Though not everyone gets a trophy (and that’s a good thing), student competitions are a win-win when it comes to skill building. In a weekend, you could learn how to network, boost your self esteem, showcase your strengths, build your resiliency and open your eyes to new perspectives. “It’s fun, challenging, frustrating, exhilarating and […]
There are a lot of tasks involved in getting ready for college, whether you’re just starting to research schools or are ready to pack up and move into your new dorm or apartment. And with the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, there are now apps that can help you with everything — including preparing for […]
One of the best parts of college is getting to join in on fun traditions. One of those traditions here at Bentley University is Breakfast by Moonlight. It occurs the end of every semester to help students get ready for late-night studying during finals. On Monday December 14th, I attended my first ever Breakfast by […]
In today’s job market, employers are looking to fill positions with multi-faceted employees who possess technical skills such as data visualization coupled with soft skills such as communication and collaboration. These hybrid jobs that require skills not traditionally associated with a role, are becoming more and more popular This means that if you’re an IT professional you must also be a sales representative, and if you’re a Human Resources manager you are now expected to know how to use social media.
Are you all about video games like Assassin’s Creed and Arkham Knight? Does the controller have to be pried from your hands? It might be time to think about taking those skills a step further and building your own video game. At Bentley University, students are learning how. In the IT industry, a “sandbox” […]
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Have you ever had lunch with 10,000 incredible women? On Thursday, December 10th, I had the opportunity to spend the entire day with that large group of women at the Massachusetts Conference for Women. As a student at a business university (read my post on why I went to a business school), I’m aware that […]
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