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Student Commons
I'm sitting in a common or lounge room that doubles as a cafeteria of a small community college just over a mile away from the downtown area of a small city in the midwest. I've found the perfect spot with my back against the wall and a good view of everything that is going on around me. I'm done with class and really have no other reason to be here besides the better internet connection than at home. There are other smaller, more secluded spots around campus, but I choose the one with all the people in it. I know I don't sound like the introvert I probably am, but I rarely talk to anyone here. None of my friends from high school go here and most of them are done with college. Despite that, I kinda like being around all commotion. The people coming and going.
By Doug McCloskey7 years ago in Education
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your First Year at University
If you've already moved away from home, you'll already understand that it's one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking experiences in your younger years. For those who haven't, you've come to the right place! I understand that not everyone is interested in going to university, but we all know the feeling of anticipation for what's yet to come in a new beginning.
By Olivia Wallace7 years ago in Education
Why Is School so Expensive?
It was a total of $15,000 a year. $15,000 dollars for a single year of college tuition and fees. At a public university in my home state. I wanted to go back to school to finish the degree I was going to get, but the price alone made me reconsider.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Education
Home Education
Deciding to homeschool is a tremendous decision. It is one that will impact your whole family. Homeschooling is not merely a matter of devoting seven hours, five days a week, with summers off to the education of your child. Homeschooling creates a 24/7 classroom.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Education
Considering Applying to Be an RA? Here's What You Need to Know...
After accepting a position as an RA (resident advisor) I have learned a few things about humanity. PEOPLE SUCK! The job requires that you keep residents safe and the building under control. This means; busting underage drinking, keeping the volume at a reasonable level, making sure trash goes down to the trash room, putting in requests for broken things, calling campus safety, the list is pretty long.
By Amelia V7 years ago in Education
How to Choose a Private School for Your Child
I like to think of myself as a very unique person when it comes to my schooling. I'm a veteran of almost every type of school system the United States offers. I spent most of my elementary and middle school in the public school system. I then switched to a private middle school, followed by vocational schooling.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Education
Lonely in College
Growing up, I was always the girl with a lot of friends. I went to a giant high school and I tried to meet new people all the time. I am a very social person.
By Amelia V7 years ago in Education
Top 5 Websites and Apps for High School Students
1. Sparknotes Sparknotes is a website and app under the education category, similar to the other resources below. Sparknotes is an app strictly based on English, meaning books and readings. This is useful for students who: need a summary of a section, missed a chapter of a book in class, isn’t able to remember certain characters, and etc. The Sparknotes app and website are both free too! I highly suggest students to take advantage of this resource if they’re looking to get the most insight, understanding, and ideas out of their recent reads. Sparknotes can also come in handy for students writing book reports and or essays on any topic within the book.
By Alyce H7 years ago in Education
Top Hacks to Save Money in College/University!
College is expensive, find a way to save money. Whether you're stretching your dollar at the bar or looking to skip out on a textbook, you've come to the right place.
By Spencer MacAdam7 years ago in Education
The Little Things in Life...
Hi, my name is Tyler, I'm gonna give a brief explanation of my life that will later follow into a whole story of the things I deal with in my life. Since graduating high school, life as really smacked me in the face without even giving me a heads up. I never knew that you really had to work for the things you want if you want them or need them. For example, almost everyone in high school lives a carefree life with barely any worries in the world other than trying to pass the next quarter. Me and my friends would fuck around and cheat off of each other while pretty much letting the one friend do all the work and getting full credit for it. Those were the days me and my friends still latch onto, while constantly reminding each other of stupid funny memories we had in class. I can remember this one teacher I had named Mr. Reinard who would teach all the science classes along with another teacher we had named Mrs. Flanagan; I'll get to her later. Anyway Mr. Reinard was a soft-spoken man who really never put his foot down when it came to getting the class under control, he would often get made fun off cause he was heavy set, students even assumed he was gay for the hand gestures he made and the way he spoke. Mostly, no one cared, but it just happened that a friend of mine found him on a gay dating app and of course, that got around like wildfire. Even some of the students would go up to him and ask if he was gay, which I thought was funny as hell, but of course, he found it to be an invasion of privacy and got offended for even being asked. But this one particular time when he was teaching, a girl in our class had her phone out and sat in the first row near the whiteboard and Mr. Reinar, of course, scolded her.
By Tyler7 years ago in Education
The 10 Best Sports Scholarships in America
For any student athlete, there is arguably no higher honor than receiving a sports scholarship to a prestigious institution. As a former student athlete myself, I can attest to this. Unfortunately, as a 5'9" offensive guard for my varsity football team, this feat was not quite attainable. There is a certain degree of physical gifts one can be blessed with, and unfortunately for a stocky, undersized linemen like myself, I didn't get many.
By Greg Bogart7 years ago in Education
First Day on the Job
On my first day as a substitute teacher I was feeling so many emotions all at once. I recently moved back to my hometown so my first job as a substitute teacher was at my alumni elementary school! I was nervous, excited, and I had no idea what to expect. I woke up the morning of my first day exhausted because I couldn't sleep the night before but ready! When I arrived I was greeted by all my old teachers and it was the best and warmest welcoming I could have experienced on my very first day.
By Chelsea Fos7 years ago in Education