…start your own club for the résumé.
START YOUR OWN CLUB FOR THE RÉSUMÉ.
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Let's be honest, we've all been there. That moment when someone casually mentions founding the "Society for Underwater Basket Weaving Enthusiasts" just to add another line to their CV. Or perhaps you were that person. It’s a core part of the experience, isn't it? The relentless pursuit of that next impressive bullet point, the slightly absurd dedication to extracurriculars that often feel more like a strategic play than a passion project. It’s part of the fabric, the unspoken rule, the "Did you even go to [Ivy] if you didn't...?" initiation.
This drive often leads to some truly bizarre, yet utterly unforgettable, conversations. Picture this: late-night debates about the optimal font for an investment banking cover letter, spirited arguments over whether a seemingly innocuous internship abroad truly maximizes your "global perspective" narrative, or strategizing how to spin your summer job as a "venture into grassroots entrepreneurialism." These are the weird conversations, the quintessential Ivy vibes that only make sense within our shared bubble.
It’s the paradoxical blend of intense intellectualism and almost comical strategizing that makes our journey unique. We navigate demanding coursework while simultaneously mastering the art of the humble brag and the carefully curated personal brand. We learn to thrive in an environment where "networking" can happen anywhere from a formal recruitment event to a casual dinner party, and where everyone seems to be perpetually building something – a startup, a non-profit, or just an unassailable profile. These are the moments that truly define it, the quirks that only we understand.
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