All posts by Emily Sicard

Emily is an Associate Editor at The Daily Muse. Little brings her more of a thrill than taking a so-so sentence and making it shine or giving an alright paragraph more of a punch. She spent her first year out of college learning the difference between British expressions and grammatical errors while a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in a high school just outside of Madrid. Now, besides editing for The Daily Muse, she is attempting to overcome the madrileño lisp she came home with while assisting Spanish speaking members of the credit union where she works. Emily calls the shores of Lake Michigan home and loves curling up with a book (or knitting) and a mug of tea on a blustery day.

20-Somethings Do Take Themselves Seriously

May 1, 2012, 5 Comments

A recent Forbes article seems to tell 20-somethings to stop being complacent, to take their careers seriously, and to get a “real” job. Here’s what one 20-something writer has to say in response.

Birth Control in the News: What You Need to Know

March 11, 2012, 2 Comments

Contraception has been thrust into the national and political spotlight, and everyone is paying attention. What exactly is being debated, though? And who’s saying what? Read on for a round-up of the highlights of birth control in the headlines.

4 Ridiculous Things You’ll Hear When You Get Engaged

February 13, 2012, 1 Comment

No one tells you that the day you get a ring, everyone from your future mother-in-law to Facebook friends you haven’t talked to in years will be asking about the wedding. No one until now, that is! Here’s the scoop on what you’ll be hearing a lot of as a bride-to-be.

Staying Smart in a Dumbed-Down World: A Talk With Lisa Bloom

December 7, 2011, 2 Comments

25% of young American women would rather win America’s Next Top Model than the Nobel Peace Prize. Shocked? So was Lisa Bloom, so she decided to write us a wake-up call. Read on for a fascinating conversation about reversing this trend and reclaiming our brains.

The Job Skills You Learned from the Liberal Arts
November 29, 2011, 1 Comment
If you didn’t major in business, the transition from college to work can make you wonder whether you just spent four years devoted to a subject that has no practical application. Not so fast: Here’s how your liberal arts degree set you up for success.

Get a Hobby! Knitting 101
November 6, 2011, 1 Comment
Ever tried knitting? No? Over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting fun, easy, inexpensive hobbies that you might not have thought of before! Enjoy our inaugural article on a fun, relaxing hobby that will add to your winter wardrobe, too!

Coping with Culture Shock
November 4, 2011, 2 Comments
You’ve accepted that job or grad program abroad—congrats! Things will be exciting—for a while. But what happens the first day you feel homesick, frustrated, or totally overwhelmed? That’s culture shock, and it’s normal. Here’s how to deal.

Is Self-Help Really Helpful?
October 19, 2011, 4 Comments
The massive self-help industry sells us hope that we can be skinnier, prettier, more successful versions of ourselves. But is constantly subjecting ourselves to the scrutiny and trends we find in those books really the way to a better career and life?

How to Silence the Voice of Doubt
October 2, 2011, 1 Comment
Should I get a new job? Am I on the right track? What do I really want to do with my life? Are these the right shoes to wear with this skirt? If your mind is a constant mess of doubt, here’s how to stop the running commentary and clear your head.

Rock Your Ringlets! How to Make Curls Work in the Office
September 25, 2011, 3 Comments
Curly-haired girls, I know, you’re nervous to step away from the straightener after The Daily Beast article that vilified Rebekah Brooks’ red curls. But I did, and so can you, even in the office. Here’s how.