College Internship - Completing More Than One

By Vickie Faria

Many students spend a great deal of time worrying about whether or not they will find a great paying job soon after graduating from college. Although not all students are lucky enough to land a job that they love right after graduating, there are steps that you can take to set yourself apart from the competition and increase the likelihood that you will be chosen for a competitive position.

If you are worried that you may not have enough relevant job experience to land a high paying job right out of college, you may want to consider completing a college internship. Potential job employers normally only hire candidates with relevant career experience, and completing an internship college is one of the best ways that you can gain that experience while you are still in college.

College internship opportunities usually only last for two or three months, so some do not offer enough experience to set yourself apart from the competition for high paying jobs after college. Other internship college opportunities on the other offer a great deal of experience, so you should be selective when choosing one.

It is fairly common for students to complete more than one college internship during their college years. Some students even choose to complete an additional internship college after they graduate from college.

One reason why students choose to complete an additional college internship after graduating from college is that they will be completing the internship for a company that they hope to be hired on for a career position. After their college internship is completed, depending on their performance, it is often times likely that the company will choose to keep them on as a full time employee.

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Did You Hear About How to Use a Calculator on the GMAT?

By Scott Strepina

This is a very common question and the answer is simply no you can not use a calculator on the GMAT. Initially most people think this is a huge negative and believe they are now going to have to figure out how to multiply large numbers in there heads in less than 2 minutes.

Let me tell you why not being able to use a calculator on the GMAT is a good thing. First this limits the problems to answers that can be reasonably computed with out the use of a calculator. If you find yourself in a position where you need to multiply 1456 * 1987 you are probably headed down the wrong track and need to adjust your strategy.

On the GMAT you will still finding intimidating large numbers and lengthy decimals that will have you looking for your calculator but all that is actually needed is a good understanding of math fundamentals. There is often a quicker way in which you need to develop your skills to point out repeating digits after the decimal or to memorize basic fractions.

While this may seem basic you need to be sure that you can rattle of instantly that 3/8 = .375 every second counts when you are taking the GMAT.

While I know some people are desperately trying to find out how to use there calculator on the GMAT, the answer is a big no.

Practice, Practice, Practice is the way to a high GMAT score. You not only have to know how to solve a variety of problems you need to be able to complete them in a quick fashion. The only way to fine tune your skills for this is to complete a significant amount of problems before the exam. Not starting and then getting stuck and then moving onto something else but completing questions from start to finish. Overall it is not bad news that you can not use a calculator on the GMAT.

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International Students in Bologna

By P. Scottyn

Bologna is home to the oldest university in Europe and, as a result, is popular with visitors on school group travel.

The University of Bologna (or the Alma Mater Studiorum Universita di Bologna) was established in the 11th Century and is the second-largest university in Italy. Due to the accompanying student population of around 100,000, Bologna is a bustling university town with a thriving academic and social scene.

The university has 23 different faculties and offers a number of courses in English for international students. The university also arranges courses on local culture and history for international students - which give an interesting insight into the region.

International students on the Erasmus program tend to book into one of the excellent Bologna hostels at the start of their stay in the city. These hostels prove a great 'meeting place' for people in the same situation looking to find a group of friends and ultimately a house for the year.

Sites

For those looking for some respite from their books while in Bologna, the city heralds many superb tourist attractions. For example, the Palazzo dei Notai on the edge of the Piazza Maggiore is a must see location, as is the Basilica San Peronio.

Likewise, the Two Towers of Bologna continually draw in the crowds. These imposing medieval structures are thought to date back to around the 12th century, although their actual intended use remains unknown.

Sustenance

Bologna is of course the birthplace of Bolognese sauce. This means that pasta-loving students will be able to brush up on their Italian cooking skills during school group travel to the city.

The dish is a local specialty and can be found on the menu at most restaurants. It's also a mainstay in the kitchens of most bologna hostels, meaning that you don't necessarily have to splash out on restaurant dining to sample the local favorite. Other culinary treats to look out for in Bologna include cured meats such as prosciutto and hard cheeses.

