What the Heck Happened to My Dollar - College Textbooks

By Zack Oliva

The best part about school letting out is that we don't have to pay for textbooks, and the worst part about school starting up is paying for textbooks. Why are textbooks so expensive? On my campus, we have two book stores: The university book store, and an independent, "off-campus" bookstore. I had a conversation with the manager of the independent book store, which happens to be right next to the business school.

He told me that even though we pay an arm and a leg for textbooks, if his establishment wasn't present on our campus we would pay even more. It's simple economics: if the official bookstore of the university was the only bookstore on campus, they can set their own price. The presence of competition (Campus Book & Supply) forces prices to drop for everybody. Thanks, CBS!

Their profit margins are within a few percentage points of each other.

Speaking of margins though (margin being Selling price minus costs), the bookstore I go to have profit margins per book of 50-60%!! Most any bookstore does. What this means is that if they buy a book for $50, they'll sell it for $100-125.

Due to the nature of the industry, bookstores wouldn't survive if they didn't price similarly.

Paying so much for books stinks, I know. That's why you have to budget and plan for these expenses.

But why do textbooks cost so much? Well,

$0.32 of every dollar goes to the publisher's paper, printing and editorial costs. This amount includes all manufacturing costs from editing to paper costs to distribution, as well as storage, record-keeping, billing, publisher's office, and employee's salaries and benefits.

$.07 (after-tax) is publisher's income. This is after-tax income from which the publisher pays for new product development, author advances, market research and dividends to stockholders.

$.11 goes to college store personnel. Store employees need paid too! This amount pays for employee's salaries and benefits to handle ordering, receiving, pricing, shelving, cashiers, customer service, the refund desk and sending extra textbooks back to the publisher. This is all part of their budget.

$.12 goes to author income. The author's royalty payment covers the author's expenses for research and any writing expenses incurred. Believe it or not, you're teachers don't make much money off of the books they write.

$.10 goes to the publishers general and administrative expenses, including federal, state and local taxes, excluding sales tax paid by publishers.

About $.15 goes the publisher's marketing costs. Such costs include marketing, advertising, promotion, publisher's field staff and the free copies for professors.

Like these companies need to "market" their textbooks. Our syllabi do a plenty good job of marketing what books to buy...

A little more than $.04 (pre-tax) is each college store's income. The amount of federal, state and/or local tax, and therefore the amount and use of any after-tax profit, is determined by the store's ownership, and usually depends on whether the college store is owned by an institution of higher education, a contract management company, a cooperative, a foundation, or by private individuals.

$.07 (approximately) per dollar goes to college store operations. This includes insurance, utilities, building and equipment rent and maintenance, accounting and data processing charges and other overhead paid by college stores.

Almost $.02 goes to freight expense. The cost of getting books from the publisher's warehouse or bindery to the college store is the main part of this cost. Part of cost of goods sold is paid to the freight company, obviously.

With gas on the rise... well... you get the drift.

College Internship - First Time Intern

By Vickie Faria

College will probably be one of the greatest time periods of your life. You will more than likely develop friendships with other students that will last a lifetime. You will also probably develop as a person and find what interests you have and what career field you would like to pursue.

One way to determine which career field you would like to pursue is to take a college internship. There will likely be many college internship opportunities in your career field for you to choose from. The hard part will probably be choosing which college internship you would like to take.

Some companies for which you may be considering completing a college internship may have never hired an intern before. Working for a company that has never hired an intern can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Completing an college internship for a company that has never hired an intern can be a bad thing because your boss may not know what to do with you and may not know which type of projects to have you work on. Completing an internship for a company that has never hired an intern before can be a great decision for you to make however, because the employer at this company may show an eagerness to help you exceed at the position. This close attention that they may pay to you may be something that you would not be able to have at a company that has hired many interns.

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College Internship - Figuring Out What You Want to Do

By Vickie Faria

It can be very frustrating trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. In college it is often much more fun to go out with friends than to spend time thinking about what type of job you would like to have after you graduate. It can also be very frustrating trying to decide if you are in the right college major.

Although college classes can give you a glimpse of the types of things to expect in your chosen career field, one of the best ways that you can figure out if you are on the right track is to take a college internship. A college internship can be a great way to figure out if you will enjoy doing the work in the career field that you are studying while in college. Most internship college opportunities give you the chance to work on several project that can give you a feel for the type of work that you can expect to do after graduating from college. This can be of great help to you if you are still unsure if you have chosen the right college major. Even if you think that you have chosen a college major that you will love doing after graduating from college, you may be surprised to find that actually do not enjoy the line of work you have chosen after you have completed an internship college.

Further, if you do find that you enjoy the work that you do in your college internship, this can help solidify your career choice and can give you more confidence in your abilities to work in a professional setting. Many students that complete an internship college have never worked in a professional setting so they are a little timid when they first begin an internship. By the end of their time at the internship however, there is usual a drastic change, not only in their job skills and knowledge, but in their confidence levels as well.

Another good thing about completing a college internship is that if you find that you do not enjoy the career field that you have chosen after completing your internship, you may still have time to change your college major to something that fits into your interests.

A college internship is also a great way to build references that you will need to land a high paying job after you graduate from college. An excellent reference can be the deal breaker when potential employers are considering you for a job. Even if an interview went great for you with a potential employer, they will be more likely to hire the candidate that was given excellent references.

Whatever your reasons are for taking an internship, it will likely only benefit you in the long run. If you are worried about not having enough time to dedicate to an internship due to your homework, you could try completing one during your summer break so that it does not interfere with your class work.

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Report Cards on College Campus Crime

By Scott McQuarrie

In 1986, Howard and Connie Cleary's daughter, Jeanne, a student at Lehigh University, was murdered on campus. In addition to founding the non-profit Security on Campus, Inc. in 1987, they lobbied for a new federal law that would require colleges and universities to disclose both ongoing and annual reports on campus crime and security policy.

Originally enacted by the Congress in 1990 as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the law was codified as part of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and made applicable to all postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs. It was renamed the Clery Act - specifically, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act - after a round of amendments were made to the Act in 1998.

Annual report cards

The Clery Act mandates that schools publish annual reports by October 1st detailing the previous three years of campus crime statistics. Also required are explanations of existing sexual assault policies, statements attesting to a basic level of victims' rights, a description of the campus law enforcement authority and contact information for students to report crimes.

When compiled and published each year, each school is to distribute the report immediately to all current students and staff, and notify applicants and prospective employees that it is available. Institutions may employ any of various means of notification, including e-mail and website postings, as long as each intended recipient is given the precise URL (Uniform Resource Locator, or web address) for the report. School officials must also make printed, paper copies available.

The report is also submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, which will then aggregate the findings of over 6,000 schools. The Clery Act crime statistics are the gold standard for American college campus crime data, even eclipsing the value of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program, which collects data from a mere 400-some schools. A third trusted source of this data comes from The Chronicle of Higher Education, but the Clery Act reports are by far the best information available on crime at postsecondary institutions.

Crime statistic and categories

The definition of "campus" is important to understanding the data. Schools keep (and report on) statistics for crimes that occur directly on campus, on some off-campus facilities like fraternities and sororities ("Greek housing"), remote classrooms, in school vehicles (buses, trams) and in certain public areas that border school property. The county sheriff, local police forces, campus police and security personnel all contribute statistics and statements to the Clery Act report, as do other school staff, employees or officials that have "significant responsibility for student and campus activities." Schools are encouraged, but not required, to have confidential reporting procedures. However, once they opt to establish such a system, they are then required to inform the campus community of its existence. As mental health professionals and ministers are exempt from the reporting obligations, a confidential reporting system could capture enough additional crime data to affect a school's objective safety rating.

