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3 Steps to Get Your Child a Bachelor's Degree by 12th Grade
3 Steps to Get Your Child a Bachelor's Degree by 12th Grade Let's face it, raising kids isn't easy and the thought of college is bittersweet. Of course, we all want our children to do well, but college can be expensive and it is when our children leave the nest. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the financial burden and ensure your child's success.
By Shannon Humphrey8 years ago in Education
Why Study Drama?
It was in grade six running around on the hot pavement at my elementary school when I first got the opportunity to do this weird thing called "theatre". I had seen a couple of plays near my hometown with my family but it always felt far away. When a few of my friends ran up to me excitedly exclaiming they were going to audition for the "musical", I was confused. I wanted to keep playing freeze tag and manhunt, but I realized that all of my friends were going to audition. So, like the old parent's adage, everyone was jumping off the bridge and I wasn't planning on missing the trip.
By Dan Mousseau8 years ago in Education
How Do You Find Your Unique Niche?
Where Does Your Niche Lay? What is Your Niche? I have more to say about your niche in life, and I want to start with the definition of a niche. A niche can mean a couple of things that are entirely different. A niche means much more to the animal species and human beings alike. A niche is much more than a way to make a living or a place to dwell.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Education
The Softball Bully
In 8th grade, I was leaning against a tree during P.E. class when somebody threw a softball at me while smiling broadly because the softball hit me in the right eye. I had an optometrist notice that I had damage in that eye from the softball but my eye doctor couldn’t see it. This traumatizing event had consequences for me in the form of a red, bleeding eye. Of course, nobody did anything about who hit me like that with a mere baseball bat. Another significant event in 8th grade was that I hit a boy who was making fun of my braces and not stopping. I punched him in the stomach because he wouldn’t stop.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Education
My Dream Died
Whether as a result of my family role as eldest of the siblings, some intrinsic desire to nurture and provide, or a lethal combination of both, I’ve always wanted to be “successful”. I don’t need a mountain of green (or plastic) at my disposal and I don’t necessarily want a frivolously lavish house or car. Despite not having as much money as the majority of my overachiever counterparts, perhaps even because of it, I want to do “enough” with my life to be able to take care of my family’s present and future needs and to do the most with the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. I know I have one of the most ideal situations in the world: living in a first world country, with a house, and a constant supply of food on the table, and two married parents who love and support me. So, with all of the privileges and advantages bestowed upon me, I really should be able to do something right. Right?
By Gloria Woolsey8 years ago in Education
The First Days of College: Thoughts...
"Buckle up your seat belts, please." I took a deep breath and looked through the window. The planes were taking off one by one. It seemed as if they were going towards a better life, better future. That is where I thought my plane was going as well...
By Cashmere Cat8 years ago in Education
5 Tips for Soon-to-Be College Students. Top Story - June 2018.
When I first started looking to go to college I thought all these little tip lists were a bunch of crap. People just trying to get you to read so they'd get paid. Looking back, I wish I had paid a little more attention. These lists that may seem unimportant now, will be the same ones you look back on and think, "damn." So, here are my 5 tips for you high school juniors and seniors, or anyone else whose about to take the plunge into the world of college.
By Mark Smith8 years ago in Education
The TRUE Life of a College Student
Lmao... I have to start this little rant off by laughing. I'm not even sorry about it because COLLEGE SUCKS! Most people who have ever been can agree in some aspect. College is the place that annihilates every ounce of hope in your body. As if high school wasn't a train wreck enough, college is the absolute destroyer of all things good.
By Monica Pavlack8 years ago in Education
A Day in the Life
Most people know, or have a basic idea of, the daily life of a traditional college student. Wake up, go to class, sit through long lectures, work, home, study, sleep, repeat. Oh and some food in there along the way. However, very few people know the life of an online college student.
By Mark Smith8 years ago in Education
