smart girl's guide issue no. 12

issue no 12april 2013

I think a Happy Birthday is order Smart Girlrsquos Guide is officially 1

On another happy note it looks like it is finally spring Irsquom all about the spring cleaning but one new way I am cleaning out for these warm months ahead is getting rid of all the cold things in my life No I donrsquot mean cold like my big puffer coat or my boots I mean the cold negative things We all need to take time to clean out our lives of negativity be-cause the reality is negative energy leads to negative outcomes

Use this issue as your guide to detoxing your life Learn how to feel confident in your appearance rain or shine with Gabbirsquos article (page 27) and Megan and Maurissarsquos style picks (page 22) Find motivation to live a healthier lifestyle with Anniersquos piece complete with 10 simple steps (page 42) which I will definitely be using Detox your life of negative people with the help of Maggie (page 39) Discover inspiration through Montanarsquos article with the amazing Lauren Galley (page 56) and Torirsquos article on Rachel Carson (page 61) Loose the negativity in your life by finding an opportunity with Shersquos the First as told to us by Mollie (page 47)

Go to town spring cleaning but while yoursquore at it donrsquot stop with your closet Clean out your whole life of negativity Irsquom using this spring cleaning to start saying ldquonordquo more of-ten and to rid my life of all negative vibes whether it is people bad habits or thoughts As Smart Girls the only one stopping us from accomplishing anything is ourselves By knocking out the bad vibes we are a million times closer to reaching our goals Plus and more importantly we will simply be happier Who doesnrsquot want that

Happy April Smart Girls Herersquos to spring cleaning and only positive energy

Irsquom pleased to present to you Issue No 12 Thank you for being with us as we grow into the magazine for superstar girls I hope this issue inspires you to find your inner Smart Girl power and be all that you dream

Be smart share smarts

EmilySmart Starter

A Note from Your Smart Girl Sister Emily Raleigh

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table of

contentsapril 2013

meet our cover girl | 6the Smart Girl isaware | 16A Popersquos Story

My Pope Story

stylish | 22 27Spring Has Sprung

EarthDay

Ace the Interview

How to Look Good No

Matter the Weather

organized | 31How to Never Forget

Anything

polished | 34The Makings of the

Elegant Email

secure | 39Detox Your Life

healthy | 4210 Steps to Finding

Motivation to Make

Healthy Choices

opportunity of the month | 47

Shersquos the Firstsmart girl spotlight | 56

Lauren Galleysmart girl of history | 61

Rachel Carsoncollege spotlight | 62University of Kentuckyhello from home | 66

Hello from Arizonasmart girlrsquos reviews | 73songs of spring playlist | 76

dear smart girl | 77

3- table of contents

Sophie RaleighNew Jersey

Amber AusleyUniversity of Alabama

Dorothy WaltonAlabama

Royar LoflinVirginia

Maggie ChaquetteRhode Island

Gabbi OppenheimerIllinois

Hannah OrsquoBoylePennsylvania

Monica MurphySaint Maryrsquos College

Tori WilbrahamSaint Maryrsquos College

Megan BeckerMichigan State University

Annie PhelpsRhode Island

Emily RaleighFordham University


Megan Rogers-ReilleyIllinois

Mimi WarnickPennsylvania

the guide girls

Emily SmithClemson University

Mollie McLaughlinNew Jersey

Abigail SloneOhio

Julia MattoxFlorida

Eleanor HarteUMass Amherst

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Karla MorenoArizona

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please include a sample of your fabulous work

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Sarah Gould LongUniversity of Alabama

Kati FisherUniversity of Kentucky

Montana MacRaeMaine

Quincy BulinTexas

Sam DuganUniversity of Delaware

Maurissa WallsGeorge Washington University

Ciao Bella

7 smart girlrsquos guide

Ciao Bellawelcom

e to Rome amp

the world

of Emily Sm

ith

The Smart Girl believes that life is one big adventure and that is the perfect way to explain our

cover girls life adventure

Meet Emily a Clemson University sophomore studying Chemistry for a semester in the most iconic city in the world Join us as this Smart Girl takes us through the beautiful city of Rome telling her

unique story along the way

8- meet our cover girl


Age | 18 (19 on March 5th)School | Clemson UniversityMajor | Chemistry minoring in Vocal MusicFavorite thing about Clemson | We call ourselves the Clemson Family for a reasonThe moment I stepped on campus I got an overwhelming feeling of comfort and support and it was mostly because of the kind and friendly people that call Clemson their home Whether itrsquos at a football game in class or just walking around cam-pus you can feel the support of your fellow Tigers and you know they will always be there to help you out and have fun

Emily

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Favorite thing about studying abroad in Rome | I have a huge interest in ancient art and architec-ture so I think my favorite thing about Rome is its timelessness Itrsquos thrilling to just walk outside your door and realize yoursquore walking on the same streets the ancient Romans did two thousand years ago I also love Rome because all the amazing sights are basically in one area so you could be walking by the Pantheon and sudden-ly find yourself at the Trevi Fountain Itrsquos really a magical city suspended in timeFavorite travel destination | Not to sound repetitive but I have to ad-mit I have found Rome to be my fa-vorite place on earth so farFun fact | I make a mean gluten-free chocolate cake (with peanut butter icing I might add) Celiac women unite For anyone looking for the recipe consult the ldquoGluten-Free Baking Classicsrdquo book by Annalise G Roberts It canrsquot be beat And everyone else donrsquot be fooled by the gluten-free label My best friends (who are not celiac) swear it is the best homemade cake theyrsquove ever hadHow on earth are you sur-viving in Rome gluten-freeRome is a little tricky when it comes to eating gluten-free but a little book called ldquoThe Gluten-Free Guide To Ita-

lyrdquo and the internet are a Celiacrsquos two best friends The book recommended a pizza place just 5 minutes from my hotel and it is literally the best pizza Irsquove ever had They have a whole glu-ten-free menu with pasta and other fried snacks as well Needless to say the staff recognize me now Also all Italians know about gluten-free food so you just have to let them know and they are always accommodat-ing Otherwise I just get things that are naturally gluten-free such as the incredible and always available meat and cheese platesSo you are a sorority girlIrsquom a part of Sigma Kappa at Clem-son and have been since first semester freshman year Greek life is relatively big at Clemson so I thought it would be a great way to make friends and meet people since I didnrsquot know any-one going to Clemson from home Irsquom very thankful for all the opportunities itrsquos given me such as participating in philanthropy events and responsibili-ties in being a part of a group on cam-pus I also met my amazing big sisterbest friend at Clemson through Sigma Kappa so I wouldnrsquot trade my experi-ence in my sorority for anything


ldquoI believe that using your skills and knowledge to genuinely help others is the best way to

spend your time and energyrdquo


What defines a Smart Girl

I believe life is all about balance and I think a true Smart Girl tries her best to balance all the aspects of her life and herself emotionally physically socially and spiritually A Smart Girl is pragmatic caring empathetic studious social and above all humble In my opinion people who brag and put themselves on a pedestal donrsquot understand what being smart and successful is all about I believe that using y o u r s k i l l s a n d k n o w l e d g e t o g e nuinely help others is the best way to spend your time and energy and that is what a Smart Girl strives

to do each day

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Hidden talent | I can quote the entire movie Sleeping Beauty from memory Irsquom a Disney girl at heartWhat inspires you | I am really inspired by people who are passionate for life in all aspects Irsquom especially inspired by musicians because they pursue their dreams in spite of all the hardships that go along with a life in the music business Music is a huge part of my life Irsquove been singing and playing violin since I can remember so I greatly admire performers and artists who give their lives to their passionWho is your Smart Girl role model | My greatest role model is my mother She is the strongest smartest most loving and genuine person I know and I truly want to be just like her when I grow up and become a wife and mother Even my close friends come to her for advice love and of course her amazing cooking She can hold her own in any situation and is never afraid to speak her

mind She has always taught me to hold honesty and integrity in high regard and I attribute all of

my social and intellectual skills to her lessons throughout my life She is always there for anyone that needs a helping hand and with two daughters and 4 stepchildren that is a constant burden that she bears with grace and humility To keep it short I couldnrsquot be more grateful to be the daughter of such an incredible role model and to me she really is the epitome of a Smart Girl