There are seven reporting categories for campus crime, several of which have additional sub-categories. The categories are outlined in the following manner:

• Homicide
• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
• Negligent manslaughter
• Sex offenses
• Forcible offenses including rape
• Non-forcible offenses
• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Burglary
• Vehicular theft
• Arson

There is also a lesser category ("incident") that must be reported if there is a disciplinary referral to the campus judicial affairs office, or an arrest by a law enforcement agency. The incidents that require reporting include all types of liquor law violations, all drug law violations and weapons possession. Only the arrest is counted if a student is both arrested and given a school referral.

The Clery Act further requires that the data be mapped out, denoting the geographical areas as being on campus, campus student residences, non-campus buildings or "public property" such as parks, streets and sidewalks. In addition, the report must disclose if any reported crime was a "hate crime" under either state or federal law, or both.

Timeliness and responsibility

Unless a student is a victim, perpetrator or witness, the way most students even become remotely aware of the Clery Act is by the occasional "timely warnings" that schools publicize, as well as the separate, comprehensive crime log they make available for public inspection. The decision to issue a "timely warning" is a subjective one on the part of the school administration, and is normally considered only when a person or act is deemed to pose an imminent and/or ongoing "threat to students and employees." The public log must be available for viewing by any interested party, not just persons affiliated with the particular school. The log must contain records of everything that is reported to campus police or security personnel, and is to be continuously updated in a manner specified by the Act.

Using the data

The crime information is not collected merely for the sake of amassing statistics. There is a very real responsibility on the part of postsecondary institutions to provide a safe and healthy environment for scholastic pursuits. Crime on campus, of all levels and kinds, is antithetical to the very notion of the university, a place of contemplation, problem-solving, creative beauty of every kind and the dynamism we associate with education, discovery and free inquiry.

Schools are dynamic, certainly. Constantly in a state of flux, altered by ongoing arrivals and departures and integrated to varying degrees with the surrounding communities, college campuses can be statistically safe yet still be the site of violent attacks, property crimes and even personal harassment. A victim is rarely comforted by finding out how low the rate is for the crime committed against her. She is, of course, 100% victimized.

And so the Clery Act reports are dutifully, if not routinely, filed at the end of September every year. Some people have made it their lives' work to ensure that this data gets into the hands of concerned parents and families. The non-profit run by the Clery family - SecurityOnCampus.org - makes abstracts, reports and analyses available on a continuous basis, and The Chronicle of Higher Education and the FBI both publish additional campus crime data. A little reading and research are all that stands between you and a clear picture of campus crime in America. If you are thinking of enrolling in college, or know someone who is, now is a good time to start. The author if this article was sponsored by Automated Video Systems dba EZWatch Pro, a leading provider of video surveillance systems designed for school and campus security. When considering a security solution please consider EZWatch Pro Surveillance Camera Systems.

How Much is College Actually Worth?

By Samantha Asher

A college education can range from being free with a full ride scholarship or just a few grand at a two year community college to hundreds of thousands of dollars at a top private school for 4 years or more including graduate school. College is not cheap and tuition has gone up considerable over the past several years. What is odd is that one college, such as a state school, can have tuition costing $5,500 a year, while another private school costs $30,000 a year in tuition. Why do some schools cost so much more money, and is it worth it?

Many people look at state schools as inferior because they cost so much less, but they don't think about why they cost so much less. They assume that less cost to them means bad teachers, few programs, and a potentially bad experience. State schools are government sponsored, meaning they get money from the government like public primary and secondary schools. This allows them to charge considerably less for tuition. Private schools get no money from the government. They rely 100% on the tuition and fees they get from enrolled students to fund everything.

College is worth as much as you get out of it, not the price you pay. Believe it or not, many public state schools are more 'prestigious' than private schools that cost more. Searching for a college to attend is a very involved process. If you want to get the best education for the best price, stop looking at the tuition price as a value rating.

First, decide your career path and research that department in the colleges you are interested in. For example, if you are interested in business, ask around at employers to see which schools they get a lot of employees from. Ask alumni what they thought of their college and look at reviews that rate schools based on the value of the education they are offering. Never rely on what you 'hear around' at school from other classmates or what people at other colleges think of other schools. Gossip is rarely reliable and often students at other colleges are much more partial to the school they are attending, especially if they were denied admission to the school you are interested in. You want real opinions from actual students and alumni.

Money isn't everything. Search for the school with the best education and programs. Going to a more expensive school won't get you a better job, but it will increase your loans causing a decrease in your salary for many years until you are able to pay them off for good.

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Gmat Reading

By Randy Paes

For most people gmat reading comprehension is the toughest section to show improvement on. The problem is that there is no universally accepted resource on gmat reading. Most test prep companies teach students to make outlines of the passage or even skim the passage. Both these approaches are neither practical or efficient. We must read the entire gmat passages to understand them. The truth is most people are simply reading the incorrect way. Most people suffer from three bad habits that we must absolutely eliminate to get better at reading. These include:

• fixation- Fixation is the when you focus only on one word . However, the human mind is capable of reading a group of words.


• rereading- Rereading is going back over a section or sentence because of a lack of understanding caused either by lack of confidence or lack of concentration.


• sub vocalization- This is probably the hardest learned behavior to break. Sub Vocalization is silently repeating the word in our head when we read it.

To do well on gmat reading comprehension students must balance reading speed, comprehension, and recall. The best way to get better at each of these categories is to practice them in isolation. For example, we can use our finger to focus our eyes to improve speed. Next we would focus on exercises that improve comprehension and recall. If we can break these bad habits and improve these skills we will be able to read at the speed we think not the speed we talk.

Randy is the author of the 800 gmat blog and is currently working on his MBA.

Why Do Dissertations Need Proofreading?

By Nick Sanders

No doubt you have taken a long time to plan, research and write your dissertation topic. You will have probably missed out on family dinners, nights out with friends, and stayed up until the early hours of the morning trying to finish sections of your dissertation. You will have worked hard, exhausting every opportunity to excel and add as much detail and understanding to your work as you can.

The big question now is: are you sure every little mistakes has been ironed out? Does your work flow and is your content concise and breeds clarity? Is the tone of your paper on the right track, and have you check your spelling and grammar is correct? If you're unsure about these then you are going to want to get your work proofread.

Dissertation proofreading, no matter how it is completed, whether by a friend or by a company, should always be done by someone else other than you. Remember from the above that you will no doubt have spent a lot of time on researching and writing the paper? Well, you are going to be too close to the paper to effectively proofread and edit your own work - you will just not see the mistakes that are there.

Your mind will play tricks and you will read sentences as being correct, when they are not. No doubt you will have read over your research paper numerous times, making sure that what you are saying is correct, and the style, flow, and tone of your writing is as clear as you want it to be. Because of this, you will become blind to most mistakes in your work; some of these are minor, but many of them will be major points that you just did not notice.

When you are choosing a proofreader to proofread and edit your document, you should look at the company or individual in regard to their experience. This is through whether they have experience editing and proofreading dissertations, and if they have experience in your field of research. Your main aim when choosing a proofreader will be to make sure they will not only check for spelling and grammatical errors, but also that they are checking your work for consistency, clarity, tone and structure of argument.

