The biggest advantage to online degree education is that it is a complete college degree program that is delivered via the Internet. All classes, materials, tests and lectures are delivered online. This process allows the student to "attend" class from anywhere at any time that is convenient to them.
Another advantage is that the class material and program is continuously updated for up to the minute, real world application. This allows the student to immediately begin applying their new knowledge to their existing work environment.
There are many different types of online degree education programs available. Students can receive a bachelor's or master's degree in many areas such as accounting, marketing, human resources, e-business, information technology, nursing and even elementary education.
The typical online degree education program takes three years to complete. A master's degree program may take up to four years depending on the type of degree sought and the prior education of the student. Most programs are accredited and they usually accept the transfer of prior credits from other accredited universities.
While enrolled, a student typically takes just one class at a time for a five to six week period. This allows the student to concentrate solely on that material before moving on to the next module of information.
The price of an online degree education program is comparable to that of a regular college degree. Plus, many students are eligible for financing in the way of a student loan. Sometimes employer education programs can even reimburse a student's tuition fees.
The main disadvantage is that some employers prefer that their employees have degrees from traditional colleges. With the advent of new technology, however, these views are rapidly changing. Soon, online degree education will be as accepted, if not more acceptedBusiness Management Articles, than traditional degree education.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Accelerated Learning and Webucation
Webucation is a relatively new word, coined from the combination of the words web and education. Many people have previously referred to any form of continuing education via the web as e-education or education (eed u k' shun), however, the new term webucation just may catch on. Regardless of what you call it, accelerated learning and continuing education via the scope of the internet makes good sense for a great many people.
Why the need? People are finally starting to realize that their high school education or even 4-year college degree is simply not sufficient anymore to prepare them for beneficial employment in the fast-changing world in which we live. Employers are looking for specific skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the workplace. Those persons who can meet these employer needs are challenged with the opportunity to grow with their company through both existing and coming tumultuous times. Those who do not embrace change, new technology and employer needs will simply be left behind. The need for continuing education and learning faster has never been more relevant or important than it is right now.
Obviously, the workplace in our economy is the motivator for the realization of these facts, but exactly who is actually driving this? It appears that it is the college-educated professional who is realizing her need for updated, improved or new skills relevant to their workplace experiences and requirements. Change is accelerating around us, creating both exciting opportunity and dire dread for many people. Those who embrace change and seek to fortify or improve upon their skill-sets through webucation will certainly experience less stress and greater fulfillment than those who simply watch as all of this change happens around them. The less-educated generally miss the fact that it is their lack of currently relevant, specific skills in a changing market than is hindering them.
Accelerated learning, or learning for profit as I like to prefer to call it, is the skill most often lacking in both the college educated and lesser educated individuals. The books, programs, courses, CD's and other educational materials are out there for the taking, or learning in this case. For those who have assessed their current position and future prospects for continued employability, typically familiarize themselves with these learning resources and will often select one or more in an effort to improve their skills. What is missing from the equation is the speed at which they learn this new material. The faster you can learn a new skill and apply it to your profession, the quicker you will begin to improve your financial position.
Learning faster then, is not an option, but mandatory in order to get ahead.
All is not lost for persons without a college education, for there are many examples of intelligent people without degrees who are extremely successful. Do not, however, make the mistake of equating the lack of a formal degree with a lack of education. Most entrepreneurs have a great deal of education, usually achieved through self-motivation, perseverance, tenacity and a sense of drive and ambition. They make it a point to become experts in their field of endeavor. These self-taught individuals have a real sense of urgency and insatiably seek out the knowledge needed for their success.
Whether or not you have a college degree, a high school diploma or a self-education, the need for learning faster, that is, learning for profit, will become more evident as you proceed in life. Embrace webucation as an exciting concept and available resource that is growing quickly around you. There are no excuses for not learning. There are abundant means to get aheadComputer Technology Articles, but you must act quickly and persevere in your education first.
Why the need? People are finally starting to realize that their high school education or even 4-year college degree is simply not sufficient anymore to prepare them for beneficial employment in the fast-changing world in which we live. Employers are looking for specific skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the workplace. Those persons who can meet these employer needs are challenged with the opportunity to grow with their company through both existing and coming tumultuous times. Those who do not embrace change, new technology and employer needs will simply be left behind. The need for continuing education and learning faster has never been more relevant or important than it is right now.
Obviously, the workplace in our economy is the motivator for the realization of these facts, but exactly who is actually driving this? It appears that it is the college-educated professional who is realizing her need for updated, improved or new skills relevant to their workplace experiences and requirements. Change is accelerating around us, creating both exciting opportunity and dire dread for many people. Those who embrace change and seek to fortify or improve upon their skill-sets through webucation will certainly experience less stress and greater fulfillment than those who simply watch as all of this change happens around them. The less-educated generally miss the fact that it is their lack of currently relevant, specific skills in a changing market than is hindering them.
