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The Truths and Myths of College Life
In high school, you often hear the horror stories about college. While many of these rumors do hold true, others are simply myths. But it is also important to remember that everyone has a different experience that is influenced by their choices and the atmosphere of their school. What rang true to me may not be what you see.
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Education
Theatre People
As a child (now adult) of all things Theatre-darling, I have come to realize that many of the characteristics and actions I have picked up through years of actors training are not always regarded as "normal" behavior. I began the "I'm a performer" thing when I was around 5-years-old when I started ballet, then at 10 I found my love for all other things "performance" at Stagecoach Performing arts school. While I formed interests in many other subjects as I grew up, the strongest pull I have ever had was to being in front of an audience (I know, show off) and I went on to study PA at college and then at University. These kinds of courses are amazing for a person's confidence, but I now know that while the confidence is being drummed in, so are many other "theatrical" traits that are not so accepted when it comes to say, an office job.
By ChrissieJC8 years ago in Education
Advice for College Transfer Students
This list is compiled from three different people's experiences as college transfer students. To hear more about the stories of where we transferred from, how it went, etc., watch the video above. In this article, we are going to focus on advice for those of you who are getting ready to transfer, or already have transferred from one college to another. These tips are taken from the video, but expanded upon. We hope this helps. Best of luck to all you college students out there!
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Education
The Life of an Educator
I'm a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Canada, and while it may have its perks, there is definitely a long ways to go before we can fully gain the recognition we so long deserve. I worked my behind off in school, stayed up countless nights studying for exams and writing papers to gain my honours degree just like every other college kid does, and still, I feel like what I accomplished means nothing in today's society. I work in a school setting teaching and guiding a group of 30 school-aged children. And what do I get at then end of a hard day's work?
By Victoria Tabak8 years ago in Education
Science College Courses You Can Take Completely Free from Home
Getting an education isn't cheap at all; in fact, it's pretty damn expensive. Many of us drop thousands and thousands to gain a degree and it's ridiculous because gaining an education is crucial if we want to work at a well-paying job and live comfortably. There are even workers to this day still paying off their student loans; that's how expensive college is. And the more pricey degrees fall under are the medical and science fields. Yes, science courses are a lot of money, and students struggle to pay them off. In class or online, these courses aren't pocket money.
By James Fangs8 years ago in Education
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Notes in College & Everything You Need
My freshman year of college, I quickly learned that attending a university is much different than high school. The fast pace of classes and the necessary study time quickly overwhelmed me. But instead of resorting to my own studying and note-taking habits, I had to adapt to the college pace. And I'll tell you how!
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Education
Do We Need College Right Away?
Growing up, education was very pushed on me. I am the youngest of six children, all of which have either gotten a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD/Doctorate. My parents weren't overly stern on getting the best grades, or having the best ACT score, but overall, they wanted us to have a bright future. They didn't want us to struggle in life with money or other issues they faced in their early years. For the twelve years of public school I was in, I knew that I was going to college. Up until the end of my senior year, I looked forward to it and I knew exactly what I wanted to be. Of course, as the end of my last year in public school approached, all of my thoughts changed. Did I want to spend another four years in school, doing something I didn't even really want to do, only to have qualification for a job I didn't even want? I had a scholarship, and I didn't want to tell my parents I didn't want to go to college, so I stuck with it, packed my stuff at the end of the summer, and moved in to my dorm.
By Lindsey Ford8 years ago in Education
Prepping for College 101
When I was first leaving the nest and going off to live on my own, I was both nervous and excited. You get to branch out, take some responsibility for yourself, and learn plenty of new things. I moved out of my mother's house in my last year of high school to take care of my grandmother and decided to take a year off of going to college to spend more time with her and gain work experience. Even then I was starting to learn new things to better equip myself for when I would one day move out on my own, such as handling bills, personal expenses, and so on. So here are some tips that I found useful when I was first leaving to live on my own. Here are some tips that can help make it a little easier for you, and these are in no specific order but should help you on your way.
By Skyler Jack8 years ago in Education