If you are an international student studying in the UK, and feel that you need a little more than proofreading, then you should have your work edited too. Proofreading is a process of 'finally polishing' your work before you submit it, whereas editing takes this process one step further by changing parts of sentences and different phrases to ensure that the clarity and tone of your paper is the utmost, and that you will gain the best mark available. Having your document edited does not mean that the editor will write your document for you, or change huge chunks of your writing, rather, they will adapt your sentences to be grammatically correct and influence consistency in your work.

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What Exactly is a Thesis?

By Nick Sanders

No doubt you are a student in academia at the moment, or you may even be a parent researching exactly what you son/daughter will be doing for their thesis. An academic thesis is a study that represents individual (or sometimes group) research, which is then concluded and grounded around written evidence, by the individual student; it is submitted in partial fulfillment of a degree at a recognised university. Such a degree can be for an undergraduate course (commonly termed bachelors), or a postgraduate course, such as a masters or PhD. The main idea behind this type of paper, is to provide the reader with an in-depth account and study of a particular project that the student has undertaken.

There are many such topics and subjects that the student can look into and conduct research, whether through an experiment, investigation, or other primary research area. The thesis will be measured for originality, findings and conclusions, as well as whether the paper has been kept within a set word-count that is established by the school, college or university.

The main part of the thesis, the research, will often start a long time before the student is thinking about what hypothesis he/she is trying to prove or disprove. A plan is an ideal position to start the actual research process, planning what they want to achieve and by when - as theses will have a submission deadline.

In general, the research element of a course, both in undergraduate and postgraduate terms, will be an extra part to the course. On an undergraduate course, the thesis is a main part of the final year grade that counts heavily to the final grade of the course, and is often found on degree courses that award honours. On a postgraduate course, such as a masters degree, the thesis part of the course will be a separate module of the course and will be conducted over the summer term of the year; this will count between 5 and 20% of the final grade. Generally, all masters degrees will require the student to complete a thesis.

Therefore, the thesis is an important part of any degree course and should be considered highly valuable to your final degree grade. There are strict guidelines to submission, other than the deadline, and these should be followed, as they are often more stringent than that of an essay.

Production of a thesis may require the student to put up a plausible defense in-front of the awarding panel, at their institution. Generally, only a few people will be chosen, and in some cases none, when they are submitting a thesis on an undergraduate degree or masters degree course. It is usually at this point where a defense is only seen for doctoral theses. However, the student should be aware that they may be called upon to defend their writing and research, as well as opinions, view and conclusions of their paper. Keeping in mind here, that it is often best to provide tangible examples when referring to what you have written in your actual paper.

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How to Effectively Write Essays on Personal Experiences

By Nick Sanders

When you are looking towards writing a personal experience essay, the first thing you want to be thinking about is the subject of that particular essay. When you are writing about your personal experiences it can sometimes, well most times, be awkward to write down and communicate, onto paper, the experiences that you have had. In essence, you are communicating your beliefs, attitudes and character to people who are going to be reading the essay.

When you are looking at writing a personal essay, your course leader isn't looking for a five or even three thousand worded essay, as most personal essays are in the region of six hundred to one thousand words in length - that's roughly around two to three pages.

When you are looking for an example of an experience to write about you will need to think in terms of how the actual experience has made you feel, how it has affected you and, most importantly, what you have learned from the actual experience. You will, therefore, need to add specific information and narrative to the paper (though concisely) to increase the credibility of what you have learned and why.

Whilst putting together and refining your essay, you will be establishing your own understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, and why you have them. However, what you also need to keep in mind, whilst writing the essay, is that you don't become overwhelmed will the subject and too attached; some people do become a little emotional when writing this type of paper. The important thing to remember is that becoming emotional is fine, so long as you write an effective piece that communicates all of the above to the reader. After all, you don't want to put down your thoughts and feelings on paper, only to curse yourself about going off track, when you come to the reviewing stage of the process.

Therefore, the editing stage, in this type of essay, becomes increasingly important, as you don't want to include 'fluff' or 'drivvel' that will be of no interest, and more importantly, have no impact/meaning to the reader.

In many of these types of essays, you, as the writer, will come with an individual aspect and approach to life - more importantly, this will be different from your colleagues and lecturer. It is important, then, the essay is from your point of view and 'has a stamp of you' in the writing. However, you shouldn't consider this to be a place to stop, as you should too conduct some research on the area that you are writing about. Maybe it is about you getting over your fear of heights whilst on holiday; you will then look at some previously conducted research that analyses why people have such a fear, and how they overcome it.

Just because it is a personal experience essay, it does not mean that you should not consult previously researched material and academic sources.

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How to Effectively Outline Your Research Paper

By Nick Sanders

Effectively outlining, planning and writing your research paper can be a daunting task, and you should try to learn all that you can to overcome this obstacle, producing a well researched and written paper.

You do not need a different type of training or coaching to write a research paper, but you should think of it as a set of different essays linked together by one goal. These 'essays' should be separate in nature, but also link heavily with one another, referring to specific parts of other 'essays' in your paper.

Your research paper will not take the form of developed corporate writing, as this would be too flexible for academia. You will want to structure the chapters of your work effectively and involve thoughts of the reader in many parts of your work.

Introduction

The introduction section of your work will involve a few chapters that are linked together; they will introduce the area on what the paper will discuss and also prepare readers for the data analysis area of your research. You will need to clarify what you aim to research in the entire process, within this section, as well as including a literature review to support the establishment for the research in the first place. Presentation of the procedures that you will use, together with what will be accomplished during the research, should also be included.

Body

The body of your paper will involve several chapters. Many researchers tend to include a methodology chapter in their work here, to establish the 'research methods' that they will use when collecting primary data. Following this will be the results and data analysis section, which will contain all information that has been collected and will generally be presented in the form of graphs, charts and tables. Further, this section will also contain an overview of what the actual data means for the reader and the research as a whole. Generally, this will include evidence to support analysis in the thesis proposal.

Conclusion

The final part of the research paper will be the conclusion, which comes at the end of the paper. This will usually only involve a single chapter and will summarize all procedures undertaken within the actual research. It will also include any opinions by the author on how well the actual research has progressed, and will cover an analysis of the findings and recommendations for future work on the particular topic area.

By following the above, you will be able to effectively outline your research paper, both for you to understand and, more importantly, your reader. You want to keep your chapters as concise as possible, but also ensure that you promote the fact that your focus has been varied, but has centered in on a particular topic. No one will want to read your work if it is all over the place and patchy; and truth comes from the opposite of this, where readers will be disconcerted if you repeat yourself continuously.

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How to Decide on an MBA Dissertation Topic

By Nick Sanders

Throughout your MBA, you will no doubt have been toiling with the different areas of your operational experience and management that should have emphasis in essays and projects that you have been working on. This will also be true when you are thinking about your MBA dissertation topic, as you will need to choose an element within your organisation to conduct an in-depth study.

Business dissertation topics do contain a wide ranging of different subjects to choose from and you should not look towards being constrained just by the department where you work. You should also look at other departments that your team works with and look towards analysing the affects that both have on the topic at hand, and whether there are any affecting other aspects too.

