7 phrases socially intelligent people use to build rapport with others

Building meaningful connections doesn’t always require grand gestures—it can start with just the right words. Socially intelligent people know how to use specific phrases to establish rapport quickly. These words aren’t magic, but they do create an immediate sense of trust, empathy, and understanding. Phrases like “I understand how you feel” or “That’s a great … Read more

Korean Hawaii or amazing trip to Jeju

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Think of the island known for the serene views by the beach, the sweetest oranges, flavorful tea with thousands of varieties, and tasty seafood; all these and more are the main features of Jeju Island in South Korea. … Read more

Greetings from Seoul!

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Hello Everyone and welcome to weekly chronicles of Business school exchange student at Seoul National University! My name is Zhibek, I am an international student from Kazakhstan double majoring in business analytics and marketing at Lebow … Read more

Don’t come to Korea if you…

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! Now that I have shared some culture shock moments I have experienced, I would like to share some tips and tricks that one might find useful while preparing to visit Seoul. This is a compilation of apps that should be downloaded before … Read more

I thought, I’d escape culture shock…

Zhibek Azamat 27′ is Business Analytics and Marketing double major currently studying at Seoul National University for Fall 2024! As a person who experienced culture shock multiple times since the age of 15, I thought, I would easily blend in to Korean society within first 48 hours. Oh well, I overestimated my skills! Today, I … Read more

Drexel’s Classes vs My Home Institute:

Hi guys! I’m back with an update on my journey at Drexel University and wow has it been a rollercoaster already. Classes have kicked off and I can honestly say that it feels like I’ve stepped into a whole new world compared to my university back in Germany. I want to share some of the … Read more

These 8 Buddhist beliefs are hard to adopt but life-changing if you do

Taking on new beliefs can be a tricky thing, especially when they’re as profound and nuanced as those found in Buddhism. Buddhist teachings aren’t just about meditation and peace of mind; they’re a roadmap for living a fulfilling life. And while these principles might seem hard to grasp and even harder to implement, once you … Read more

Men who make an impact as soon as they walk into a room usually display these 9 behaviors, according to psychology

We all know those men who, when they enter a room, instantly command attention. They’re not always the loudest, or the most physically imposing, but there’s just something about them that makes people sit up and take notice. But what is it about these men that makes them so compelling? Is it their looks? Their … Read more

7 types of family members highly successful people never waste their time on, according to psychology

Have you ever noticed that some family members leave you feeling exhausted or stressed, no matter how hard you try to connect with them? It’s not just you. Psychology reveals that highly successful people don’t waste their time on certain toxic or unproductive family dynamics. They understand that their emotional energy and mental focus are … Read more