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Growing up, I knew my heart belonged in a creative field. When I applied to Clemson, I was drawn to its world cinema and English programs. For one, world
Preparing for internships: How to be a successful candidate As the end of the fall semester approaches, it is time to begin the search for the seemingly elusive summer internship.
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Questioning your now but knowing your end goal Everyone experiences moments of doubt about whether or not they have chosen the right college major and life path. College opens doors
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The Importance of Being Plugged In The Importance of Being Plugged In Besides the usual grind of academics, a large part of college is networking and meeting new people.
Personal Branding Tips and Tricks The middle of fall is always a busy time on social media — from networking with potential employers to documenting football games and other social
Five tools for a successful and harmonious group project One of the most challenging realities of the communications field is navigating group projects. They’re everywhere — the classroom, that exciting
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Feeling overwhelmed? Communication is key. We’ve all been there — you begin a project for a class or an internship and quickly realize that there is more to do than
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We asked Pearce Center interns how they deal with the inevitable stress of transitioning back into the school year. They shared with us their best practices for ensuring a strong semester, starting with establishing healthy habits early on. … Continue readingThe Pearce Center’s Tips on Managing the Back-to-School Transition
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 back on it, I hardly learned anything at all. Today, I couldn’t tell you about the human skeleton and systems, or about all of the theories I memorized definitions for, or have a five-minute conversation with you in Spanish using the tenses that I learned. I crammed, memorized, aced it, and completely forgot it. I was missing the point. Here’s what I should’ve done differently: … Continue readingMaking the Most of Your Clemson Education
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 a strong writer takes practice, it is not as daunting of a task as it may initially seem. … Continue reading7 Tips on How to Become a Better Writer