• Cara Boyer, author of “Pop Rocks,” gives you a rundown of summer music festivals. Tune in for more pop culture updates during the summer, including reviews of summer films and albums!

• Sandy Polhemus, author of “Reader Writes,” provides a list of five must read books for the summer.

• Brandon Kirby, author of “A Place For Reviews,” is studying abroad with the MSU program Film in Britain this summer. Follow his journey!

• Courtney Bowerman, author of “Courtney’s Movie Blog,” reviews the top 10 most violent movie scenes.

• David Cobb, author of “Bearded Fellow on Sports,” shares what sports really mean to him.
• Jacob Kanclerz, author of “Hockeytown’s Finest,” rates Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk’s best moves of his career.

When it comes to movies, there’s good 3-D and bad 3-D.

Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” and “Clash of the Titans”? Bad 3-D.

James Cameron’s “Avatar” and “How to Train Your Dragon”? Good 3-D.

What makes 3-D good? When it’s implemented naturally into the movie’s setting. Things zipping past the screen and flying around the air, conveying a sense of height or depth, that’s when it comes in handy. That’s part of what made the Na’vi soaring around on their flying beasts so enchanting.

3-D is a tricky technology to use because it blatantly darkens everything on the screen. You sit in a dark movie theater, and what do you do? You throw on a pair of what are essentially sunglasses. The fact that Pixar has signed a contract to make every movie in 3-D after its first 3-D feature “Up” becomes questionable, because “Up” was equally enjoyable in 2-D.

When seeing a 3-D movie, I always make a point to take off my glasses to see how the color brightness of the movie really looks and how much gets taken away. When I happened to take off my glasses during a particularly conversational scene in “Alice in Wonderland,” not only were the colors a whole lot brighter, but the screen wasn’t even blurry, which means there wasn’t even 3-D technology being used. So, the question becomes, why are people paying more for these glasses that sometimes don’t even enhance the movie-going experience?

The top Blu-Ray image and the bottom DVD image offer a comparison for screening experiences of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." (originalprop.com)

The fact that we’re paying exceptionally more to see a movie in 3-D or IMAX 3-D brings up the same argument about buying a movie on Blu-Ray instead of DVD.  It’s going to look better. With the introduction of Blu-Ray and HD televisions, the demand became that an at-home viewing experience needed to be crystal clear like watching it for the first time in the movie theater.

In the screenshot to the left, the top is Blu-Ray while the bottom is DVD. If you look closely, you can see that the top image is a lot sharper than the bottom and also more proportional. These sort of improvements in Blu-Ray are amplified when viewed on your full-sized TV.

But some movies you watch at home don’t lend themselves to even be viewed on Blu-Ray. When I’m watching Blu-Ray, I want soaring, exciting action. When I’m sitting down to something like “The Devil Wears Prada,” I’m not going to give a rip how crisp Meryl Streep’s outfit looks. But when I pop in “Mission Impossible 3,” those explosions better be like they’re happening in my living room.

Once the word got out that there was shoddy 3-D work done in “Clash of the Titans,” people started recommending to others they go see it in plain 2-D over 3-D and not waste money. But what about some movie theaters that don’t even offer the alternative option of 2-D? “Titans” stunk because it was not shot with 3-D cameras, and the effect was later added in frame by frame. It would be like looking at a pop-up book. And yet, people are forced to watch it this way if 2-D is not offered in some theaters, and therefore they pay more no matter what.

Consider any movie that got released in 3-D or IMAX 3-D. How did it fare in the box office? Well, that’s of course looking past “Avatar” and its $1.6 billion worldwide gross. For the most part, 3-D movies end up being number one at the box office for at least its first weekend of release. This might be because they are popular movies, which some certainly are, but the more realistic reason would be that in calculating box office gross, the upped price of a ticket for a 3-D movie over a 2-D one is not factored in. In effect, these movies are going to, no matter what, dominate the box office, making other equally-valued movies released the same weekend pale in comparison.

Think back to the 82nd Annual Academy Awards that happened in early March. For the first time ever, not one but two 3-D movies, “Up” and “Avatar,” were nominated for Best Picture. Also consider the fact that “Avatar” won for Best Cinematography – 3-D cinematography. Certainly “Avatar” set the bar for what will be expected from live-action 3-D movies in the future, but has it also potentially set the bar for what garners an award in how a film is shot?

