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High School: Junior Year (Chapter 6)
Chapter Six (Ralfie's Point of View) I didn't catch what Elena said to Sam. I was too busy thinking about what was inside of the folder and then Sam just gets up and leaves the cafeteria. Elena, Selena, and Alana walk back to their table in their tight little triangle, ignoring the mixture of facial expressions they passed. I looked around the room and there were people displaying a plethora of different expressions. Some people even smiled about it all. The only people who wore a blank face, as if nothing just happened, were the emo kids. Then again they always wore that the blank face expression. Last year, Don Kinsley, who has been heard asking people to call him Lord Nightstar, didn’t crack a smile when he was the only person in southern Texas to get into Yale. All he could say was “cool” and go about his business.
By Samuel Gaitan8 years ago in Education
3 Unconventional Ways to Network in College
Many of us go to college with the dreams of getting an education in order to make our dreams come true. We do this with the hopes of landing a job immediately after we graduate. However, according to rumors from friends of mine who have graduated, that’s not the case. But, I beg to differ; I believe that if you were active in college and social—or at least friendly to everybody—then you should at least have some form of a job lined up after college. One of the things that perplexed me about one of my friends was her completely asinine idea that college was supposed to both train you for your job and provide a job for you after you graduate—amazing, right? Unfortunately, I have been in college for six years—pursuing one degree, two minors, three certificates—and I have learned a thing or two. One of the things that I have learned is the power of relationship building or networking. I believe that the whole purpose of college, in addition to providing you a quality education, is to also allow you to network with other like-minded individuals—and those who aren’t so like-minded. Networking gives the power to get a leg up in the world because in these times, it isn’t about what you know or who you know, but, who knows you.
By Jermaine Tucker8 years ago in Education
4 Little-Known Facts About FAFSA
We all know the basics about FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. We know that we have to apply for it by a certain time after January so we can receive our award letter for the next semester. We know that it gives us money; we know that its long; we know that we get confused and tired just looking at it. Hell, like I said, we know a lot. However, there are many things that we do not know about that FAFSA that could prove to be beneficial—if we actually knew them. No worries, however, allow me to let you in on a little secret about FAFSA—or 4 secrets, rather—and they are:
By Jermaine Tucker8 years ago in Education
5 Reasons to Get Your Diploma of School Age Education and Care Online
Do you like working with children and youth? Do you want to make a difference and shape the future? If so, a diploma of school age education and care might be the right kind of degree for you to get. However, there are some problems that many people face when studying in a classroom environment. If you want this kind of diploma, but don’t want to be in a classroom for several years, you might want to consider studying online.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Education
Why Do Sciences and Maths Evolve Over Time, but the Humanities Do Not?
Upon completing my undergraduate degree, I have pondered the question, ''Why is there a progression in sciences and in maths, but not in the humanities?''—based partly on my own experiences from kindergarten to the end of my first Bachelor's Degree. I have noticed, and often stressed over, how as I got older all of the materials taught in my science and maths classes became more intricate and complex. Whereas, in my history or humanities classes (the name changed depending on what grade I was in), we tended to cover the same course material over and over again.
By Vanessa Skerry8 years ago in Education
"Happiness Classes" In Indian Schools
An experiment is taking place in Delhi's public schools: classes that focus on emotional well-being, instead of academic success. Due to the high education standards and the very limited spaces in top-tier universities, Delhi's Education Minister Manish Sisodia has been running this program to make sure the mental health of young students doesn't deteriorate from stress. Sisodia has stated that the system is suppressive to student's creativity and a major contributor to India's high suicide rate amongst students.
By J. P. Frattini8 years ago in Education
Why Go to College
Growing up we're told we have to go to college. We must get a degree because that is the only way we can get a well paying job. But is that really true? I mean sure, some of the wealthiest people went to college and are making millions of dollars a year, but are they happy? I mean truly happy. They don't have the debilitating student loan debt because they have the resources to pay for it in full, or they were lucky enough to get a full ride scholarship. I had neither. Both my parents were poor and we never had money for anything extra and could barely pay the rent. Going to college for me was something my mother always wanted for me. When she died, I went back to school to honor her and what she wanted for me. Looking back, I wish I never went.
By Lela Harris8 years ago in Education
High School
I remember the weeks coming up to my first year of high school. It was such an exciting milestone for me. I was no longer in public school, and I really felt like I was growing up. Although the excitement was there, so was the worry. I was approaching a whole different group of people, I was starting at the bottom. I didn't know many people, and the group of friends I left public school with was small. It came time to get our classes and sure enough I wasn't in any of the same classes as my friends. This created a whole other side of nerves. I not only was going into this huge school, but I felt like I was doing it alone.
By Laura's Vocal8 years ago in Education
6-year-old Author Reaches Major Milestone and Garners National Attention With Debut Book
Fredericksburg, Virginia—Kennedy O’Neal has a lot to be proud of these days. After her recent appearance on Good Morning America, sales of the Faith Baptist School kindergartner's debut book, The Adventures of Super Kennedy: Saving and Investing, have surpassed more than 10,000 copies. Kennedy and her dad, Chris O’Neal, released the book in mid-March to a positive reception—both locally and nationally.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell8 years ago in Education
Why Community College Is Still a Good Option
This year, I graduated high school and embarked on the quest for a Bachelor's degree in order to land in a good career. I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, but with so little money to get there I had decided earlier in the year to go to the community college in my town. And boy, did it create controversy.
By Victoria Arauz8 years ago in Education
