Pearce Center Archives - Pearce Center for Professional Communication

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....

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....

11 Feb How to Network Effectively

Posted at 18:54h in Digital Communication, Professional by J P 0 Comments

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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...

31 Jan Read More Books in 2019: Why Reading for Fun Should Be Your Top Resolution

Posted at 20:56h in Professional, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Written Communication by J P 0 Comments

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We’re almost one month into the new year, and that means it’s reached the point of January when New Year’s resolutions are slowly abandoned and forgotten. Rather than letting your good intentions and healthy habits slip away, take a moment to recommit to them. Personally,...

11 Sep What Were the Pearce Center Interns Up to This Summer?

Posted at 18:20h in Professional by Claire Cumbo 1 Comment

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We are SO excited for all the new talent we have welcomed to the Pearce Center this semester and for our returning interns! Driven and determined Pearce Center Interns are always busy pursuing their passions in the summertime. If you want to get to know...

09 Nov Active Listening is Key to Good Communication

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In an environment like the workplace, it can sometimes seem you have to display a consistent competitive nature in order to be successful. The pressure to constantly provide the newest and freshest ideas in order to prove your value can lead you to talking more...

12 Oct The Four Communication Styles: How to Understand Yourself and Your Audience

Posted at 14:02h in Oral Communication, Quick Tips by Claire Cumbo 2 Comments

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Becoming an effective communicator not only includes honing in on key skills, such as how to adapt your message to your target audience, but also an understanding of your own communication style....