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My Time as a CUPID Associate – Taylor Hill

  Fall 2013 was my first semester as a CUPID Associate, and I learned a lot of things along the way. Prior to becoming an Associate, I had never had much experience with helping to run an academic blog, only blogs in which I would write to reflect on assignments for class and personal blogs about things that I was … Continue Reading

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LinkedIn Workshop Video

Along with a workshop covering Digication, the CUPID Associates were also responsible for facilitating a workshop on LinkedIn, providing tips for what is or isn’t effective information to include on one’s profile. I created a video going through my own LinkedIn profile, going over some things that work and don’t work. Make sure to check it out and comment with … Continue Reading

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Digication Workshop Video

Over the course of the semester, fellow CUPID Associate Immanuel Bryant was responsible for brainstorming workshop ideas for us to facilitate as Associates. One of the main workshops that we decided to execute was on Digication. Immanuel, Hillary and myself felt that it was necessary for majors to understand the importance of Digication and the uses of the website for … Continue Reading

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How to Overcome Writer’s Block

Writer’s block happens to the best of us. One minute, it feels as if your hands are typing on their own accord, ideas flowing freely and with purpose. Then all of a sudden it’s as if you’ve hit a brick wall, and you’re amazed at your lack of creativity and your inability to organize words  in even the simplest fashion. … Continue Reading

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Your Audience Is Your Friend

A conversation in one of my classes brought my attention to the impact of audience and the significance that writing to a particular group of people has on your work. It drew me to the Highway 64 project that I am currently working on and the pieces that I must write that highlight my travels and my thoughts regarding them. … Continue Reading

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Working in a Foreign Country

Working for a large company can be a daunting experience, but imagine if you were an employee for that same company, but in a foreign country, where you know no one, language barriers are common and finding your way around proves to be a daily challenge. A former student of Clemson University, Katie Benjamin, who works for Sandvik, a Swedish … Continue Reading

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CUPID Video featuring Associates!

I recently posted a summary of the video project that I am currently working on as a CUPID Associate and my stand off with video editing. I will admit, it was difficult getting acquainted with the software. I can only compare it to a relentless battle ending 0-1, with the editing software taking the win. However, I was able to … Continue Reading

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Editing Videos Is Fun…If You Know How

Videos are very useful forms of media in that they introduce a new aspect to a website, project or particular campaign. They offer both a visual and auditory component that you can’t receive with just plain text. As a CUPID Associate, I am responsible for creating video content for the blog but am a novice in the art of filming … Continue Reading

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Traveling Through the Foothills of NC

When you travel to a new town or country, how do you best record your memories or feelings associated with this new experience. Do you pull out your digital camera and capture as many photos as humanly possible, maybe selfies with a prominent landmark in the background or photos that reflect the picturesque scenery of an area, or do you … Continue Reading

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Making Social Media Work For You

Nowadays, it is highly unlikely to encounter someone who doesn’t have a social media account. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and other similar networks serve as vessels through which people connect from all over the world, sharing common interests, personal information, pictures, and anything else that can be transferred through the web. Seeing as social networks provide a foundation for all … Continue Reading

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