Interestingly enough, the best book I’ve read about Building Your Professional Brand wasn’t something I found in the “Business” section of any bookstore or this year’s top reading lists selected by Harvard Business Review. No. I discovered the book in the theatre section next to an entire aisle of books on “Acting.” I had no … Read more
For my blog post, I wanted to talk about the professor who has impacted my life unexpectedly. Before I go into that, I want to provide a little back story into how I met this professor. After graduating from high school, I decided to attend Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon. Leading into my … Read more
I often ask myself, what is my passion? How would I enjoy spending my life? What do I really desire out of life? There might be more life in me; therefore, I need to find my passion and follow it! I can’t give up on finding it. And this is a moment for me to … Read more
I grew up in an environment where I was heavily guarded against the plights of the world by five older and protective siblings and other loving family members. However, I was still exposed to the hardships of relationships and the reality of how emotions–if not adequately handled–can breakdown even the strongest of people. I made … Read more
A college degree represents all of the academic tools you’ve mastered in four years. However, even in the best programs, I think one core skill is overlooked; networking. Networking, in its simplest form, seems like a basic skill: a business card hand-off with a dash of charm, but there’s so much more to it. Networking … Read more
Beijing is a fascinating city filled with lots of rich culture and history. I was experiencing a world unlike any other and through all of my fears I was able to explore a country that was unknown to me. The trip opened my mind yet humbled me. When we first arrived in Beijing the language … Read more
My curriculum as a Business Administration Major is meant to prepare me to manage a company. Part of managing a business is being able to make decisions that will best support the business, its wealth, and its various stakeholders. Recently, I learned about a different approach to problem solving in my business communications marketing course: … Read more
Millennials, we’re getting older. Soon the world is going to be in our hands. Things are getting real. It’s time to make the decision to grow up. Use this new year to begin to evolve. Here are six ways to start: 1. Get your finances in order. Our early twenties were a whirlwind of nonsensical … Read more
Though it might sound simple, the most important thing to know about renters insurance is what it covers. Insurance companies have different coverage limits and exclusions. Avoid misunderstandings and headaches by doing your homework and knowing exactly what your policy covers (or doesn’t cover) and for how much. In general, most policies offer the following: … Read more
Deciding to studying abroad is one of the biggest commitments a student can make during their time as an undergraduate. While it promises an amazing experience, there are social aspects a student has to consider. Do I really want to miss out socially on a whole semester of college? Do I want to go alone … Read more