Meet Mónica Pérez: Returning CL intern

Name: Mónica Inés Pérez-Eguía

Position: Senior Social Media Intern

University: Soon to be a University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus Alumni and Suffolk University grad student

Major: BA in Communications, Public Relations & Advertising & soon MS in Integrated Marketing Communications

Organizational Involvement: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

Pets: A chocolate Lab named Godiva & a cockatiel called Nemo

Nickname: Moni and Monikin

Dream Job: Working PR and outreach in an environmental or animal rescue organization

 

Favorite color: Unfortunately I have never had a favorite color

Favorite candy: reese chocolate and nutella

Favorite movie: Too many! The notebook, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter Series (books also), The Hunger Games (books also)

Favorite cuisine: Puerto Rican home made food and anything plantain related

Favorite season: Spring! I love floral dresses

 

Coffee vs Tea: Coffee

PC vs Mac: Mac

Coke vs Pepsi: none! I am trying to be soda free!

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka dots

3 words to describe me: organizational freak, kinda weird, reliable

3 words to describe my style: boho, girly, sophisticated style

 

You will find on my desk: a picture of my family and my boyfriend and crazy post-it!

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Too many TV series (Grey’s Anatomy, Big Band Theory, How I Met your Mother, PLL, Fairly Legal, Psych and many more…)

You will find on my iPod: Tommy Torres, Switchfoot, Snow Patrol, Adele, Christina Perri.

You will find in my refrigerator: fruits, juice, and many types of meat and poultry.

I have a slight obsession with: The dog whisperer

I dislike: People that give opinions but are Ignorant from every angle: political, religious, environmental, historical or spiritual.

 

My friends would say I am: corky, funny, strong.

I am most happy when: reading a great book, learning new things, traveling and spending times with friends.

Most people are surprised to know I: am pretty good at salsa dancing and I listen to rock music!

A classy co-ed is: A woman who can assert herself with confidence and poise; who believes in herself and others to make a difference.

 

Monica Perez has been with CL since August 2011 and after almost a year with this amazing staff she still learns something new. She is now very busy preparing for grad school while sharing ideas with CL girls.

Returning CL intern: Monica

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Monica I. Perez-Eguia

School: University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus

Major: Communications: Public Relations & Advertising

Year in studies: Senior

I have been with College Lifestyles since: August 2011

Organizational Involvement: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Alumni (HACU)

Pets: Cockatiel named Nemo and a chocolate Labrador named Godiva.

My friends say I am: Very weird, smart, shy, strong, and probably that I know too much for my own good.

Astrological sign: Scorpion

My personal style is: eclectic, girly, print crazy boho chick.

Favorite clothing stores: Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, gojane.com

Favorite movie: The Notebook, Finding Nemo.

Favorite book/author: Isabel Allende, Harry Potter Series and Sarah Addison Allen.

Some of my favorite quotes are:

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference” -Leo Buscaglia

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough” – Mae West

“I think heaven will be like a first kiss.” The sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen

My screensaver is: A photo of my boyfriend and me at DC.

On my IPod you will find: Anything from Mudford & Sons, Adele, Christina Perri, The Beatles, The Script, Coldplay to Tommy Torres.

Must have beauty product: liquid concealer.

I have a slight obsession with: shoes, and nature pictures.

I dislike: war, lies, ignorance and boring days.

Last movie I watched: Beastly

Last book I read: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and now I am reading Forever by Maggie Stiefvater from The Wolfs from Mercy Falls Series.

My definition of a classy co-ed: I go-getter girl that strives that extra mile to do an amazing job at whatever she sets her mind to do. She is loyal, understanding and with an unmistakable sense of style.

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: Last semester was an eye opening experience working with CL and getting to know CL. Now that I am familiar I am excited about the new things to come. About new, fun and helpful articles, contests and outreach efforts for high school students.

CL goes to the Shopaholic event at Puerto Rico

On November 20 in San Juan, Puerto Rico there was the Shopaholic Black Sunday Edition in the Puerto Rico Convention Center. I bought a ticket, I went, I shopped, and I put together a list a Pros and Cons for this type of events.

Want to know if they are worth it?   Let’s start with the bad news:

Cons

• Patience, patience, patience; and buckets of it.  There are a lot of people in a tight space, you have to be willing to wait your turn, say excuse me many times and maybe be pushed and shoved around.
• Trying on clothes: you have to be prepared to try on clothes behind a curtain in close quarters.
• May lose some money: You pay less than $10 for a ticket for something that you don’t know what to expect. You have to take the risk of going there, not liking anything and losing time and $5-$10.
• No place for guys: At least this year they had no men clothing only some watches and t-shirts but not a lot to choose from.
• Last season: It is also evident that most of the items sold at these events are the ones that are on sale because most of them are their summer inventory that they are trying to get rid of.