Have a cover girl idea Send us an email and let us know This is YOUR magazine and we want to hear your ideas Email us at heysmartgirlsthesmartgirlsgroupcom


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A Pope Storyby Royar Loflindesign by Emily Raleigh

17- the smart girl isaware

On March 12 as 115 Cardinals began the 2013 Papal Conclave the world along with 12 billion Catholics waited anxiously On March 13 at 706 local time one day and five ballots later white smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapelrsquos chimney which signaled that a new pople had been elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio the Archbishop

of Buenos Aires Argentina and fellow cardinal had been elected as the 266th pope of the Catholic Church He has chosen the papal name of Franciscus or Francis to honor Saint Fancis of Assisi who is the patron saint of animals and the environment In this case it was chosen because the new pope is especially humble and concerned about the welfare of the poor Pope Francis holds many ldquofirstsrdquo the first Jesuit pope first from the Americas and is also the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere The Society of Jesus or Jesuits are a sect of Roman Catholicism known for evangelization and ministry They operate in 112 nations on six continents mostly in education research and hospitals For example College of the Holy Cross Georgetown Fordham and Boston College are all Jesuit-run He is also the first non-European pope since Syrian St Gregory III who was elected in 731 Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires as one of five chil-dren to a railroad worker and a housewife He decided to become a priest at age 21 and was ordained in 1969 In 1998 he was made the Archbishop of Buenos Aires The Archbishop is simply a higher ranking bishop of which there are only about 5100 in the world as of 2009 In 2001 Pope John Paul II appointed him to the College of Cardinals aka the people with red hats who elect popes He was given the title of cardinal-priest to San Rober-to Bel larmino When Pope John Paul II passed away in 2005 Cardinal Bergoglio was considered a frontrunner for the papacy and an unverified diary that appeared after the 2005 conclave confirms this rumour as well as that he had dropped back after the fourth round of voting


When Pope Benedict XVI resigned on February 28th speculation had al-ready begun about who would be the new pope Many papabile frontrunners were Christoph Schoumlnborn of Austria Odilo Scherer of Brazil Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines Peter Turkson of Ghana Marc Ouellet of Canada Peacuteter Erdő of Hungary and Angelo Scola of Italy The media added to specula-tion and Bergoglio was considered as a possibility but some worried that since he had come so close to the papacy in 2005 his ldquomomentrdquo had passed On March 7th work on the chimney that would keep the world briefed on the hap-penings inside began On March 12th the 115 electors of the 207 current Car-dinals began the Conclave Those who are 80 or older are unable to vote On the first day only one vote was taken and as a result black smoke was released In the morning of the 13th two rounds resulted in black smoke as well but after the fifth ballot Habemus Papam was announced and the 266th pope had been selected Inside the Sistine Chapel ballots are given to the cardinals who write ldquoEligo in Summun Pontificemrdquo (or ldquoI elect as supreme pontiffrdquo for those of us who need to brush up on our Latin) Once each cardinal has voted (not for himself) they walk to the altar in order of seniority and place the ballot in a chalice If two-thirds vote a cardinal he becomes the pope The black smoke comes from the burned ballots mixed with a chemical to produce black smoke Since life would be boring without a side of controversy it is reported that Francis opposes same-sex marriage as well as abortion which isnrsquot surprising to Catholics However he has clashed with the Argentine government over gay marriage as well as distributing contraceptives He also was present during the Falkland War which is still a very touchy international topic and was directly accused of kidnapping two liberal Jesuit priests which he has since denied His papacy will also face serious issues such as settling the recent sex abuse cases and corruption that have surfaced in recent years as well as bringing in new Catho-lics especially in America Habemus Papam yrsquoall


My Pope Storyby Tori Wilbraham

design by Emily Raleigh


February 11th had started out like any other day while studying abroad After four and a half hours of class I left looking forward to a few quiet moments to sit and take a breather As I crossed over the busy Vittorio Emman-uelle I noticed a large crowd in a cafeacute This abnormal collection of people caused me to question and ask ldquoWhat is going onrdquo When I returned to MY room my roommatersquos face dropped in disbelief Breaking news had just come from Vatican City one mile down the road Pope Benedict XVI had announced his resignation In my three months abroad I could never have imagined that I would be here during such a special and historical time Having attended Catholic schools for my entire life events like these are usually observed from a television screen far away from the center of it all The election of a new pope is not typically celebrated immediately because generally it is marked by the death of the old one However this was different and I was going to be able to experi-ence it all and be a part of history One month later the Sistine Chapel had been closed and the Conclave had com-menced The first vote came around seven orsquoclock on Tuesday March 12th Much to my dismay I was unable to attend but fortunately for me the smoke was black On Wednesday morning my friends and I were ready to wait all day in hopes of seeing the white smoke With our ldquoPope Bagrdquo full we ran down to St Peterrsquos square with flags food and umbrellas in hand Unfortunately it was quite rainy down in St Peterrsquos After multiple interviews and even appearing live on CNN news the smoke was imminentAnd as expected it was black Even though we did not have a new pope just yet the excitement was still very present and infectious Around four we ventured back down to Vatican City ready to stand out for a few more hours in hopes of seeing the white smoke this time Walking down I kept questioning ldquoMay-be it will be tonightrdquo But no the second day there was no way When there was no smoke around five hopes of a new pope being elected that night dwindled away Thinking about standing out there another day became a reality However to our surprise the night changed

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Around seven orsquoclock smoke had appeared I said confidently ldquoItrsquos blackrdquo However my roommate screamed ldquoThatrsquos not black Thatrsquos whiterdquo And at that moment we knew that we had a new pope and that we were witnessing history firsthand In pure jubilation and joy we made our way through the throngs of people to the front of the Square We were even able to find one of our Seminarians to join us on this special occasion As I stood in St Peterrsquos Square that night time stopped In that moment I witnessed a universal community celebrating the election of a new leader Staring at the faccedilade of St Peterrsquos for over an hour waiting for our new pope in retrospect it only felt like a few minutes With the bells ringing and people crying in joy the stormy skies had cleared and the roman stars had appeared As one friend exclaimed ldquoItrsquos like Heavenrdquo There are no words that can adequately describe the whole experience And no matter what I say or write I will never be able to fully capture the emotions and emotionality of the history that those in St Peterrsquos Square experienced that night The only thing that I know now is that I was meant to be here in Rome during this very special time and that I am ex-tremely and eternally blessed to have been a part of it all

And as it was stated the night was truly like Heaven

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21- the smart girl isorganized



OPEN DAILY 10-10

Ways to Look Great

by Gabbi Oppenheimer

5Ways to Look Great

design by Abigail Slone

No Matter the Weather


APRILSHOWERS

Target | $1999

Victoriarsquos Secret | $3450

Ulta | $399

Ulta | $29

DSW | $4995

Ulta | $799

Gap | $3995

1 Boat shoes I love love love my Sperrys mainly because they are so versa-tile They work with any outfit from skinny jeans and a cardigan to a floaty skirt and a tank top Theyrsquore also waterproof (theyrsquore made for use on boats) so you donrsquot have to worry as much about avoiding those pesky puddles left by April showers

2 Go natural I am not a huge fan of my natural hair Irsquom just not Itrsquos super super curly and I think a polished blowout looks much better on me But if the weath-er is unpredictable you can bet the curls are coming out Think about it logically If therersquos no telling what the weather will be like therersquos no telling what your hair will be like after you subject it to the elements And in my opinion there are few things worse than having a slightly frizzy crumpled looking blowout Air-dried locks reminiscent of summer days at the beach Much better Instead of your usual hour-long process that uses seven different products use a dab of smoothing serum and let the waves and curls fly

3 A light jacket Nobody wants to be cold from an unexpected drop in temperature but no one wants to be boiling hot in their jacket later in the day when the thermometer climbs back up A thin jacket provides just the right protection from the elements and itrsquos lightweight enough to throw in your bag if itrsquos really not needed

