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Tips to Stay Grounded Amidst the Holiday Chaos (Part 2)

Last week I discussed two tips that I found helpful for staying grounded during the end of the semester, and holiday seasons. As we step into this new year, I realized how beneficial these tips can be during a time of vast change. Whenever the year restarts, a lot of individuals take this time to…
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Tips to Stay Grounded Amidst the Holiday Chaos (Part 1)

By: Jasmine Riggs As I continue to embrace young adulthood, I recognize how overwhelming life can be. Especially as the last quarter of the year plays out, I notice fatigue growing. It is almost daunting thinking about all the tasks that need completion and maintaining a sense of grounding. I found myself spiraling and drowning…
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How To Navigate Political Differences in the Workplace

By: Ranneme Abu-Hajar It’s not shocking that the United States is still struggling with political polarization after the 2020 election with over 80% of Democrats, over 70% of Independents, and almost 70% of Republicans all agreeing that the nation is divided. Both sides of the political spectrum were also divided on the impact former President…
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Our First Internship: Virtual Edition

Before the popularity of working online, interns have been stereotyped as coffee-bringers or supply stockers. Braathe Enterprises, with its completely virtual internship, has changed the game. Unsurprisingly, expectations going into an internship can be vastly different than the realities after completion of it. Today, two intern team leaders from B.E.’s Writing and Business Development Team…
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The Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship: Building a better world one intern at a time

80 people: collectively working on Finance, HR, Marketing and Writing/Business Development projects, constantly communicating, dedicated to educating themselves. This might seem like a workplace utopia, but in reality, it describes how the Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship (Be Your Start) functioned during the summer of 2021. Even amidst one of the worst pandemics in history, these…
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Washington, D.C.: A Mélange of Educational Opportunities

Washington, D.C. is an exceptional city for education, from elementary school students to undergraduates looking for internships for the fall. Being surrounded by local prestigious colleges like American University and Howard University, plus the fact that D.C. “boasts one of the most educated populations in the country with nearly 50 percent of its residents obtaining…
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Making a Career Change

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a career you never intended on pursuing but don’t know how to make a switch? Believe it or not, this happens to many people and it’s possible to flip careers without additional schooling or previous experience. A career change can be drastic or small, but regardless, it has…
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