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Mastering the Work-Work Balance: Essential Tips for Students Juggling Jobs and Classes

As the world keeps turning, life gets more expensive. For the average college student, this is not ideal. This downhill financial slope has made it almost a requirement for college students to have a part-time job. In 2023, 39.6% of students had a part-time job, and this is projected to increase over time. Work-work balance is […]

  1. New Year, New Me: Setting + Sticking to Goals  

    Streamers, champagne, confetti, and aspirations; the mark of a successful New Year’s Eve. But now that bottles are empty, the countdown is over, and January has begun, what lies ahead for your new year?   The new year has a reputation for fresh starts, resolutions, and goal making. Millions of Americans take a step back and […]

    Person with a shirt that says "Not a lot going on at the moment." posing, raising a glass, for a picture with a New Years theme.
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  2. Student Highlight: Missy Rambissoon

    Spurred on by the media industry, Missy Rambissoon finds herself among passionate creatives in her media and film journey. In her time at The Digital Corps, as a Video Specialist, and majoring in Media with a concentration in Video Production, Missy has grown into friendships and formed a community that will support her long after […]

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  3. The Power of Saying No

    We often talk about managing your workload and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. But what happens when you feel like you can’t say no? Whether you’re trying to balance being a student and having a job, your work and hobbies, or your social life, it’s likely that you’re saying yes too much. By learning how […]

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  4. How to Make Your Story Stick

    Writing can be frustrating, especially when you are worried about making sure your audience remembers you and your goal. When writing, people are often focused thoroughly on making their point instead of whether or not their story will stick with their audience.   An aspect that gets slightly glazed over while writing is the fact that […]

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  5. From Work Friends to Real Friends: How to Expand Your Friendships Beyond the Office 

    At work, there are always colleagues you look forward to seeing people who brighten your day, make meetings more bearable, or share inside jokes. But what if you saw them outside the office? In today’s fast-paced work culture, it’s easy for our social lives to revolve around our colleagues. While workplace friendships are valuable, fostering […]

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  6. Student Highlight: Morgan Hagerty 

    Creativity and open-mindedness are what have shaped Project Management Graduate Assistant, Morgan Hagerty, to be an effective leader at the Digital Corps. These attributes have allowed her to tackle even the toughest of projects, such as the IT 2024 Assessment Video.  “It was my first video project at the Corps, and I didn’t know much […]

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  7. Portfolio Day 2025

    Each spring students, staff, and alumni gather for a unique celebration of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. This annual event gives students the opportunity to present their online portfolios and resumes to peers, Digital Corps faculty, and alumni, showcasing the incredible range of work they’ve completed over the year. She also reflected on her own development: “The […]

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  8. Student Highlight: Tyler Prendergast

    Breaking the mold and diving into something new isn’t always the most fun option, but for Communication Team Specialist Tyler Prendergast, it “is the most effective way to learn.” That is precisely what he has done in college, jumping through several different majors and concentration hoops to finally end up majoring in strategic communications and […]

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  9. Everything is an Experience: UX Team Feature

    Of the seven teams at the Digital Corps, the UX Team, or User Experience Team, is often the one students from other disciplines have the least amount of background knowledge about. However, our UX Team plays an integral role in nearly every project we do here, and they take care of some of the most […]

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  10. Student Highlight: Riley Nower

    With graduation coming up quickly, Video Team Apprentice Riley Nower is appreciative of just how much college has helped her grow in not only her field of video production, but also as a person overall.  “I didn’t really realize just how much I was going to learn and grow when I started college. I feel […]

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  11. Beyond Words: Building Bridges with Inclusive Communication 

    In today’s interconnected world, communication is more than just exchanging information. It’s about building relationships, fostering understanding, and creating a sense of belonging. To achieve this, we must implement inclusive communication.  What is Inclusive Communication?  Inclusive communication involves actively considering the diverse needs of an audience and adapting communications so that everyone has equal access […]

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