What is the Best Way to Study For a Bachelor Degree?

By Waller Jamison

As the new academic year approaches for many of us, you may be considering studying for a degree. A good degree will enhance your job prospects and graduates generally enjoy higher salaries. But what is the best way to study for a bachelor degree?

There are many options these days, with part time courses, distance learning and online degree courses, as well as traditional full time university courses. So should you opt for a traditional course or an online or distance learning course?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. Let's start with traditional full-time courses:

Advantages

• You can focus on your studies full time

• You can use college facilities, such as computers and libraries

• You can attend lectures and have face to face tutorials

• You can study with other students, which can help you with tough assignments.

• You can take part in student life, although socializing can also be a disadvantage at times.

Disadvantages

• You'll have less time for paid work and so might struggle with finances

• You will be expected to attend college at specified times

• You may find your social life distracts you from your studies

And now let's consider online or distance learning:

Advantages

• These options are usually very flexible, allowing you to fit your studies around work and family, which makes them open to many people who would otherwise be unable to earn a degree.

• Since you won't need to leave your job, you won't have so many financial worries.

• It is sometimes possible to do an accelerated course, which can reduce the number of years you have to study.

Disadvantages

• You won't have the same interaction with tutors and other students as you would in a traditional college setting.

• You'll have to be very disciplined and able to work on your own. It can be hard going when you have no-one to compare notes with. Discussing assignments can help motivate you to get them done, but with online or distance learning, you'll have to make more effort to find study buddies.

• You'll need to buy your own computer and access a local library.

In deciding which is the best way to study for a bachelor degree, you need to take a close look at your own circumstances, your commitments and your finances and then choose the option which will work best for you.

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What is a Bachelor's Degree and Why is it So Important?

By Waller Jamison

A bachelor or bachelor's degree is an academic qualification awarded by a college or university when an undergraduate course has been successfully completed. If you attend a traditional university or college, your degree normally takes three to four years, depending on the subject. However it is possible to graduate earlier by taking an online degree and some traditional colleges also offer accelerated courses.

Why is bachelor's degree important? It is easier to enter many careers these days with a degree and even if you work in an area where a vocational qualification is sufficient, a degree will help you progress, especially if you are interested in management level jobs.

For those of you who are academic, and looking at careers which involve teaching at university level or research, your first degree builds the foundation for a master's, PhD or similar higher degree. .

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. in or B.S.) are the most common first degrees, but degree names depend on the subjects studied and at this level also include B.A.Econ. which stands for Bachelor of Economics and B.Arch.,meaning Bachelor of Architecture.

Traditionally, getting a bachelor's degree involved attending a course for three or four years full-time - the length depending on the subjects studied, at a university or similar college.

More recently, gaining a bachelor's degree has become a great deal easier and much more flexible with advances in technology, particularly the internet and the increase in the number of distance learning courses. It is now possible for many students to gain their qualifications without leaving home, which is very useful for those who live in remote areas or who have family commitments. Undergraduate degrees online also make studying possible for those who do not want to give up their jobs.

But a degree is not just important because of its ability to further your career. Studying for a bachelor's enables you to develop your thinking and critical skills. It also enables you to acquire in-depth knowledge about areas which interest you and to expand your horizons by learning about subjects which you previously knew nothing about.

So, if you don't have the time to study full-time, consider a university online bachelor degree.

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College Internship - Attitude is Everything

By Vickie Faria

If we are entirely honest with ourselves we would be forced to admit that we live in an extremely competitive world. What makes even more difficult is the recent (and current) decline in the American economy. As the economy stays on a steady decline, jobs become much more scarce and competitive.

What does this mean to you?

This means that you need to stand out when you are searching for internship college prospects. The most important thing that is going to distinguish you from the rest of your fellows is your attitude.

So, let's go over the most important attitude characteristics that employers are looking for.

• Integrity

Integrity is quite possibly the most important characteristic that one can possess. (In my humble opinion).