No student experience would be complete without sampling the local nightlife. Live music is a particular highlight in Bologna - the city was declared a UNESCO City of Music in 2006 and several different performances in multiple music styles can be found on most nights.

Cafes and bars showcase local musicians, while the city's piazzas are the perfect place to take in some impromptu street performances. It's also here when, late at night, happy students from across the city congregate and really let their hair down.

Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for HostelBookers.com Paul Scottyn did a backpacking tour of Italy, he checked out a variety of the country's budget group accommodation, including a number of most Bologna hostels

Not Sure? A College Search For Flexible Programs

By Mohammed Jamali

While some people may know exactly the college they would like to attend, they may be undecided as to their exact degree program or field of study. For these individuals many schools provide a Major as well as a Minor degree or focus. For those who aren't sure about the career path they want to enter or the school they should attend, a college search can be a bit more complicated.

In order to meet the academic needs of an individual unsure of their future professional needs, many colleges and universities provide an "undecided" option, or a "general studies" program. This allows a student to begin earning the credits that every graduate needs to complete any degree program, while also considering and exploring their future plans and goals.

A college search for schools with such flexible programs usually begins with state colleges and universities, though most community colleges also provide flexible options. These schools will allow a student to receive high-quality educational experiences at a lower cost than a private four year school, while living free of the pressure of picking a set program or field of study.

Many other students at these schools will also be entering into their four year degree in the same circumstances, "undecided" or "general studies", and this presents a nice opportunity for a student to interact with others trying to figure out their futures as well.

Any four year degree has a large portion of study dedicated to liberal studies, meaning an opportunity to choose from almost any class or course that is open to a student. For example, a history major could sign up for an astronomy course, a drafting class, or a graphic design course to meet some of their general degree requirements. In this way a student is able to encounter potential career paths, or spark an interest that could lead to a choice in degree or field of study.

Guidance counselors are an important connection for students beginning a college search for flexible programs and degrees. They will be able to recommend the appropriate school to meet the student's budget, preliminary goals and deadlines. They are also excellent at analyzing a student's existing strengths and interests and offering advice, support and suggestions for potential degree programs or fields of study.

Many state, public and community colleges or universities have an open enrollment opportunity, which eliminates the need for an application essay, or competitive acceptance requirements. They will however adhere to strict deadlines and class limits. This means that any student interested in applying should do so as early as possible to guarantee their place in the class and have access to as many enrollment opportunities as possible.

These schools will generally be at a significantly lower cost than a private college or university and can allow a student to build up their transcript at an accredited school without committing to a large amount of college debt or school loans.

For more visit our college search resource center for the most comprehensive article database we can provide, whether you're searching for the perfect college, doing a scholarship search or a career search. College is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life and it's important that you make an educated one.

Why You Should Study in Australia?

By Manjusha Nambiar

Australia is known for its brilliant academic faculties and world-class educational institutions. Every year, thousands of students from different parts of the world choose Australia as their overseas study destination. Australian universities offer a wide variety of courses from doctoral level study to vocational training and short-term courses. In your chosen field, the institutions provide you with some of the best infrastructure, academic environment and opportunities. Furthermore, you will find excellent opportunities to hone your sports, artistic and literary talents apart from your chosen field of study.

The academic environment in Australia


Australian degrees, diplomas and other awards are recognized worldwide. Australian universities are famous for exceptional facilities provided at competitive prices in a safe and friendly environment. Australian universities expect students to actively participate in the learning process. There is great emphasis on private, self-motivated study, research and analysis of data. Universities in Australia normally expect overseas students not only to have good scores in qualifying exams like GMAT and TOEFL, but also to have work experience for entry into their Master Degree Programs. In technical fields such as engineering, medicine and science, there are more hours of lectures, tutorials and practical classes where students are expected to spend more time in individual reading and research.

Australian Education System


The academic curriculum in Australian universities is scientifically planned and it caters to students from many countries. The Australian Education System has three segments: primary education, secondary education and tertiary education. Tertiary education itself has two components: Universities (Higher Education) and TAFE (Technical and Further education). TAFE is a government recognized system of vocational education and training. It is the major provider of the skills required by the Australian work force. The TAFE year runs from February to December.