4 Simplicity simplicity Itrsquos an old Transcendentalist philosophy (remember that from your English classes) to simplify and streamline your life In weird weather it can be applied beautifully to your outfits and make-up Keep your face clean and fresh looking with a sweep of bronzer and some mascara As far as outfits go I love to rely on floaty blouses and fitted blazers with leggings or shorts once the weather gets warm Both outfits can be easily tweaked to include accessories or different shoes and the blazer-blouse combo solves all your temperature issues

5 Brighten up Spring is my absolute favorite season for fashion because itrsquos the return of fun lively colors Donrsquot be afraid to color block mix and match pat-terns and add an accessory thatrsquos got a little ldquoWOAHrdquo factor Yoursquoll be the perfect complement to sunshine or a bright spot in an otherwise dreary day

Aprilrsquos the month of unpredictable weather One minute itrsquos raining the next itrsquos sunny and you end up having no idea how to put yourself together Never fear ladies Your survival guide is here

29- the smart girl isstylish

Support our Smarts Sharer Monica Murphy and download her

Beautiful YOU App todayClick here for more information

Want to find yoursmart girlstrength


1The Spring Semester seems far busier than that of the fall With so many sports

taking place and activities going on sometimes it is extremely hard to keep up In the spring time I have to have reminders in order t get just about anything

done during this hectic time By staying extremely organized I am able to get task done quicker get more done and have more time for myself I have five helpful hints to hopefully better organize your life and make more time for yourself

You probably spend a lot of time at your desk typing writing and

brainstorming It is easier to complete all of those tasks when your desk is clear and your supplies are easily accessible Have pencils pens and any other desk essential in a drawer separator I usually use separators that are made for forks and

knives but quite honestly they work the same The specific organization of your desk is up to you but I do have some recommendations of what to keep on hand Make sure to have a stapler tape dispenser paper paper clips post it notes binder clips and writing utensils ready for action so that you do not have to get up and search for those items once you sit down to begin a task Organizing your life seems tricky but if you start at the place where you spend the most time it will become easier

in 5 simple steps

by Dorothy Walton

how tonever forget

anything


Another great way to organize your life is by creating to-do lists Whether you have an ongoing weekly list or you create a

new one each day it really keeps task in perspective I prefer making a new one daily and including academic social and personal tasks all together If you wanted to you could break up your list into those categories but again it depends on your preference

There are few better feelings than crossing off tasks on your to-do list I like to have a notepad that travels with me so that I can write down new

assignments or activities wherever I am For me that means it travels to school in my backpack and when I get home it is out and in sight when I begin my homework This to-do list notepad does not take place of my agenda that is separate where I write out due dates and assignments for classes and my daily to-do list includes what must be accomplished by the end of the day If you prefer to not have both an agenda and a to-do list you could easily combine the two supplies if it is more convenient for you

If I had to guess you have your phone with you pretty much all the time I know I do so donrsquot be afraid to admit it If you

have this device with you all the time then why shouldnrsquot it be organized as well This may seem silly however I really find it useful so hopefully it inspires some of yrsquoall as well For non-iPhoners I am not sure if this will make sense but most phones have similar capabilities so the terms may be a little off What I like to do to begin organizing my phone is to organize my apps

into different photos I am not a fan of 4 pages of apps that are just scrambled around and hard to locate Instead I have my apps separated into categories that include School (anything school related) Social (Facebook Twitter etc) Entertainment Noise (YouTube Pandora) Resourceful (Shopping Apps) and

Fun (Games) By having lots of different folders I am able to keep all of my apps on the same page without them looking cluttered Another way I keep my phone organized is by dividing photos into different folders until I am able to upload them to my computer And if you are the list loving type like myself I find it handy to have ongoing ldquoNotesrdquo on my phone that help to remind me what I need to purchase Blog Ideas Songs I like and everything in between

3

2

33 - the smart girl isorganized

Not only do I like to know what is going on during the current week but I also like to see what I

have planned out for the months to come The best way to achieve this view of your schedule is by using a calendar We have a family calendar that allows us to know who has what going on on which day I have my own personal calendar as well which helps me to plan ahead I keep soccer games blog posts appointments Smart Girlrsquos stuff and everything else on this calendar so that I can plan activities when I know that I donrsquot have prior engagements I recommend keeping a family calendar as well as a personal calendar so you can easily plan and schedule around other set events

Lastly organizing your email is extremely important as well I stink at keeping my email organized but feel so

accomplished and am able to get things done faster when my email is organized I recommended flagging or starring any emails that need to be responded to and then deleting any that are junk mail It also helps to make folders within your email account to keep important mail saved and easy to locate Organizing your email can be a little tricky especially when you check it on your phone but by separating things into categories you will be able to retrieve older mail quicklyI hope these tips prove to be useful in your own life and allow you to complete tasks quickly and on time

4

5

In todayrsquos technologically advanced world our main way of communication is email We email our friends to catch up our teachers to ask a question or colleagues that we work with No matter the reason we are emailing a lot When emailing like anything else there is a certain etiquette that goes along with it Most people have lost this Internet etiquette and we as Smart Girls need to bring it back Here are simple steps and a little extra advice on how to write the elegant

email

dear Make sure you are always addressing your recipient a p p r o p r i a t e l y Always start with Dearhellip Hellohellip To Whom it may

concernhellip

the makings of theelegant

emailby Mimi Warnickdesign by Julia Mattox

take note

There are two types of email original content and follow-up content An original content email is the first thread of the email The original content sets the tone and subject for the rest of the conversation Follow-up content is when everyone involved with the

message responds

the subject Every email you send should have a subject no exceptions The subject informs the recipient of what they are about to read or if they should even spend their time reading it Make sure your subject covers what you have written in your email

short amp sweet An email should not be more than three to four paragraphs long and it should get your point across quickly A long intimidating email might make the recipient only skim through your email which might take away from the original message

Editing Make sure you reread through your email at least two times It is very unprofessional to have multiple grammatical errors in your email Everything you say and write in your email is a reflection of you You do not want the recipient to think less of you because you forgot to spell check

or add a comma

signature To end the perfect email make sure you have an appropriate signature Signatures can range from Sincerely Thank You Thank you for your consideration time Hope to hear from you or Hope to work with you in the future


35 - the smart girl issecure

DetoxThe Smart Girls Group is about to make

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We are looking for interns in the following areas

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You will get awesome experience in your field of interest leading projects and teams Plus yoursquoll get to work with our staff all of which are girls in college And the best part You can do it right from home Yes

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Detox

Your Life


by Maggie Chaquette

When is the last time you did a total detox And no Irsquom not talking about those silly detox diets that are terri-ble for your health What Irsquom talking about is ridding your life of the toxic things and people in your lifemdashthey bring your mood down make you more pessimistic leave you stuck in a rut and ultimately stop you from lead-ing the happy full life you are capable of having Sometimes itrsquos hard to rec-ognize when you need to detox but in reality we should be detoxing as often as possible as it helps our emotional and mental state

There are several steps necessary to get rid of the ldquotoxinsrdquo in your life The first is to recognize what they are

Then YOU have the power to stop them from influencing your life Start by detoxing your social media We all have those friends and followers on Facebook Twitter Tumblr Pinterest you name it whose posts are annoying overwhelming unnecessary rude de-grading and incessantly whiny or un-grateful Unfriend unfollow or block them unless itrsquos absolutely crucial for you to be in touch with them over so-cial media Chances are itrsquos not and theyrsquore only clogging up your news-feeds Do a total detox of your friendsrsquo and followersrsquo lists It clears up those posts about things you just really donrsquot need to see or hear about it will make your own page more fun and enjoy-able to go onto (no comments about

how ldquocuterdquo you look on spring break or what a ldquofunrdquo get-together you threw on Fri-day etc) and it will also make it easier to just keep in touch with the people you really need and want to stay close to

Next detox your bedroom It may sound silly but having a ldquotoxinsrdquo-free room where you probably spend most of your time sleeping relaxing and doing homeowork will significantly reduce your stress and put you in a better mood every time you go in there Get rid of any mementos of bad va-cations or school years or anything that haunts you Place photos with friends and family around the room in albums or on a corkboard so that even in the worst of times yoursquoll be able to remember the happy times yoursquove had Finally create an inspira-tion board with pictures quotesmdashreally anything that will help you get you out of your rut and remind you of all the good times ahead