Your dissertation will be a difficult and arduous task; therefore, you will want to look at a topic area that is of interest to you. You may have been thinking about a specific area that you want to learn more about, so that you can help your organisation combat it. What you should try to resist is higher management dictating which area, department or topic, should be chosen; whilst you should look at including some of their thoughts and thinking, behind your research, you should complete the research paper on a subject that interests you and will challenge your train of thought.

The paper should cover all usual dispensable sections required for discussion in scholarly research and each section should be adapted so that it can be read by non-academics. Therefore, filled with enough theory and conceptualisation for other members in your organisation to understand. The topic of the research should also reflect a broad overview and prospective towards the elements that you are trying to discover/research.

You should look at how the decisions you make on your chosen topic will affect your ability to conduct primary research with the people you want to. This may be through interviews with experts in your field, industry, or organisation. It can also be through primary research conducted with operational employees across your organisation too, so your topic may depend on the logistics that you are able to implement to gain views and answers that you can analyse.

You should be able to plan your research paper from now on in and also be able to see where it is going to end up. That is not saying that the topic you choose will be so easy understand and see the end result; but, rather, you will be able to recognise the steps that will need to be taken in order to complete your research in a timely manner that will be of satisfaction to all parties involved.

An MBA dissertation is a complex and challenging research paper to complete; you will need to present your thoughts and viewpoint of the entire organisation and fit all the 'building blocks' into the right places. This will result in effective components that can be implemented in your organisation, moving both yourself (academically and professionally), and the organisation (people and processes) forward.

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Dissertation Guide - 6 Tips to Completion

By Nick Sanders

Finding guides on writing your dissertation that get straight to the point are few and far between. Some books do go on for chapters and chapters reiterating the same points over and over again; I should know, as I read most of them when I was completing my dissertations at university. There are, however, 6 short tips that will help you complete your dissertation easily and simply - they aren't going to be the only source you should check, but you should certainly keep note of them as they will be helpful, no matter at what stage in the process you are; even if you are in year one at college/university.

Tip 1 - Choose your topic wisely

You should confine yourself to choosing a topic to write your dissertation on that is something you are familiar with. This shouldn't be a topic that you know like the back of your hand, but should be a topic that you have a keen interest in and that you have some grounding knowledge on. You shouldn't pick a topic that you know absolutely nothing about either, as you will find searching for relevant material a little harder than you imagine. The key point on choosing your topic is to have a little understanding about it and choose an area that has some challenging fields of interest that you can conduct an explorative study on.

Tip 2 - Check the credibility of your sources

When you are conducting your literature review, you will want to ensure that all the sources you consult are credible and reliable. After all, you won't want to complete this section, and other sections, to find out that the solid grounding you thought you had isn't so. You will want to consult academic and reliable research sources, such as books, journal articles, periodicals, and any other source that has been produced in the academic arena. All other sources should be approached with caution, through most newspapers and newspaper publications can be considered credible.

Tip 3 - Establish a clear Methodology

Your methodology, commonly termed the methods section, is there to outline to the reader in which ways you are going to attempt to conduct the research process - primary research through interviews and questionnaires, etc. You should always explain the key steps that you are going to undertake to gather information and I would suggest that you outline the stages of the process before you being to write this chapter.

Tip 4 - Analyse the data with ease

When you are writing up your data analyses, you will want to make sure that you make this section both interesting to read and easy to understand. You should produce this section in a step-by-step process, and remember to provide pointers and explanations when calculating statistics and values to support your arguments.

Tip 5 - Conclude your paper correctly

The final chapter of your dissertation will be the conclusion of your paper. You should remember not to include new findings or arguments in this section that do not appear in the body of your work. You should answer any questions that you posed in your thesis statement, or through objectives in your introduction, as answers to these questions need to be stated. Additionally, you will want to summarise the key findings that you have covered throughout the whole research process and mention any difficulties that could be gained by the reader. This latter point will build on your credibility as a researcher and research paper writer, as you will be acknowledging that your research does have some limitations.

Tip 6 - Always Review and Revise

After you have finished your paper you should always review what you have written; this will take a considerable amount of time. You should review your paper chapter by chapter and ensure that there is a constant flow, and that the clarity of your argument and tone of your writing is consistent. Further, you probably should consider having your work proofread and edited, and checked for consistency and structure.

Nick Sanders is the owner and founder of Supaproofread.com, a dissertation editing services company, specialising in editing and proofreading services. You should visit them if you are looking for dissertation editing proofreading.

Academic Thesis Statements Explained

By Nick Sanders

Many people become confused with the numerous terms in academia; the difference between an essay and a report can also confuse many people, not just freshers. In order to fully understand what a thesis statement is, you will need to understand that it concentrates on a generalised topic and opinions.

The central topic of a thesis statement generally means that this paper is concerned around an individual topic and the author won't usually venture far, as can be found in a general essay or report. The key element of this paper will be to provide the reader with examples to prove an overall point.

The thoughts and understanding of the topic should be clearly established in the writing, as you the author, will want to paint a realistic picture of what you want to achieve through accurate analyses and definitive information, which will be reviewed in the research process of the paper.

The key element that you need to remember with this paper is that you need to have both contrast and control - you should be providing valid arguments and discussion of the topic/area, on the one side, and the paper should be well structured and planned on the other. You should lead your reader along a road to your understanding and scope of the paper.

Also, you should have a central theme to the paper, as well as specific areas that the paper looks into and analyses. You will need to plan and execute the thesis statement well, in order to understand the whole process. If you plan and execute the paper well, then the rest of your thoughts, understanding, and actual writing will fall into line. You should also remember that this type of paper is persuasive in nature and should lead the reader to a specific ending; your writing and conclusions need to look more realistic, but at the same time definitive.

An ideal view of a thesis statement would be to look at it as a paper that needs to be packed full of accurate and reliable data, which is easily verifiable by the reader; you will not want to write this crucial and critical paper placed on some un-found facts and opinions.

Being in full control of what you are writing and presenting to the reader is a must with this type of paper, and you can not afford to 'slip up' or make a mistake. Your professionalism is important here and you do not want to detract the reader from your understanding and ability to deliver on what you set out to do. If your writing looks unfocused and all over the place, then this will provide a haphazard appearance of your work.

You should take advice from lecturers and professors on the content, flow and clarity of your work, and especially if any comments are made on the structure of your work. If your structure isn't positive and linked together, then this can have negative affects on the reader's impression of what your thesis statement is going to achieve.

A thesis statement is also much of your own work and opinions, and you will be more than likely come into contact with people that will disagree categorically with what you have stated or written. You will need to be able to handle this criticism and opinionated argument, and face them with proof and understanding that what you have stated is true and reflective. Most of all, you will need to be able to 'stand your ground' through the writing in your thesis statement and when you are questioned verbally about your paper.

Nick Sanders is the owner and founder of Supaproofread.com, a thesis editing services company, specialising in editing and proofreading services. You should visit them if you are looking for dissertation editing proofreading

Getting a Harvard University Online Degree

By Nic Haffner

Who doesn't know the educational institution named Harvard University? All over the world, many people have dreamed of setting foot into this well renowned school; much more have the privilege or opportunity of entering it as a student whether as an undergrad or for post graduate studies. Because of its popularity, prestige and standards, only a limited few get to actually be there at the Harvard campus to enroll. The Harvard University online degree program addresses this problem for the international community as well as for those in the U.S.

Imagine having to have a degree with the flexibility of an online degree program and prestige of getting it from a school called Harvard University. That's exactly what the Harvard University online degree program offers.

