{"id":1040,"date":"2013-02-19T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2013-02-17T19:26:10","modified_gmt":"2013-02-17T23:26:10","slug":"lauren-why-every-college-student-should-have-a-pinterest-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2013\/02\/19\/lauren-why-every-college-student-should-have-a-pinterest-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauren: Why Every College Student Should Have a Pinterest Page"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Pinterest has been taking the world by storm, becoming one of the fastest-growing social media sites.\u00a0 Users can create visual boards and upload their own images or \u201cre-pin,\u201d pictures from other users.\u00a0 I\u2019ve found so much inspiration while browsing through Pinterest and have collected so many great tips and suggestions!\u00a0 Every college student should take time to find their own inspiration from Pinterest. \u00a0Look for:<\/p>\n

1. <\/b>Dorm room design ideas<\/b><\/p>\n

Give your dorm room a makeover with ideas from Pinterest!\u00a0 They have tons of organizational tips and great DIY crafts that you can complete on a budget.\u00a0 How perfect for college students!\u00a0 Take a look at this board from USA Today for inspiration!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pinterest.com\/usatodaycollege\/creative-dorm-rooms\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>2. <\/b>Food recipes<\/b><\/p>\n

With so many drool-worthy pictures of food on Pinterest, you\u2019ll stomach will be growling before you know it!\u00a0 Pinterest contains lots of delicious, super easy recipes.\u00a0 They even have quick snacks that you can make without using an oven or stove! \u00a0Give your taste buds a kick and try something new from this board!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pinterest.com\/heathermcd\/food\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>3. <\/b>Fitness tips<\/b><\/p>\n

Lace up those sneakers and let Pinterest get you into shape.\u00a0 They have everything from treadmill workouts to cardio tips, weight-lifting exercises and even work-outs you can complete while watching T.V.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find tons of great resources for healthy eating too!\u00a0 \u00a0Take a look at this board for some motivation!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pinterest.com\/tiffallison\/fitness\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>4. <\/b>Inspirational Quotes<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ever having a rough day, Pinterest is here to cheer you up!\u00a0 They have hundreds of quotes that can lift your spirits and help you get through your day.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a collection of some of my personal favorites! <\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/pinterest.com\/laurhaslett\/quotes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/b>Careers advice<\/b><\/p>\n

Nervous about an upcoming interview?\u00a0 No clue what to wear to the first day of your internship?\u00a0 Fear not!\u00a0 Pinterest has all<\/i> the answers, with great tips on networking, the job hunt, and everything relating to careers!\u00a0 Take a look at this board for more tips.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pinterest.com\/kristenjacoway\/career-tips\/<\/b><\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

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So, what are you waiting for?\u00a0 Give Pinterest a try to today and find your own inspiration!<\/p>\n

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Pinterest has been taking the world by storm, becoming one of the fastest-growing social media sites.\u00a0 Users can create visual boards and upload their own images or \u201cre-pin,\u201d pictures from other users.\u00a0 I\u2019ve found so much inspiration while browsing through Pinterest and have collected so many great tips and suggestions!\u00a0 Every college student should take … Continue reading Lauren: Why Every College Student Should Have a Pinterest Page<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2018,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3892,1613,7275],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1040"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1040"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1041,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1040\/revisions\/1041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}