This post-detox action will give you the confidence to go forward strong and reach the goals (fitness travel school etc) that lie ahead in your future

As Smart Girls wersquore all very busy and in-volved in extracurriculars and volunteer work However just because it might look good on a reacutesumeacute does not necessarily mean itrsquos good for you If therersquos any activ-ity you do that you really dread move on from it Whether itrsquos a sport or instrument yoursquove been playing for 10 years an organi-zation you volunteer for because your par-

ents told you it might be a good idea or a club yoursquore a part of because you know your dream college likes students involved in it if you also donrsquot bring your best Smart Girl self energy and enthusiasm to every meeting or event donrsquot stick with it Spending time with activities you donrsquot enjoy just drains your already busy life and takes away time that could be spent trying something new and actually exciting Who

knows maybe you could end of finding something amazing like SGG as Emily did

Anyone who constantly complains about anything even remotely bad in their life or who makes you feel bad about yourself and is unsupportive is someone you need to rid of your life This is probably the most crucial area to detox Negative people slow you down in achieving your goals affect your energy level and stress and hold you back from opportuni-

ties for success and happiness By releas-ing them you will be able to follow your dreams and be ambitious Plus you will build relationships with people who sup-port and encourage you en route to becom-ing a better person This is also the most difficult part of your life to detox Some of the most toxic people in your life may be your closest and oldest friends whom you would never dream of detoxing In order to truly better yourself though it really is necessary to rid yourself of them You must start this immediately It may seem rude but the easiest way to do this is to not an-swer phone calls texts or emails You can apologize for being distant but do not feel guilty After all you are not the cause of

the problem You are in fact the solution If they truly care about you chances are theyrsquoll ask for an explanation and feel free to give one Itrsquos important to remember though that any explanation and action you take while detoxing of negative peo-ple should be done with the utmost grace

and love Make it clear you have the best intentions Also tell anyone yoursquore detox-ing your life of that if they change and are ready to be more positive and supportive that you may be open to rekindling the relationship Although it may be difficult you will see in the end how much of a dif-ference not being surrounded by negative friends classmates and coworkers makes

Finally detox yourself If you accomplish the four above detoxes you are well on your way to doing this There are really 4 main steps to detoxing yourself One Re-duce the amount of conflict in your life Try to avoid the topics and people that you always fight about it only adds to stress and nobody likes to fight Two No more non-stop negative self-talk Be done with saying ldquoI CANrsquoT do that (whether itrsquos make that starting varsity spot on a team get that A on your exam etc) be-cause you CAN do it Stop underestimat-ing and shooting yourself down because right now yoursquore being your own worst enemy Three Treat every day as the first day of the rest of your life When you stop believing everything that happens in your life is ldquothe end of your liferdquo yoursquoll be able to look forward to the future Seeing every day as the first day helps to let go of all the toxins that previously made you think life was over Four Treat yourself with respect (including your body) Toxic people may tell you that a certain color or style real-

ly doesnrsquot suit you or may put you down for your weight height personality etc As hard as it may be block all their nega-tive comments out because what they say is not true You are beautiful because you are you Respect who you are starting with your body Embrace your entire being and

donrsquot let the toxic thoughts and actions of others permeate your mind

Although you may not realize it these ldquotoxinsrdquo in your life are most detrimental to your own confidence They make you feel downright terrible You arenrsquot happy you donrsquot have a good outlook on life yoursquore sluggish yoursquore irritable you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and no matter what canrsquot shake it All the extra baggage that comes with the toxic things and people in your life are locked into your environment and the inability to unlock them makes you feel insecure stressed and incompetent This just keeps adding up pound by pound until you lose who you truly are and feel like a failure

By getting rid of the toxins surrounding you you will find your own confidence All the pessimism anger and depression people heaved on you previously will bring optimism happiness and energy Undoubtedly toxins will creep back into your life but you now have a strategy to lose them before they really affect your confidence and well-being Detoxing will lighten the burden on your shoulders and allow you to move forward in a positive di-rection Start to detox your life and start to again feel like the smart secure young woman you are

ldquoYou are beautiful because you are yourdquo


10 STEPS to Finding

Motivationto make

HealthyCHOICES by Annie Phelps


HealthyCHOICES

43 - the smart girl ishealthy

1 Set a GoalMaybe you want to fit into that new pair of shorts for summer or you want to be able to run a mile in under 7 minutes or do a 5k Figure out what it is you want ndash that makes it easier to push yourself because you have something to work for

2 Make a Motivation BoardPrint out healthy recipes grocery lists quick workouts motivational quotes and inspirational people Make a collage on your closet door or make a poster board and hang it up in your room

3 Find a Fitness Role ModelRead about them find out what kind of exercises they do and what kinds of food they eat and more about their life story Do not attempt to be this person but instead use them as inspiration to work harder

4 Get Rid of Processed Junk FoodsIf you only have healthy food you will only eat healthy food


5

Create a Workout ScheduleIf you have a schedule that is easy to follow includes work-outs that you love as well as rest days you will find it so much simpler to have time to work out The key is to be organized and manage your time ndash but we all know you can do that Include hard workouts in addition to work-outs that are a little easier on your body For more information on making a workout schedule see next monthrsquos article

6Read Up on Important Health TopicsEver heard of red 40 Itrsquos a dye used in some foods such as fruit snacks and many research facilities have linked it to cancer I would never have known this if I had not read some articles on it When you know more about something you will become more passionate about it Know- i n g more about your health and some of the things you put in your body will make you more aware o f your health and healthy choice making

7

Try a New SportTry out for a sport at your school or try an intramural sport or just pick up a game of soccer every couple days with your friends You donrsquot have to know how to play it ndash one of your friends can teach you or you can read up on it Sports are a great way to meet new people re-connect with old friends as well as stay in great shape

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8 Join Forces with a FriendTell a friend about your healthy lifestyle ndash they may have the same goals as you Talk to each other about healthy choices you have or havenrsquot made You can help each other succeed

9Read Archive Smart Girlrsquos Guide Reread the stories of our cover girls ndash they are meant to be role models to you Reread some health articles ndash you may find new motivation in them Reread the sports articles ndash they may lead you to pick up a new sport Our magazine is meant to help you year-round not just the month it comes out The magazines stay on our website for a reason

Smart Girlrsquos Guide

issue no 4

Donrsquot be Afraid to Slip UpThe reason many people slip up ndash and often times give up on their goals to make healthy decisions ndash is because they are afraid to make a mistake Do not be afraid to make a mistake it just means you are trying Remember your motivational quotes and you fitness role model Believing in yourself and being optimistic are the absolute best things you can do for your health

ONCE YOU REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU LOVE BEING HEALTHY IT BECOMES SO MUCH EASIER TO MAKE

THAT LIFESTYLE CHANGE AND BE THE HEALTHY SMART GIRL WHO IS A ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS

10

We have BIG things coming for our high school and college programs Want to get involved Join the