Through a selection of courses apt for today's changing times, the Harvard University online degree program provides an opportunity for those who don't have enough resources to be there at the campus all the time to learn. One can work to earn an actual degree or to get a certificate for the courses completed. Students who would like to further their English studies can also benefit from this system.

More on the Harvard University Online Degree Program

A lot of prospective students find interesting courses in the Harvard University online degree program. The courses range from management, technology, anthropology to astronomy. With its given flexibility a student can work on an entire degree through the Harvard University online degree program. One can get

• an Associate,


• Bachelors or even


• a Masters degree.

Not all courses, though, are done online.

Some courses require that students spend time at the campus like taking exams for example. But most of the work can be done from a distance. In fact, there are courses that can earn you a certificate purely online. But again, if it's the degree that you're after, you would need to spend time in the Harvard campus once in a while.

With the Harvard University online degree program, it's possible that the students never meet their professors in person. It's through the email system or some special software that the professors and students interact. Prospective students would need a computer system and good Internet connection to succeed with this endeavor.

Lectures can be seen as a streaming video and some sample lectures can be viewed online. Others are available to students even before they sign up.

For more information about a Harvard university online degree like how to apply, which online courses they have and more Click Here.

Boost Your College Application With Photo Stories

By MJ Johnston

Did you know that many college admissions boards Google prospective students these days? It's true and what they find there may work for you or against you. Too many potential students these days are posting photos and stories of themselves in compromising situations bragging about illicit activities and bad behavior. This doesn't sit well with college boards or future potential employers, for that matter. If you have posted any free photo stories online that cast you in a bad light it would be wise to remove them and give yourself a more positive image.

Creating free online photo stories that illustrate what is unique and good about you is a much better idea. You could post photos of yourself winning an award or playing in your favorite sport. You might also consider posting photo stories that feature you doing a service project for a local charity. Anything that makes you look like a responsible person that is looking to achieve great things in life will make you more desirable to potential college admissions officials. This makes a great compliment to your college application and the photo stories you post should reflect and support the information you give there. If you volunteered at the local animal shelter to gain experience for a future career in veterinary medicine, post a photo story of you working closely with the animals, for instance.

And you don't have to wait and see whether the college admission reps are going to Google you or not, just include a link to the photo sharing site right in your college application letter. This will show great initiative on your part and let the college know that you are creative and comfortable with a computer as well as sending whatever message and image you have created with your free online photo sharing stories. Image is everything and while it won't compensate for lousy grades or low SAT scores, it may just give you the edge you need to outshine the competition and make it into your college of choice.

You may not get a chance to meet with the college admissions board in person until after they have made their decision so the only chance you have to make a good impression is with your application and online photo story. Adding compelling pictures and stories to your site will help the board feel as though they know you and like you. You become a real person to them instead of just another paper application they have to choose from. It is much harder to say "no" to a real person than to a piece of paper.

You only have one chance to make a first impression and your free online photo sharing stories can make whatever impression you want to make. Let yours tell people that you are intelligent, honorable, active and a real go-getter. You never know what opportunities may lie ahead until you give it a chance. In today's world it takes every possible advantage to succeed and your online photo stories are just one more way to create an advantage.

MJ Johnston writes for a variety of websites, including Hoorray, a photo sharing site that offers the quickest and easiest way to create a digital photo album and enjoy free online photo storage.

How Much Will You Make With an MBA?

By Mark Warner

If you are like thousands of other students out there, you are considering getting your MBA or Masters in Business Administration. While we all have our own unique motivations for getting the degree of our choice, the amount of money we'll be making with our degrees is usually of paramount importance. However, not everyone who earns an MBA can be expected to earn the maximum amount of money available for a number of reasons, such as the amount of prestige attached to a particular school's MBA program, the type of connections you have once you graduate and the type of business you pursue once you have your degree. Let's take a look at how all three of these variables influence what you can make with your MBA degree.

According to recent statistics, it really is worth staying in school to get your MBA. Starting salary numbers jump significantly when you have your MBA from approximately $56,000 a year to $76,000 a year. When you extrapolate that five years into the future, the earning gap is even larger, with most MBA students earning well over $100,000. There are a number of things that can influence that earning potential, however.

Almost every major university in North America has an MBA program, but not all MBAs are created equally. Just as there are some schools that specialize in microbiology and others that churn out exceptional surgeons, some schools are better known for having solid MBA programs. You can significantly increase your earning potential by graduating from a school like Harvard that has an established MBA program that is highly respected as opposed to graduating from a school that has just started an MBA program.

As many of you know, the real world is less about what you know and more about who you know. Our professors try to hammer into our heads how important it is to network while we're in school and when you look at the influence networking has on MBA earning potential, you'll see why. Many times, things like our resumes, where we graduated in our class and the grades we received on our final exams mean very little if you know someone who can start your career off on the right foot. Perhaps more than any other single factor, who you know can determine how much you will make right out of school with your MBA.

Finally, not all types of companies give the same kind of rewards. Just like social work tends to be the lowest earning degree one can get, if you affiliate yourself with a law firm or another business that rakes in the cash, you will likely find significantly higher earning numbers over the life of your degree. The question that many of us have to ask at one time or another is how happy you'll be working at the job your MBA earns you. Will the extra cash bring you genuine happiness or will working at a job that helps to make the world a better place be a more significant reward?

Earning potential with your MBA is a major concern that almost every student has, however, putting a price on happiness is something that no one can do.

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Many Students Want to Work Green

By Bob Roth

More and more students go to college with the goal of graduating and finding a job within a green industry. They are concerned about the future of our planet and the people who inhabit it. These students are worried about global warming, pollution, health issues, energy efficiency, our quality of life and the future of mankind.

For students who are proficient with math, science, engineering, electronics, computers and software, there is a wide range of opportunities in green industries. They need people who can develop products and equipment in areas such as: pollution control, energy efficiency, emissions, greenhouse gases, natural products and recycling, etc. However, many other students don't realize that they don't need to be an engineer, a scientist or a computer specialist to work with a green employer.

Every employer needs employees to run their company. That means that they employ a wide variety of professionals with expertise in sales, marketing, finance, human resources, communications, public relations, advertising, customer service, manufacturing, distribution, accounting, law, taxes and much more. Green employers still have a business to run. To do that, they need people like you.

If you are seriously interested in working for a green company, you can do the following.

Excel In Your Field Of Interest - Whatever your field, you should try to perform in a way that will make employers take notice. Your objective is to give employers more reasons to want you. Generally that means that you will fall in the top third of your class. Specific accomplishments in your field of interest, on campus, at work or in the local community, will make you more attractive to the employers you pursue.

Get Some Green Experience - Whether it be by taking environmental courses, finding part-time or summer work with a green employer, volunteering with a proactive community environmental organization or writing articles about recycling, solar power, wind energy, battery technology, our carbon footprint or reforestation, you can find a way to obtain some green experience. On campus, you might even start and lead a club with an environmental focus or encourage your own college to become greener. Regardless of how you do it, get out there and rub elbows with people who have similar interests and concerns. Demonstrate your passion by taking action in the field that you love.

Identify Green Employers - Start your research early. Identify at least 100 green employers that meet your needs. Then, learn everything you can about them. Where are they located? Do they employ people with your education and experience? What are their products and services? Who are their people? Are they financially sound? What is their reputation? Also obtain the phone numbers and e-mail addresses for key contacts within each employer. Additionally, it would be helpful for you to find out which new grads they hired in the last year or two and what education, experience, qualifications and accomplishments these recent hires were able to offer.

