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A Guide to Being Prepared!
College auditions are intimidating, even for students with a record of high school productions, community theatre, or opera work. College programs are more demanding than ever, and expect serious commitment from students. 18-hour+ semesters, performance requirements, and increasing rehearsals are now the norm.
By Sydney Fabregas7 years ago in Education
Creative Approaches to the Curriculum
There are many methods within schools today that work to further facilitate pupil progress and maintain engagement and the motivation to learn. Though it has come far from the traditional schoolrooms of desks and chalkboards, the execution of education is an ever changing concept, with new ideas constantly being put forward and tested in attempt to improve its functionality and success. One of these being the process of experiential learning; the concept of learning through experience. However the debate of how education should be run is often in conflict as traditional ways clash with modern ideas and poses the question; "Does creativity flourish better in an informal classroom where children are responsible for much of their own work and for initiating a great deal of what goes on, or is it at its best in a more formal, structured context?" (Fontana, 1991)
By Louisa Jane7 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 Art of Balancing School & Sport
I have quite extensive experience in trying to balance my academics at University and striving to train hard for a sport that I'm dedicated to. Going to Brunel University London to study product design, which was a very full-on, coursework driven course that required a lot of hours, I faced challenges in finding a balance in my life between this and wanting to train at a high level for rowing.
By Marlo Boyd7 years ago in Education
How to Become a Sustainable College Student
As a college student, it can be very hard to live a sustainable life, but every college student must learn how to be sustainable and live green because in our society people are throwing away a lot of materials such as plastic, paper, cans, and especially food every day. As a college student, one needs to learn how to become a sustainable person because not only will it help one to save money, but it will also help the environment by keeping waste out of landfills.
By Jade Pulman7 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
How to Make Your Vocabulary Strong
If you are looking for options to enhance your career, one profitable way is to build a strong vocabulary. By improving your vocabulary, you are not just learning new words, but you’re developing an ability to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Having an excellent vocabulary is advantageous in many ways:
By Michael Hennis7 years ago in Education
The Controversy of 'Lord of the Flies'
On September 17, 1954, the British publishing company Faber and Faber Limited published Lord of the Flies, by English author William Golding. It did not sell well in its early years, but later went on to become a popular novel. Lord of the Flies has been challenged and banned by many different groups and people throughout the years. Certain school districts in states such as Texas, Arizona, and Florida have banned the book because of claims that the book has racism, sex, violence, obscene language, and statements that insult God, women, and minorities throughout it.
By Sam Bridge7 years ago in Education
Dodging the Ball
Sometimes there were fights at school, like the time when I was eight and had gotten into a fight with Cynthia Thomas. She had my cheek caught between her teeth, biting down hard. Fortunately, I knew better than to pull away. Meanwhile, as she was biting me, I was pinching her cheek as hard as I could. When I got home, Mama told me to go to the barn and find some chicken feces to rub on my face to prevent scarring and infection. So I had to go around the house with a bruised cheek and smelling like chicken poop for the rest of the day.
By Paulette Benjamin7 years ago in Education