What is TAFE and how is the quality of education?

The Technical and Further Education System (TAFE) in Australia was formed about 30 years ago. It is an Australia-wide system providing extensive range of education and training services. Its main stream courses are government oriented. TAFE courses are more vocationally oriented and on completion, you are ready for a job. After completion of the diplomas one can directly articulate into any university of his/her choice. Normally one-year credit is given for the TAFE diplomas.

TAFE courses are taught in modern, well-equipped colleges but some specialist courses are delivered in the workplace, in the student's home or in overseas countries.

TAFE courses provide training for: accounting, administration, advertising, banking, catering, construction, drafting, manufacturing, telecommunication, tourism, trade and many more specializations.

Admission and Visa Eligibility

For admission and visa eligibility, you will need to:

Enroll in a full time course of study

Have the minimum entry qualifications for the course

Have a good standard of English

Have good health

Be financially able to meet course and other institutional fees and living expenses.

Admission process

Once you have selected the course for your study, you will need to:

Fill the application form for the university

Send all the supporting academic records and other required documents

Send application fee if applicable (some universities charge a processing fee)

Send photocopy of passport if available, or copy of application for passport lodged.

The academic year in Australia starts in February. There are two semesters in each academic year.

Autumn: February to June (Vacations - June to July - One month)

Spring: July to November (Vacations - December to February - 2 months)

Last date for application

By end of October for autumn session

By end of May for spring session

The author is the editor or dailylearningtips.com, a website that provides study abroad information and test preparation tips.

Can't Find a Job, Go Back to College! Part One

By Lauren Axelrod

The hardest fact about life is that it's unpredictable. Many times the state of our situation changes causing a down spiral of horrendous things to occur. Not only does this affect us but, it puts a strain on the ones around us.

From personal experience, I know how hard it can be when things occur that you think can not be changed. The fact is, it will only get better if you change the direction of where you are going.

Some of us, when we are 18 and graduating from High School say we'll never look back. Most students will hurry off to college and get a degree and not know where to go with it because our whole life has been spent living off our parents and not trying to hack it in the real world on our own.

Others, will bypass the entire college experience and lounge around their parents couches letting their education drift away into the mindless episodes of "Southpark" and "SpongeBob Squarepants".

I'm here to tell you that when something in your life changes like losing a business, getting fired, or even getting laid off there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

The same idea can be applied to the youth of the nation. When your 18 year old leaves school in search in search for a better world beyond college and beyond the everyday grunt work of a telemarketing cubicle job I believe they will find the light exists on a college campus.

Your greatest strengths can be explored and the experience will not only fulfill a empty whole in your life but, it will reward you handsomely.

Along my journey, I have met many professionals crossing the stepping stones of a new career. These relationships have blossomed into an online collaboration of writings, poetry, and historical pieces to not only entertain but, to educate. You can check out my educational and informative Blog at http://www.laurenaxelrod.blogspot.com

How to Select a Court Reporter School

By Jennifer Charleston

When considering a Court Reporting school, you should make sure the school has been approved by the National Court Reporting Association. Since NCRA is the organization that issues exams and certifications, approved schools will be sure to include the required teachings and training in their curriculum, as well as prepare you for the certification exam. You can see a list of NCRA approved schools on their website.

Another choice to make when selecting a Court Reporting school is the type of classes you wish to take. Do you need daytime classes, evening classes, or maybe you need to find a school that offers online courses or a combination of an on/off campus curriculum? What ever your scheduling requirements, you should not find it difficult to locate an educational facility that offers what you need.

Court Reporter education is provided by universities, colleges, vocational, trade and technical schools that offer in classroom and online training. There are also varying programs and degrees offered, from earning a certificate, to a bachelor degree.

So you have found a couple of schools that are NCRA certified and they fit your scheduling and program requirements. What other information do you need to know about the school? Some questions you may want to ask are:

1) Do they offer or qualify for financial aid or assistance?

