The Power of Taking Risks
The Power of Taking Risks The most common piece of advice I received as I entered college was to step outside of my comfort zone and not be afraid to
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Fast Facts About Nonprofit Communications You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Fast Facts About Nonprofit Communications You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner Are you interested in learning about nonprofit organizations? Do you wish you knew more facts about how they interact
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The Beauty of Language Barriers — And How To Use Them To Grow Professionally
The Beauty of Language Barriers — And How To Use Them To Grow Professionally As I quickly approach the end of my college journey, I often find myself reflecting on
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Clemson’s New Post-BA Advisor: Helping Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
Panicking about the future? Want to explore your future career options? Dr. Jonathan Beecher Field is here to help. The English department has created a new position designated for English majors who would like to help with preparing for life after graduation. Previously an informal position taken up by many of the faculty, the English department hopes to formalize it in order to assuage the anxiety around entering the job search or applying to grad schools. … Continue readingClemson’s New Post-BA Advisor: Helping Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
Eight Lessons I Have Learned in my Professional Experience
Eight Lessons I Have Learned in my Professional Experience As a senior English major who has spent four semesters interning with the Pearce Center for Professional Communication, I’ve learned a
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Small Pond, Big Fish: Navigating your way through a STEM-centered university as a humanities major
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
Dr. Chelsea Murdock: Getting To Know The New Writing Center Director
“If you don’t do something with writing, you’re wasting your life.” That was a comment Dr. Chelsea Murdock received after writing fanfiction, and it changed her life. From shifting majors from voice to geology to finally English, Dr. Murdock is comfortable with exploring both the technical and creative parts of herself. With the fall of 2019 being her first semester as the new director of the Writing Center at Clemson, the Pearce Center for Professional Communication decided to learn more about Dr. Murdock. We delved into her background and professional past, her role as Writing Center Director and her plans for the future. … Continue readingDr. Chelsea Murdock: Getting To Know The New Writing Center Director
So You Want to Apply to Grad School?
So you want to go to graduate school but you don’t know where to start. Look no further! We have information from Dr. William Stockton, Director of Graduate Studies, and current graduate student, Allison Daniels, to give you tips on the application process. … Continue readingSo You Want to Apply to Grad School?
Fresh Insight into the Clemson English Experience: Perspective from a Technical College Transfer Student
Nicole Grumbos is a senior English major who transferred from Greenville Tech into the Clemson English program. Typically, when you think about transfer students, including the Bridge program, one could imagine them moving into a more “common or practical” major such as business, health science or even engineering considering Clemson’s program notoriety. Instead, Nicole has bravely identified the values and practicality in an English major that is often seen as otherwise. Therefore, Nicole’s journey can give a unique and valuable perspective to the Clemson English experience. … Continue readingFresh Insight into the Clemson English Experience: Perspective from a Technical College Transfer Student
The Importance of Being Plugged In
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.