Master’s Degree in Communication: Some Specializations and Career Options
A degree in communication provides individuals with a large number of career opportunities. This is due primarily to the nature of the degree, which provides […]
Social Media Message Management
Just like it has changed our social interactions, social media has found its way into almost all aspects of business, from marketing to hiring. Many businesses are using social media as an online reputation management tool and have systems in place to monitor the web for any mention of their name or brand.
5 Tips for Improving Communication in the Workplace
Poor communication in the workplace can lead to low morale and lack of productivity, which inevitably will have a negative impact on the bottom line. […]
The Joys of Language Barriers Abroad
Traveling abroad as a student is one of the best ways not just to see the world and befriend new and interesting people, but to […]
Intercultural Communication in Turkey
Turkey is an increasingly popular destination for Americans and this is why it is important to recognize some key differences in communication values between our […]
University Graduates are Lacking Crucial Interpersonal Skills
More students than ever are looking to graduate from a four-year university and go on to graduate school. This makes the job market fiercely competitive […]
23 Good Conversation Starters for Any Situation
Sometimes, the only thing standing between two people and a great conversation is an icebreaker. Rather than relying on rehearsed one-liners, however, try using these […]
The Disembodied Body Language of Email
With computer-mediated communication, reading and writing have become a tango. Text is ephemeral, disposable, spontaneous – much like real-time natural language. In fact, texting occurs at near-conversation rates. How does this alter our experience of the written word? When text communication approaches this rate of exchange, something new kicks in: emotions and fleeting thoughts get mingled with the generation of words.
5 Things Howard Stern Can Teach You About Communicating
With the selection of Howard Stern as a new panel member on America’s Got Talent, it made me realize that behind all his controversy, he’s doing something right. As a radio personality, talk show host, and prominent media figure, Howard Stern knows a few things about the world of communication. It makes sense considering he graduated magna cum laude with a communications degree from Boston University.
Sexting: Is it Getting You Into Trouble? [Infographic]
A survey from mobile phone news website Recombu shows that sexting is popular but sometimes complicated. People often mistakenly send sexts to the wrong people, […]