Everyday With Emma

Being Your Own Brand Anywhere you go, you will most likely be influencing someone. Whether it's in the way you carry yourself, the things you say, or the things you do. As creepy as it sounds, there will be many people throughout your life watching your every move. Some may notice the people you hang out with, the questions you answer in class, or even what kind of outfits you wear. The way you represent yourself is important, especially if you plan to work in the business industry. As a new marketing student, I have already been working on how I approach myself to other people. Not in an overly people-pleasing way, but in a way where people do not have to try to guess the kind of person I am. I want people to know me by the good things I do, the things I am passionate about, and the goals I have set for myself. It is important for me e to "be my own brand." In chapter 2 of our reading, I learned a lot about what branding in business looks like. It talked about the import...

Reality of Budgeting as a College Student Yes, I am the college student who walks into class with a Starbucks drink in hand at least 1-2 days a week. I am never shocked when someone asks, "You got Starbucks... again?!?!" Guilty. I typically blame my Starbucks spending habits on "the lack of sleep I got from the night before", or "so and so wanted to go, so I had to go too!" Guilty, again.  Anyone who knows me well, or anyone who pays attention to the number of times I bring Starbucks into class, may assume I make poor financial decisions. Well, they're right. Which is why I chose the marketing side of business, rather than finance. But no, really, one of my biggest goals for 2026 is to learn how to budget better. Honestly, I have this goal every year. But this year, it's important I actually do it. As a freshman in college, I have a lot of things I need to save up for. A car, tuition, a future apartment, and most likely many other things. As I get ...