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#ClubCurtsy #GirlBoss Guide College Lifestyle Guest Post

A Letter to Incoming Freshman 💌…

Freshmen,

It’s September 1st 2018, two full weeks into my freshman year at The Ohio State University and…. I want to transfer.

The day I received my acceptance letter into my dream college, I jumped out of bed screaming and jumping up and down like the main character of one of those predictable teen movies. Never did I ever think I would be sitting here on the phone with my mom asking her if it was possible to call Arizona State back telling them, I changed my mind and I’d like to move in ASAP.

“Give it a semester,” my mom would argue.

I didn’t want to hear that. I didn’t like my college. I didn’t get along with my roommates, my only friends were the quad of boys at the end of my hall, I was too anxious to eat, I missed my friends, I was already failing math, and above all else – I wanted to go home. 

It’s now August 17th 2021, exactly one week away from starting my senior year at The Ohio State University and…. I don’t want to graduate.

As shocking as it may be, your mom does know a thing or two.

I could sit here and preach to you about “making friends on your floor” or “joining some clubs on campus” but I’m sure your university’s orientation leader has already done that. 

The truth is, college is just another part of your life, and in life, things don’t always go as planned. You may not be best friends with your roommate, you may not know how to navigate your way home your first night out, you might fail your first math course, or you could be sitting in your dorm asking yourself if you made the right college decision. And you know what? It happens.

And you know what else? You are going to be just fine.

Because, let me give you the tea ☕️. If I packed it all up and booked a one-way ticket home, I wouldn’t have met my five best friends and current roommates. I wouldn’t have realized I didn’t want to be a lawyer, I wanted to run public relations at a fashion company. I wouldn’t have met my soulmate. I wouldn’t have gotten the offer for Campus Representative for Victoria’s Secret PINK. I wouldn’t have met my giant group of guy friends at my sorority’s paired block event. I wouldn’t have spent countless Tuesday nights at my favorite bar with all my friends. I wouldn’t have realized that walk home was actually just a straight shot. I wouldn’t have raised that first semester GPA from a 2.7 to a 3.8.

I wouldn’t be sitting here, at my year-long internship, located in a 21-floor high rise building, in my own personal cubicle, writing this letter to all of you.

So, before you pack your bags and make that call to your mom, before you think you’re the only one who can’t quite seem to figure this whole college thing out – give it time.

For some, college is everything and more from the time they first step onto that huge campus. For others (like me), college babe, we are gonna need a little work.

Your college experience is your own mini personal journey. It’s that time period in your life where you have responsibilities, but not “mortgage payment responsibilities.” Soak up the freedom, test your adulting skills, take some risks, and most importantly enjoy the ride (maybe buckle up if your roommate decides she likes to sing opera songs in the shower). 

One day you’ll wake up and wonder where all the time went but – smile knowing all that time was put to good use shaping the person you have become. 

About The Author
About The Author

My name is Nichole and I am a 2021 Summer Curtsy Stylist! I attend The Ohio State University and study Communications, Fashion Retail, and Social Work. I will be taking on my senior year at the end of this month where you can find me applying to my post-grad dream jobs while composing my last iconic football block looks! I joined Curtsy in 2020 and I’m loving my “online thrifting” experience!



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#ClubCurtsy #GreenQueen

Thrifting & Other Sustainability Tips from Club Curtsy💚

It’s obvious here at Curtsy we support a circular economy and believe thrifting is a major player in shopping and selling sustainably. But how can you help out our earth in other aspects of your life? 🌎 We’ve got you!

Meet a few ✨awesome Stylists✨ from Club Curtsy’s Summer 2021 class below. 👇

Pro tip:We’re always sharing sustainability tips on our Instagram & TikTok. ♻️

<strong>Caroline Booth</strong>
Caroline Booth

🪴 Why I Love Thrifting: I love thrifting and shopping second hand because it’s better for the environment and cheaper as well! Additionally, with things like denim more wear is good because they’re more comfortable!
♻️ Sustainability Tip:
My favorite sustainability tip is to find clothing brands that align with your own values and goals (such as sustainable brands etc). I also like to reuse packaging like jars!

<strong>Madison Crain</strong>
Madison Crain

🪴 Why I Love Thrifting:
I love shopping with curtsy and thrift stores in general because not only are the clothes cheaper, it is helping the environment! Not to mention, it is super easy to post the clothes you don’t want anymore on curtsy!
♻️ Sustainability Tip:
One of my sustainability tips is to try to use reusable bags when going to the store, wether that be the grocery store or shopping out and about! You can also use metal straws instead of plastic straws so you aren’t wasting any plastic, you can even buy the reusable Starbucks cups!