There has always been a gap between what is considered a mainstream Hollywood movie and an independent movie. The line was clearly drawn when “The Hurt Locker” and “Avatar” went head to head in this year’s Oscars. It seems that now with the introduction and continued implementation of 3-D technology, the schism between Hollywood and independent will only continue to widen.

A movie released in 3-D is a big Hollywood production, hands down. You’re not going to your local art theater to see the latest independent drama-comedy in 3-D. Just think how the Hollywood producers feel when they release a popular movie, but it’s not in 3-D; meanwhile the competition releases an equally popular movie that boasts 3-D. Consider “Iron Man 2,” which comes out in May, and how much more money it would make if it was released in 3-D or IMAX 3-D.

IMAX 3-D in theaters (mnh.si.edu)

Eventually filmmakers could be releasing 3-D not because they think it would be a nice addition to their already nicely packaged movie but because it would sell higher-priced tickets for higher profits. This would become the ultimate backfire and downfall of 3-D movies. And, sadly, we’ve already begun to see it. Case in point: “Clash of the Titans.” It only got remade in 3-D because the producers saw how well “Avatar” did. Audiences got stuck watching a cruddy 3-D experience.

Remember when The Grammy Awards this year made their tribute to Michael Jackson to include 3-D? For what some may have considered a gimmick, this is turning out to be no gimmick at all.

Samsung recently announced their line of LED TVs with 3-D technology … at a starting price of $1,999.99.  And if you want to utilize the 3-D you have to buy the 3-D glasses … at more than $100 each. Granted, when Blu-Ray players were first released, they appeared outrageously overpriced. Now, however, they are more reasonably priced and readily available.

HD TVs and Blu-Ray players have become nearly a household necessity. We’re now looking at the increasing possibility that 3-D is the next step and will become an everyday part of the living room, too.

While the explosion of 3-D movies on the big screen and soon to be in your living room continues, we might as well learn to live with it. Ticket prices are already rumored to be rising well into the $20 range for a 3-D IMAX feature. Audiences really have to start debating which movies are worth it and which are not, and it’s also about making the most of your 3-D experience.

I can easily state that seeing “Avatar” in 3-D IMAX was mind-blowing, and it was partly because of the way I sat myself in the theater. You can’t be down in the front craning your neck upward, shifting your head left and right, trying to fill different parts of the screen with your limited field of vision behind those bulky glasses. Sit in the middle of the theater, and make sure the screen fills that field of vision with no boundary of the wall outside of the screen visible. That will truly make you feel immersed in the movie.

Director Martin Scorsese has now even announced that his next movie will be shot in 3-D.  Whether you love or hate 3-D movies, when even a renowned Academy Award-winning director is jumping on the bandwagon, we know the technology is here to stay. It’s definitely no fad this time like it was back in the 80s, so might as well slap on those sunglasses. But heed my warning, and do it with caution because, remember, while I’m sure some great 3-D movies are on the horizon, there will still be such a thing as bad, money-wasting 3-D.

The Michigan State spring game is now in the past and it showed Spartan fans that MSU is ready to compete in the Big Ten this year. However, before the Spartans can hit the field as a team, they must go through the trenches at practice and battle for their starting jobs. There are several positions where the camp battles should get quite intense and as anyone who has taken economics or government classes knows, competition breeds excellence.

Michigan State’s receiving corps is the scene for one of the largest competitions, as the men competing for the starting receiver spots are all high-caliber players worthy of starting on many football teams. The list of receiving candidates reads like this: Keshawn Martin, Keith Nichol, Mark Dell and B.J. Cunningham.

Martin proved that he can be a great receiver in the Alamo Bowl.  With his blazing speed and good hands, he appears to be the Spartan’s receiver of the future and very possibly the present. Keith Nichol also came into his own in the Alamo Bowl; he has bulked up in the off-season and has worked on his route running and pass catching skills. Nichol may be the dark horse pick to make the starting lineup at WR.

Mark Dell and B.J. Cunningham were involved in the Rather Hall brawl and were removed from the team until their court cases were resolved. Now that their legal troubles are behind them, they have been reinstated to the team and have something to prove to the Spartan faithful.

In the Spring Game both Dell and Cunningham impressed with their performances, making the decision surrounding the starting wide receiver spots even more difficult for coach Mark Dantonio.

