Posts by Joanna Hong:

55 Best Family Movies of All Time (+ Where to Stream)

Posted on: 23 Sep 2024

It’s the end of the week and you’re asking yourself the often insurmountable question: What should we watch tonight? Whether you’re a college student deciding on your own or together as a family, choosing the right movie can be a frustrating, Sisyphean task. And it’s only exacerbated by the many streaming platforms and their endless […]

Where Did Each US President Go to College?

Posted on: 09 Sep 2024

The history of the United States cannot be studied without understanding the American presidents. Since 1789, this country has seen 46 vastly differing presidencies. However, did you know that only 45 people served as presidents? Grover Cleveland was elected for two different terms, which makes him our 22nd and 24th president, and the first president […]

How to Politely Decline a Job Offer Over Email – with 5 Samples

Posted on: 02 Sep 2024

Let’s say you never expected this moment to arrive. After completing the interview process, you suddenly realize that this job is not what you hoped it would be. You applied because you had a certain set of expectations, or there was always a seed of doubt, and somewhere along the way you didn’t want the […]

101 Books to Read Before You Die

Posted on: 26 Aug 2024

The average American reads 12 books a year, and unfortunately, we won’t be able to read all the books in the world. Consider the amount of books published every year in this country alone, the number of books you might even want to read again. It’s taxing to imagine how finite our time with books […]

130 Best Riddles for Teens & Adults with Answers

Posted on: 19 Aug 2024

Riddles aren’t just meant for the children. If you’ve ever tried answering riddles for kids, you’ll know that they can be anything but easy, even for the adults. Whether you need to break the ice or simply want to make your friends laugh, check out the 130 best riddles for adults and teens with answers […]

5 Sample Thank You Emails After A Job Interview

Posted on: 02 Aug 2024

Going into your job interview, you want to make sure you stand out among other applicants. You’ve prepared extensively. You’ve done all your research. You even know what questions you’ll be asked. And you’re especially aware that there’s just one more thing to do after it’s all done: write the thank you email after the […]

407 Other Words for Said to Improve Your Writing

Posted on: 25 Jul 2024

Let’s say you’re writing a story, an essay or a research paper. One of the last things you want to do is repeat the same words. And with words like said, things can get a bit tricky. For quotes or dialogue, said is often the default word used when referring to the words of another […]

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives: Definition and Examples

Posted on: 15 Jul 2024

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives: Definition and Examples – When comparing two or more things, you’re going to be using comparative or superlative adjectives. But what exactly are comparatives and superlatives? How do we use them correctly? Follow along and we’ll dive into what comparatives and superlatives are and how to use these adjectives properly. The […]