#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (Nerding Out Over @Nerdist))

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me (online and off) that I’m obsessed with everything Nerdist. You can read a little bit of that obsession over on my personal blog here and here and here.

So when the amazing @JennHoffman told me about the Nerdist Christmas Eve special for BBC America that was taping on Sunday mere minutes after it was announced, you know I was all HELLLS YES!

I emailed the main Nerdist account to see if we could get an interview with the man behind it all, Chris Hardwick for girlsIRL as well as this lovely site. Unfourtunately he was swamped but he got me in contact with the producer of the show to ensure we got tickets. Uh ya, he’s pretty awesome.

Sunday rolls around and I feel like a kid on Christmas. I met Jenn in a waiting room before the show and mid-conversation we got interrupted by a BBC America camera crew wanting to get behind the scenes interviews.

They asked me why I was there and what makes me a nerd. Super fun to do and while I was interviewing the surprise guest (like I said…no spoilers!) accidentally walked into the room and was right behind me. The nerds went nuts haha. I also gave a HUGE shoutout to TNTML and the camera dudes LOVED the name. They asked me about it TWICE!

After Jenn finished up her interview it was time to go into the studio and we ended up front row! Woot.

The second Chris walked out I nerded out quite a bit. Next came Matt and Jonah (the other voices on the Nerdist Podcast) and then mother effin WIL WHEATON and NATHON FILLION.

I think my nerd brain was going to explode. I’m obsessed with what Wil has done for the nerd community and also everything FireFly/Serenity so having the two of them mere feet away was insane!

The show was absolutely amazing. Everyone was hysterical and not to mention so freaking sweet between shots. It was a teeny tiny room so people would shout out questions when they weren’t filming and the guys would happily answer them.

Part of the reason why I love the podcast so much is because it feels like you are just hanging out with your friends and they brought that same EXACT feeling to the taping.

When the taping was done Chris gave me one of the cards they had on set (as pictured above) and emailed me about setting up an interview with him later in the month!

That’s it..I can die happy AND cross something off my life list!

Make sure you tune in on Christmas Eve on BBC America after Doctor Who because you just may see some shots of me and Jenn…oh and because it is amazing! haha

#nerdsunite

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#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (Your Professors Aren't Always Right)

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

Let me start this post by saying that I had some of THE best professors out there (I'm looking at you Prof. @noahax!). They inspired me and gave me the confidence to go out and achieve my dreams (super cheesy but the truth).

This post though is about the professors, two in particular, that try to discourage you. It's sad but they are out there (few and far between). Granted you never know what they see or what is going on in their life. I'm not trying to call ANYONE out with this but to tell college kids that may be dealing with the same thing, to not let it get to you.

We tend to listen more to the negative comments than the positive and those are the ones that stick with us. I'm here to tell you not to!

Now on to my stories.

My Freshmen year of college I was in a remedial math class. Yup I'm THAT kid. I pretty much suck HORRIBLY at math. I can knock out a 10 page term paper like it's nobody's business but put a simple math problem in front of me and I'll stare blankly at it for hours. I swear my brain just shuts off when it comes to math.

Well anyways this Prof was kind of a douche to say the least. He would pick on his students mercilessly. At the time I wasn't as confident as I am now so I barely spoke in the class but that didn't stop him from saying rude comments left and right.

The day of our first big exam he starts handing out the tests and says OUT LOUD to EVERYONE, "Megan, I know you are going to fail this test because you never pay attention in class."

First, I ALWAYS paid attention in class just didn't ever want to answer a question because he would mock you if you got it wrong. Second, WTF way to boost my confidence before a big test.

Thankfully, I am one of those girls that get's off on people telling me that I can't do something. To this day I have NO idea how but I ended up getting the highest grade in the class on that test.

Oh satisfaction how you taste so sweet.

The best (worst?) part of this story was that when the semester was ending the prof went on www.ratemyprofessor.com (a VERY popular website where students anonymously rate professors and their classes) and saw all the negative reviews. He went INSANE and emailed the class scolding us for writing such things. He then proceeded to email me personally asking if I would write him a nice review. Instead of being a bitch I just didn't respond. But SERIOUSLY though? You made fun of me the most and now you want me to say something nice about you?

Needless to say I believe he got fired shortly after.

Next up was my Writing and Rhetoric Studies class my last semester of college. This basically taught you the right things you need to put into your written argument to make it valid.