What is integrity?

Integrity is a very simple principle that touches all aspects of life. In the clearest terms, integrity is the virtue of being a person of your word. It requires that you do what you say you are going to do when you say you are going to do it.

• Humility

Most internship college employers would probably agree that humility is a must when going into an intern position. This is because you are going there to learn and gain experience. They are allowing you the opportunity to be there for your benefit. If you go in with a sense of entitlement then you I can assure you that your termination will come with the quickness.

So, the lesson here is to remain humble and teachable.

• Motivation

This is also an extremely important asset to carry with you. Motivation is a very attractive characteristic in an employee. Along with motivation comes a positive attitude, energetic personality, and a "go-getter" mentality. If you exhibit motivation, you are almost assured a quality internship college position.

Stand Out In the Crowd

You want to be the person that is noticed first in a large crowd. If you go in and exhibit the above discussed characteristics, you will most certainly stand out among the dull and boring. Be playful but not overzealous; be outgoing but not obnoxious; be friendly but not childish; be professional but not a prude; be confident but not cocky; and ALWAYS BE HAPPY.

I think that the most important rule that one can live by is to not take themselves too seriously. If you realize that the interview process is not a life or death matter, you will be able to relax and display a lighthearted energy which everybody likes.

It is my great hope that this has contributed to your base of knowledge and offered a boost in your confidence level. So, go put yourself out there and get the best dang internship college position available!

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Do You Need a Private College Counselor?

By Phillip Walters

Many college applicants feel that life would be made simpler, or admissions officers would look on them more favorably, if they engaged the services of a private counselor. You may have seen success stories on TV about these apparent wonder workers, but wait! As long as you do your research and ask those around you when you need help, you're capable of handling this all on your own!

Of course, perhaps a private counselor could be of benefit to you if you're really feeling stuck and don't know where to start in your college search, or if there's a specific aspect of College life which you feel you need help with and you don't want to ask parents or teachers. However, if you want to save yourself a lot of money, try doing it yourself!

Expect to pay anything between hundreds of dollars to several thousand if you do employ a professional. For your money, you can expect assistance with:

• Finding the colleges which suit your personal profile


• Putting together an impressive admissions package


• Editing your personal statement for maximum effect


• Practicing for college interviews


• Organization of your paperwork and meeting cut-off dates

Don't forget, you already have plenty of other people whose help you can rely on for your college search. You can do plenty of research using resources supplied by your high school, local library, or online. Whether you call in the pros or go it alone, here are a few resources you'll want to be sure to tap along the way:

Your High School Guidance Counselor: Your counselor is a great source of information about colleges and the admissions process. Give yourself a chance to build up a rapport with your guidance counselor well before you want to start your college application - the better they know your personal strengths and preferences, the more well equipped they will be to recommend colleges and courses.

Online Resources: Many of the questions you may have about the process of college admissions can be answered online. Of course, the Internet should also be one of your first stops in researching colleges, student scholarship opportunities and financial aid. A good place to start is on Cappex.com, a free resource that matches students with colleges. You'll also find the free site for students at http://www.ed.gov/students/ a reliable source of college search info, and you should obviously pay a visit to college websites.

Family, Friends and Teachers: When it comes to completing the daunting range of tasks required to enter college, the real pros are your nearest and dearest - those family members, friends and teachers who understand the real you and who can be trusted to give a truthful insight into what's in your best interests! Don't be afraid to ask for help with choosing which college to visit, checking over your application, or even for a great letter of recommendation!

I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to go to college. This means getting in, finding the right college fit and paying for school. I love to share what I've learned and I hope you can find some useful information useful in your college search.

7 College Essay Writing Tips to Blow Their Socks Off!

By Paul Lloyd Hemphill

1. Write your college application essay before your senior year begins. Senior year is very busy, and you don't need another distraction from concentrating on what's more important: your studies. Get it brainstormed, drafted, corrected and finally written before September 1.

