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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.

First Time Living In An Apartment
On May 8, after everyone had left campus for the summer, APU student HT started her new adult living experience by moving out of her freshman dorm Adams Hall, and moving into her first-time apartment ever, University Village, in order to take summer classes and gain the opportunity of living independently by herself.
By Heidi Tien9 years ago in Journal
Youtube and Fraudulent Copyright Infringement Claims, Strikes Again
YouTube. You would think that they would protect the people using their site, over random accounts claiming copyright infringement, right? Yeah, you would think.
By Jenna Logan9 years ago in Journal
How Fan Art Got Me My First Graphic Design Job
I was seventeen and obsessed with an Australian band known as The Griswolds. They were coming to town to perform, opening for Walk The Moon, and I was beyond stoked. I had been preparing for months, and by preparing I mean I had been drawing.
By Murial Bezanson9 years ago in Journal
Ways People Accidentally Annihilate Their Careers
Most people can think of one or two people who have gone from being major names in their industry to becoming people infamous for failure. After all, it happens in Hollywood all the time - think Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, or Sinead O'Connor for starters.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?
I wanted to be a Certified Nurse Midwife. That's an R.N., (at least), who then goes on to midwifery school, and catches babies. I had attended a handful of home births as a doula. It was my passion!
By Annmaree Rockhold9 years ago in Journal
A New Boom Since the Baby Boomers
Have you noticed the influx of small businesses? There is a surge in entrepreneurship and small businesses, creating opportunities from people of all ages. Components that have contributed to this surge includes the internet’s innovation. It is now easier for entrepreneurs to start small from the comfort of their home. There are still costs involved, however, the investments needed years ago have decreased as technology has increased.
By Elana Alexcina9 years ago in Journal
Victory and Defeat
Anyone would long for a sweet taste of victory. They want to feel the rush of joy when they win a match or be a part of this pinnacle moment when they receive a scholarship or hold a trophy in their hands. Most people do end up achieving them.
By Clara Lin9 years ago in Journal
Boxed In
I spend a lot of time alone in my grown up world. Partly because I like to. But also because I have to. I have come to a crossroads in my life. One where soon I will have even more time alone.
By Angela Baerthel9 years ago in Journal
Bad Business? Write a Letter
Companies large and small have special representatives that handle customer complaints. Within these departments, customers are able to advise on their issues in order to have them investigated and possibly corrected. Customers also turn to social media to voice their complaints and are catered to by these representatives. This is done because with any business, mistakes happen and by these companies going through the motions of listening to their customers, they are showing how much they value their customers’ business. These attempts show the integrity of the company both by their giving a response to these complaints along with their finding ways to fix the issue by offering specials or a refund.
By Elana Alexcina9 years ago in Journal
Online College
We've all seen those commercials about online college. They encourage us to get our degree online. But is it worth it? Up to now, I am not so sure it is worth it. If you are a stay-at-home mom, your options are limited if you have not worked in several years. Even if you have a degree that you got online, you're going to hear these phrases when you apply for jobs, even jobs that your so-called degree qualify you for: "You don't have enough work experience;" "You have no work history;" "You don't have the experience we're looking for."
By Juanell Hopper9 years ago in Journal
No Joke: Feynman & the Common Core
One of the things I have been working on as a point of self-improvement recently is broadening my horizons as far as reading materials are concerned. I've always prided myself on my willingness to read anything. Packing up my books into boxes to move into my new house, I realized that while it may be true that I will read anything, I wasn't making the effort to be as well-rounded as I should. The majority of my shelves are classic or modern fiction. To remedy the situation I recently picked up and Dr. Richard Feynman's memoir Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman.
By Suzannah Fischer9 years ago in Journal
5 Top Tips To Help With Creative Block
Do you ever find yourself stuck in rut and unable to move on from a creative block? It happens to all of us at some point. Some more than others and that's okay, it is natural. Sometimes you can be left feeling empty and completely lost for ideas and unsure where to go next. Inspiration will drift away but it WILL come back so don't worry. Here are a few tips to help you get back from a creative block.
By Rebecca Taylor9 years ago in Journal