Student-authored articles on current communication research
By: Lucy Wideman “In college, you will make the friendships that last a lifetime.” We hear this phrase thrown around when transitioning into college, but how true is it really? Emerging as a fresh adult in college is an exciting time. However, it’s no secret that the friendships you either maintain from high school, or …
Want to Study Abroad? You Should. Before my freshman year at Belmont, my now-adult friends, no matter their alma mater, always told me to do one thing as a college student — study abroad. Lucky for me, I always wanted to. I grew up gathering intellect via international exposure from television figures like Anthony Bourdain …
By: Grace Cleland Choosing where one is going to spend four difficult years of their life is not a simple, mindless task. Choosing Belmont was undoubtedly the right choice for me because it transformed me into being an engaged, well-rounded and very flexible citizen of the world. Belmont provided me with many opportunities to engage …
By: Graciela Maniscalco I was 18 years old when my parents’ divorce was finalized. I remember feeling like I was too old to be upset, but I was upset. I was anxious my entire senior year of high school, waiting for the day when my mom would move out of the house we lived in …
By: Laney Deffendoll Finals came and went, then Christmas, then New Year’s. This probably meant parties and gatherings galore this holiday season, as in recent years, we were unable to spend these wonderful times with our cherished families. But amid spirits being raised and, for those who celebrate, gifts received, Omicron was active. Unfortunately, …
By: Bailey Sykes “Everything’s going to turn out fine. Don’t worry about it!” Have you ever left a conversation realizing that a person’s well-intended encouragement didn’t give you the support you were expecting? In times of emotional hardship, we want the other person to understand our pain and offer genuine, helpful support. However, when the …
By: Jolie Blue Smith Imagine you have just met a friend for lunch. You are casually catching up with each other when suddenly *BUZZ BUZZ . . . your friend’s phone gets a notification. Then comes that awkward moment deciding whether to continue talking or pause as your friend checks their phone. We have all …
By: Olivia Williams It is commonly said that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This concept, along with the permanence of digital communication, can make a virtual first interaction daunting. Many of us have re-read and rewritten emails hoping to create a perfect impression. Yet, a recent study suggests that …
By: Emma Grace Schenck Have you ever noticed how certain people talk with their hands? And do you ever find yourself staring at their hands the whole time and rarely their face? Me too. Now have you ever noticed how using their hands may affect the way they speak? From my own experience, I have …
