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<h2>How To: Use the GIG Group Chat (For COMPANIES)</h2>Once you have started your GIG, use the GIG group chat to contact all participants at once with important announcements or updates.<ol><li>From your Dashboard, select “Messages” on the left hand side</li><li>Select the group chat for the GIG that you want to send an announcement to</li><li>Type your message and hit send</li></ol><figure><video src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/131/1752089188687.mov" alt="" title="giggroupchat" controls="true" controlslist="nodownload"></video></figure>Students may also be asking questions about the GIG or tasks in this chat, so make sure to monitor that. For additional questions please reach out to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:gig@homefromcollege.com">gig@homefromcollege.com</a> or the HFC Bestie chat.

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In a category saturated with sugary sodas and artificial energy drinks, Saint James Iced Tea brought something refreshingly different to college campuses: iced tea as it should be — organic, clean, and sustainably packaged.&nbsp;To make a splash with Gen Z, Saint James partnered with Home From College to launch a bold sampling and ambassador campaign that drove real product trial, digital content, and brand awareness.<h2>🍃 The Strategy: Authentic Sampling with Real Student Voices</h2>Saint James’ goal was to connect with college students where they are — on the quad, in Greek life, and all over social media. The brand’s collaboration with H\FC allowed them to build a student-led ambassador program that emphasized peer-to-peer influence, community engagement, and impactful content creation.Through the Saint James’ “Saints” program, H\FC recruited a team of 10 brand ambassadors to:<ul><li>Lead iced tea sampling events on their campuses</li><li>Collaborate with student orgs and Greek life to expand reach</li><li>Share first-hand impressions via social media content</li><li>Drive traffic to Saint James’ Amazon storefront using custom links </li></ul><h2>📦 The Results: Sampling at Scale, Content with Credibility</h2>The campaign delivered impressive results that drove both digital engagement and real-world trial:<ul><li>🧊 1,525 cases donated</li><li>☕ 18,300 bottles sampled</li><li>📱 160+ pieces of social content</li><li>🛒 650+ direct click-throughs to Amazon product listings </li></ul><h2>🔑 Key Moments That Drove Buzz</h2>🎉 Sorority Sampling Events: Ambassadors hosted pop-up tastings during sorority recruitment and campus welcome weeks, handing out bottles and sparking conversation around Saint James’ flavor lineup.📲 Amazon Affiliate Push: Each ambassador promoted a custom Amazon link, allowing the brand to track ROI from student-led awareness to actual product consideration and conversion.📸 Social-First Storytelling: From iced tea dorm fridges to Sunday self-care resets, creators highlighted Saint James as a go-to hydration staple in their daily routines.<h2>😎 Keeping Ambassadors Motivated</h2>📈 Top Saints: High performing brand ambassadors are invited back to the program where they can continue to grow with brand each semester and gain more experience.💰 Bonuses: Incorporated challenges and competitions for ambassadors each month, rewarding top performers with bonuses, swag and more.<h2>☀️ A New Standard in Beverage Sampling for Gen Z</h2>Saint James’ mission — “iced tea as it should be” — resonated with students looking for better-for-you options with clean ingredients and eco-conscious packaging. Through Home From College’s deeply embedded student network, the brand turned bottles into buzz and created the kind of organic attention that no digital ad spend alone could replicate.👀Looking to sample your product with Gen Z or activate college brand ambassadors nationwide? Let’s make it happen.

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What’s it like to work at one of the most iconic companies in the world where your coworkers are building the future? In this episode of Home From College Office Tours, we’re giving you a rare peek inside Google’s Playa Vista campus in Los Angeles. Housed in a historic airplane hangar-turned-office space, this Google office blends innovation with imagination, just like the team that works there.We caught up with two Googlers doing incredible work: Angelica Song, Global Social Media Manager at YouTube, and Michael Carney, a Google veteran working with startups. From campaign launches to arcade breaks, here’s what it’s really like to work at Google.<h1>What is Google (in case you’ve been living under a rock)?</h1>Google is one of the world’s most influential tech companies, powering everything from search and maps to cloud computing, YouTube, and Android. With over 180 office locations in more than 50 countries, Google’s mission is simple but powerful: to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.It’s also consistently ranked one of the best places to work, and after this tour, you’ll see why.<h1>Inside the Office: From Hangars to Hogwarts</h1>Located in Playa Vista, CA, the Google campus sits inside a historic airplane hangar, once home to major movie sets like Titanic and Transformers. But these days, it’s home to innovation.✈️ Flight-Themed Rooms – Every meeting space is themed around aviation, giving nods to the building’s history. 🎮 Arcade Area – Need a break? There’s a full game zone and a micro kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks. 🎬 Auditoriums with History – Giant theaters that once held movie screenings now host Google events and team all-hands. 🌿 Goose Park – A light-filled, plant-covered space designed for collaboration and creative thinking. 📚 Conference Room Secrets – Want to meet in “Peter Pan” or “Harry Potter”? You’ll need to book way in advance. <reactembed src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL8JHOzSdBP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" alt="" title="office tour" type="instagram"></reactembed><h1>Meet Michael Carney: 11 Years at Google and Still Inspired</h1>Michael Carney is a proud LMU alum who’s spent over a decade at Google working closely with startups. His role? Helping small companies scale big ideas. So, what makes him stay?💬 “For me it’s the people and getting to work with such creative minds and personalities. We’re surrounded by amazing folks who are building.” <reactembed src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL3VdPuheRC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" alt="" title="Michael visual resume" type="instagram"></reactembed><h1>Meet Angelica Song: Leading Global Social at YouTube</h1>A UCLA Haas alum, Angelica Song brings culture, content, and creativity together at YouTube, where she works as a Global Social Media Manager on the editorial team. Her work touches some of the platform’s most iconic cultural moments.She’s helped bring campaigns to life for: 🎤 Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” on Shorts ⚽ The FIFA World Cup 🎡 Coachella + VidCon 🏀 Sports creators &amp; beyond💬 “Since working at YouTube, I’ve had the chance to work on such amazing campaigns. It’s fun, it’s fast, and every day looks different.” <h1>Why This Office Tour Hits Different</h1>Google’s Playa Vista campus is more than a cool office, it's where culture meets code, history meets innovation, and creatives meet technologists. Whether you’re brainstorming your next big campaign or taking a break in Goose Park, the energy is contagious.For students and early-career talent looking to: ✅ Work on products that shape the world ✅ Join a global team of thinkers and doers ✅ Create with purpose and play👉 Google is proof that work can be imaginative and impactful.🎥 Watch the full Office Tour with Angelica Song and Michael Carney now on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/homefromcollege/">@homefromcollege</a> socials!

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