Camus Executive Board for the summer

For more information contact our Campus Correspondent Megan

meganbeckerthesmartgirlsgroupcom

Join the Movement That is Putting Girls Education First

by Mollie McLaughlin

Shersquos the First is a non-profit organization that encourages education for girls in developing countries and helps them become the first in their family to graduate The sponsors of these girls in return learn valuable life and work skills for they are challenged to host creative fundraisers and lead campus chapters Shersquos the First and founder Tammy Tibets won the Peoplersquos Voice Awards and a $50000 grant and was honored at the DVF Awards on April 5 From educating girlsrsquo in developing countries to challenging young Americans to step up and lead Shersquos the First is shaping a generation of educated women and strong leaders I sat down with the Smart Girls of Shersquos the First to hear what they had to say about how Shersquos the First impacted their lives

and why you should get involved too 48- smart girlrsquos guide

49 - opportunity of the month

After interning with Shersquos the First in the summer of 2012 Brooke began the process of establishing an STF chapter at Rutgers University The intern-ship was Brookersquos first and the experience provided her with the necessary professional skills she now uses every day as an intern for Cosmopol-itan Magazine Brooke is currently working on getting her new club up and running at Rutgers in hopes of sponsoring

girls

What got you interested in STF and what inspired you to get involvedAll my life Irsquove been fortunate enough to go to school Not all girls in the world can say that theyrsquove had this opportunity and thatrsquos something that needs to change Therersquos millions of doctors lawyers teachers journalists just waiting to be discovered but certain restrictions keep them from even obtaining a high school degree Shersquos the First sponsors girls education in the developing world and gives them the chance they need to achieve their dreams That to

me is beyond inspiringWhat do you personally do with Shersquos the First

I started as an intern for Shersquos the First in the summer of 2012 Ironically my internship at Shersquos the First was my first internship (It doesnrsquot get much cooler than that) I was working on everything from social media to creating videos from an internrsquos perspective Being one of two interns gave me the opportunity to


to work on a wide range of different projects and it really made my skill set in-credibly versatile I am also the Co-President of the Rutgers Univer-sity Campus Chap-ter of Shersquos the First Wersquore still working through the application process to become an official club at RU but my Co-President and I were so excited to get things started that we already had our first

event

What was it like interning at STFInterning at Shersquos the First was a life-changing event for me I walked away from my internship with a wealth of knowledge and feeling armed and ready to conquer the world of communications It almost felt like it had been my fifth or sixth internship Leaving with so much experience I felt a newfound confidence in all of my skills But it didnrsquot stop there I became part of a family I was constantly surrounded by the most passionate and inspirational women and believe me when I say it that energy is contagious

What are some events STF does Any personal favoritesI attended my very first Shersquos the First event within days of starting I began just in time for Shersquos the Firstrsquos benefit concert Girls Who Rock Girls Who Rock will always be a personal favorite for me After being in the office for only a few days (and writing blog posts working with the PR team and taking care of other miscellaneous work to prepare for the event) it was quickly the big day My emotions were torn between nerves and excitement But once I got there I soon realized it would be a night Irsquod never forget Aside from Girls Who Rock myself and another intern also helped to coordinate Shersquos the Firstrsquos involvement in The Young Womenrsquos Leadership Network Schools Summer Camp It was extremely inspiring working with such motivated girls We taught them everything from the fundamentals of reportingblogging to the cre-ation of magazine beads which we would later sell in hopes of sponsor a girl


What are your favorite Shersquos the First memoriesI like to call Summer 2012 my summer of firsts First internship first trip to the Shake Shack first time off on my own to conquer the cityhellipthe entire experience was truly an unforgettable one Irsquove met so many people that have changed my life in ways that I couldrsquove never imagined Just being able to work alongside Tammy Tibbetts everyday served as such an inspiration to me Shersquos so passionate about what she does and I admire her so much Irsquove truly been blessed to cross career paths with her and getting the

opportunity to work with such a role model of mine

What do you think defines a Smart GirlA Smart Girl is one who takes pride in her own smarts and never gives up on her dreams Although it may sound clicheacute one of the biggest issues I come across are girls giving up because they think their desired industry is too hard to break into or that theyrsquore already stamped with limitations as a girl If yoursquore a girl whorsquos ever doubted herself just remember nothing is too hard if you want it bad enough Nothing is too hard if itrsquos your dream If wersquore lucky we get 100 years to accomplish all that we wish during our time here on Earth So why not make the best of it while you can and shoot for the stars Smart Girls donrsquot let the unknowns of the future stop them from achieving what theyrsquore destined to do Smart Girls use their smarts to find ways around the obstacles in life and by doing so inspire others with their

Smart Girl spirit along the way

ldquoAs the Executive Producer for the GIRLS WHO ROCK 2012 concert I am truly grateful for what an incredible experience it was We raised over $30000 to sponsor girls in India and it was so empowering to be able to know you had a part in giving someone

the gift of educationrdquo


Mileva started a Shersquos The First Chapter at her school St Maryrsquos after discovering the organization for a college paper about girlsrsquo education Today Mileva heads the chapter running fundraisers and creating awareness about Shersquos The First and girlsrsquo education

What got you interested in STF and what inspired you to get involved

Shersquos the First first caught my attention because of its focus on young women not only with the girls in the international partner schools but with the campus chapters as well Shersquos the First really fo-cuses on getting people involved in creative ways whether its baking cupcakes for a cause participating in a 5K or using the power of social media and I really felt like I could make a change Especially as a student at a womenrsquos college the issue of girlsrsquo education is very important to me I see the benefits of educating women each and every day I am on campus and felt my school could really become passionate and work to support girlsrsquo education with itrsquos own chapter

How did you find out about STFI first got interested in STF while researching girlsrsquo education in developing countries for my final paper in my Gender and Womenrsquos Studies class I found

the Shersquos the First website and was immediately drawn to the organization

What inspired you to start a chapter at your schoolFrom the moment I found the Shersquos the First website and saw how many cam-pus chapters there were across the country I felt inspired to bring it to my own campus As a womenrsquos college the students here appreciate and understand the immense benefit of educating girls and I knew that starting a chapter at my college could hold the potential for great change From the moment I first reached out to students and faculty on campus about how to found a chapter at Saint Maryrsquos I received such generous support and an outpour of women who wanted to see this organization brought to our school that I never even

second guessed the possibility of not starting our own chapter

52 - smart girlrsquos guide 53 - opportunity of the month


What does your chapter doWe creatively fundraise and raise aware-ness for girlsrsquo education in developing countries on campus We hold bi-month-ly meetings with our members to discuss upcoming events new ideas evaluate what we have done so far and see where

we can take our chapter next

What are some events you do at your school for STF

In our first year we have successfully held a Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake Sale raising $300 which has supported a year of edu-cation for Parbati a 12 year old girl at the Kopila Valley Childrenrsquos School in Nepal We also held awareness events such as a screening of the powerful documentary Half The Sky This semester we are plan-ning to have a yoga + froyo fundraising event this month and host a screening of the documentary Itrsquos A Girl on campus My favorite event is the Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake Sale Itrsquos Shersquos the Firstrsquos flagship fall fundraiser with all campus chapters across the country selling cupcakes for girlsrsquo education during the same week Everyone loves cupcakes especially tie-dye cupcakes so itrsquos a great way to get people involved and the aid in the fund-raiser Itrsquos also so exciting and inspiring to see the success the smiling faces and the delicious cupcakes being sold by campus chapters across the country

through the power of social media

Do you have any favorite memoriesEvery chance I get to email or Skype with Tammy is a favorite memory From the moment I became involved with Shersquos the First in helping with the social media campaign for the Seventeen Magazine Pretty Amazing Cover Contest for STF star Lindsay Brown Tammy has been incredibly warm and friendly encourag-

ing and an inspiring mentor She has al-lowed me to grow within Shersquos the First by becoming the Tumblr Editor she en-courages me and drives me with her pas-sion and warm heart and I am so lucky to

know her

What defines a Smart GirlI think a Smart Girl is someone who knows what she loves and pursues it A Smart Girl is passionate and not afraid to ex-press that passion And that passion can be anything there is no set identity or cri-teria for a Smart Girl She loves and loves openly and pursues her dreams no mat-ter what One of my favorite quotes and I feel it really applies to The Smart Girls Group is ldquoLet the beauty of what you love be what you dordquo from Rumi I have this quote printed and framed near my desk as a reminder that as a Smart Girl I am finding and pursuing my passions not just letting them exist as dreams but

bringing them into reality

Want to get involved with Shersquos the First Check out their awesome website Shes-

TheFirstorg

47- smart girl spotlight

Ever dream of being the Editor-in-Chief of a

magazine

Now is your chance We are looking for a Smart Girl to join our staff as the Editor-in-Chief of Smart Girlrsquos Guide

We need someone who is creative has a passion for The Smart Girls Group and is well versed in inDesign Photoshop and

