Carpaccio is a noun and defined as thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with a sauce such as beef or tuna carpaccio. First used in 1974, this dish was invented by Giuseppe Cipriani at the famous Harry’s Bar in Venice. The dish’s original recipe was served with beef but now includes any raw meatContinue reading “Word of the Week: Carpaccio”
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Letter of Recommendations: Quick Tip #4
Quick Tip # 4 They decline or do not reply to your request Unfortunately, sometimes a letter of recommendation (LOR) writer isn’t able to or won’t submit a letter on your behalf. If this occurs, accept their answer and thank them for considering your request. Although you may be disappointed, don’t pressure them to explainContinue reading “Letter of Recommendations: Quick Tip #4”
Word of the Week: Peach Melba
Pêche Melba or Peach Melba is a noun and defined as half a peach filled with cream set on a bed of vanilla ice cream and covered with raspberry sauce. This dessert was invented in the late 1800’s by French chef Auguste Escoffier, in honor of the famous opera singer Nellie Melba. Born in 1861,Continue reading “Word of the Week: Peach Melba”
Word of the Week: Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is a noun and is defined as a salad usually made of romaine, garlic, anchovies, and croutons and dressed with olive oil, coddled egg, lemon juice, and grated cheese. Many foodies think this dish, like the word July, is named after the famous Roman general Julius Caesar. However, the salad was developed byContinue reading “Word of the Week: Caesar Salad”
Job Applications: Quick Tip #6
Quick Tip # 6 Proofread, proofread, and proofread again No one likes mistakes. In fact, even minor spelling and grammatical errors are distracting to the reader. Data has shown that even if the content is truthful and solid, if the reader comes across too many grammar and spelling mistakes they will doubt the author’s authority.Continue reading “Job Applications: Quick Tip #6”
Word of the Week: Sandwich
Sandwich is a noun and defined as two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between or one slice of bread covered with food. First used in 1762, the sandwich gets its name from John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. Montagu was known to be quite the gambler, andContinue reading “Word of the Week: Sandwich”
Word of the Week: Graham Cracker
Graham cracker is a noun and defined as a slightly sweet cracker made of whole wheat flour. First developed in 1833, the graham cracker received its name from the minister Sylvester Graham. Graham was involved in the 19th century temperance movement where he preached about minimizing pleasure while following a vegetarian diet. As a result,Continue reading “Word of the Week: Graham Cracker”
Interview the Industry: MBA programs
What do you wish you had done to prepare yourself for an MBA? Personal Goal Priority & Work Ethic: People apply to MBA programs because they have their personal goals to achieve whether they are learning business knowledge, pivoting industries/functions, working in other countries, expanding networks, getting into top firms, receiving better salary/future promotion, orContinue reading “Interview the Industry: MBA programs”
Word of the Week: December
December is a noun and defined as the 12th month of the Gregorian calendar. First used around the 12th century, December is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. Historical names for December include the Anglo-Saxon word Ærra Geola or the month “before Yule”. Today, the mostContinue reading “Word of the Week: December”
Word of the Week: November
November is a noun and defined as the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar. First used around the 13th century, November is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Latin. Historical names for November include the Anglo-Saxon word Blōtmonath, or the “the month of blood sacrifices,” since theContinue reading “Word of the Week: November”
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