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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.

You Don't Have to Be Good at Math to Be an Effective and Successful Research Scientist
When I was a youngster and first expressed interest in pursuing a career in science I was told repeatedly that I was simply not good enough at math to make the cut. Grade level after grade level, teacher after teacher relayed the same disappointing news. It was great that I expressed interest in science, but that career path just wasn't for me. With a twenty five plus years career in research under my belt at this point I am pleased to inform all of those teachers and others who said the same, that they were dead wrong, but not so pleased at how damn old that makes me feel. I need to make one point crystal clear from the outset. Please, please, please do not take this article as an excuse to slack off in math or a reason for you not to study mathematics. If you want to be a research scientist, exposure to a strong math education is a must. I am most assuredly not saying or implying that math is not an important skill for a research scientist. What I am saying is that you do not need to be the second coming of John Nash, or top of your class, or even in the top half of your class in your math courses to be an effective research scientist. You can be average to below average in math and still be a kick ass researcher (in many fields but not all, see caveats below), or maybe even one of the best researchers in your field. I will leave it to others to say if I am "one of the best researchers in my field" however I can say I have had a very productive and successful career. I have been involved in major breakthroughs, developed and commercialized some successful products (and a few less than successful ones), published a host of papers and patents, presented at technical conferences around the world, and any other number of accomplishments that typically signify success for a researcher.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Education
How to find a business mentor? A blog post about how to find a mentor to help you with your business.
The world of business can be a very competitive one. If you are a business owner or employee, you need to be able to build your own company from the ground up. Business mentorship can help you accomplish this goal. It is a relationship between an experienced business person (the mentor) and a business owner or employee (the mentee). It can be used at all stages in the business life cycle and offers benefits to both mentors and mentees. It is easy to see the benefits of business mentorship, but it is not always easy to find an experienced mentor. Here is a blog post that looks at the business mentoring process.
By Gregory Dcosta4 years ago in Education
How to Write an Essay: Rules and Examples
And what not to mess with students’ heads. One of the teachers’ tricks is essays. It seems simple but perplexing, don’t you agree? If so, we propose to work out together what, where, how, and why. Let’s start with the concept of an essay.
By Jana Rooheart4 years ago in Education
Best Essay Writing Tips and Examples
In this article, we’ll figure out what an essay is and how to write it correctly. The essay is one of the unique literary genres. It is a short work on any topic, written on the question posed. The main feature is the author’s design in a freestyle, which is more to your liking. Let’s break down what an essay is and how to write it correctly in detail. What is an essay: definition
By Jana Rooheart4 years ago in Education
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company, American corporation founded in 1892 and today engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of syrup and concentrate for Coca-Cola, a sweetened carbonated beverage that is a cultural institution in the United States and a global symbol of American tastes. The company also produces and sells other soft drinks and citrus beverages. With more than 2,800 products available in more than 200 countries, Coca-Cola is the largest beverage manufacturer and distributor in the world and one of the largest corporations in the United States. Headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia.
By MUHAMMAD JAWAD ALI4 years ago in Education
Unusual Things That University Students Should Do
None of us disagree that the university is a place to receive knowledge and academic discussions, and it is of course a new adventure full of lessons and stories at a golden and sensitive age, however, in my opinion it is like this, and here I direct my words to those who are still in university studies:
By Judith Isidore4 years ago in Education
The Out of State Community College Experience
*This article was originally posted on Medium. I grew up in Pasadena, California. Right after I graduated high school, I enrolled in a local community college that most of my friends went to.
By Jasmine 4 years ago in Education
A Letter to the Graduates of the University of Central Oklahoma (2022)
I really should not be allowed to watch documentary films. I can think of countless films that forced me to climb a new soapbox and preach. From human trafficking to protecting dolphins in Japan, these films have a way of exciting a dormant passion living within me. This passion has translated into signing petitions, emailing my elected officials, and even a few protests. Then, my energy wanes. The flame that made me want to change the world slowly flickers and dies without an organization to harness my passion.
By Nathan Box4 years ago in Education
Why Studying Engineering is a Perfect Choice
A degree in engineering is an excellent way to make a difference in the world. From vehicle production to building buildings and bridges, there are many various types of engineering studies, each having its own impact on society and our daily lives.
By Judith Isidore4 years ago in Education
Despite the student debt crisis, a new survey finds that high school seniors choose high-cost, high-amenity colleges.
Campus luxuries such as climbing walls, omelete bars, lazy rivers, and condo-style dorms are sometimes blamed for the escalating expense of four-year, residential education in the United States. For decades, universities have competed for potential students’ attention by selling free computers and state-of-the-art gyms.
By gabriel4 years ago in Education
Colleges should become full-fledged writing schools.
Myundergraduate friend Dave’s greatest love, apart from prank calls, is hunting for awful writing in the Yale Daily News. It’s not a difficult search because America’s Oldest College Daily is the reigning champion of non sequitur conclusions; the worst (or best) section of YDN stories is frequently the last phrase. Some recent winners include:
By gabriel4 years ago in Education
A Two-Year College’s True Worth
Inour country, higher education is increasingly becoming a requirement rather than a luxury in the corporate world. There was a time when folks with a high school diploma might still make a difference in the world for themselves and their family. Those were the days, and they’re quickly becoming a fading memory. If you want to earn a lot of money in your life, your learning potential and the degree of education you have obtained are nearly wholly limiting factors.
By gabriel4 years ago in Education