I believe that even though Martin is exceptional he will be rotated at the second receiver slot with Cunningham. Dell should get his starting job if he continues to stay on the right side of the law given his stellar performance in practice. Nichol should see the field in a trick-play role and, who knows, he just might be in there for a three-receiver set.

(Photo © 2008 Michigan State University Board of Trustees)

The real battle of training camp will take place at the linebacker position. With Michigan State remaining a base 4-3 defense, the majority of the time there will only be three linebackers on the field at any one moment. But with five great candidates for those three spots there is bound to be a battle.

The three starting linebackers on the depth charts right now are Eric Gordon, Greg Jones and Chris Norman. These three men are some of the best linebackers available right now and they will be pushed to remain as such and to even improve by the two freshman linebackers behind them.

Max Bullough enrolled early and has been participating in the spring practices with the team. He played well in the Green and White game and can only improve over the summer. He will become a major threat to the aforementioned players’ starting jobs and will be one of the premiere linebackers in the future of the league.

William Gholston, the crown jewel of this year’s recruiting class, has yet to enroll but when he does set foot on the field he will instantly become a threat to make the starting linebacker role. Gholston, a five-star recruit, will be one of the featured players on the Spartan team for years to come and could be used when the defense shifts to the 3-4 scheme.

In the secondary there should be some competitions as Johnny Adams returns to the team and new recruits Isaiah Lewis and Mylan Hicks join the club. Last year the Spartan secondary was dismal, but the addition of competition should be an overall blessing for the group as it will make them all play better.

And finally, the battle to replace all-time leading scorer Brett Swenson will heat up between place kickers Kevin Muma and Dan Conroy. Each player was featured in the Green and White game and it was apparent that both will be different from what MSU fans have become acquainted with.

Both kickers are good, but clutch 44-yard game-winning field goals may not be in the equation this year. Of the two, Conroy was used more during the spring game, which may mean that Dantonio is leaning toward him.

If competition does indeed breed excellence, this Michigan State team will be beyond excellent. This summer should be one that sees many battles in training camp and in the end produces a superb end product of Michigan State Spartans.

By Alisha Green

Journalism isn’t dead; it’s changing.

Innovations in technology are providing new opportunities for telling stories in revolutionary ways. As journalists already in the field adapt and learn new skills, students are preparing to enter the world of journalism with all of that savvy. That task just became easier for them at Michigan State University.

Faculty at MSU’s School of Journalism – also dubbed the J-School – overhauled the program this year to reflect the changing field and better prepare students for what lies ahead.

Lucinda Davenport, Interim Director of the School of Journalism, said the changes are an effort to train students to be adaptable to the current and future industry. Preparing them to be relevant throughout their careers involves teaching them skills that will apply across all platforms for storytelling.

“What we like to say is that critical thinking, excellent writing and superb communication skills are the hallmarks of our graduates,” Davenport said.

The curriculum changes also stress an understanding of the rise of multimedia and the need to see how it can be integrated into any story.

“In today’s industry, innovative technology is pervasive, so we have taken the tact that innovative technology will be pervasive in our classes,” Davenport said. “Our curriculum is not like other universities’ curriculums where there may be set classes and then every now and then you see a title of Multimedia Journalism or Online Journalism or Reporting for the Web. We believe that those are all a part of journalism, so some of our basic classes are – if they are writing classes – writing across platforms.”

Faculty in the J-School are encouraging multimedia understanding at every level, and the new curriculum will require a capstone course called the Online Newsroom. The class will function as a live website under the direction of Nancy Hanus, former director of New Media at The Detroit News. With experience in a professional online newsroom, Hanus understands that employers are looking for students who can come into a job with an understanding of multimedia, social media and using technology to share stories in innovative ways.

The Communication Arts & Sciences Building at MSU is home to the accredited School of Journalism. (Photos © 2008 Michigan State University Board of Trustees)

“You have to show students that they can jump in and learn this stuff really easily,” Hanus said. “All it takes is just trying it once.”

Hanus knows the faculty’s passion for the job plays into how easily the students learn the new platforms in the classroom.

“You have to have people who are constantly paying attention to the platforms and the different ways that information is being conveyed,” she said. “You have to communicate that to the students and help them be excited about that.”

