Oral Communication Archives - Pearce Center for Professional Communication

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

Posted at 20:13h in Digital Communication, Oral Communication, Visual Communication, Written Communication by J P 0 Comments

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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

Posted at 17:33h in Digital Communication, Oral Communication, Visual Communication, Written Communication by J P 0 Comments

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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....

20 Nov The Value of Learning a Second Language

Posted at 14:51h in Oral Communication, Written Communication by Brooke Tannehill 0 Comments

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Teetering back and forth on a seat of the New York subway, suitcase in hand, I sat slightly anxious awaiting arrival at my station destination. As a fresh wave of people entered from the next stop, an evident brother and sister pair hopped on my...

19 Sep Four Benefits of Taking a Communication Course

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When faced with the daunting duty of giving a speech, scared students begin to beg for snakes, heights, and germs instead of standing in front of their peers and presenting. A required course for undergraduates at many universities - including Clemson - public speaking is...