Illustrator Interested Email Emily at

emilythesmartgirlsgroupcom with your resume a brief cover letter

and examples of your fabulous work

We are hiring


Smart Girl Spotlight

LaurenGalleySmart Girls everywhere hope to have a positive impact however small on the world around them They have love drive and passion in every aspect of their lives in everything they do and our Smart Girl Spotlights every month are no exception to the Smart Girls everywhere Our Smart Girl Spotlight this month is Lauren Galley who started Girls Above Society has accomplished her dream of modeling and acting while graduating high school at 16

and currently attending college

Interviewed by Montana MacRaedesign by Abigail Slone





Being an actress and model I have seen a numerous amount of young girls fall into the trap of anorexia insecurity and confidence issues I realized that they didnrsquot really have a platform to go to in order to discuss these problems with someone relatable and similar to them in age My passion is helping other people and making a difference so I decided to create Girls Above Society in order to provide girls all over the world with mentorship and confidence building skills

What is the best part of being the founder for such an-and-coming organization

How did you come up with the idea for Girls Above Society

My mom was and still is a ldquoSmart Girlrdquo to me She has always supported me one-hundred percent in anything I want to do I know that if I ever need advice or guidance she will be there for me no matter what Having someone in your life like that is a blessing that a lot of people take for granted There is a great amount of young girls out there who donrsquot have a Smart Girl to look up to I am trying to change that

Who was a Smart Girl to you when you were growing up

The best part of helping these young girls is seeing the look on their face when they realize they are not alone I have had several girls approach me and tell me that I truly made a difference in their lives and that they have a newfound self-confidence The knowledge that you have changed someone elsersquos life for the better is truly the best feeling in the world It is also amazing how much I learn from the girls Social Media and itrsquos effects on todayrsquos society is rapidly changing Tweens and teens are exposed by these outlets more now than ever before I continue to learn the difficulty young girls

are facing in regards to their self confidence and being able to stand up for themselves due to societyrsquos expectations of them

Where do you see yourself in 5 yearsIn five years I see myself graduating from a univer-sity with a degree in clinical child psychology I will also continue pursuing my acting and model-ing career I can see Girls Above Society having made a difference in the way that society looks at the idea of our appearance and ldquoperfectionrdquo My goal is to have great teen mentors in every state representing ldquoGirls Above Societyrdquo con-tinuing a movement with ldquoGirl Talkrdquo

59 - smart girl spotlight


If you could meet one person who would it be and whyIf I could meet one person I would choose Meryl Streep Her talent on-screen is unbelievable and she has always upheld such a positive image in the media I feel that she would have a life-time of wisdom not only in regards to acting but also about life in general I think sheis a beautiful role model for young women

We all have those days when we feel overwhelmed with everything going on How do you handle those daysI try to balance my schedule as well as I can to avoid getting too stressed out For example if I know I have an essay due on Monday but I am busy the entire week prior I might start on it two weeks early to ensure it is finished However if I do find myself feeling overwhelmed I sit down and do something that I find relaxing for a few minutes For me that might be catching up on my favorite shows or calling my friends to see what they are up to

You went to college at the age of 16 Would you please explain that experience to usMy transition into college was actually really easy for me Having taken AP courses in high school I wasnrsquot overwhelmed by the workload and I only had classes two days a week so if anything it was easier

How do you balance all of your work with Girls Above Society and schoolSometimes it can get pretty challenging to keep up with everything but I have discov-ered that as long as you set a schedule for yourself you can keep from getting stressed out The weekends are typically the time I spend working on the film series for Girls Above Society modeling and acting Weekday afternoons and evenings I devote to catching up on my school work I love to interact with my followers on Twitter and other social media sites in the mornings and also throughout my evenings when I get the chance I have to make myself put down my phone sometimesthat Twitter can be a little addictive


What do you think defines a Smart GirlA smart girl is someone who doesnrsquot let the media and society define who they are and what they should look like She makes a positive influence on every person she interacts with and is an encouraging role model for her peers A Smart Girl is some-one who learns from her mistakes and the challenges she faces in life and uses them to inspire herself and others

Want to learn more about Girls Above Society Go to girlsabovesocietyorg

What is one piece of advice you I would remind you not to let what others say get you down All that mat-ters is what you think about yourself and the positive influence you are having on others Who knows may-be the ldquobullyrdquo is just a girl who feels insecure and wants to make friends but doesnrsquot know how It is import-ant for every girl to find something in life that she is passionate about Whether it is something artistic ath-letic or scholarly finding what you truly love in life will surround you with peers that you have something in common with This will provide for a positive and fun youth

What is one thing you want to see happen in your lifetime to occur to teenage girlsI would love for the new trend to be loving yourself for who you are inside not the out-side Instead of obsessing about what your hair looks like and how much you weigh I think we should obsess about what goals we would like to accomplish in life what kind of a difference we are making in the world and how we affect others

Written by Tori Wilbraham D

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61 - smart girl of history


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by

Elea

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Har

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Rachel Carsona smart girl of history

The Smart Girl of History of the month is none other than the great Rachel Carson A

leading scientist environmentalist and writer Rachel Carson is remembered as one of the most significant scientists of the twentieth century Without her our environment and the call for preservation would not be the same Her preservation efforts and dedication to helping our planet for future generations makes her our Smart Girl of the History

Born in 1907 Rachel Carson had always been drawn to the beauty of nature In 1925 she grad-uated from present day Chatham College an all womenrsquos college and furthered her education by graduating from John Hopkins University with a degree in Zoology

In 1936 Rachel Carson was the first woman to take and pass the civil service test which gave her a job with the US Bureau of Fisheries Hired by the US Bureau of Fisheries Rachel Carson wrote radio scripts This job started her long life of scientific writings in at the time a mostly male dominated world

During the 1940rsquos Rachel Carsonrsquos love for writing took off Some of her noted works include Under the Sea-wind The Sea Around Us and The Edge of the Sea These three award-winning publications brought Rachel Carson to the forefront of naturalist and scientific writers Howev-er Rachel Carson is most noted for her publication of Silent Spring and the legal movements that accompanied the publication of this masterpiece

Silent Spring discusses the major side effects of using the pesticide DDT This pesticide was used widely throughout the United States during and after WWII This misuse of pesticides was not only hurting humans but also causing malformations in eggs of certain wildlife birds In large part due to the Publication of Silent Spring President Kennedy put a ban on using the chemical DDT

Rachel Carson died on April 14 1964 but her legacy lives on Thanks to her conservation and environmental work Carsonrsquos message is still relevant in our lives today This Earth Day please take a moment to remember Rachel Carson and the contribution that this Smart Girl did for us and how we are called to preserve our earth for future generations


I was ten years old the first time I dreamt of college I think growing up kids have their own idea about what they want their experience to be like I dreamt of red brick buildings prestige reputation and a sense of home College is the time in your life where you will find your independence experience new things meet so many people and enrich your mind At ten we have no idea what our life and future will hold We have an idea of what we think college is but it isnrsquot until much later where our dreams find focus and we find our true home From the moment I heard ldquoHey Miss Katirdquo in a perfect south-ern accent I knew that the University of Kentucky was for me

by Kati Fisherdesign by Eleanor Harte

63 - college spotlight

The University of Kentucky though it may be more northern is a SEC school and with that comes the pride and tradition that southern universities are known for Between Greek life tailgate season basketball games at Rupp Arena participating in Dance Blue spending weekends at Keeneland thoroughbred racetrack and everything in between UK is a tradition and a lifestyle all on itrsquos own The Big Blue Nation or BBN is among the greatest of all college traditions With over 28000 students both undergradu-ate and graduate UK is the largest state university in Kentucky The class of 2016 posted a record breaking 4600 first year students for the university in the fall of 2012 Out of the 4599 other fellow students I have been fortunate to meet some of my best friends in just eight months

When I decided to go to UK I started looking at the course catalog trying to figure out what I wanted to take and ul-timately what I wanted to major in Within the university there are sixteen colleges and ninety-three undergraduate programs In high school I was an English enthusiast I love the written word and expressing thoughts through words Upon visiting campus I learned more about a major called Integrated Strategic Communications and realize that this is what I wanted to study

With ISC I can write but I can also ex-plore marketing and communications Itrsquos a major with a lot of opportunities The univer-sity has a wonderful staff I have yet to come across a professor that isnrsquot willing to help you in anyway possible Not only does the University of Kentucky offer a great social experience but also the education received is top-notch

