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Finding the Problem: The Reality of Balancing School and Work
Being in college, or any kind of schooling is intimidating at best. Obviously, education and the privilege of knowledge are wonderful things. But once we turn our “LinkedIn voices” off and talk about the real stressors of classes, assignments, homework, tests, social lives, networking, and professional development, we see how the entire “school” thing can […]
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5 Habits to Improve Productivity
The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be a bit misleading. It’s less about the apple, and more about the daily routine that could be the reason you’re staying healthy. Do you ever look at someone and wonder how they have it all together? We all fall victim to comparing one […]
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Your Sign + Guide to Stop Procrastinating
You’re never going to want to do that thing. You know that thing… the one you have been pushing off? The one that you are waiting to complete only when it is the perfect time to do it? Yeah, you’re never going to want to do it. That perfect time isn’t coming. You’re never going […]
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The Power of Saying No
We often talk about managing your workload and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. But what happens when you feel like you can’t say no? Whether you’re trying to balance being a student and having a job, your work and hobbies, or your social life, it’s likely that you’re saying yes too much. By learning how […]
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How to Make Your Story Stick
Writing can be frustrating, especially when you are worried about making sure your audience remembers you and your goal. When writing, people are often focused thoroughly on making their point instead of whether or not their story will stick with their audience. An aspect that gets slightly glazed over while writing is the fact that […]
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Mastering the Work-Work Balance: Essential Tips for Students Juggling Jobs and Classes
As the world keeps turning, life gets more expensive. For the average college student, this is not ideal. This downhill financial slope has made it almost a requirement for college students to have a part-time job. In 2023, 39.6% of students had a part-time job, and this is projected to increase over time. Work-work balance is […]
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Actions Speak Louder than Words: Decoding the World of Non-Verbal Communication
The Art of Non-Verbal Communication Non-verbal communication is using physical characteristics like facial expressions, body language, and eye-contact to express emotions, messages, or information. The simplicity in reading and displaying non-verbal communication makes it easily unidentifiable in our everyday lives. Non-verbal communication can be as unnoticeable as someone having two headphones in instead of one, […]
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New Year, New Me: Setting + Sticking to Goals
Streamers, champagne, confetti, and aspirations; the mark of a successful New Year’s Eve. But now that bottles are empty, the countdown is over, and January has begun, what lies ahead for your new year? The new year has a reputation for fresh starts, resolutions, and goal making. Millions of Americans take a step back and […]
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Making Post-Grad Plans as an Undergraduate
Kickoff at Portfolio Day 2024, a networking event for Corps students to sharpen their professional skills.
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The Reality of Post-Graduation Career Changes
Are you second guessing your career? Whether you are getting ready to graduate or in the middle of your degree, you are not alone! When students enter college, they think they have an idea of what they want to do as a future career. They choose a major, take certain courses, gain experience, and, in […]
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