Develop Your Network - Believe it or not, the people you know and the people they know represent more than 60,000 people. Some of the people in your network already work for green employers. Others have contacts in green employers. Still others have access to information about green employers and their people. To conduct an effective job search, you will need that information. Therefore, It is up to you to contact the people in your network and build relationships with the people who can help you.

As you conduct your search for jobs with green employers, keep this in mind, employers generally prefer to hire people who have some form of experience in their field. That's because most employers can more easily relate to employment candidates who talk about specific accomplishments in their field of interest. Therefore, It would be helpful for you to be ready to offer examples and stories about your experiences and successes.

If you truly want to work for a green employer, there is no reason why you can't. Serious job hunters do the preliminary research, find ways to get some job-related experience and go after the employers that are of interest to them. That's what you can do too.

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com . Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com

In Tough Times, College Students Must Cut Expenses

By Bob Roth

For far too long, college students have spent money that doesn't have to be spent. Now, with the economy faltering and the cost of college at an all time high, more students are dropping out of college for financial reasons. Other students are leaving college with huge debts and a twinge of fear. That's why wise students are aggressively looking for every possible way to cut their costs and increase their income.

Here are a few ideas for students and parents to consider.

Seek Out Grants, Scholarships And Financial Aid, Not Loans - Over the past thirty years, colleges have lulled parents and students into thinking that loans are financial aid. They are not. Loans have to be paid back. They place a large and immediate financial burden on graduates and often last for more than twenty years. True financial aid is money that doesn't have to be paid back. Since it exists in many forms, students and parents should start looking for aid in the junior year of high school. This doesn't mean that students won't end up with some loans. However, if good students start early and work diligently, more true financial aid will flow their way.

Start Off At A Community College - Students can dramatically cut their costs by attending a well respected community college for the first two years of college. At the same time, if they seek financial aid, work at a part-time job while in college and also work summers, they can completely avoid taking out loans. In this way, students can get through the first two years nearly debt free. Caution: Identify the two colleges to which you are most likely to transfer. Then, make certain that you take only courses that will be accepted by those colleges. Also, keep your grades up. Transfer colleges won't accept poor grades.

Start Off At A Lower Cost Four Year College - The same advice about Community Colleges will apply to lower cost, four year colleges. Choose wisely and you will benefit.

Attend A College That Offers An Accelerated Degree Program - Some colleges offer you the opportunity to complete your college degree in less that four years. If you have the temperament and work ethic, you can save time and money. However, only highly motivated and dedicated students are usually suitable for such a commitment.

Increase or Decrease The Credits You Take - At some colleges, students pay the same tuition whether they take 15 or 18 credits. If the student is both willing and capable, why not take 18 credits and get one course at no extra cost. By doing that, some students can cut out a full semester and graduate in three and a half years. For students who work full time and even for some part-timers, taking six or nine credits may be a way to get through college without college loans. This will greatly depend on your income.

Seek Out And Work For An Employer That Offers An Educational Assistance Program - A number of employers still offer educational assistance programs for their full-time employees. Investigate their requirements. Most require at least one year of service and pursuit of a degree that is job related. Many reimburse a percentage of your costs for tuition and books based on the grades you achieve.

Attend A Local College And Live At Home - At many colleges, room and board will represent around 20% of your costs, sometimes more. By attending a local college, you can nearly eliminate these costs. In some cases, the local college may also be less expensive. When you eat your meals at home and take a brown bag lunch, additional savings, however small, will result.

Sell Your Car and Ride A Bike - If you live at home, you can achieve a dramatic savings by eliminating your car during the college years. Yes, for many students, this is a psychological and emotional issue. However, a car can be a money pit (purchase price, maintenance, repairs, fuel and insurance). If you make the sacrifice and find other less expensive means of transportation, this action can pay off.

Take Some Online Courses - Many colleges now offer online courses. They eliminate your transportation needs and offer greater convenience. Furthermore, some of these courses can be taken as you have time because classes can be viewed at your convenience. This approach is expedient and a cost effective alternative for people with busy lives.

Cut Up Your Credit Cards - If you don't have the cash to pay for something, don't buy it now. Wait until you have the money. Too many young adults graduate from college not only with college loans, they also owe money on their credit cards. Some owe more than $5,000.

Evaluate Your Spending - Some students have difficulty understanding the difference between needs and wants. However, almost anyone can chart their monthly spending to see where their money is going. Armed with that information, many students can cut their spending by 10 - 20%.

Get A Part-Time Job - If you are attending college on a full-time basis, you should be able to find a part-time job that will cover some of your weekly expenses. When money is tight, a part-time job is more than an option.

A Campus-Wide Lawn Sale - With permission from the college, any student or student group can take the initiative and arrange for a campus-wide lawn sale/tag sale/street festival during the semester. Individual students and student groups will then have the opportunity to reserve lawn blanket space for the sale of their used Electronic Equipment, CD's, DVD's, Books, Clothing, and anything else that may be relevant. As appropriate, Entertainment and Food items may also be provided to attract buyers. For the most enterprising and businesslike students, this kind of campus event can result in a substantial amount of income.

When money is tight, there are only two prudent things that students can do. One is to reduce expenses; the other is to increase income. Since a college education is a requirement for many good jobs, serious students must face their financial challenges with a willingness to make the sacrifices that will get them through the tough times. It's those sacrifices that will strengthen their resolve and lead to greater success.

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com . Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com

Have You Stubbed Your Toe Today?

By Bob Roth

There is one secret to success that every college student should take to heart. Nothing gets done when you do nothing. You must take action and move in one direction or another, if you are to accomplish your goals.

Unfortunately, many talented students are afraid to step off the curb. They let their fear of failure hold them back. They sit on the sidelines and play it safe. However, they will never find success if they don't decide on a goal, select a strategy, face their fears and initiate action. Yes, they will make mistakes, have a few setbacks and may occasionally stub their toes.

"Only people who are going someplace can stub their toes."

Taking action, moving forward and accepting a few risks are all part of life and are some of the requirements for success. Here are a few others:

Establish A Clear Goal - To be successful, start with a clear goal. How else will you know when you have succeeded. Write one short sentence that clearly identifies your goal.

Keep Your Goal In Front Of You - Print out your goal statement and tape it to the front of your computer. It's important for you to see and think about your goal each day.

Prepare A Written Plan - Whatever your goal, there will be steps that must be achieved. Put together your written plan with time deadlines for each step. Be prepared to change it and add to it, as you move along.

Face Your Fears - You can't allow your fears to defeat you before you even get started. At times, everyone is afraid. However, successful people deal with those fears. They find the courage to achieve wonderful things, in spite of their fears.

Identify Resources - In many cases, you won't be able to accomplish your goal without additional resources. Will you need money, equipment and other people in order to achieve your goal? Make a list of everything you will need.

Tap Your Network - When you need information, assistance and support, contact the people in your network. They may have exactly what you need or may be able to put you in touch with people who have the information and resources.

Take Action Every Day - This is a critical point. Successful people move forward in small but continuous steps. They are relentless. This is the primary way that things get done, since giant leaps are rare.

