How do you get in touch with friends? It can say a lot about you. We look at research from the decade to see what texting versus calling preferences mean.…
Signing Up to Talk: The AUS ASL Initiative
AUS students Karan Mohan Gurnani and Fiza Abbasi launched the AUS ASL Initiative in October 2014. The initiative is part of an effort from the AUS Community Services Organisation, run by students.…
5 Ways to Talk Money Like a Pro
There’s an awkward silence, a lot of hesitation, pauses and a looming atmosphere of dread about the whole thing. I’ve seen this plague students, friends, and relatives – even managers. Many people hav…
Here’s Why You Need To Be A Better Listener
Most people would agree, if asked, that communication is important in today’s world. However, most of us place a greater emphasis on the talking part: the person you are speaking to must underst…
Why We Write: 8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Writing
– E.L Doctorow In the deep trenches of a writer’s heart lie sensitivity and a hungry observer longing for a listen. That little pen you buy from the store has the power to make or break through …
Reading Your Way To North Carolina
Travel is on everyone’s mind as the summer is upon us. So, we thought we’d fuel that zest to escape; this time around, we bring you 5 books based on a location instead of a movie, so you can travel wi…
The Do’s & Don’t’s of Social Media
Today is the big day; either you get the job or lose it. You give your first interview in a few hours– Naturally, it’s nerve-wrecking. No matter how much you try to distract yourself, your thoughts ke…
The Do’s & Don’t’s of Social Media
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND advantages,bonding,business,career,client,communication,conversation,emails,employer,face to face,Facebook,friends,friendships,instragram,interaction,internet,intimacy,job-hunting,likes,linkedin,messenger,networking,online,oversharing,pleasure,profile,real time,relationships,sharing,social media,twitter,virtual reality,We need to talk,whatsapp,workToday is the big day; either you get the job or lose it. You give your first interview in a few hours– Naturally, it’s nerve-wrecking. No matter how much you try to distract yourself, your thoughts keep going back to the scheduled interview. How will the interviewer be? How can I make him like me? […]