February 2019 - Pearce Center for Professional Communication

Why Your Liberal Arts Degree Matters

Pearce February 27, 2019

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 I was much more passionate about reading and writing, I felt pressured to force myself through classes for which I had little aptitude in order to work my way towards a respectable career. … Continue readingWhy Your Liberal Arts Degree Matters

The Difference Between a Marketing and Communications Degree

Pearce February 20, 2019

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. … Continue readingThe Difference Between a Marketing and Communications Degree

When Life Gives You Opportunities, Create Experiences

Pearce February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

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 Center and what all their projects included in relation to my major, Graphic Communications, I wanted to know more information about this internship. … Continue readingWhen Life Gives You Opportunities, Create Experiences

How to Network Effectively

Pearce February 11, 2019

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 network and prepare for professional life beyond college. For upperclassmen, now is the time to grow your network and create lasting professional relationships. … Continue readingHow to Network Effectively

Ask an English Major: What was your favorite childhood read, and why?

Pearce February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

For this edition of Ask an English Major, we asked, “What was your favorite childhood read, and why?” … Continue readingAsk an English Major: What was your favorite childhood read, and why?

Faculty Spotlight: Jamie Rogers

Pearce February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

This month, our spotlight is on Jamie Ann Rogers, a Visiting Assistant Professor of American and African American literature and international film here at Clemson. Being a California native, she completed her masters and Ph.D at the University of California, Irvine. … Continue readingFaculty Spotlight: Jamie Rogers

Internship Experiences in the English Department

Pearce February 6, 2019

Finding an internship can be a daunting experience, but these English majors combined their greatest interests and knowledge gained from Clemson’s wide variety of English classes to achieve real-world experience and push themselves further towards their future careers. … Continue readingInternship Experiences in the English Department

Upcoming Guest Speakers and Events in the English Department

Pearce February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

We sat down with Dr. McGrath and Dr. Hunter to get information on the upcoming speakers and events coming to Clemson this semester. … Continue readingUpcoming Guest Speakers and Events in the English Department

EMO: English Majors Organization

Pearce February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Are you a Clemson English major and want to be more involved within the major? Listen up! We sat down with Lindsey Douglas, one of the co-presidents of Clemson’s English Majors Organization, also known as EMO. This organization is an magnificent way to connect with other English majors, expand your network, and overall enhance your experience within the department. … Continue readingEMO: English Majors Organization