Accept Mistakes - Mistakes are part of life. Of course, you should always try to avoid monumental blunders and disasters. However, nobody is perfect. Therefore, mistakes will happen. Correct them. Get back in the game. Successful people recognize that they will stub their toes once in a while. It means that they are taking action and trying to succeed.

Anticipate Obstacles - The most successful people are seldom blind sided. They keep their eyes open for problems and obstacles. Many times, when they are able to anticipate a problem, they can take an action that will prevent the problem or minimize it.

Maintain Your Focus - Everyone has conflicting priorities, distractions, interruptions and frustrations. However, successful people still achieve positive results. That's because they are very clear about what is important to them. They chose to maintain their focus.

College is a time for students to spread their wings and try to fly. Wise students do not ignore the simple fact that this is relatively safe environment, one in which they can experiment. They use this precious time to discover their passions and find out where they can make a difference.

If you want to be successful, get out there and get involved. Try new things. Test your skills. Learn about your talents. Then, smile when you stub your toe because you'll know that it means you are going someplace. Have you stubbed your toe today?

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com . Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com

Accomplishments Lead to Great Jobs

By Bob Roth

As students move through college and into the world of work, they will be judged on their accomplishments. Therefore, every student who purposely builds a list of meaningful accomplishments will greatly increase their chances of achieving their goals. Employers and Graduate Schools expect to see accomplishments on a resume and are eager to discuss them during interviews. It is these accomplishments that help to differentiate one candidate from another.

Most students and employees view accomplishments in a favorable light because they can lead to recognition, respect, opportunities, promotions, money, prestige, fame, security and more. But, what exactly is an accomplishment?

Accomplishments generally fall into three categories:

Personal - These accomplishments generally benefit the student or employee alone. (Getting an "A" on a test. Graduating from college. Arriving early to get a good parking space. Learning something new. etc.)

For Organizations - Because of the accomplishment, the club, association, college, employer or organization is better off. This accomplishment directly contributes to the success of the organization.

For Other People - The accomplishment is selfless and benefits one or more other people. This is especially appreciated when the accomplishment speaks well of the person's character and integrity.

What someone accomplishments for an organization and other people will almost always be viewed as more significant than accomplishments that benefit only themselves. However, it is important to recognize that an individual may very well benefit personally, as they pursue accomplishments that benefit other people and organizations. That is as it should be.

Importantly, it is not an individual's hard work or sacrifice alone that will normally be recognized, celebrated and rewarded. Let's make this clear. Hard work and sacrifice are not accomplishments. They are activities and behaviors that are expected and may lead to an accomplishment. A meaningful accomplishment is the positive end result that is achieved. That end result benefits people or organizations.

"An accomplishment is not what you do. Rather, it is the result of what you do."

We all know that there is a huge difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. That's why employers want to see examples of what you've been able to get done. Your accomplishments help employers to understand who you are and what you are becoming. Successful students and employees continually pursue and build their list of meaningful accomplishments.

"Effort, without results, rings hollow."

As one might expect, accomplishments can vary greatly in their size and significance. Keep in mind that it may very well require a whole bunch of small accomplishments before the larger ones are achieved. Large, significant and meaningful accomplishments are usually built on a solid foundation of smaller accomplishments.

What does it take? Accomplishments usually involve hard work, personal sacrifice, risk taking, creativity, overcoming obstacles, leadership, communication and building relationships with influential people. That's why it is so important for students to work on and develop these skills and abilities and then provide examples on their resumes.

What do they do? Accomplishments usually make something better, solve or prevent a problem, preserve resources, generate revenue or enable people and organizations to achieve their goals.

There are an unlimited number of opportunities to accomplish the things that students can put on their resumes. If a student has already decided on a direction to take in college, he/she can look for opportunities to generate accomplishments in their area of interest. If a direction is not yet clear, he/she can look for opportunities to build their knowledge and skills in any area that will show an employer or Grad School that they can lead or assist a campus activity, employer or community organization.

Understanding the definition of an accomplishment is good. However, performing the tasks and activities that will result in an accomplishment is better. It's the results that count.

Visit Bob's web site: http://www.The4Realities.com . Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College -and- The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job. by Bob Roth The "College & Career Success" Coach Bob Roth is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com Bob Roth, a former campus recruiter, is the author of The College Student's Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. Known as The "College & Career Success" Coach, Bob also writes articles for more than 200 College Career Services Offices, Campus Newspapers, Parent Associations and Employment Web Sites. Additionally, Bob has developed 20 Self-Scoring Learning Tools that help college students find success. He has been interviewed on numerous radio programs across the country and also by many newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Lastly, Bob has served as an Adjunct at Marist College, teaching a course in Career Development. The4Realities.com

The In's and Out's of Studying Abroad in Asia

By Anne Harvester

During my time in college, the one memory that stands out more than any other is the time I spent overseas as part of a study abroad South Korea program. It was an amazing experience that opened my eyes to how big the world actually is. I recommend every student who has the opportunity to do so to sign up for a study abroad Korea or other Asian destination if they can.

A few of my friends can attest that a semester or year study abroad Singapore or Thailand program or other places outside the United States are easily available and affordable for undergraduate students enrolled in an US university. There are no other opportunities to earn college credit toward degree requirements as exciting as study abroad Bangkok. It combines your education with immersion in a distant land. It's easy to see why study abroad Thailand is so appealing.

Don't believe me? Ask a student who has completed a semester in a study abroad Korea program. They are the best evidence around to prove the value of it. They are also the best people to seek out as peer counselors during your advising process.

Study abroad South Korea is all about finding the program that fits you best. The semester should be carefully planned because of the wonderful opportunities available this study abroad Korea. As a student you need to define your goals so you can look for the features best meeting your goals and needs. The last thing you want to do is think of a study abroad as just a vacation or travel opportunity.

The features of a study abroad Thailand should suit your degree of personal comfort and independence. Every program is built around a particular location. This displays the importance of in-depth research when it is time to choose an interesting city to study in.

I prefer larger cities since they can offer more opportunities in the intellectual and social arenas, but smaller, more rural towns can offer a more intimate relationship with the culture and language. You are less likely to encounter English speakers in a smaller, more rural location and thus will be forced to expand your knowledge of the language and to become more attuned to the local culture. You'll quickly discover that every destination offers a variety of positive attributes.

One of the main benefits related to a study abroad Singapore, Thailand, or Korea program is how quickly and better you will learn that foreign language. I don't know any other way a student can become more fluent in a particular language. Your skills develop quicker and stronger thanks to the fact that he has no choice but to immerse yourself in the culture of a study abroad South Korea, Singapore, or Thailand program. You gain the ability to converse and read in the language. It's a highly beneficial aspect to serve you the rest of your life.

Take every opportunity you have to spending a semester in a study abroad Korea program. You become a participant in the culture rather than an ordinary visitor or tourist.

Anne is a graduate student who spent time studying abroad majoring in international studies. Her study abroad Bangkok program led to her experience growing in these studies, such as the study abroad Thailand and study abroad South Korea program.

Spend Your Summer Months in a Study Abroad Program

By Anne Harvester

During my four years of college, I experienced a great number of highs and lows. Among those highs, my time abroad in New Zealand might be the most unforgettable. While I only spent one semester abroad, the memories and education I took home will last a lifetime. I recommend any college student to study abroad in New Zealand if they get the same chance.