Student reactions to the new program in the J-School – which goes into effect fall semester – vary based on their progress in the old program.

The consensus among students seems to be that the changes are good for the incoming members of the J-School, but those leaving the program wish they had the same opportunities for flexibility in their coursework. Students in the early years of their time in the J-School can switch over to the new curriculum to take advantage of the classes offering more integration of multimedia. Students who are already close to being done with their time in the J-School are feeling a little left behind.

Journalism sophomore Kylie O’Brien was disappointed when she first found out how the changes would affect her. She took classes like economics and marketing because they were requirements for journalism majors at the time, but now those classes only count as electives for her and will not be required for other students in the major anymore.

That doesn’t mean she’s against the new curriculum though. She can see how the changes will benefit her in the rest of her time at the J-School. With specializations in PR and design, she can now take more journalism classes in the new curriculum, whereas the old structure would have limited the number of classes she could take within the department.

“Now it works out better where I can actually take more classes that I want to take rather than ones that I would have been assigned just to reach different curriculum guides,” O’Brien said. “So it’s kind of good and bad for me.”

Davenport said part of the goal with the new curriculum structure is helping students realize what they can do with the new opportunities in technology.

“We are telling our students and trying to show them what is possible, not ‘This is what you have to do,’” she said. “We’re saying these are important things to learn as foundations, but now go from there and think of the possibilities.”

One MSU alumna found herself doing just that when she discovered her true passion for journalism at the end of her program. Now a communications specialist at Michigan Food & Farming Systems, Emily Beutel is a 2006 graduate with a bachelor’s in Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications. She thought journalism was her calling for sharing the stories of farmers until she took the Introduction to Journalism class and realized she hated interviewing people on the spot and making cold calls.

She continued in her program anyway, focusing on her agriculture classes and saving other journalism classes for later. A different type of journalism sparked her passion during her last semester at MSU when she took a class with Cheryl Pell, a leading design specialist in the J-School. Beutel realized the visual component of presenting stories can be just as important as creating the stories through reporting and writing, and she knew she had found her calling in the journalism of fonts, graphics and color schemes. She became a self-taught communicator in a range of programs.

Even though the traditional idea of journalism as interviewing, reporting and writing was not something she wanted to do, she now shares stories through her use of design when she creates newsletters, brochures and other informational publications.

“It’s really good to have that versatility,” she said. “Being the communications person at a smaller non-profit I do everything from news releases to ads to newsletters and Web … it’s kind of a jack of all trades sort of thing, so I’m glad that I was exposed to that.”

Knowing how to communicate visually in a variety of print and online media has led her to the understanding of journalism as something that involves a range of platforms.

“I think that it’s good to have a base in all of them, and I think anybody going into any kind of communications field should have a knowledge and an appreciation for what those other kinds of media are,” Beutel said.

For journalism students, the ability to learn new programs is essential to staying relevant.

But what’s the point of staying relevant in a field that makes some people hear the ring of death bells?

The alarmists’ theory seems to be that journalism is dying, but the journalists at MSU reject that assertion when they hear it. They emphasize the need to distinguish newspapers from journalism, and they ask people to realize that newspapers are just one part of journalism that is dying. That doesn’t mean the whole field is in jeopardy.

“I just laugh, because how could you say that?” Hanus said. “What I say is, maybe to some degree newspapers are dying. A lot of newspapers are dying, but to say journalism is dying? How could people be so blind as to what’s going on with information and the ways that journalists all over the place are reinventing themselves in new and exciting ways?”

Davenport believes journalism may have faded for a while along with all other industries in the economic recession, but it will always be in demand as a crucial part of everyone’s livelihood.

“It may come back up in a different format, but that doesn’t mean journalism is not viable,” she said. “People need news and information to make decisions to lead productive lives, and that’s our job.”

By Alisha Green

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn offer chances for people to make professional connections and quickly find tips about job openings, but all three seem to be missing most of the college demographic when it comes to helping them realize that potential.

College students mostly use Facebook for personal purposes like staying updated on friends’ activity and receiving updates from campus groups they’re involved with. Twitter only allows short conversations – all updates are limited to 140 characters – and it’s mostly used for sharing or commenting on links. LinkedIn seems to be a site many college students just don’t know about or choose to ignore because they think it’s for the older generation, though that stereotype is changing.

