your interests, all you have to do is click "Join Now" and a notification will be sent out to that organization's president saying you'd like to become a member. Here's the best part... you can join as many organizations as you want! 

Not sure what the organization is all about just based on their name? Go ahead and click on the name (highlighted in blue) of the organization to learn more about what they are all about! 

Overwhelmed by the number of organizations and not sure where to start? Narrow your search based on your individual interests by browsing each of the 17 categories. There is sure to be something that appeals to you. 

Still not finding anything that you like? Stop into the Student Leadership & Involvement Center (SLIC) in Reeve and talk to the SLIC desk worker. They will help you create your own student organization here on campus! All you need as at least five of your UW Oshkosh peers, a faculty advisor, and a little bit of paperwork to get started. Yep, it's that easy. 

Already involved in an organization? Well then let's take it to the next level. 

Here's what OrgSync can do for your organization...

-Help you keep an up-to-date calendar of meetings and upcoming events for your organization

-Allows you to invite new members to join your organization and view a full list of current members

-Provides your organization with a place to store documents, files, photos, videos and more

-Helps you keep an archive of past members/alumni

-Gives you an online means of letting everyone on campus know just what your organization is all about

So there you have it...all of the reasons why you and/or your organization should become more involved with OrgSync. If you have any questions about the program and how it works or what it can do, stop by the SLIC desk. You can also email us at slic@uwosh.edu or call 424-0847. We'll be happy to help out! 

I remember back to a day when I was six years old. I was finally gaining some responsibility and had just recently converted from baths to showers. At the time I lived just a few blocks from a Piggly Wiggly, and for the first time ever I was charged with going to the store to buy a gallon of milk.

            Purchasing the milk wasn’t the difficulty. However transporting the milk was much more perilous. Like any six year old, I was quite confident in my bike riding skills. However this trip proved my fallibility, because I dropped the gallon of milk and it exploded all over the sidewalk.

            From my prospective I saw this situation as the end of the world. A gallon of milk cost about as much as four candy bars, and four candy bars cost a small fortune. I bust into my house and ran to my mother shouting, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. Please, I’m sorry.”

            It turned out that the milk wasn’t very important at this point.  Much to my surprise my mom just went and got a new gallon herself. My only consequence for spilling the milk was going back to the crime scene to pick the plastic remains up for recycling.

Life is full of lessons…. and the lesson learned here? Don’t cry over spilt milk.

           Finals start this week, so the days are stressful for everyone. One thing to consider though: don’t cry over spilt milk. Performing poorly on an exam isn’t the end of the world. The average student takes 30 college classes before earning a degree. Yes, it’s always encouraging to do well, but not all exams can be aced. Learn from your experiences, both successful and negative.