2. Find a topic that you know better than anyone. For example, you're a dancer because you use dance as a way to express with your body what you cannot express with your vocal cords. Who knows the language of your body better than you do? Who knows more about what you say with your dance than you do? You're the expert, which is why it'll be a whole lot easier for you to communicate what you want to say. Read: your essay can be one easy task!

3. Keep it simple. By way of illustration, let's say you're standing on a street corner and you witness a car crash in front of you; you were the only one who witnessed the crash, and the police have asked you to write a description of what you saw. Why did the police ask you? Because they know you are the expert in what you experienced in that brief moment of the car crash. You could write about a brief moment in your life that had some positive impact on you because you are the expert on how that moment affected you. Keeping it simple also means using simple words, so throw away the thesaurus.

4. Make your first statement of the essay the most powerful. Readers in a college admissions office believe 80% of the essays they read are a waste of time. So make your first statement a "hook" - a pleasant surprise that catches their attention from the get-go. Here are some example first-sentences of what some of my students wrote last year:

"I was suddenly surrounded by rifles pointing at me." (theme: paintball)

"It was clear that I was completely cut off from civilization." (theme: wilderness hiking)

"I had nowhere to go but down." (theme: overachieving)

"Pain was a requirement for me to succeed." (theme: dancing/ballet)

5. Read your essay out loudBesides your eyes use your ears to hear what you're saying. Reading out loud gives you another sense of how the essay is moving, and you'll be able to tell if it sounds right or needs improvement. Then get friends and family members to read and listen to what you're saying. Ask for comments and suggestions.

6. Essays should be no longer than 500 words. Give the admissions reader another reason to LOVE you - keep it shorter than 500 words. The 500-word limit has been a standard for years, and the Common App now allows you to write more than 500 words. With short attention spans in a college admissions office, do you think colleges are excited that the Common App allows you to write more than they want to read? Less is more, or quality beats quantity every time.

7. Keep your essay upbeat and positive. My favorite college essay requirement comes from the College of William & Mary in Virginia where they suggest: "Surprise us!" What they're asking you to do is write something that's positive. Why? Like most colleges they're so used to reading the seven deadly topics they don't like: divorce, disabilities, death, dysfunctional behavior, trips, sports injuries, and boyfriend/girlfriend breakups. Not to write about these topics would be a huge surprise.

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529 College Savings Plan

By Paul Abbey

If you have college bound kids, you should be aware of the 529 college savings plan, one of the best ways to save for your kids' education future. The 529 college savings plan is a tax-free mutual fund investment option for any college or university in the country.

Many parents are not sure if the 529 college savings plan is the best option. There are calculators available to help make that decision. You can compare your estimated earnings in a regular taxable account with what you would earn with a 529 college savings plan. Depending on how much time you have before the college years, you are subject to come ahead with the 529 college savings plan.

Weigh your options

Before you begin using a savings plan estimator, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, most calculators only work with college savings plans. Consider a prepaid tuition plan only if you are certain that the beneficiary of the plan will attend one of the participating schools. These plans guarantee today's tuition rates for the future. Withdrawals from prepaid tuition plans are also tax-free.

Federally tax free withdrawals for qualifying college expenses from a 529 college savings plan are considered gifts for federal tax purposes. This is applicable for annual contributions not greater than $12,000 for individuals, and $24,000 for married couples making joint contributions. You can also make a lump sum payment equivalent to five years worth of contributions which total $60,000 for individuals; $120,000 for married couples.

Also keep in mind that you must set up a separate 529 college savings plan for each child or grandchild. The limits would apply to each account separately.

Gains from investments related to your 529 college savings plan is subject to the lower capital gains rate, if held for more than one year. The same rule applies for qualified dividends. However, short-term gains and interest are taxed at your regular tax rate.