All three sites can be used in the job hunt if students know the right way to navigate through them, but the newest website in the wave of online social networking may have the best structure for helping the college crowd find jobs.

Launched in August 2009, Brazen Careerist promotes itself as the place “where ideas are your resume.” Co-founded by Penelope Trunk, Ryan Healy and Ryan Paugh, the site was inspired by a community of bloggers who were having conversations about job tips for Generation Y.

Paugh, Director of Community for the website, said he and Healy started Employee Evolution to give Generation Y a professional voice online. After it received press from major publications including The New York Times and 20/20, they realized there was a bigger opportunity.

“The job market is tough for college grads right now, but employers are having a hard time, too,” Paugh said. “They can’t find the top, young talent.  Gen-Y is an elusive market that’s difficult to connect with. What we’re doing on Brazen Careerist is encouraging peer-to-peer conversations while also bringing employers into the mix.”

The website’s structure is targeted toward showcasing user’s ideas rather than their past credentials, according to Penelope Trunk, Chief Evangelist for Brazen Careerist.

There may be four sites competing for students who want a social networking experience online. Click on the image to see a full-size version.

“People are talking all the time online and sharing ideas all the time, but it’s not organized,” she said. “On a blog it’s a showcase of your ideas, and on a resume it’s a showcase of what you’ve done in the past, which is no good for someone in their twenties. Their ideas are much stronger than their past experience, so Brazen Careerist gives people a way to put all the ideas they’re talking about in conversation in the same format as a blog.”

She said the site should feel intuitive for people who need to be hired based on their potential, especially if they have are just entering the workforce and don’t have much professional experience to list on a traditional resume.

“I think in the future – 10 years from now – no one’s going to use a resume,” Trunk said. “They’re too irrelevant in this type of workforce, but for right now Generation Y is very good at marketing itself. Once you explain to someone who has three years experience that they should be hired for their ideas and not their experience, they totally get it.”

Brazen Careerist was named a favorite Generation Y website by Mashable, the popular social media guide, but no one at Michigan State University seems to know about the site.

Karin Hanson, a field career consultant for the Career Services Network at MSU, emphasized the need to recognize that any networking tool is what you make of it. She encourages students to think about how they can use sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to improve their professional lives and increase their chances of finding jobs. She said she could see an opportunity for a new kind of networking after she looked at Brazen Careerist.

“My first thoughts were – wow, another site that seems to do the same thing – but social media is constantly evolving,” Hanson said. “It will be up to the general population to determine if it ‘works’ or not and really takes off.  Once people start hearing success stories, they will begin to become more active in the site.  I remember when I first had a student that obtained a position though LinkedIn.  After that success, students really saw the value in it and realized it wasn’t just for ‘old people’!”

Communications and sales junior Veronica Roths is a peer adviser for Club 181 – the Career Services for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at MSU – and she already uses Twitter and LinkedIn for staying updated about job offers in her field.

As someone who helps students with the job search on a regular basis, she said she could see them gaining more confidence with a setup that lets them have professional conversations with prospective employers.

When students graduate, which websites do they use for finding job opportunities? (Photos © 2008 Michigan State University Board of Trustees)

Like Hanson, she said any social networking site can be what students are willing to make of the opportunities it provides.

“I think it’s all about staying ahead of the game, and these are the tools that keep you ahead of the game,” Roths said.

Student advice for making Brazen Careerist a go-to website?

Communicative sciences and disorders fifth-year student Melissa Littlefield said it needs to stay on a more mature and professionally-focused path than where Facebook ended up going. It notoriously lost some of its respectability when it began allowing more applications that let users share results from MySpace-esque quizzes and games that are irrelevant to workplace performance.

“I would have to say that would be my biggest thing when it comes to the excess – just eliminate all that and make sure it’s mature and make sure it’s career focused,” Littlefield said. “I fear if those applications and everything else get there, it’s going to lose it’s purpose and that’s going to be another social networking site that maybe isn’t going to go in the right direction that people hoped for.”

To learn more about how MSU uses Twitter, check out The Big Green Article about MSU’s Twitter Hub.

By Leah Moss

During the transition from the academic to the professional world, everything shifts: class schedules to 9-5s, side-rail desks to cubicles, close-knit social scene to cityscape, even sweatshirts to skirts. For graduating college seniors, bridging the gap between these two worlds is stressful on many fronts – now more than ever. Going to class is a lot different than going to work, and it’s important to look the part. Don’t stress though … we’re here for you, with a few suggestions to keep your favorite college staples fresh, fun and functional after collecting your diploma.

