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3 Ways the Spanish Language Shapes Cultures Worldwide

With a staggering 457 million people claiming Spanish as their first language, the Spanish language emerges as a cultural powerhouse that’s influenced the fabric of societies worldwide. Its impact spans from literature to education, influencing diverse and vibrant literary traditions while integrating into academic curricula worldwide.  Today, we delve into the intricate interplay between language,…

Communication
How Men and Women Communicate Differently 

If you asked a coworker, “What did you think of the meeting?”, a female colleague’s response might come across differently than a male colleague, even if they convey the same meaning.   Your female coworker might say, “I think the meeting went well, and it seemed like everyone had a chance to share their thoughts. What…

Business
A Brief History of Income Tax in the U.S. 

It’s the most dreaded day of the year for many Americans: April 15th. Tax Day. Their deadline to prove to the Internal Revenue Service that they paid the correct amount of taxes on their income during the previous year, show they overpaid and request a refund, or acknowledge they underpaid and submit the amount they…

Humanities
Thesis or No Thesis? That Is the Question.

Many master’s degree programs have a thesis requirement, though some make this element optional. Writing a thesis can be an important step for students who have specific ambitions beyond earning a master’s degree. Below we’ll examine those as we discuss: What a thesis is. How to decide whether writing a thesis aligns with your goals….

Psychology
Mind Games: The Psychology Behind Social Bias 

Have you ever wondered how a particular TikTok trend goes viral so quickly? How about why we never take the blame when something goes wrong, but we’re the first to take credit after a personal victory?  Cue the social biases, a subset of cognitive bias that shapes how we view—well, everything. From relationships and workplace…

Criminal Justice
4 Fascinating Legal Gray Areas 

Laws are designed to protect people, organizations, and their property by codifying the “do’s and don’ts” of society. While many laws clearly state their purpose—at least to attorneys, who speak legalese—some are nebulous, confusing, counterintuitive, or otherwise open to (mis)interpretation. These are the “buts” to those “do’s and don’ts,” and we’ll be discussing them below….

Nursing
How the Role of Nursing Has Evolved Throughout History 

The first professional many people encounter in a healthcare setting is a nurse, whether in a doctor’s office, the emergency room, on the phone, or in community outreaches. Nurses have vital roles in our healthcare system: providing care, advocating for patients’ rights, and advancing healthcare through research and education.  Being a nurse has many challenges…

Social Work
How to Become a Therapist or Counselor 

Why do you want to become a therapist or counselor? Is it the promise of a stable, high-paying career with room for growth? (Social workers can earn as much as $94,910 per year, while clinical and counseling psychologists earn a median annual salary of $96,100.) Or maybe it’s something more.   Every session with a therapist…

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