How the tax savings calculator works

Generally, most tax savings calculators will require the following information: the number of years remaining until the child enters college; the estimated rate for a college fund if you invested in a taxable account rather than a 529 plan; whether you will make a lump sum payment or installments and the number of years you will contribute; and, the average return expected.

Results will give the estimated value at college age; estimated after-tax value at college age; and, the amount you will have and percentage gained from investing in a 529 college savings plan.

Finally, estimates are just that - estimates. You will not know the exact amount until you begin investing. However, educating yourself prior to selecting a plan helps you to understand what to expect.

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US Falling Behind in Math and Science - Is This the Truth Or is This a Scare Tactic?

By Lance Winslow

Is the United States of America falling dangerous behind in the educational strength of math and science? Well, some say yes, and others say no - depending of course, on what you mean by that statement. You see, the US colleges and Universities lead the world in their science and math programs, but, we find the students in HS are not keeping up with their counterparts in many nations.

Worse, now the Rand Corporation Think Tank has data and research showing that we are losing our competitive edge in science and math, which will affect our future in very negative way. One Math Teacher in a California Middle School stated:

"I believe it is always the older generation's agenda to say the new generation is falling apart. Elvis was the root of all evil in the 50's in the eyes of the older generation. Later the Hippies were the dawn of another generation collapse in the 60's and 70's. This trend will never go away."

Indeed, still in the aerospace industry the average aerospace worker is 58 years old and the kids who will be replacing them have not even started college yet. The shortages are huge already. It's also an issue in other first world nations. Even the cars are getting more complicated, and all the increases technology across all sectors will need more folks able to handle all these jobs, new jobs. To this comment, the math teacher replied:

"I have seen great progress in my years as a math teacher. 8th graders are required to complete courses that were once only offered in High School. Achievement scores rise each year at our school, and we are not alone. There are more students attending advanced placement courses than ever before. "

Do you believe this trend that you speak of in your school to be duplicating across the nation? If not why and if so then how often? Why ask these additional questions, simple, because even if some school districts are making a difference, the data does not lie, we are getting ourselves into a pickle and it is essential to admit this problem, address it and solve this challenge.

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Top Ten Leading Forensic Science Schools

By J.J. Yong

Becoming a crime scene investigator is a very prestigious job. Many aspire to witness a crime scene investigation because they all think it's a very cool job. But before you become an expert on forensic science, you need to have proper education which is dedicated to this field of study. And to have an idea on where you should enroll yourself and be assured of landing a very stable forensic science career, the list below shows the leading forensic science schools.

The following institutions will teach you what DNA testing is all about and how it is being conducted. Anything that you need to know about forensic science will be taught to you in the following schools, namely:

• University of Mississippi


• University of Central Florida


• Loyola University, New Orleans


• Michigan State University


• Arkansas State


• Baylor University, Texas


• Oregon State University


• University of Central Oklahoma


• Ohio University


• Colombia College, Missouri

With the choices given above about the leading forensic schools, it doesn't necessarily follow that the other schools are no good. There are schools that offer this field of study although in the most generalized curriculum. For those schools that offer preparatory study on forensic science, you can still avail of that and enroll at a school that specializes in this field later. That is to widen your knowledge.

Although there are those who hire employees based on where he had studied, there also those who doesn't really care as long as you know your job and you are qualified to do what you are required to do. Be it a school that is within your financial means or one of the expensive leading schools in the country.

When you are going into this field you need to realize that you will be learning many things. You'll be learning not only behind the science in your major, but you may also be learning about using equipment, evidence collection, making reports, being an expert witness, dealing with law enforcement, and so much more. For more information about forensic science basics, visit http://forensicsciencebasics.com

Pune University Degree For Career Enthusiasts

By Francisco Segura

Pune University is one of the most famous and much sought universities of India. It is situated in the state of Maharashtra and was established in the year 1949. The campus of the Pune University extends over 400 acres and has a very good student friendly environment. Moreover, the university also has about 118 research institutes, 46 departments and approximately 269 colleges that are accredited to it. They offer many courses on all the levels that include the Pune university degree courses, diploma courses and certificate courses as well.

