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Confucian Times
With young people returning to school and some parents feeling perhaps as if some burden has been relieved, I thought it would be interesting to consider the educational system and objectives of another time and place.
By r. nuñez7 years ago in Education
The 5 Lessons I Learned From Moving to a New High School
It was mid-way through my sophomore year when my parents told me about my dad's new job. We would be moving from Connecticut to Massachusetts. Despite us moving only three hours away, it was at the time the biggest change that had happened to me. I (initially) did not handle it well. In my freshman year, I had created a plan for all four years of high school. The classes I would take, the friends I would have, even the type of prom dress I wanted to wear. I was devested by the fact that everything was being destroyed. And so, I went into denial.
By F M7 years ago in Education
5 Tips for Learning a New Language
Language learning is incredibly easy to start with the right mindset, but it's not easy to keep that learning going, because motivations change—people evolve. I think we have a bit of an all-or-nothing mentality too, and that gets in our way—or it gets in mine—because languages take years to learn skillfully, especially if it's only your second language.
By Gannon Kendrick7 years ago in Education
So You Are an English Major?
Have you ever considered English as your major, but have a fear for the future? It’s okay. Being an English Major Do you love reading so much that that is all you want to do all your life? Do you think about creating your own story? Or do you just really love English classes?
By ZARA7 years ago in Education
Old & Going Back to School
Back to school? After a certain age, we look at our lives. Is there something that you really wanted to do but didn’t? Now is the time. You may have always wanted a different career but raising a family and bills got into the way. You may think it’s not possible, but actually anything is possible if you want it bad enough and cast aside your excuses.
By LittleFish BigPond7 years ago in Education
10 Tips on Mixing Studying and Fun in University
One of the most common problem someone can encounter while heading to university is either too much partying resulting in bad grades, getting kicked out of classes or even school. Nobody wants to re-do classes or an entire year in university. OR. Too much focus on school and grades that one just does not make the time to make any friends or have any funs. Stress is a silent killer. When going to university you MUST find your happy balance in between both, trust me when I say it will make your life way easier!
By Brittany Boon-Marchand7 years ago in Education
Surviving Freshman Year of College
So, you have decided to go to college. During this trying time, you may face stresses that you have not experienced before. Fear not, freshman, I will teach you the ways of adapting to young adulthood and college life. I offer you my best advice pulled from my personal experience.
By Eris7 years ago in Education
3 Things to Consider when Back-to-School Shopping
Most parents approach back to school with a mixture of relief and dread. On one hand, you're excited and relieved that the summer has finally come to an end. On the other hand, you now have to deal with long lists of supplies, getting back into a routine, and appeasing your children's needs to fit in at school.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Education
How to Become a Homeschool Parent
In the fall of 1998, I became a homeschool mom in Southern Indiana. My oldest son was five years old at the time and wasn't doing well in kindergarten. So, instead of repeating him again in the same grade, I took it on myself to teach him from home along with my two younger sons that attended preschool the very next year. In this article, I am going to give you some instructions on how to become a homeschool parent, but keep in mind that this how-to goes along with the rules of the state of Indiana. All states have a different view on how things should be done.
By Kathy Lester7 years ago in Education
College Life 101 – How to Save Money on Textbooks!
Hey everyone! My name is Briney Arulnesan, but you can refer to me as Bry. I am a 23- year-old student currently attending Seneca College for Medical Administration. I wanted to start giving students some helpful advice because starting a new semester in college can be rough! From the major costs to the stress of finals and dealing with work, school, and a social life, it can be a bit of a roller coaster ride! Being in college for a while now I found some tips and tricks that have saved me a ton of money on textbooks.
By Briney Arulnesan7 years ago in Education
A Teacher's Helping Hand
I totally decided to be a teacher for the money... said no teacher ever! During my years at Campbell University my passion to teach became an addiction. Being a teacher or working in the school system in general was something I just had to do but I was, and still am, a horrible test taker. The rule on license passing for North Carolina changed during my senior year and while I thought that because I passed the Praxis that I could still proceed to be licensed, I was still expected to pass the brand new Massachusetts adopted Pearson license exam. Due to my awful test taking anxiety I was unable to pass two of the three exams no matter how long I studied, no matter how many days I studied for, or how many times I took it in the two years (the last year of being a college student and my first year teaching—five times, five fails). I received a fifth grade teaching position by the grace of God because someone saw my potential and my passion, but I had to accept substitute pay until I passed my exams.
By The Grammar Police7 years ago in Education
Critical Aspects of Any Scholarship Essay
The dreaded scholarship essay does not have to be a confusing experience to navigate. Once you understand what exactly scholarship donors are looking for, the process becomes much simpler, even formulaic. With university tuition sometimes reaching $60,000 per semester, it is no wonder scholarships are of such heavy concern to students. Here are things you must include in your scholarship essay if you want a chance at funding your education.
By Mary Kate7 years ago in Education