Jinkies! Zoinks! Jeepers! These words may look like nonsense, but if you’ve ever watched a certain children’s cartoon that features a talking dog and his friends solving mysteries, they’ll be very familiar. Where do words like “jinkies” come from, though? And what do they mean? Let’s find out. What does “jinkies” mean? The answer …
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Some people think that the punctuation system requires esoteric knowledge to be fully mastered. Well, that might be the case if we think of it from a pedantic perspective, that the written language ought to be governed by “rigid” rules. Thinking ths way may discourage people from writing, which should not be the case because …
What are abstract ideas? An abstract idea is one that lacks concrete physical details, things you cannot touch but that you know exist. World peace is something that everyone can understand as a concept but there is no physical object that is “world peace” that they can touch. Human minds tend to think in …
Commas may look like just little pieces of punctuation, but they can be powerful tools. Sometimes, their primary function is to help with comprehension in a sentence. Other times, they can be used to indicate that a speaker is pausing to show emphasis. When it comes to using a comma after “furthermore,” there are some …
The stigma of a fraternity understandably leaves students or post-graduates with a debate: ‘Do I bring it up or not?” When portrayed by movies or TV shows, fraternities are seen as not-so-nice with actors playing to unprofessional stereotypes like wild partying or heavy drinking. However, in reality, being a part of a fraternity means you …
So you’ve graduated and achieved the designation magna cum laude. Congratulations! You’ve earned the distinction of graduating in the top 10-15% of your class. This is a distinction which shows a lot of dedication, intellect, and hard work. Let’s take a look at how we can reflect this on a resume. How to list …
Having experience with research is an asset which is valuable in any industry. Research requires many different types of skill sets, most of which can be presented as relevant to a desired job. There are many ways that you could frame research on a resume, so we will look at the most common and effective …
Volunteering shows a side of us that is not only hardworking, but also selfless and caring. These are all traits which may catch a potential employer’s eye, which is why it can be so important to list these experiences on a resume! There are certain strategic ways to list these experiences which make them sound …
Every student knows and dreads the day they must take their SATs. These tests take a lot of time, knowledge, and ability to perform under pressure. Luckily for the job-seeking person, these are all desirable traits which an employer will be looking for in an employee. How can we include this in a resume to …