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From balancing your course load to forging relationships with classmates to extracurricular involvement, these are the tried and true methods to nail your career as a student.
5 More Reasons to Homeschool Your Special Needs Child
There are certain advantages to homeschooling any child, but homeschooling those with special needs is especially advantageous. The benefits of a home education largely outweigh those of public education. Here are five more good reasons to teach your children at home.
By Noah Hanson6 years ago in Education
How to Prepare to Go Back to College Post-Summer
So, summer is coming to an end. Depending on your university or college, or what degree you're doing, this could've been just about any length. I've been off for about three months now. And I've still got a month to go until classes actually start again. So, while I've still got a fair bit of time, you can never be too prepared. Here's how I'm going to be getting ready, and making sure I'm fully prepared for all the work to come, and just the general university lifestyle.
By Maddie Green6 years ago in Education
The Importance of Translation in the Education System
At least half of the school-going kids in America today are either bilingual—with English being their second language or they speak only one language, which isn’t English. That highlights the great importance of professional translation services in all American schools: Kids need to be exposed to English and as many other languages as possible both at home and at school. And as a matter of fact, being bilingual and fluent in two or more languages has its perks later in life as it diversifies the professional options that a kid can pursue.
By Flora Mayer6 years ago in Education
Becoming Loan Savvy
Perhaps when you were in college you had to quickly sign for a loan so that you could get into school. There wasn’t really time to read all the tiny fine print because you had to hurry to class, and all student loans are basically the same anyways, right?
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Education
The High Cost of Homework
As a future teacher, I want to understand the cognitive, physical, and social toll certain practices have on our students. Homework is a central part of school, at least that’s what we have been led to believe, but young children may suffer unjustifiably in the name of academic success. Particularly during the elementary school years, the young bodies and minds of children under the age of about 10 are not yet equipped developmentally for the sometimes daunting demands of homework. This is the age group I hope to teach someday. Homework has many effects, specifically because it is developmentally inappropriate, it wastes valuable time that could be used for other cognitive and social development, and it produces an educational gap.
By Kayla Bloom6 years ago in Education
Why You Should Study a Subject You Love
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a degree program, and if you’re not certain about what you want to do as a career, then picking the right option for you can be a tricky process. When it comes to choosing what you would like to study at a degree level, it can often become very overwhelming; after all, it’s a choice that’s going to impact the rest of your life massively. And, the pressure to do something that will land you a high-paying career, plus additional pressure from family when it comes to what you choose, can leave you wondering how you’re going to make the right decision. But, there’s a lot to be said for studying something that you love—even if it’s not a STEM subject, or won’t eventually make you a millionaire.
By Veselina Dzhingarova6 years ago in Education
Focus on You: The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year
When asking a college student how they feel at a certain point in the semester, the word "stress" is more than likely to come up. Trying to balance exams, presentations, finances, studying, and for many students, working, can lead to students losing sleep, not having the time/resources to eat enough, and struggling mentally to keep up. Sometimes students simply feel burnt out, and they need time to breathe/regroup in order to put all of their energy into their education. For all of these reasons and more, taking a year off of college is highly recommended.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Education
The Four Major Types of Essays
Whether you’re working on your first or 100th essay, taking one on is always tough. After all, there are different types of essays, and they all have a specific set of rules writers need to follow. If you have an essay coming up or just want to prepare for the future, here is an explanation of the four major types of essays, which include narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive.
By Claire Peters6 years ago in Education
My Advice for New 6th Graders
It has been five years since my first day of 6th grade, but I'm living it all over again because my younger sister will be going to middle school in less than a month. My years in middle school weren't the best and I would gladly go back and change some things. The change between elementary school and middle school is pretty big when you think about it and going from being in one class a day to six can be a culture shock. A lot of things change in middle school and it is the gateway to high school, which is a whole other story, so I feel like 5th graders need to be a little more prepared. I am a girl so my advice is directed more to girls, but overall it's inclusive.
By Dakota Thomas6 years ago in Education
How to Get a Job After College and Get Post-Graduate Education
Many fresh graduates are usually thrown into limbo not knowing where to find gainful employment. After unsuccessfully searching for career-related jobs, they resort to seeking any job opportunity that can earn them an income enough to sustain their basic needs. As such, some graduates normally stagnate in dead-end jobs they do not like. However, with proper guidance and tips, any student can easily land an amazing job and also enroll for postgraduate education in a reputable institution. It is never too soon to start contemplating about possible career opportunities before you even earn your bachelor’s degree. The following are some of the things you can do in order to maximize your chances of getting a job as well as joining postgraduate studies.
By Lewis Robinson6 years ago in Education
Homework: Pros and Cons
Should students get more or less homework than they currently do? It is difficult to deny that homework has countless benefits. It helps young people to understand course material more profoundly, acquire practical skills, become responsible and self-sufficient, and learn to solve challenging tasks without teachers’ supervision. However, each good thing should be used in moderation. Some educational institutions overload learners with assignments and follow the rule “the more the better.” But it is not always the case.
By Ulla Blane6 years ago in Education