Accelerated learning, or learning for profit as I like to prefer to call it, is the skill most often lacking in both the college educated and lesser educated individuals. The books, programs, courses, CD's and other educational materials are out there for the taking, or learning in this case. For those who have assessed their current position and future prospects for continued employability, typically familiarize themselves with these learning resources and will often select one or more in an effort to improve their skills. What is missing from the equation is the speed at which they learn this new material. The faster you can learn a new skill and apply it to your profession, the quicker you will begin to improve your financial position.
Learning faster then, is not an option, but mandatory in order to get ahead.
All is not lost for persons without a college education, for there are many examples of intelligent people without degrees who are extremely successful. Do not, however, make the mistake of equating the lack of a formal degree with a lack of education. Most entrepreneurs have a great deal of education, usually achieved through self-motivation, perseverance, tenacity and a sense of drive and ambition. They make it a point to become experts in their field of endeavor. These self-taught individuals have a real sense of urgency and insatiably seek out the knowledge needed for their success.
Whether or not you have a college degree, a high school diploma or a self-education, the need for learning faster, that is, learning for profit, will become more evident as you proceed in life. Embrace webucation as an exciting concept and available resource that is growing quickly around you. There are no excuses for not learning. There are abundant means to get aheadComputer Technology Articles, but you must act quickly and persevere in your education first.
Elementary Education in Orissa
“For fifty years we have been a developing nation. It is time we see ourselves as a developed nation." This is the part of the speech of Dr Abdul Kalam in Hyderabad. Whenever we are talking about Developed nation, suddenly education comes to picture with other major indicators like the growth rate of the economy, birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate (IMR), and literacy rate. These indicators are all interconnected with each other and the literacy rate has been the major determinant of the rise or fall in the other indicators. There is enough evidence even in Orissa to show that a low literacy rate correlates with high birth rate, high IMR, and decrease in the rate of life expectancy. The recognition of this fact has created awareness on the need to focus upon literacy and elementary education programmes, not simply as a matter of social justice but more to foster economic growth, social well-being, and social stability.
The Constitution of India casts an obligation on the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14. The literacy rate in Orissa during 1951 was 15.8% against the all India average of 18.3%, which increased to 63.6% in 2001 against the all India average of 65.4%. While the male literacy rate of 63.1% in the State in 1991 increased to 75.9% in 2001, the female literacy rate increased from 34.7% to 51.0%. There has been a steady improvement in the literacy rates of the State over successive decades, which is a result of expansion of educational infrastructure both quantitative and qualitative.
In 1950-51, there were 9,801 Primary Schools with 16,525 teachers and 3.15 lakh students. There were 501 Upper Primary Schools with 2,569 teachers and 40,000 students. Also there were 172 High Schools with 2,247 teachers and 16,000 students. Since 1950-51, there has been a considerable expansion in the number of educational institutions, enrollment and number of teachers at all levels during successive plan periods. In 2003-2004, there are 44,416 Primary Schools with 52.54 lakh enrollment and 97 lakh teachers in the State. There is one Primary School for every 3.5 Sq.Km area. The state government has established 14, 233 Upper Primary Schools for each 10.94 km area in the State.
Issues of Concern
Education is the key to social & economic development of any society. It encompasses every sphere of human life. Level of literacy has a profound bearing on the level of human development. There are major issues, which are directly or indirectly concerned with the education in Orissa. First, the dropout rate in primary and upper primary schools is become a major issue of concern. In the same time dropout rate become a major setback in the increasing literacy rate which was at the primary stage 33.6%. But if you compare girls dropout rate with boys, the dropout rate for girls was 35.4% and for boys 31.9%. Dropout rate at upper primary stage was 57.5% in 2003-04. Out of them 56.5% boys dropped out in upper primary stage while 58.6% girls dropped out in the same year. Second issue is infrastructure of school buildings, which are in bad conditions. And the old or unsafe school buildings of our state are inadequate to meet the needs of school children. Many of them one-room (or even open-air) operations with poorly paid teachers.
Steps taken by the State Government
Orissa government has always made concerted efforts to provide education to all. Some major initiatives were taken to offer quality education for a brighter future not only for Oriyas but also for the state, at last for the nation. Some steps were directed towards the reform and renewal of state’s education system. In the same time there has been a considerable expansion in the number of educational institutions, enrolment and number of teachers at all levels during successive plan periods.