Dorm life comes with so many stereotypes From roommates to floor mates to RAs it all has a label At UK there are twenty-three dorms on campus spread across three neighborhoods North Central and South South campus is the most heavily populated yet North campus is closest to the classroom buildings Currently the housing situation is


to these twelve girls I will be saying good-bye to a special time in my life There will no longer be Bachelor Mondays or running down the hall to talk to one another Living in the dorms offers the opportunity to connect with people in the same situation as you some may disappoint you but some will be unforgettable I personally have met wonderful girls that have turned into wonderful friends that I will have for a lifetime

Navigating through UK and the traditions has been an experience all on itrsquos own In Indiana the dress code for football tailgates consists of jeans and a t-shirt in the Bluegrass you bet-ter have a blue dress and cowgirl boots on Needless to say I was scrambling to find a blue dress the Friday before our first home Sat-urday football game There is always something to do whether it be studying at the library heading to Keeneland to watch horse racing participating in Dance Blue our 24-hour dance marathon to benefit childrenrsquos cancer or hang-ing out with your sorori-ty sisters there is always something to do and always someone to do it with

Three months after after packing my bags for Lexington my first visit home came at Thanksgiving Break My mom asked me during that trip ldquoDo you regret your decision to go to UKrdquo and I could honestly answer no The University of Kentucky is my dream school and I am living my dream college experience I am very blessed to have this opportunity and to be apart of the BBN The students of Kentucky are the most dedicated and loyal fans we are the heart of the Bluegrass I can only hope that other girls are as passionate about their college as I am UK Indiana may be where I am from but my heart belongs to my new Kentucky home

Kati and her sisters

57 - hello from home


We launched our first promotional video

Check it out HERE

And please pass it along to the Smart Girls in your life so more girls

can join the sisterhood

Have you seen it


HelloFROMARIZONA

BY KARLA MORENODESIGN BY EMILY RALEIGH

59- the smart girlrsquos reading club


If I wake up before 6am I am greeted before the most beautiful of sunrises atop Camelback Mountain where I can look down and see the entire Valley surrounding

me Though Irsquove traveled much I have yet to find a view as striking as the skyrsquos purple pink and orange hues as it meets the morning fog When I tell people where Irsquom from Irsquom usually told ldquoOh my grandparents have a house thererdquo or ldquoMy dad went golfing there oncerdquo The Grand Canyon Sedona world-renowned spas and golf courses an amazing array of international cuisine and one of the most diverse populations in the United States

Welcome to my backyard Phoenix Arizona

69- hello from home

I havenrsquot always been a fan of Arizona In fact I cared so little for it that I couldnrsquot wait to leave the heat behind for college two years ago Looking back I laugh at the very thought of it I was born and raised in the Bay Area of San Francisco California and my parents moved my family down to Arizona in the early 2000rsquos Growing up I was always so confused of the whole ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo spectacle that I would see on Christmas movies or by the idea of having to wear more than a winter coat to go outside Life was good in the city

Phoenix is a wonder of a metropolis where most suburbs are no more than a 45-minute drive from downtown by free-way Home to four and a half million people the Valley of the Sun is sur-rounded by beautiful mountains which divide the major metropolitan areas As itrsquos own sort of plateau Phoenix is fortu-nate enough to have a grid system which makes the entire metro area a breeze to drive through I grew up in the northwest-ern side of the Valley and in my 10-year tenure in the Valley I have witnessed its rapid expansion as tens of thousands have moved here to reap the benefits of a great climate

Phoenix is a great place to grow up (and live) for many reasons primarily its weath-er While the summers do get very hot (an average of 105 degrees in June or July) the fall winter and spring have very tem-

perate climates with the coldest days at 50 degrees and no need for snow plows Itrsquos a dry heat so perfect tanning and outdoorweather which means that your outdoor time is maximized and most shopping centers and schools are exposed to the sun Some of my dearest memories as a child include going to the Phoenix Zoo during Christmas time for ldquoZoo Lightsrdquo which is an experience unique to Arizo-na because only the weather there would allow for such a feat Voted one of the countries best zoos The Phoenix Zoo sits on the famous Papago Park 125 acres nes-tled between the gorgeous red rock moun-tains Because it doesnrsquot snow in Phoenix nights in the winter time can be spent at the zoo as it is lit up and exhibits are opened to the public as well as trails and different light shows- all to be enjoyed at a crispy 60 degrees (sweater weather Need I say more)

If you drive an hour and a half north of Phoenix on the I-17 you pass the great pines in Flagstaff which is usually covered in snow year-round due to itrsquos elevation Flagstaff is home to the Northern Ari-zona University one of Arizonarsquos main universities as well as a small town feel to traditional Arizona Another 30 min-utes down the I-17 and you arrive at Sedo-na one of the most beautiful sites in the world Should you wish to continue your journey to the Grand Canyon thatrsquos only another hour away


The natural beauty of Arizona is unparal-leled but my own short explanations can never do it justice so Irsquoll go onto the next best thing which is the food Phoenix has some of the best world cuisine menus of any cities in the United States so you can rest assured that your taste buds will not be unsatisfied during your stay here Mex-ican food here though goes beyond any burrito or taco you have had before My fa-vorite place is the Barrio Cafeacute downtown where guacamole is seasonal including either pomegranate seeds or cranberries and is made to order The Barrio Cafeacute is located in the newer and urban region of

downtown Phoenix which has a very big sustainable and vegetarian-vegan-organ-ic scene Every first Friday of the month local artists and musicians line the streets with very unique and interesting pieces as well as live music Green cafeacute also down-town has one of the best vegan menus I have ever come across with itrsquos cute sister dessert joint Nami right next door Nami offers an organic ice cream treat called the tSoynami which is a made-to-order soft serve without rival For the best chai in the Southwest head on over to any Car-tel Coffee Lab location- some of my favor-ite times are spent down at the Cartel by

70- smart girlrsquos guide 71 - hello from home

ASU sitting outdoors on Mill Avenue- the ultimate Smart Girlrsquos college street dream

Of course any stay in Arizona would be incomplete without the shopping spas and golf Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping center in the American Southwest with over 200 stores including Barneyrsquos New York Neiman Marcus Anthropologie and our favorite Tiffanyrsquos Anything your heart desires can be found at FS (as known amongst native Phoenicians) and should it not be found down the street is the Arizona Biltmore where Saks and Vera Bradley welcome you with open arms

A golferrsquos paradise Arizona is home to over 300 of the USrsquos top golf cours-es with all sorts of landscapes at your disposal Some of the most noteworthy ones include The Phoenician Boul-ders Wildfire and Troon North Scott-sdale As for resort spas you can never go wrong at the Phoenician or the Ari-zona Biltmore with their spa pack-ages and great teas

All in all Arizona is amazing and you must all go at some point i n your life as the Grand Canyon is one of the few sites to see that does not dis-appoint Whether yoursquore a snowbird and looking to catch some Vitamin C in the cold winters or simply want long to drive down Route 66 with the top down and see some historic roads and cowboys on horses with bolo ties (yes we have that too) f ly right down for a great relaxing and worldly time in the Valley of the Sun

This month I chose to mix things up and review a documentary I donrsquot know why I have just loved documentaries recently Through dealing with the stress of midterms and living so far from home I stumbled upon ldquoHappyrdquo This documentary under-takes the monumental task of discovering what really makes people happy Belic travels from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata and everywhere in between to find the secret to bliss While you will have to watch the film to find out what Belic learns the film reveals the insignificance of what modern society bases the foundation of success on

After finishing the documentary I couldnrsquot help but have a more optimistic outlook on life The most pervasive theme throughout ldquoHappyrdquo is the im-portance of friendship For this reason I donrsquot think there is a more fitting film to debut for The Smart Girls Group Health success and ultimately happiness all stem from close relationships with people At only just over an hour ldquoHappyrdquo is perfect for a weekend movie something to watch as a family in the evening or even something to recommend watching in class While documentaries are not everyonersquos cup of tea ldquoHappyrdquo takes a very storyline straightforward en-joyable approach to explaining an is-sue that impacts everyone