<strong><strong>Amanda Musumeci</strong></strong>
Amanda Musumeci

🪴 Why I Love Thrifting: I love thrifting because I get to rehome my clothes to someone who will appreciate them more than me. 
♻️ Sustainability Tip:
If I have one tip on staying sustainable its that anything that may seem old to you can be new to someone else! 

<strong><strong>Gia Maresca</strong></strong>
Gia Maresca

🪴 Why I Love Thrifting:
I’ve recently found a love for fashion- especially second hand. Thrifting/second hand shopping is such a great way to avoid buying fast fashion, which is unfortunately mistreating us, as well as our environment. Older pieces that I find to be my style are marked down significantly, so it’s easy to have a wardrobe full of what I WANT to wear! Thrifting is one of my favorite activities to do with my friends. Trying out new styles without breaking the bank is truly a fun and rewarding experience! 
♻️ Sustainability Tip:
My favorite sustainability tip is to purchase one or two reusable water bottles. I have two bottles that I switch between, and they’re great! Americans throw away 35 billion empty water bottles a year- and only 12% are recycled. Having a reusable bottle eliminates the waste, and I’ve also found that I’m excited to use it!

Interested in more tips on going green? Or if you just want to meet more from our community, look no further! 🔖


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#ClubCurtsy Curtsy News

🚨 Now Hiring Ambassadors!

We are now hiring ambassadors for Summer 2021!

👋🏼 Hello there! Welcome to Club Curtsy

The place for our girl gang to become a Curtsy Stylist, a brand and lifestyle ambassador, to help represent this amazing community of ours.

If you love Curtsy, are the trendsetter of your friend group, and are always known to give great fashion advice, we’d love to have you join and ✨ share the Curtsy love ✨

What else? Once you’re in, you get discounts, monthly credits, fun competitions and more! Ready to change the way girls share their closets and shop for deals? Read on for more deets! 👇🏼

Who We Are

Club Curtsy is a community that extends way beyond our app. We are changing the resale game & are empowering other women. So far we’ve kept over 1.5 million items out of landfills and paid women $15M+ in earnings.💚 Together we work hard, we dream big, and we look great doing it.

You’ll also work closely with our co-founders, Marketing team, and other creative minds like yourself. While our Stylist program will last 6-12 weeks, we hope the connections you make last a lifetime!

💖 The Good Stuff

All members get 20% off everything on Curtsy (excluding our weekly sale brand or category) and welcome credit to use on our site. 💸  Winners of competitions receive gift cards. You’ll also get a personalized unique referral code to share with your friends & community! 

🌟 Who We’re Looking For

A Curtsy lover desiring to work in fashion, fancies a resume booster, and thrives in a fast paced teamwork environment. For our Summer 2021 Club, we are looking for girls aged 16-23.

Sounds good? Apply here to be a Stylist & let’s get this party started!

Note: Applications open 6/15/21 & close 7/3/21 11:59pm PST

⁉️ FAQ

What will you be doing as an ambassador for Curtsy?
Working with us on fun ways to share Curtsy with your friends, followers, anyone who’d love it! Primarily through IG and other socials for the summer but would love to work closely with women on college campuses in the fall too!
Time commitment: 1-2 hours/week

Is this paid?
While the role is not paid, Ambassadors get discounts on all items on Curtsy + weekly gift card giveaways and competitions 🙂 

When does this start? 
We’re hoping to launch in the first two weeks of July! 

How long does it last? 
The Ambassador program will last at least 6 week but could be up to 12 🙂 

When is the deadline to apply? 
We’re keeping the applications open through July 3rd but the sooner the better! 

When will I know if I’m chosen? 
Early July. We’re accepting applications through July 3rd 11:59pm PST then will begin going through them and building a team! 

Do I have to have an Instagram? 
Yes, Instagram will be a big part of the ambassador program so it is necessary to have one for this particular role 🙂 

There’s a section for Current Company, do I have to be working? 
No, if you’re in school you can skip that section and fill out your school in a later question

Where do I find my Curtsy Closet Link?
Go to your profile on the app, tap share at the top & tap copy link

How many ambassadors are you hiring? 
We don’t have a set number yet. We’ll most likely choose our ambassadors based on their applications, not the amount that apply 🙂

How old do I have to be?
Ambassadors need to be at least 16 to apply.

Why do I need to be a certain age?
While we’re only focused on 16-23 for our summer 2021 program, we are working on launching new ambassador programs later this year for other age ranges! Stay tuned.

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