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Passing Exams
The first and most important step is to understand and truly believe that tests do not measure how smart you are. The only thing they measure is your ability to answer questions in a subject area. They do not predict whether you will be able to do a job nor do they predict how well you will be able to do your job. It’s just questions and answers. I’ll say it again…tests do not measure how smart you are.
By Melissa Matheson8 years ago in Education
The Art of Independence
There are a significant number of work from home opportunities in the form of customer service jobs. Some of the companies that have pioneered the process may not sound familiar, but in recent years the trend has caught on. In fact, there are some very established companies that hire people to do certain aspects of customer service work from home. They include big names like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. The type of work can sometimes differ, but again, it usually comes down to answering calls from a laptop or PC and helping customers. The pay for these jobs starts around 10/hr. Some will pay more and almost all of them will offer a decent number of hours; 25-60 depending on the company and the specific position.
By Donald Harris8 years ago in Journal
Tips for Writing Your Story (For Beginners and New Writers)
(Skip the first paragraph if you want to go straight to the guide.) Writing a story is always super fun, but it can be quite the hassle if you don't know where to start. I'm sure many people have that story in their heads that would be such a cool story, but putting your thoughts into words is difficult. You want to try and write it but you just don't know how. I want to help beginners explore this potential passion of theirs, overcome some issues when it comes to writing, and give tips and tricks so you don't run into roadblocks like I did. I went through it all and if you don't want to go through it either, then read this guide. Trust me, it'll make your journey a lot smoother.
By Paul-Antonio Azar8 years ago in Journal
An Homage to ‘Teachers’
General Constance Greene. Lieutenant Colonel Joan Colaprete. Those are the names of the two “teachers” in my life. Both high school English teachers. Both members of the legion of “teachers” we all hopefully remember from our childhoods throughout the course of our lives. Both were strong and unrelenting. Both eccentric and inspiring. They set the bar high so their students could rise. They got the best out of us and they planted the seed in me for the hunger to learn.
By Eric Trules8 years ago in Education
What Came First: The Teacher or the Person?
Ironically, this is not as complicated as that whole chicken/egg controversy. Most, if not all, teachers can think of a life before teaching; an identity they had before they became Ms./Mrs./Mr. Somebody. A life when they traveled around the world and took casual pictures while leaning on ancient columns...(see featured photo for my former identity ca. 2009)
By Angelica Dunsavage8 years ago in Education
I Took a Pay Cut to be Happy
The first job I ever loved was the only job I applied to where I said to myself: "I really hope they don't call me." I was hired the summer after high school to make sub sandwiches, and clean dishes, starting out at about $7.50. With my performance being a smidgen below average, I was labeled as: quiet, slow, too nervous to speak to customers, and too shy to interact with coworkers; it wasn't until one of the girls that worked on morning shifts said: "Hey, I wanted to let you know I heard people saying if you don't step up a little bit, they're going to let you go." Then I really started applying myself in all the tasks I was given.
By Kennedy Brown8 years ago in Journal
College Study Hacks: The Ethical Cheat Code of All Cheat Codes
Hello to the worldwide web, it’s Aaron with a few study tips to aid you on your journey to academic success or just to make it through your classes. It’s my senior year, I have a lot of work to do this semester, and this may be one of my hardest semesters ever. I have 20 credit hours, six classes, and 1 internship, but before I graduate, I want to leave everyone with a few study tips that I believe will help them along their journey through college. Whether you’re in undergrad, grad, or post grad, here’s Aaron’s official guide to ethically finesse your study time and your teachers. I’m going to start from the bottom up beginning with the basics of freshman year. If you want to skip all the noob-ish study hacks and discover one of my clever cheat codes for reading comprehension, go to the last study hack.
By Become. selfless8 years ago in Education
Am I Stupid for Dropping Out?
Have I made the most fatal mistake of my life? After three successful years of university, I dropped out. I had a good reason (one that you don't really need to know about), but I was still surrounded by shame. I dropped out right in time for me to graduate. One more year, and I would have completed my undergrad. Another year after that, I would have earned my teaching degree. But despite all of that, I dropped out anyway. Am I a loser?
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Education