2) What is the admission process?

3) How long is the program?

4) What is included in the tuition?

5) What equipment do you need to buy?

6) How do they manage the internship program?

7) What is their job placement record?

8) What theories are taught?

9) What are the requirements to graduate?

Now that you have the basic answers to your questions, go to the web and Google the school or schools. Look for blogs, forums, alumni sites, or other information that is out there and may help in your decision and comfort level with the school(s). Join a couple of the sites and ask questions, but beware of plants or paid bloggers. If the information you are getting on the school is praise beyond belief, then you may want to look for a site with more realistic information.

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Why College Students Value Self Storage Units

By Kurt Kleindienst

College students are notorious for their uncanny ability to acquire vast amounts of "stuff" in their door rooms and apartments. When they move back to their parent's home for the summer or graduate into a new home, some of the belongings they have accumulated may not fit or be welcome. That is why every college student (and parents of college students!), should consider self storage as a way to ensure the safe storage of their student's stuff.

Self Storage for Students:

Looking for somewhere to store all the collegiate memorabilia you've accumulated over the year? Perhaps your parents won't appreciate or allow some of your coveted college "decorations"? Self storage provides the perfect solution. With self storage, your parents don't even have to know what sort of out-there collections you've amassed--in fact, no one does. Part of the security of self storage units is that you are the only person who has a key. So you and you alone control who has access to your belongings.

Many self storage facilities use closed-circuit video surveillance systems to monitor the comings and goings of all customers and associates. Plus, modern storage units are equipped keypad-controlled access and individual door alarms, providing additional levels of security.

For college students traveling for a semester abroad, a self storage unit provides a great alternate to moving everything back home. Simply store your items at a storage facility near campus and when you come back from traveling, you'll have everything you need to re-establish your college home. The beauty of a storage unit is it provides an excellent option to keep your things safe and secure--allowing you to travel and explore the world without worrying about whether your parents are 'helping you' get organized by throwing away a bunch of your things.

Self storage is not just for your school's summer and winter breaks, however. Many students securing jobs out-of-town after college are faced with the prospect of having to throw out many of their prized collegiate possessions because of apartment size and storage restrictions. If you cannot bear to part with your collection of memorabilia, and know that you will regret selling it when you eventually purchase a home with enough room to house it, securing your belongings in your own self storage unit is the perfect way to keep your things out of sight, but certainly not out of mind. You'll find residential storage to be a great way to remove clutter from your home.

When the summer is over, or you finally can afford that big apartment, you can pick up your things from the self storage facility and bring them home to enjoy.

Self Storage for Parents:

Your home is your haven and having a college student at home for the summer can definitely create a little chaos. Add boxes of 'school stuff' that litter his/her room or worse your prized garage, closet or attic space--and you're organized home just got a little "unlivable."

Using a self storage unit to keep these items close to school (and out of your house!) is a great way to save your own home's organization, while allowing your student to keep his/her belongings and save the effort of lugging all that stuff home! It also gives your student the opportunity to assume some responsibility. He/she will be responsible for moving in and out of the unit--and while the items are stored, he/she will be the only one with the key to his storage unit. Giving your child the responsibility to store his valuables while away at college is good 'training' as a future homeowner, as he/she learns the lesson that clutter can be remedied without having to throw away priceless memories.

Self storage is the perfect solution for both parents and college students. Self storage units provide a safe, secure, and affordable way to store every valuable belonging--even when it's that famous bottle cap collection.

Mr. Kleindienst is a self storage company executive. He works for Safeguard self storage, a self storage facility that offers various self storage units.

Saint Louis University

By Mark Bradley

Saint Louis University, also known as SLU, is a private, co-ed Jesuit university in St. Louis, Missouri. The Society of Jesus founded St. Louis University in 1818, and that makes SLU the oldest university west of the Mississippi river. Founding a University west of the Mississippi in 1818 was a huge accomplishment, considering how the US was still primarily an east coast nation at this time. The Association of Jesuit Colleges and universities made SLU one of its 28 members, and then was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

These are basically all the dry facts, but St. Louis University is anything but dry when you take into account its stunning architecture and wonderful athletic teams. Currently 12,309 students are enrolled at SLU, and they come from all 50 states and more than 80 foreign countries, meaning that St. Louis University is the 4th biggest Jesuit University in the US. The university provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and the undergraduate program is ranked 80th in the US.

