Author: Jessica Simpson
Digital footprints are powerful in today’s world and it is essential to raise awareness over how your digital footprint can impact your opportunity to get your dream job. AI is advancing recruiters’ ability to background check you and your online activity. Here’s why you need to be aware of the impact your digital footprint can have on your future. What is a digital footprint? A digital footprint is an individuals information existing online built from their public online activity. Your online presence serves as a window for employers to see how you represent yourself. If you are a loyal fan…
You may have seen on the 19th of January that over 170 million U.S. TikTok users were banned, for what they thought was forever, but which turned out to be just for the morning, as the now back-in-office President Trump delayed the ban, restoring the app, for now. Creators were sharing videos crying, in panic and saying their goodbyes for an app that some said had “changed lives.” But why and how did this happen? Let’s start with a brief history of TikTok over the years: It all started when, in 2017, TikTok, previously an app for Chinese users, merged with…
Photo Source: ‘Study’, by Pixabay After a well-deserved Winter break, it is important to reflect over your past year and get prepared for the new term. This article will ensure you are ready to face what is to come in the new term. Returning to university can be stress heavy, especially with January exams creeping up as well as overloading assignment deadlines. This is why starting the new term on the right foot will increase your feelings of security and reduce your feelings of stress. Here is a guide on how to get organised and prepared for the new term…
Photo Source: ‘Self-care’, by Pixabay The Sunday Reset, has become cemented into the weekly routines of many. It is a day compromised of cleaning, organisation, and recuperation, to prep for the week ahead. All the little tasks you may have been putting off all week, can all be done in a couple of hours. So why are people adding it to their weekly routines and what are the benefits? ‘Sunday Resets’, like many aesthetic trends, originated from Tik-Tok. If you search #sundayreset, you’ll find a myriad of aesthetic, calming videos to give you inspiration, or a visual idea of what it…
Photo Source: ‘Autumn’, Pixabay Autumn, the season of comfort, is loved by so many. The streets welcome us with the colours of red, orange, and brown and homes are delicately warmed by candles. If you love autumn or are in need of some extra comfort as the days darken quicker, from fashion trends to the most delicious student friendly recipes, this is your Cosy Reader’s Guide to Autumn. Looking stylish in Autumn: Despite it being colder, that doesn’t mean you have to leave your fashion in the summer, we can be cute and cosy without breaking the bank! TikTok shop: ‘Scoop…
Getting Déjà vu? This isn’t the first time TikTok have had to fight for the right to remain as an app in the U.S. A group of 14 attorneys and a dozen states across the U.S. sued TikTok on October 1, 2024, following an over two-year investigation. The lawsuit involves the accusation that the trendy and engaging social media app is damaging children’s mental health and exploiting their lack of media literacy. In the digital age where social media hooks us, we are all guilty of scrolling for an hour more than we expected to, finding ourselves in a loop…