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From balancing your course load to forging relationships with classmates to extracurricular involvement, these are the tried and true methods to nail your career as a student.
Why You Should Study a Subject You Love
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a degree program, and if you’re not certain about what you want to do as a career, then picking the right option for you can be a tricky process. When it comes to choosing what you would like to study at a degree level, it can often become very overwhelming; after all, it’s a choice that’s going to impact the rest of your life massively. And, the pressure to do something that will land you a high-paying career, plus additional pressure from family when it comes to what you choose, can leave you wondering how you’re going to make the right decision. But, there’s a lot to be said for studying something that you love—even if it’s not a STEM subject, or won’t eventually make you a millionaire.
By Veselina Dzhingarova6 years ago in Education
Focus on You: The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year
When asking a college student how they feel at a certain point in the semester, the word "stress" is more than likely to come up. Trying to balance exams, presentations, finances, studying, and for many students, working, can lead to students losing sleep, not having the time/resources to eat enough, and struggling mentally to keep up. Sometimes students simply feel burnt out, and they need time to breathe/regroup in order to put all of their energy into their education. For all of these reasons and more, taking a year off of college is highly recommended.
By Damien Justus7 years ago in Education
The Four Major Types of Essays
Whether you’re working on your first or 100th essay, taking one on is always tough. After all, there are different types of essays, and they all have a specific set of rules writers need to follow. If you have an essay coming up or just want to prepare for the future, here is an explanation of the four major types of essays, which include narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Education
My Advice for New 6th Graders
It has been five years since my first day of 6th grade, but I'm living it all over again because my younger sister will be going to middle school in less than a month. My years in middle school weren't the best and I would gladly go back and change some things. The change between elementary school and middle school is pretty big when you think about it and going from being in one class a day to six can be a culture shock. A lot of things change in middle school and it is the gateway to high school, which is a whole other story, so I feel like 5th graders need to be a little more prepared. I am a girl so my advice is directed more to girls, but overall it's inclusive.
By Dakota Thomas7 years ago in Education
How to Get a Job After College and Get Post-Graduate Education
Many fresh graduates are usually thrown into limbo not knowing where to find gainful employment. After unsuccessfully searching for career-related jobs, they resort to seeking any job opportunity that can earn them an income enough to sustain their basic needs. As such, some graduates normally stagnate in dead-end jobs they do not like. However, with proper guidance and tips, any student can easily land an amazing job and also enroll for postgraduate education in a reputable institution. It is never too soon to start contemplating about possible career opportunities before you even earn your bachelor’s degree. The following are some of the things you can do in order to maximize your chances of getting a job as well as joining postgraduate studies.
By Lewis Robinson7 years ago in Education
Homework: Pros and Cons
Should students get more or less homework than they currently do? It is difficult to deny that homework has countless benefits. It helps young people to understand course material more profoundly, acquire practical skills, become responsible and self-sufficient, and learn to solve challenging tasks without teachers’ supervision. However, each good thing should be used in moderation. Some educational institutions overload learners with assignments and follow the rule “the more the better.” But it is not always the case.
By Ulla Blane7 years ago in Education
Renaissance Woman in the 21st Century
From as far back as I remember, I wanted to be a renaissance woman. I found myself curious about everything. So when asked, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" I wouldn't have a specific answer. I wondered, why couldn't I have the opportunity to explore all fields, and then decide. How could I make the decision without even knowing what the different subjects entailed? How would I find out if I was good at them or not. I couldn't understand why one could not learn about everything. Why could one not be introduced to all the different subjects, topics, and fields? Why did we have to choose one or the other?
By Nikki Kanwal7 years ago in Education
The Importance of Furthering Your Education
It is often common for one to contemplate if proceeding with education is worth it. Maybe an open door introduced itself which empowers you to choose, in the event that you should accept the open door or proceed with your education. There are many different advantages that come with furthering your education along. Though, it will cost you time and money, the benefits in the end will be long lasting. On the off chance that you are unsure of whether you should continue your education or not, these points below are a few certainties that will show the importance of proceeding with your education.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Keep Learning After Your Graduation
There might be various reasons why you sought out a four-year degree. You might have hoped that it would help you secure a job, and you might have really enjoyed all of the learning that you were able to do. In fact, you might not be ready to stop learning just because you have graduated. Luckily, there are still plenty of ways that you can keep learning after your college graduation, including the five ways listed here.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
Individualized Education Plans vs. 504 Plans
Many different students have IEPs, and others have 504 Plans. It is important to know what each of those are and when it is necessary to set up an IEP versus setting up a 504 Plan. There are many similarities and differences to IEP’s and 504 Plans. Each of them has multiple different components that complete them.
By Elizabeth Van Ingen7 years ago in Education
This I Believe
I believe in kids. I believe that kids can teach us some valuable lessons, whether or not they intended to. They can impact us and challenge us to think differently. Kids teach us that not everything has to be so complex, that life can be simple. They are always honest about their opinions. If they do not want to do something like a certain craft, they will tell you. Or if they will tell you if they like you or not. Kids also show others how to live a carefree life, and not worry about every single detail. Kids also have a great imagination, and dream big whenever they think about the future. All kids believe that they can make it to a major league sports team, or become the president of the country. Whatever it is that the child wants to do, they will go out of their way to do it, or at least have a lot of knowledge about the subject. These are just a few things kids teach older people, rather the other way around.
By Elizabeth Van Ingen7 years ago in Education
