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What Will the Future of Colleges Look Like?
College has been the ideal pathway to a job for many years. However, as costs continue to increase, and the number of graduates finding work decreases, many students start wondering what the real value of a college education is.
By Keran Mourning6 years ago in Education
'La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West'
La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West, penned by Francis Parkman, Jr. was originally published in 1869. There is an art to crafting a compelling narrative readers want to digest not only with their eyes, but also their minds. This is equally true for historically accurate works as it is for works of historical fiction. There is little doubt, when reading Parkman, Jr.’s writing, there was a mind at work when penning La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West.
By Shain Thomas6 years ago in Education
The 4 Things You Need To Pass The PMP Exam
The project management department has set criteria and credentials for recognizing Project Management Professionals (PMP) worldwide. The credentialing process is very rigorous, it includes 35 hours of project management related training, three to five years of work experience in project management, successful completion of the multiple-choice PMP exam. You should never be intimidated by the amount of material on the PMP exam though it might seem vast and overwhelming. The 4 things mentioned in this article will ensure that you are prepared and can meet the PMP exam and achieve optimal results.
By Cheetah Learning6 years ago in Education
5 More Reasons to Homeschool Your Special Needs Child
There are certain advantages to homeschooling any child, but homeschooling those with special needs is especially advantageous. The benefits of a home education largely outweigh those of public education. Here are five more good reasons to teach your children at home.
By Noah Hanson6 years ago in Education
How to Prepare to Go Back to College Post-Summer
So, summer is coming to an end. Depending on your university or college, or what degree you're doing, this could've been just about any length. I've been off for about three months now. And I've still got a month to go until classes actually start again. So, while I've still got a fair bit of time, you can never be too prepared. Here's how I'm going to be getting ready, and making sure I'm fully prepared for all the work to come, and just the general university lifestyle.
By Maddie Green6 years ago in Education
Twelve Tips for the College Freshman
I know there are hundreds of lists like this and they all offer different tips. The most important thing to remember though is everyone is going to have a different college experience and not all these tips apply to everyone, but they are the things the author has found helpful and would like to share. So I decided to share my tips with all y'all and I hope you enjoy.
By Raelynn Dusenbery6 years ago in Education
3 Degrees That Will Set You Apart in the Technology Industry
The tech industry has been rapidly growing, with many different startups opening up on a monthly basis on the chance that they might get big someday. While many of these startups will publish job openings for positions on their teams, they can be very competitive with more people than ever trying to get into the tech industry. Think about getting one of these degrees to help yourself stand out among other competitors.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Education
She Shines with the Radiance of a Thousand Suns
Have you ever stopped and really thought about the world? Attempted to pause time even for a second and think about how privileged our society really is? Because compared to the past, we live almost like royalty. I once knew this woman who I had and still have the pleasure to call my Nana; she taught me many important life lessons, including to never play the victim in order to obtain the status of a strong, independent woman but, the most valuable lesson I learnt from her was that education is the key to success.
By Em Whitehouse6 years ago in Education
No Singular Way
Life is not a published book. Plans are not imprinted on each page of every day of every year until its eventual end. Even if they were, the book might get damaged, ripped or its lettering might fade with time. Just as a book ages and changes with time, so does life. Decisions in the past do affect one's future. However, year by year, that decision affects a person's present less and less, replaced by newer life events.
By Nicole Ludwiak6 years ago in Education
College Skills You Learn While on a Humanitarian Trip
Public Speaking/Self Confidence While on a humanitarian trip, you can gain public speaking skills depending on the subject of your trip. Speaking in public can be a big fear of people, and many volunteers have said that other trips have helped them develop the skills needed to speak in front of groups of people. Volunteers have reported being able to speak in front of large audiences effectively and more clearly. They also reported having more self-confidence which is a skill that is needed in everyday life. Imagine going on your trip as one person, and then coming back changed and more confident in yourself. That change in your life can set you up for future success in college and the life you choose to have.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Education
The Importance of Translation in the Education System
At least half of the school-going kids in America today are either bilingual—with English being their second language or they speak only one language, which isn’t English. That highlights the great importance of professional translation services in all American schools: Kids need to be exposed to English and as many other languages as possible both at home and at school. And as a matter of fact, being bilingual and fluent in two or more languages has its perks later in life as it diversifies the professional options that a kid can pursue.
By Flora Mayer6 years ago in Education
