Una Cunningham, Stockholm University
Every year, millions of students from all parts of the globe study for a degree through a language other than their first, usually English. In 2023, 25% of all higher education students in the UK were …
By Greg DeLoach, D.Min. | August 18, 2026
By the time you read this, students have moved into housing, faculty are keeping regular office hours, and staff and administrators are humming like honeybees with new semester routines.
Over 40 years ago, …
When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …
Negotiation is everywhere—whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a deal, or simply deciding where to eat with friends. The truth is, no one is born a master negotiator. Like any other skill, negotiation skills must be learned, practiced, and …
The Unwritten Rules for Landing a Job You Love
If you’ve ever searched for a job while your savings are shrinking, your confidence is wavering, and “thank you for your interest” emails feel like a gut punch—then you know what …
For over 40 years, Georgia colleges and universities have been providing the General Assembly with outstanding interns each session. During this internship, approximately 50 interns will receive firsthand experience of the legislative process.
Interns are assigned to offices in the …
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Find Support, Build Confidence, and Explore What’s Next at The Career Den
Career development does not have to be something you navigate alone. The Career Den: Professional Pathways Group brings Mercer Bears together to explore career possibilities, exchange ideas, and …
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For students, an internship gives you experience as well as insight into the skills needed to succeed in your chosen field. For employers, an internship gives a firsthand look at how candidates operate in the workplace and what skills they …
You’ve probably heard the word a hundred times. Professors bring it up. Your parents ask about it at dinner. Your classmates are already applying. But if you’re still fuzzy on what an internship actually is — what it involves, whether …
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions, but it often has a reputation for paying lower salaries compared to other fields. What if we told you that some teaching positions offer competitive pay that rivals or even surpasses …