Category: Features
People skills in studies and in working life
I am that type of a student who in principle doesn’t enjoy working in groups and making group assignments. There’s a good reason for that: the different levels of motivation […]
Induction during a pandemic
Starting a new job can be daunting at any time, but during a global pandemic, when many are working remotely, even more so. How do employers manage to welcome new […]
Tips on how to get your focus right at the group entrance interview online
It’s good to be a little anxious about an entrance interview online and have butterflies in your stomach. Sometimes the excitement may take over, and the group interview may seem […]
Back in Xamk, this time for an MBA
“Once I just get my bachelor’s degree in business administration, I won’t study anything ever again, never ever, I am done!” I said in January 2018 when graduating from Xamk. […]
Brownie Day
Today I would like to continue the story about traditional Slavic holidays. February 10 is traditionally celebrated in Russia as Brownie Day. From ancient times, gifts were left for the […]
The loss of social interaction through remote work
There is no doubt that video networking is a great tool for businesses, with applications such as Zoom and Teams commonplace in many businesses today. These applications certainly bring remote […]
Traditions of Russian Orthodox Christians
Today I would like to talk about the traditions of Russian Orthodox Christians. January 19 at the Orthodox feast of Epiphany. The rite of baptism of Christ at his request […]
As consumers we have a choice…but is it a good one?
In times past, the scope of products and services available to the consumer was very limited. Manufacturers produced what they could, and the emphasis was on supply, as demand was […]
My experiences as an online student
I started studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management in August 2019. I was 51 then, with a long career working in environmental protection in a governmental post. Studying […]
The first exams’ impression
Yesterday, we had the last exam for our group in this semester. During this and previous week we have written different tests, with different teachers and in different conditions, but […]