You will always have a professional look ready with a simple button-up blouse and black pants.

Rock the Interview – Wear the Pants

With a worrisome economic situation, the job market for recent grads is even more selective than in years past; finding employment, and then keeping it, is daunting for those leaving Michigan State University’s campus bubble. Making a standout first impression is key, and looking your best is all in the details. Handing an interviewer a rock star resume isn’t enough anymore, so make your achievements jump off the page and come to life by using a no-nonsense approach to your look.

Start any interview-appropriate look with a pair of simple, well-tailored black pants. You want to express sophistication, so think clean lines that flatter your figure but don’t make you look like Beyoncé. When picking out a coordinating top, think about your prospective employer. Are they conservative? Opt for a classic button down. Are they edgy and young? Go for a patterned funky silk blouse. Show them who you are and why you’re special, but also be sure to demonstrate just how well you’d fit in with the company’s image and values.

Don’t forget: keep away from anything extreme in the accessories department. Don’t let any outer flash take away from your own inner pizzazz. Remember – well-manicured fingernails, fresh face, no overpowering perfume or crazy hair, and of course, a stellar pair of black pumps.

A classy top and cute print skirt will always make a great work outfit.

Workin’ it at Work – Make the Grade … Not Just in Math Class

On your first day at your new job, do some sleuthing. As you shake hands with new co-workers, take mental notes on what they’re wearing. File these images away in your brain for later recall. When multiple people in your department are dressed similarly, you’ll be right on track to fit in if you follow suit.

If the vibe seems cool and laid-back, your dark skinny jeans will breathe new air at work, paired with ballet flats or boots and a flowing top. If your office mates seem a bit more conservative, wear skirts or dresses. This is obviously a big change from your State gear, but keep in mind that green and white (think your favorite Sparty T-shirt) will always go well under a cardigan, jumper or blazer. Layers are a great way to incorporate clothes you wouldn’t necessarily want to wear on top into a professional outfit.

Regardless of your office’s dress code, you’ll be able to wear certain pieces anywhere. That black blazer you wore for a scholarship dinner? Cuff the sleeves and add a tribal bangle, with a plain top underneath. That warm scarf your aunt bought for you to wear trekking across campus? Wrap it a different way and layer it over a button-down shirt. The vest you wore over a plain top to spice things up every now and then? It’ll serve the same function now. Those great tank tops you wore out dancing with your girlfriends? As long as they’re not revealing, wear them with classic khakis or a plain skirt, topped with a cardigan – they’ll be good to go, and you will be too.

Keep your favorite MSU sweatshirt around for relaxing after a long day at work.

Real World, Weekend Edition – Live your Life Outside the Cubicle

While the transition may be difficult on many fronts from college life to the “real world,” take comfort in one constant: the amazing concept of the weekend. Whether you’re studying for exams a nd writing papers all week, or listening to your boss and cranking out new reports for five solid days in a row, the thought of your approaching Friday afternoon will always be uplifting. From home sporting events to absurd antics at the bars to Frisbee on the front lawns in the dorm quads, the MSU weekend experience is not only known for its pure craziness, but also for its comfortable style.

Even though you’re leaving campus for the city, your weekend wardrobe doesn’t have to change. The soft, worn-in jeans you once wore to cheer on the football team are perfect to don now to cheer up a close friend over Saturday morning pick-me-up coffee. The yoga pants that helped you survive all-nighters at the library will now be able to help you make it through an actual yoga class! The MSU hooded sweatshirt that you wore everywhere is perfect to wear to run errands or go to the movies or take your dog out walking. You never know who you’ll bump into, and alma maters seem to be amazing ice breakers. And another seamless transition: hot clothes to wear out to the bar – those are still hot clothes to wear out to the bar.

To MSU’s graduating class of 2010, we congratulate you wholeheartedly. Now, take this opportunity to strut your stuff! New degrees and new jobs are exciting, so make the most of it by looking your best. As much as we hope this helped for your wardrobe issues, keep one thing in mind: if all else fails, you could always look for a job that has a uniform or one with an at-home location so you can wear pajamas!