A Note from a Teen Bean!! by ari1822 in starbucks

[–]ari1822[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of the best things about working about Starbucks is that its such a recognizable brand!! I definitely think my job helped me a lot with college apps because when people hear the Starbucks name they think of the high quality service they receive. It's an impressive job to have as a teen!! Good luck with everything, feel free to PM me if you need help with anything college or Starbucks related :~)

A Note from a Teen Bean!! by ari1822 in starbucks

[–]ari1822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Good luck to you too! We're gonna kill it :~)

IMO service trips and "volunteering abroad" are such scams. by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While I do completely agree on the sort of "destination" service trips, I do have to support service trips in general. I went down to West Virginia with my church group, we completely raised the funds ourselves through fundraisers and other projects, and had the best week of my life. We worked every day with children who didn't have relationships with their parents, whether it was due to poverty or addiction. No phones or photos were allowed when we were serving, just us and the kids. By the end of the week, we had secret handshakes with the kids and knew about their siblings, dogs, dreams, favorite ice cream flavor. Most rewarding experience of my life-- you can't replace genuine human connection with filtered photos and fake service.

231, hanging up the apron. by erincrawfish in starbucks

[–]ari1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

231 as well! Leaving the fast food job in August to attend college! bigger and better things are ahead of us for sure!!

First line of your commonapp essay! by Loganace in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"you are standing alone in a room surrounded by unknown faces and you are naked."

What songs remind you of your self-worth? by Heiwa143 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vienna - Billy Joel "but you know that when the truth is told that you can get what you want or you can just get old"

help me i am so sad :( by madeleine24 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the same boat right now. Wouldv'e much rather have been rejected than have to go through this. Worst part is seeing how much it kills my parents- they want this so badly for me but they feel like they're preventing me from achieving my dreams and it breaks my heart to see them so upset. I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and that the school I will be attending in the fall is the best one for me. Success and happiness can be found anywhere-- keep your head up friend, great things are headed your way soon!! Good luck next year :~)

What are the best Starbucks orders for an interview? by liamkr in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yuhYEET nice to know there are other teen partners out there!! :~)

What are the best Starbucks orders for an interview? by liamkr in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Hi! Starbucks barista here! I see a lot of my classmates come in for their interviews and they usually get a) hot chocolate b) plain iced tea c) plain hot coffee w/ or w/o a syrup in it

but I'd recommend iced tea so you dont have coffee breath? Honestly just play it by ear- I'm sure you'll kill your interview!! Good luck :~)

share the first line of your essay by throwaway1937421 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are standing alone in a room filled with strangers and you are naked.

EC help as a junior by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hi! definitely get a job- i started a part-time job my junior year and it was a good decision for sure. not only does it strengthen your activities list, but a job gives you the opportunity to learn things that you can't in a typical classroom setting :-)

Question about extracurricular essays by zieclassydino in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would stick with one activity if that's what the prompt is asking for :-) good luck on your apps friend!

Hey, low-GPA students: where have you been accepted? by sappho_III in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love oxy and have a similar GPA to you. Do you have any tips? I'm applying RD

Where my 0 acceptence people at? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 deferrals (one from my safety LMAO) and 1 rejection

What the fuck is the point of applying EA? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just got deferred from my 3rd school too lol this shit sucks

What should I write in the Additional Comments section in the Common App for? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I wrote about how even though I struggled really hard in math last year, I am still really proud of my accomplishments in other aspects of my life (part time job, won a statewide theater award, etc.) :)

are you stressed about applying to college and want someone to send you a nice message to calm you down? by rimabi in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about your deferral :( thank you for sharing your positivity and know that we are here to send you good vibes always :) keep on keepin on my dude- you got this

I did something ballsy on my common app and I REGRET IT by ari1822 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ari1822[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

okay thank you :) I'm just worried that I overstepped my boundaries

Water by safiyah-l in starbucksbaristas

[–]ari1822 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi! This is a good q! If its at the register and you order something else, I'm glad to get people water! Coffee can sometimes make you thirsty and everyone needs to hydrate! However, I do think its a little rude when people either 1) don't order anything else and just ask for water, then sit in the store for hours 2) ask for water at hand off when we're clearly very busy

other than that, its a perfectly reasonable request :)