> Editor's Note
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In the process of producing this issue of The Medium Magazine, my team and I went through hundreds of topics. We wanted to make it entertaining and informative. Every page represents us and our take on issues we’re all dealing with right now. Whether it’s trying to develop your own personal style, considering being your own boss, trying to get in shape, or being confident—we’ve got you covered.
What I love about this magazine is that it gives people a chance to be creative and try new things. I love experimenting with different jobs and learning from experiences outside the lecture hall. Being the Editor-in-Chief, creatively directing the magazine, styling looks for our fashion piece, and interviewing Jian Ghomeshi (who knows a thing or two about doing what you love) has given me more motivation to pursue a career I’m passionate about. We want everyone who reads the magazine to think about how they can learn from new experiences. Whether it’s taking a trip abroad, living on your own for the first time, or infusing social media into your life, there is no experience that you can’t learn from, so take it—and run with it.
There’s one thing I’ve learned from my years of working in a competitive entertainment industry: what makes people successful is working hard, yes, but more importantly, putting their heart into what they do. There’s a saying I live by: “If you can’t put your heart into it, take yourself out of it.” That’s exactly how we looked at the magazine, and here it is. Heart and all.
Enjoy the issue.
Inside
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- You never know where inspiration is going to come from
In the process of producing this issue of The Medium Magazine, my team and I went through hundreds of topics
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- Five excellent books
Reading is sexy. In fact, seeing a girl go through some quality Rushdie is stimulating to me in a way that my doctor and parents are starting to get worried about.
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- Young entrepreneurs: Where are you?
Right off the bat, I’ll get right to the goods. Most young entrepreneurs suck: they are filled with lofty, unrealistic goals and typically serve a selfish or ego-driven hunger… usually to impress their friends on the fourth floor of the UTM library.
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- How confident are you?
Take this questionnaire and discover whether you’re a shy, lonely individual, a confident person, or just a high-maintenance snob.
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- The friend zone
Men are afraid of vampires, because they have potentially gay connotations (unless it is a she-vampire—then it’s a different story).
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- Wardrobe essentials for him and her
Whether it’s wool-blend for winter or a lighter material to carry you through spring and fall, a double-breasted coat is a must-have
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- Facing your firsts
There is absolutely a first time for everything, since we’re not born with experiences but rather endure them throughout our lives.
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Featured Articles
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- How to plan a trip abroad: Student edition
You’ve actually got to plan this dream vacation, and though you won’t have it all figured out in a matter of days, you have to start somewhere.
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- Young entrepreneurs: Where are you?
Right off the bat, I’ll get right to the goods. Most young entrepreneurs suck: they are filled with lofty, unrealistic goals and typically serve a selfish or ego-driven hunger… usually to impress their friends on the fourth floor of the UTM library.
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