The paper topics were kinda blah but whatever, like I said before I could bust out a paper no problem and rarely, if ever, got below a B (sorry for the braggy moment).

Well this Prof tore my papers apart. Not because they were bad but because they needed to be EXACTLY what he would do and say. I HATE that when it comes to writing. If you follow what needs to be in the paper than there should be some wiggle room for everything else. Everyone has different writing styles and ways to express themselves. It's not a like a math problem with just ONE right answer.

Anyways, our last paper was to write a grad school admissions essay. I knew I wasn't going to go to grad school (which he scoffed at me for) because for what I want to do (social media) you just need to get a degree (if that) and then be in the field ASAP.

I wrote the essay for a PR grad school and his one-on-one with me about it was horrible. He told me I did not write well enough to be in PR. Which at that point I was in an internship at a PR firm where they were sending out my pitches and press releases without having to change a word.

But once again I bit my tongue because though I know I am not the best writer in the world (or even close), I love expressing myself through writing and I won't let anyone take that away from me.

One of my favorite saying is "Don't be BITTER be BETTER." So PLEASE remember that when someone tries to take you down a peg and remember what the kickass profs tell you, they are obviously the right ones!

#nerdsunite

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#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (I've been called a unicorn. Not once…but twice)

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

This compliment (if you can call it that) was given to me after saying that I was born and raised in Los Angeles.

I'm a "valley girl." A San Fernando Valley girl to be more exact. But it is the very same valley that the likes, whatevers and OMG are said to originate from (think Clueless). It's also the porn capital of the world but that's neither here nor there.

I didn't realize how truly rare I was until I came back from college. Obviously I was surrounded by fellow Angelenos growing up so I didn't think too much about it. But since I've grown my circle of friends post-college, it is very apparent.

One of my favorite questions to ask people I meet in LA is "Where did you grow up?" 99% of the time it isn't here. I love meeting people from ALL over and asking them a million questions about why they decided to come to my city. People's stories are always so inspiring and kick my ass into gear.

So back to why I was called a unicorn…twice.

When these two people found out I was born and raised here they couldn't believe it. 

Them: "Wait, so like you were actually born in this city and spent your childhood here?"

Me: "Yup"

Them: "That is so rare to find, like spotting a unicorn. YOU are like my unicorn!"

Me: "Um, thanks?"

Then come the questions about what it was like. Honestly I LOVED growing up here. There is always something to do or see. I have a built in tolerance to all types of people because you wouldn't survive if you didn't. I never had to worry about if my favorite band or singer were going to come to my town, because they ALWAYS were and celebrity sightings were incredibly common. 

I think all of the LA transplants have given me a better appreciation for this amazing city. If this many people want to change their lives to move here and follow their dreams, how effing lucky am I that I grew up here and have a built-in support system of family and friends.

So if you ever see this unicorn around be sure to say hello and tell me your story. I'd love to hear it :)

#nerdsunite

Click here to follow Megan on twitter!

#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what?

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

This is so hard to admit, to myself, let alone to the whole TNTML community but sometimes it feels so good to just let it all out. To let the monsters out of my head even for just a moment.

I've been feeling so incredibly vulnerable and down lately. 99% of the time in a very positive and happy person. If I had a dollar for every time someone said "you smile ALL the time" I'd be a rich, rich person. That being said, let me explain where my head is currently at.

I've been unemployed for a few months now. While I do have an amazing job waiting for me in January it's been hard for me.

I have been working since I was 14 and extremely proud of that fact. Plus it helps my ADD mind to have something to keep me busy.

I'm one of those weirdoes that actually loves working and accomplishing things on a daily basis. There is nothing better than coming home after a long successful day at work.

I haven't had that for quite some time now. While I'm happy I am out of my last job, it still doesn't make the whole unemployment thing any easier.

I don't like feeling that I don't have any worth. To see my bank account shrink instead of increase. To not have stories to share at the end of the day.

Last weekend my sister had her reception for her wedding. All the family and family friends that were there were asking what I had been up to. Not going to lie, it was definitely a hit to my ego to say "I'm in-between jobs until Jan."

I know that what I have in front of me is incredible and something to be excited for. It's just so hard to make my ego take a back seat for a few months. 

I need to realize that it's ok to be down once in awhile. It's because of these down times that the good times feel that much better.  I do have a lot to look forward to and my life is only about to get crazy exciting so if I'm bored or feel worthless for a few more months, that's ok.

I am going to be ok.

#nerdsunite

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