4 5

Happy a documentary by Roko Belic review by Amber Ausley

But in the course of

making my happiness film I learned something simple but

completely illuminating Research showed that just about all happy people

have strong relationships They are healthier and have happier children They are more likely to find a creative solution to a problem and to

help a stranger in need Happy people have fewer conflicts and are less likely to commit crimes

pollute the environment or go to war In other words just about everything I cared about

everything I wished I could change in the world was improved with being

happy-Roko Belic

smart girlrsquos reviews

73- smart girlrsquos reviews

One Way or Another by One Direction review by Megan Becker

This fun take on an old song by the British boy band from X Factor One Direction is not only is a catchy and chart-topping song but also goes to a good cause Red Nose Day 2013 is a fundraising effort that benefits the homeless and those suffering from Domestic Abuse in the United Kingdom as well as in Africa where they work to provide clean water and malaria prevention techniques such as life-saving vaccines You can purchase the iTunes single and music video which will help provide them the ability to continue helping affected individuals

If you havenrsquot already read this book now is the time With the Warner Brothers movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio coming out this May you will definitely want to immerse yourself in the 1920s New York lifestyle that Fitzgerald writes so expertly about The story is based around the enigma Jay Gatsby and is narrated by a newcomer to New York Nick Carraway who is a charming character This book is a classic for a reason and something every Smart Girl should read

by F Scott-Fitzgerald review by Megan Becker

The Great Gatsby

J Crew $88 review by Megan Becker

Priced at $88 dollars this versatile dress pant is PERFECT for a Smart Girl They are thinner through the leg and are the modern dress pant I wear mine with flats heels and tuck them into boots for a more ldquoclass friendlyrdquo look They come in lots of fun colors and really do go from interview ready to casual errands andor school They are stretchy and come in all different sizes I would definitely head to your closest J Crew to check them out

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Smart Girlrsquos Loop got a MAJOR makeover

Go check it out and join in on the fun Comment contribute and be

inspired by articles from your Smart Girl sisters

Get in the Loop

by Sophie Raleigh

Dear Smart Girlby Monica Murphy

People in todayrsquos world have forgotten what it means to be thoughtful As SmartGirls our thoughtfulness towards others must shine in all that we do Young leaders who serve with passion humility hope and newfound wisdom constantly inspire me My good friend Deserea Jones is one such leader and a ldquosmart girlrdquo who has impacted my life with her constant thoughtfulness Most importantly she has influ-enced her community nation and world Deserea has traveled the world and spent half a year in Costa Rica A recent graduate of college and just 23 years old she is the founder of a program called Make a Statement which focuses on youth leadership

What inspires her you may ask She was raised by her father and was homeless at one point in her life But even when life seemed dark and hope seemed lost someone believed in her and above all she believed in herself No matter what circumstanceswere happening around her she made the choice to keep going Now as the oldest ofseven children she understands the importance of being a good role model and lead-er for young people especially those who have been through similar situations

She aspires to create powerful leaders for future generations by bringing out the great-ness that is within every individual one statement at a time Deserea shares ldquoI just want to give back and implant great morals and values that someone gave and im-planted in merdquo

We all have smarts to share with the world and with self-belief we will continue to be world-changers For Deserea empowering young girls is especially important because they do not have many positive role models to look up to In closing Deserea shares ldquoBe the best you that you can berdquo

In your every day life how are you extending your hand to another This is where true thoughtfulness is formed and where great appreciation blossoms

Much love to you beautiful Smart Girls

Monica Murphy

77- dear smart girl

Goals for the MonthWell ladies it is that time of the month again Remember this month is all about cleaning out your life of all negative energy

I am smart This year I will share my smarts with ____________ by doing ____________

April showers may bring May flowers but this April I will bring ____________ into my life

As spring begins to show itrsquos light I will start spring cleaning by clearing

my mind of all barriors that I myself have established solely out of fear The barriors in my life include ____________

Healthy choices start with motivation I will keep myself motivated to make healthy choices by ____________

I am a part of the Smart Girl sisterhood This month I will show my SGG sisters some sisterly love by ____________

The negative personpeople in my life isare ____________ and I will get rid of herhimthem by ____________

I will organize my life by ____________ so that I will never forget anything

The Smart Girls Group is all about inspiration This month I will be inspired by ____________ and I will be inspiring by ____________

Just like Shersquos the First I will be my own ldquofirstrdquo by ____________

Smart Girls donrsquot alway see just how much they are cabable of achieving This month I will help ____________ see how much potential she holds

Smarts Girls look towards the future and sees what she can do now In the future I want to ____________ so this month I will ____________

Upload a picture of your Goals of the Year to Instagram and tag smartgirlsgroup Your picture will be in our next magazine


Thank You Thank You Thank YouOn April 1 2012 we launched our first Smart Girlrsquos Guide

Never did we expect the sisterhood that this would turn into A big hug to all of you for supporting us We have a

few people we especially thank for making this issue a reality

Emily Smith for being our first cover shot in a different country and sim-ply because you are the most cheerful cover girl ever Thank you for allow-ing us to travel with you You were beyond sweet and we cannot wait to get you involved in SGGKarla Moreno for saving us Literally We love you And thank you for opening our eyes to the beautiful Phoenix Arizona Can we visit youLauren Galley for being amazing The more we learn about you the more we are astonished Thank you for helping spread the girl power We consider you a very special Smart Girl sisterWendy James for always being the Smart Girl big sister and giving us advice on all things advertising Kati Fisher for being our eyes into Kentucky Thank you for showing us around your college world We are thrilled that you love UKBrooke Sassman Opal Vadham Mileva Brunson and Tammy Tibbetts for making our first Opportunity of the Month one of the greatest articles for Smart Girlrsquos Guide yet You all are true representations of what it means to be a Smart Girl All of the Smart Girls within The Smart Girls Group for continuing to support and contribute to the entire community whether it is on our chat group or through sharing your smarts We are all so lucky to have each other

Finally thank you to all of the Smart Story Spreaders You are connecting the Smart Girls of the world and for that we are all forever grateful You are helping create a sisterhood of future leaders who will have a positive

impact on this world Thank you so much

Thank you for a fantastic year of Smart Girlrsquos Guide publications We cannot wait to see what this year will bring

ldquoOne of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself know who you are

what you believe in and where you want to gordquo

-Sheila Murray Bethel

Be Smart Share Smarts

I think a Happy Birthday is order Smart Girlrsquos Guide is officially 1

On another happy note it looks like it is finally spring Irsquom all about the spring cleaning but one new way I am cleaning out for these warm months ahead is getting rid of all the cold things in my life No I donrsquot mean cold like my big puffer coat or my boots I mean the cold negative things We all need to take time to clean out our lives of negativity be-cause the reality is negative energy leads to negative outcomes

Use this issue as your guide to detoxing your life Learn how to feel confident in your appearance rain or shine with Gabbirsquos article (page 27) and Megan and Maurissarsquos style picks (page 22) Find motivation to live a healthier lifestyle with Anniersquos piece complete with 10 simple steps (page 42) which I will definitely be using Detox your life of negative people with the help of Maggie (page 39) Discover inspiration through Montanarsquos article with the amazing Lauren Galley (page 56) and Torirsquos article on Rachel Carson (page 61) Loose the negativity in your life by finding an opportunity with Shersquos the First as told to us by Mollie (page 47)

Go to town spring cleaning but while yoursquore at it donrsquot stop with your closet Clean out your whole life of negativity Irsquom using this spring cleaning to start saying ldquonordquo more of-ten and to rid my life of all negative vibes whether it is people bad habits or thoughts As Smart Girls the only one stopping us from accomplishing anything is ourselves By knocking out the bad vibes we are a million times closer to reaching our goals Plus and more importantly we will simply be happier Who doesnrsquot want that

Happy April Smart Girls Herersquos to spring cleaning and only positive energy

Irsquom pleased to present to you Issue No 12 Thank you for being with us as we grow into the magazine for superstar girls I hope this issue inspires you to find your inner Smart Girl power and be all that you dream

Be smart share smarts

EmilySmart Starter

A Note from Your Smart Girl Sister Emily Raleigh


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How to Look Good No

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77- dear smart girl










































4 5









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Monica Murphy

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