Spending time or studying time in New Zealand or another destination such as a program abroad in Sydney Australia can be one of the most enriching aspects of not only your college years but also your entire life. Not only do you earn academic credit, you broaden your cultural perspectives, gain some independence from what you know, experience a new culture, and live through stories you can tell for a lifetime. This is all possible from being abroad Sydney Australia or New Zealand.

Finding a program in college which takes you to New Zealand overseas isn't too difficult. The majority of universities in the U.S. house a study abroad coordinator who can advise you about all of their different programs offered through their network of program providers. You will need to register for study abroad New Zealand through the school you attend in the U.S. This way credits and any other important details transfer seamlessly.

Spending time abroad in Sydney Australia or New Zealand is a dream of many students. Think of what a wonderful experience it would be to spend a summer in New Zealand overseas, far from home in such a wonderful place. I can't imagine a more fun and exciting learning experience. You'll have so many exciting stories and memories to tell. Here are some steps to get started:

Go online or visit study abroad office in your college. The majority of universities and schools have a set of minimum requirements you would need to meet before becoming eligible to study abroad in Sydney Australia or New Zealand.

Put together a budget for yourself. Think about what your expenses will be and calculate the cost of living in this new country. Look into the costs outlined by your program provider and determine how much aid and scholarships you currently have which will travel to pay for the program and how much you are expected to cover yourself during your time abroad Sydney Australia.

Fill out and complete the application, submit transcripts and other application materials for an abroad in Sydney Australia experience. You'll probably have to write a personal statement to explain why you are interested in this particular region of the world. Your goal is to show everyone how much you desire to succeed in their abroad New Zealand program.

Research your options thoroughly. While it is an amazing opportunity, it is also quite an important one. There are hundreds of different programs throughout the world. Think about what experience would fit your best and which issues will help you narrow down your abroad choices.

Anne is a graduate student who spent time studying abroad majoring in international studies. Her study abroad in New Zealand program led to her experience growing in these studies, such as the abroad Sydney Australia or abroad in Sydney Australia.

Answering a Few Questions About Studying Abroad in Australia

By Anne Harvester

Looking for an exciting way to see the world while receiving an education as well? Then spending a school semester study abroad is the prefect choice for you. Study abroad Sydney Australia is typically done by college students in their sophomore or junior year who are looking to study abroad in their major and earn credit.

Spending a school semester abroad is when you, the student, pursue your education in a foreign country and transfer the credit back to your home university. The normal range of time for school study abroad Australia lasts from a couple of weeks, a spring semester abroad or full academic year, or even an entire degree. The reasons for a student to school study abroad Australia is as different as the students, but more often than not the overall theme of the reasons involves receiving a more hands-on educational experience on the subject matter.

With all of the different school semester study abroad programs available, it can sometimes be confusing and a difficult decision to narrow it down to simply one school or country. Here are some of the most common questions associated with a school semester abroad. Hopefully, some of my answers can clear up any lingering doubts you may have about this wonderful opportunity.

What is studying abroad?

The term study abroad or school semester abroad covers a wide range of educational opportunities in foreign countries from traditional classroom-based schools to internships, or independent research. Remember your goal is to study. While the idea is to have fun, your goal is to learn as part of academic curriculum during your spring semester abroad.

Where can I study abroad?

From Australia to New Zealand, there are a number of different school semester study abroad programs available with more being added every year. Before you pick a destination, do a little bit of homework and research on what types of programs can contribute the most to your future career goals.

Why should I study abroad?

A school semester abroad is a great experience in both your personal growth and your future. The world is shrinking daily thanks to the Internet and business. A spring semester abroad allows you to grow more comfortable and engaged within this increasingly small world. School study abroad Australia further allows you to understand international issues and problems and strengthen your own sense of independence and self-confidence.

When can I study abroad?

The majority of students I speak with choose to study abroad Sydney Australia during their junior year. However, that doesn't mean you can only go then. You'll find a there are plenty of opportunities for freshmen to graduate students to spend a spring semester abroad. Most of these programs last for a semester or year, but if that's too long, there also programs which take place during the summer or winter break.

Anne is a graduate student who spent time a school semester study abroad majoring in international studies. Her school semester abroad led to her experience growing in these studies, such as the spring semester abroad.

Nursing Degree Still a Great Choice For Students

By Alice Lane

As the economy is taking a downturn, many people of all ages are worried about their jobs. Whether it's keeping their existing job or finding a new one, the uncertainty in financial markets coupled with rising fuel and food prices is making a lot of people nervous about the money they have coming in the door. Thankfully, for those in the nursing industry, their jobs are always in demand. People will always get sick and need care to get them up and moving again. That's why many students across the nation are opting against business suits and dreaming instead about stretch fabric scrubs. It's really no different than any other era. Nursing has been popular for a long time, and it will continue to be a popular profession for many years to come.

But before you start paging through scrub catalogs to pick out the exact pattern you want to wear your first day on the job, it's important to know there are several steps you must go through first. Of course, you'll want to find the right school for you and what kind of nurse you'd like to become. There's a Licensed Practical Nurse, a Registered Nurse, and a Bachelor's in Nursing. These paths require different amounts and types of training, and will likely pay more or less. You also may be doing more or less complex work depending on what path you choose. Really it's figuring out what sort of path you'd like to go down, then choosing the right schooling for that path. Sitting down and talking with someone in the industry or a nursing career counselor may help you along with your decision.

Another consideration when thinking about your nursing career is where you will go to obtain your schooling. Again, you probably shouldn't be worried about whether or not you'll fit into scrubs unisex tall or regular size. Now is the time for a serious dedication to your studies and learning what your new life as a nurse will entail. Many nursing programs are extremely competitive, accepting only the finest students with the best track records. So while learning the material is extremely important, so is getting a good grade and scoring well on exams. Another thing to think about is how close the school is to your home. If you choose to attend a nursing program at a school right down the road, it may be more convenient for you to study because you don't have to waste potential study time in the car. Think about this before you enroll, and you'll remove a potential obstacle to your new life!

At Scrubs and Beyond, we can't help you pass your nursing boards, but with our great selection of stretch fabric scrubs, we can certainly help you look great! Check out our scrub catalogs, or go online to see the latest scrubs unisex tall styles!

Top Colleges and Universities in India - Manipal University, Aihss, Sae

By Adam Sturo

Manipal university

The Manipal group has built educational institution, providing inspiration to thousand of people Recognized by the government of India as a deemed University in the year1993, the Manipal University is amongst the foremost colleges and Institutions in India. Students from over 55countries worldwide come seeking education in this culturally diverse institute. Degrees from Manipal are recognized worldwide, making it a Mecca of educational services.

AIHSS

Acharya institute of health and science has completed a commendable 10 years. Since its inception in 1997, the institute has excelled in providing students with state-of-the-art facilities and a highly qualified faculty. The faculty comprises experienced professors and professionals from the industry with ample expertise. The institute offers undergraduate postgraduate and diploma courses, which are recognized by the national councils. The popular streams offered by the institute include health care-nursing, radiography, lab technology and physiotherapy, bio-technology and genetics, management and administration (business and hospital.)

SAE

SAE opened the world's first audio engineering school way back in seventies. Now it has become the world's largest audio, film, animation, and gaming training provider. Headquartered at byron bay, Australia, SAE is today the world's largest media education college spread of over 53 campus in 21 countries across four continents. SAE was brought to India by access atlantech with the opening of its first campus in Chennai. Courses offered by SAE college in include BA in digital film making and recording arts; BA in animation and digital film making and various other short term courses.

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