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Tips from a Recent College Graduate Part 1
Hello, everyone! Well, I just graduated at the beginning of June 2018 (cue the confetti cannons)! Although it is overall a breath of relief to finally be able to work on personal projects without the consistently growing pile of homework on my desk, there are moments where I still look back and wish that I did things differently. For those of you who are either just beginning college or are about to cross that finish line yourself, I hope that a few of these tips will still help your time in college go as smoothly as possible.
By Kyndall Bennett - Kyrabe Stories8 years ago in Education
The Ten Best Free Foreign Language Apps
Simply open the app store on your smartphone and type “free (target language) app,” and you’re bound to get a lengthy list. Even obscure languages have their own apps; I’ve seen them for languages I’ve never heard of (High Valyrian is from Game of Thrones, right?). But some apps are better than others, even when you factor in learning style and skill level. Here are ten of the best free foreign language apps, according to multiple sources:
By Becky Oberg8 years ago in Education
How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
The second started applying to colleges back in high school, my first thought was how was I going to apply for scholarships. My friends were starting to get a bunch of scholarships that either covered a large part of their school's tuition or gave them a full ride to school overall. I really wanted to save money and avoid paying for the full tuition, but I didn't know where to start looking for scholarships.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Education
College Life
"Go to college!" they said. "It'll be fun!" they said. The college life is not all it's cracked up to be. Although it does teach some valuable life lessons that you won't learn anywhere else, and as some people say, "Experience is the best teacher!" (not always true), it does give you a different perspective of life, the world, and of what you want to do with your future! It's an eye opener and a booster, especially to those who aren't sure what they want to do with their lives yet.
By Rebekah Lott8 years ago in Education
Take Control of Exam Stress by Prioritising!
It is that time of year when exams are at full peak. For various different reasons, this is a time of high stress, for both students and parents. These exams can determine the next stage of someone's future. Students often make themselves very worried, losing sleep, not eating properly, which can result in ill health. Having been through it as both a student and a professional there are various ways of managing this stress. The stress often falls into the following areas; however, this is not exhaustive. Stress around these areas can be managed in the following ways:
By Mayapee Chowdhury8 years ago in Education
Best Sites for Buying Cheap Textbooks
For any college student, one of the most expensive necessities is textbooks. If you buy them from your school bookstore, you could be waiting in endless lines and pay as much as $400 for one book. Although renting from the school bookstore can be a cheaper option, buying your books online can be even cheaper. It's one of the top 10 tips for future university students. Now, even teachers will encourage you to buy them on the internet. Buying your textbooks on the internet can both save you money and give you money depending on the conditions and editions of your books. Here are the ten best sites for buying cheap textbooks.
By Madeline Zenk8 years ago in Education
The Overworked and Underpaid
The average high school teacher makes a salary somewhere between $50,000-$60,000. Sounds pretty good, right? Just wait... Consider the education and licensing required. An elementary or secondary school teacher could be in debt anywhere from $10,000 in student loans to even over $100,000 (the average being $50,000). Okay, sure, maybe they can pay that off over 10 years, or they'll be granted the Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan. Surely they're not that underpaid!
By PathlessJourney8 years ago in Education