The Pune University degree courses that are offered here are basically for the disciplines regarding mathematics, law enforcement, computing, biotechnology, engineering and applied sciences. In fact, the university degree courses in Pune attract a large number of students from all over the country and abroad to pursue the course of their dreams. These degree programs help them immensely in shaping their careers as they are provided with apt guidance, knowledge, education and guidelines in order to soar high.

The students who aspire to pursue a Pune university degree can be absolutely relaxed as the university is very well connected with almost all the major cities through airways, railways and the roadways. In fact, Mumbai, which is the capital city and also the land of bollywood stars, is also very near. It takes approximately just half an hour to reach Mumbai which is a very modern city. Students can very easily travel to Mumbai and enjoy their weekends and other holidays.

When students travel all the way from their home lands to pursue a Pune university degree what they are most concerned about is the accommodation and the food. Pune University therefore takes care of this concern of the students too. The students who come from other states and lands can easily avail the hostel facilities separately for both boys and girls on the basis of their merit. The hostels that the Pune University provides with have mess that avails the students with quality food. The food that is offered at the mess is very hygienic and healthy. Complete consideration of the sanitation and the cleanliness f the place is taken care f for the health of the students. So, as the hostel facility is also provided by the Pune University, students who are there to make a career from the Pune university degree do not any problem when they have to find an accommodation for themselves.

The Pune University also provides various online courses so that people who are also working simultaneously can also have the right kind of educational training. These on, line courses are very easy to be enrolled in and have very few basic formalities to fulfill. Moreover, these courses are very affordable as well so that large number of students who want to study and pursue Pune university degree courses can have an access to it. All the degree courses, diploma courses and the certificate courses offered by the Pune University, both on the campus and online are conducted by the experts of the various fields. They tutor he students in the best of the manner so that the students can rise high in their careers and shine in the world.

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Now Everyone Can Go to University

By Christopher Chen

The Internet has opened many opportunities for people. Everything is possible with the Internet and this includes studying for a degree or some other qualification.

There are practical reasons for this as the Internet makes it possible to cut out traveling, accommodation and phone costs.

This helps many dispel the fear of rising cost of going to university .More than merely the debt arising from what you borrowed and the interest imposed you can also have other benefits that a normal course of study would not have.

Having the money to go to University is one thing and there is the problem of having the time to do so. For example you have other obligations to fulfill at that time. You might be at a point when you have to build your career. Or your wife is having a baby. All these will make it difficult to go to University.

There is a way out -the Internet. The Internet in its widest sense has all the facilities for you to study at home. You will have VOIP as in Skype, video-conferencing and blogging. Add to all these the fact that with the computer you can do your research with just a click by surfing then you have indeed a valuable machine. Even the radio and newspapers are now online!

Online degree courses are just as good as normal university study. The accredited online universities issue qualifications that are the same in status as those for onsite study. Technological advances now afford online university students to experience truly interactive lectures and debates not merely reading from the internet. These are all available: class discussions; recorded or live lectures. Furthermore online classes tend to be small so you have a better student-lecturer ratio.

You can talk to your lecturers, fellow students and not just from your country but all countries so you can get a wide array of opinions. This is real cool and I for one am sold on the Internet and the computer as a valuable ally.

Realising this, good universities have teamed up with online universities to offer flexible degree courses. One such is Essex University. There are others and you should check out kaplanopenlearning.org.uk. Many universities now have online tutorials or lectures for students who are not able to attend classes because of illness for example.

The cost of online study is so drastically lower than that of attending a campus that learning is open to all.

Now everyone can go to uni!

Christopher Chen is a veteran journalist who now teaches remedial writing. He also writes and edits copy online and offline