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22 Apr Making the Most of Your Clemson Education

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I spent my freshman year getting through classes by cramming, procrastinating, and doing the bare minimum in order to achieve the grades that I wanted. This did work for me in that way; I reached the goals that I had set for myself. But looking...

15 Apr 7 Tips on How to Become a Better Writer

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Whether you’re in college, graduate school, or working in the professional force — the ability to write well is a highly sought after skill. In the world of professional communication, the best writers are the ones who can write both clearly and concisely. While becoming...

08 Apr How Much Is Too Much When It Comes to “Getting Involved”?

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Every student has heard the phrase “get involved” more times than they can count. But when you think about how much those two words mean, it truly shows how important it is to reach out and take advantage of the many opportunities it bestows....

30 Mar Nonverbal Communication: Actions Speak Louder than Words

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A timeless saying that attests to the importance of nonverbal communication in our lives is “actions speak louder than words.” Whether one hears this saying from a mother, a teacher, a friend, or anyone in any situation, it carries the similar and impactful claim that...

14 Mar Mystery Solved: How to Go from Failing a Class to Graduating Early

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Coming to Clemson, I was completely unprepared for the workload, the amount of hours needed to put in for each class, and the ability to balance taking care of myself and school. I never needed to study in high school and, unfortunately, this came to...

09 Mar The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Our Professional Lives

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After binging the very popular Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo throughout winter break, I realized that my own room needed a serious revamping. I spent days rummaging through my closet, throwing out all things too small or too tacky and asking myself, “does...

27 Feb Why Your Liberal Arts Degree Matters

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The summer between my freshman and sophomore year of college, I switched my major from Language and International Health to English. I had struggled a lot in my science classes the past year, crying over chemistry problems and flipping mindlessly through biology flashcards. Despite knowing...

20 Feb The Difference Between a Marketing and Communications Degree

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Although both Marketing and Communication degrees prepare students with skills and knowledge related to written and spoken communication in different formats, there are still some key differences between the two....

15 Feb When Life Gives You Opportunities, Create Experiences

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I originally never paid attention to unpaid student jobs on campus because I did not think that I would be able to manage a job on top of a full class schedule. However, after reading through the two mass emails I received about The Pearce...

11 Feb How to Network Effectively

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Every college student is different, but for most of us, our reason for attending school is to eventually land our dream job. Freshman, you may be thinking that this blog post doesn’t apply to you—it does! There’s no time like the present to grow your...