Now to what we liked:

Pros

• Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize: It is a good place for buying accessories, because you don’t have to try them on. This was the only thing that I actually bought. Some hand made accessories: a necklace and some bracelets for Christmas gifts. I was able to find a great family owned online shop. http://creacionesmichelle.com/

They were all very sweet and I was able to find cute and simple hand-made accessories. They ship to Puerto Rico and the US.

• Be different: Because they are all boutiques you can find something different that you are not going to find in a department store. They had pretty cocktail dresses good for a holiday party and you don’t have to worry about finding someone else with your same outfit.
• Easy way to compare prices, just walk to the next booth.
• Everything is less than $50
• You can notice some trends: I saw many tribal and Hindu inspired prints and shapes.
• Great way to find cheap vintage clothing.
• Find a new favorite store: a great way to meet boutiques all in one place you wouldn’t have known otherwise.
• Helping others:  a team of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society had a table at the event selling chocolate lollipops, pins, bracelets and more to raise money for blood cancer research. A little boy and his mom were raising money for this amazing cause. If you want to learn more about leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families go to http://www.lls.org/#/ Also, if you want to donate and help this family in their goal of raising $3,100 please visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/sfl/wdw12/nboscio

 

 

Monica Perez is  a senior at the University of Puerto Rico majoring in Communications Public Relations and Advertising. She loves chocolate, animals, traveling, art, books, fashion and her family.

Lorena Berges- This week’s classy co-ed

This week’s classy co-ed on campus is Lorena Berges. Her style consists of classy pieces, solid colors with a vintage feel.

Major: Communications, Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus

Year of study: Senior

How would you describe your style? Simple, girly, sophisticated and classy.

What tip can you give college girls when dressing for school? Have everyday pieces like a good watch or hoop bracelets. Keep it simple and a white button down is always a good one.

What is your favorite accessory? Matte gold hoops.

What is you dream accessory? From House of Harlow, chunky gold bangle with turquoise rock.

What are some of your favorite brands? Material girl, BCBGeneration, Michael Kors, Jessica Simpson.

What do you look for when shopping? Either basic timeless pieces with a good fit or clothes or accessories that can be conversation starters.

What are your favorite stores? Marshalls, Macy’s and Zara.

What is the clothing item you can’t live without? High waisted denim shorts.

Always remember to get great tips from your classy friends, they can surprise you! Would you try Lorena’s style?

Monica Perez is  a senior at the University of Puerto Rico majoring in Communications Public Relations and Advertising. She loves chocolate, animals, traveling, art, books, fashion and her family.

CL at Puerto Rico- New Fall Intern Mónica

Name: Mónica I. Pérez-Eguía

School: University of Puerto Rico

Major: Communications: Public Relations & Advertising

Year in studies: Senior

I have been a College Lifestyles Intern since: August ‘11

Organizational Involvement: National Society of Collegiate Scholars working on the Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence (PACE) mentor program and Alumni of the Hispanics Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program.   

 

Pets:  I have a beautiful chocolate lab named Godiva, a love bird named Midori and a very funny cockatiel name Nemo.

My friends would say I am: Funny, smart, mature, and weird.

My style is:  Boho-casual-girly-chick. I love prints, ruffles, lace, bows and flowers.

My go-to accessory: my simple string and wood rosary bracelet.

My favorite snacks: chocolate and fruit chillers.

My hobbies include: Dancing salsa, reading, and arts and crafts.

Favorite movies: The Harry Potter series, “The Notebook” ,  “A Walk to Remember” and many more.

I have a slight obsession with: Chocolate, TV, shoes, post-its and nature.

I dislike: sea food and when people are not on time.

On my desk you will find: Pictures of my family, post-its, papers and ticket stubs to the movies.

My favorite form of social media: is Facebook.

MAC vs PC: I have been a PC all my life but I am planning to change into the dark and expensive MAC side.

Coffee vs Tea: Puerto rican coffee.

Coke vs Pepsi: Coke

My definition of a classy co-ed: A classy co-ed is a focused and determined woman that has a lot of perseverance and organization. Has principles, is a leader but is also able to ask for help. It is worried about doing something extra but thinking of others along the way.

Why I am excited about being an intern with College Lifestyles: To start a new challenge, adventure and to learn as much as I can!