Let's get to one of my favorite aspects of St. Louis University: the architecture and surrounding neighborhoods! There is some truly unique and beautiful architecture on the SLU campus, and some of the surrounding towns offer great entertainment, food and fun, not just for students, but for the residents as well.

When you take a stroll through St. Louis University, you'll often stumble across a number of interesting and smartly-designed buildings; many of them with their own unique history. Two stand out in my mind as being exceptionally beautiful; with a long and interesting history that will last for ages to come.

The Historic Samuel Cupples House is a St. Louis landmark......well, not officially. The Cupples House is far and away the most beautiful mansion on the St. Louis University campus, and if you get the chance to spend an evening on its historic patio, drinking from a fine selection of wines by the glass, you'll be a more enriched person for it!

The Cupples House is a Romanesque Revival building from the late-nineteenth century. The Romanesque style is quite interesting; refuting the more intricate and complicated style of Victorian architecture, with its winding turns, great arches, and flashy design. The Cupples House, on the contrary, is built in the style of stability, strength, and simplicity.

Venture-off through St. Louis to see a great variety of styles and masterpieces of architecture in the 19th and 20th century styles. You may find something that surprises you, like Art Deco buildings that stimulate the imagination, and even old Spanish Mission Deco buildings like the one found in Grand Center, St. Louis, designed by P.T. Barnett. With its rich Spanish style and unique feel, this building always turns heads.

Mark Bradley is a real estate historian and investor. Specializing in renovating historic architecture. For a 15 page historic report on Mark's Spanish Mission Building at 3207 Washington Ave St Louis Mo 63103 go to: 3207washington.com

Making Sure No Child is Left Behind - Education Law Degree

By Maja Aleksic

While I do not have a law degree, working in education has allowed me to cross paths with education lawyers on numerous occasions. I found the issues they deal with on a daily basis to be both noble and challenging.

What is Education Law?

Education law deals with schools, school systems and school boards charged with educating children. It is a branch of civil law that encompasses the laws and regulations that govern federal and state education, administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics and education programs, methods and materials.

What do Education Lawyers do?

Education lawyers work very closely with school faculty, staff, students and administration. They spend their time going over issues such as discipline, suspension, expulsion and discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex and disability. Additionally, education lawyer's deal with questions related to school attendance, authority, civil rights, dress codes, drugs, disability, home schooling, immigrant visas, medical requirements, sexual harassment, and special education rights. As you can see, the span of topics coming across the desk of an education lawyer is impressive.

Careers in Education Law

Given that the span of topic covered by this area of the law is quite broad, so are the career opportunities. With an education law degree you could represent post-secondary educational institutions and institutions of higher learning in a number of different matters. Your clients could include a number of colleges, universities as well as school districts.

While representing these education institutions you would work on issues involving discrimination, disability, financial aid, and accreditation and licensing issues facing schools, staff and teachers/professors. Additionally, you could represent individuals, parents or students as well as teachers, professor and school employees on similar issues.

Job Outlook

Education law, and the lawyers that practice it, will continue to be a part of the education system. They are a necessity tasked with ensuring that every student has a fair and equal access to education.

According to the Department of Labor Statistics, employment of lawyers is expected to grow 11% during 2006-2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The increased demands for legal services will result in increased job opportunities. However, due to a large number of students graduating from law school, competition for jobs is quite intense. Those with strong academic records will have the best job opportunities.

Maja Aleksic has a doctorate in education psychology and has worked for both the Arizona State Department of Education as well as a prominent Arizona High School District. For more tips and advice on choosing the best legal online degree program, courses and career opportunities go to http://www.Select-Online-Degree.com/education_law_degree.html