Imagine you’re commuting to work and your Google Maps loses signal. Suddenly, the little blue dot stops moving and you don’t know where you are. Panic ensues (for some of us). Modern devices constantly broadcast our location through GPS, Wi-Fi, cell towers, and apps. We’re basically walking beacons of sensitive data. But here’s the flip side:…
When you hear the word “accountant,” who comes to mind? Someone balancing spreadsheets and filing taxes? If so, you’re on the right track. But there’s more to it. Within the field of accounting, one credential stands apart: the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). While both accountants and CPAs manage finances, advise clients, and ensure the accuracy…
Picture this: You’re a junior accountant, and your manager asks you to tweak a report to make the numbers look better. The request sounds harmless enough—just a small tweak—but you know it’s not above board. Now you’re stuck. Do you follow orders and risk crossing an ethical line, or do you push back and risk…
Video calls. Robot vacuums. Voice assistants. Thirty years ago, we only saw this technology in cinema or on TV. Today, they’re billion-dollar industries. Many of the technologies now reshaping how we live and work first appeared in movies or on TV. While most viewers were happy to lose themselves in the narrative, an enterprising few…
Imagine you’re in a meeting with international colleagues when your boss casually instructs you to “think outside the box”. Everyone nods politely and you feel energized by the challenge. But you find out later that your team members from Germany and Japan were left feeling torn. Idioms like “think outside the box” can carry deep-seated…
Forget everything you think you know about management roles, like the idea that for the rest of your life, you’ll be chained to a desk under a ceiling of fluorescent lights. That’s not what management looks like—or at least, it doesn’t have to be. A business management degree doesn’t condemn you to a cubicle; it…
Modern challenges like AI and global weather crises can stir up fear and controversy. But that’s for the scientists to sort out, right? Not exactly. The humanities play a powerful, often overlooked role in technology and science. Trends in these fields can create ethical, moral, environmental, and philosophical dilemmas. The humanities equip us to navigate…
If you’re like most people, when you decide to learn Spanish to advance your career, you might reach for your phone. In 2023 alone, there were 231 million language learning app downloads. Social media, websites, and AI offer instant translations. But how good are these quick fixes? Is their content accurate? And can they actually…
Amazon started as a small online bookstore in the 1990s. Over time, it added more merchandise and offered its services to third-party sellers until it grew into the global powerhouse we know today. Ever skipped the store and found yourself going straight to Amazon? You’re not alone—and it’s a glimpse into how e-commerce is reshaping…
When the final “ber” months roll around, the world wraps itself in holiday cheer. Families make travel plans, calendars fill with festive gatherings, and store shelves overflow with stocking stuffers and seasonal treats. But behind the twinkle lights and snow-covered commercials, the holidays can be a stressful time. According to the American Psychological Association, 41%…