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University, Anxiety, and Friends
Before you go to uni, you have this idea in your head, this perfect idea, of how everything is going to go down. You're going to meet the person of your dreams, join two or three clubs and societies, keep your room and house completely spotless, and you're going to do exceedingly well in your degree. Either that, or you have this nightmare of an idea, one where you have no friends, you don't understand a single thing about your course, and everything is generally terrible for you. And I can tell you now that both of these images are far from the reality.
By Katie Rees8 years ago in Education
Are Universities Living up to Expectations for Those With a Religious Faith?
A “little special room” with soft mats, placed in a circle for students to sit comfortably while practicing meditation with little Buddha statues and candles is how a University of Leeds’s student describes the Buddhist silent room at her university. To create an “escape” from the stressful routine and “magical relaxed zone”, the university offers soothing music and a relaxing atmosphere, says Nefeli Karapanou.
By Michelle Sarkisyan8 years ago in Education
High School: Junior Year (Chapter 5)
I slammed through the cafeteria doors trying to catch up with Jeanette. Out in the hallway, I looked left and right and I didn’t see any sign of her. I did, however, see the corner of a manilla folder sticking out of the trashcan. The same kind of folder that Elena gave Jeanette.
By Samuel Gaitan8 years ago in Education
From a Housewife to a Position in the Embassy: The Story of an Immigrant
Now an accountant in the Embassy of Armenia to Bulgaria, she has come a long way since leaving her hometown, the capital of Armenia, Yerevan at the age of 25 with nothing. Despite the obstacles of being a single mother, she managed to keep her head high and create a global professional network.
By Michelle Sarkisyan8 years ago in Journal
My Failed Company
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to own my own business. Something about being your own boss appealed to me and for the better part of a decade I tried to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately, I failed to make that dream come true—and I want to talk about it.
By Nicholas Dapolito8 years ago in Journal
10 Reasons It’s Bad to Invest in IPOs
Getting into investments is an exciting prospect. People love the idea of seeing their money turn into something bigger. However, that excitement can also lead to a bad investment that ends up leaving you with emptier pockets than when you started. When this happens, you may want to consider some reasons it's bad to invest in IPOs.
By Glenn Bushinski8 years ago in Trader