The central and state governments have been expanding the provision of primary formal and non-formal education to realise the goal of Universilisation of Elementary Education (UEE). Elementary education is recognised as a fundamental right of all citizens in India. The directive principles of state policy envisage UEE as one of the major goals to be achieved and mandated in a timeframe. As per guidelines adopted at the national level, the State aims at providing access to Primary Schools within one kilometer and Upper Primary Schools within three kilometers from habitations having 300 or more and 500 or more respectively. In order to achieve the goal of Universalisation of Elementary Education and to improve the quality, steps have been initiated to engage more 9,563 para teachers under State Plan.
Government of India's flagship programme ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ was launched on nation-wide scale to universalize elementary education by providing for community ownership and monitoring of the school system. The objectives of the programme are compulsory Education to all the Children of 6-14 years age group by 2007. Under the programme, there were 780 new primary schools, 2,771 new upper primary schools were opened and. 25,594 Swechasevi Sikhshya Sahayaks were appointed in 2003-04. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme calls for community participation through effective decentralisation - involvement of Village Education Committee (VEC), Members of Panchayat Raj institutions and Womens’ group. It ensures transparency and accountability of the school system to the community. To lesson the burden of Directorate of Higher Education, the state government has been established three regional Directorates in Bhubaneswar, Berhampur and Sambalpur. Regional Directors of these Directorates have been vested with similar powers of Director of Higher Education. Today, access to the qualitative education is reducing in Orissa. The reason is a lack of budget, weak governance and decline of physical infrastructure, shortage of teachers and their low salary, obsolete teaching plans, poverty and malnutrition, and absence of parents and society participation.
Huddles to achieve the Goal
Funds become major hurdle for every developmental programme in Orissa. In some cases, it is surplus and government cannot utilize the fund within the required timeframe. In the other side, it is deficit. In every step and in every stage, we extend our hand in front of the Central government, financial institutions for funds. How do you education keep the education aside? The government does not have money for primary education. Well, the fiscal deficit is surely a problem, but that could not be excused during a downturn if it is used for opening up the way to developed nation. The Government of Orissa fully endorses the approach on universalisation of elementary education and the scheme ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ should be given the highest priority. But when we are heading towards success of the programme, we do not have fund to provide the study materials to the students. With the assistance from Central Government, the Orissa Government has been providing the study materials every year. For a state like Orissa, the government needs 3.5 crores books for the students up to VII class.
Generally, the government was sanctioned eight crores every year. In the current year budget, only four crores has sanctioned, whereas approximately 30 crores required for the printing of study materials. Now, It is become routine issue for the government to sanction inadequate fund and demand more money at the neck of the moment when the books should reach at the end user. This is not only creating an obstacle in the time bound programme but also spoil the valuable time of the students for struggling with the course without courseware. Here I have highlighted one issue, which is occurred in every year at the beginning of academic year. Government has been compromising the issue without thinking the future of the small kids. Though it is a routine issue, then why Government is not considering this issue seriously?
Some other issues like educational infrastructure and appoint good teachers with good salary are also taken into consideration. When we are appointing good teachers for this programme, we should think about the other side of the coin (i.e good remuneration). The state government appointed 40,846 Shiksha Sahayaks under several schemes including District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Sarba Siksha Abhijan (SSA). Due to deficit budget the Shiksha Sahayaks are compromising with the situation and ready to work in less salary (i.e. Rs 1500 per month), which is less than the wage of a bonded labour. In spite of that the State Government is unable to provide their share at least in time to the Shiksha Sahayaks. How would we expect quality education from a teacher who is struggling to survive in this expensive society? Recently, the State Government has decided to hike the monthly honorarium of the Siksha Sahayaks from Rs 1500 to Rs 2000. This decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on October 20. This will cost the State Exchequer an additional Rs 25 crore per year. Obviously, zero percent credit goes to the State Government. Though Central Government is supporting 75 percent of the estimated expenditure, this additional hike will be added to the aided account. If Sarba Siksha Abhijan is become a flop programme, then the credit goes to the state government. The major barrier is deficiency of fund.
Conclusion
We are compromising in every step of our life. How many days will we live with ‘compromise’? Let us stop compromising with our future and with our future generation. At least the State Government should give up elementary education. Education makes man a right thinker. It tells man how to think and how to make decision. When the absolute number of literate people in the state is steadily rising year after year, then where are those instincts of a literate person? Where is your voice against the backward step of the government? But moving beyond educational programmes requires much political will and public pressure. Unfortunately, elementary education continues to receive low priority from those in power. While State Assembly discusses trivial issues, issues related to elementary education gathers dust. If government will not take any rigid step then all children of 6-14 years age group in school by 2003Computer Technology Articles, all children to complete 5 years of schooling by 2007and all children to complete 8 years of schooling by 2010 will become a utopian dream for us.
The Constitution of India casts an obligation on the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14. The literacy rate in Orissa during 1951 was 15.8% against the all India average of 18.3%, which increased to 63.6% in 2001 against the all India average of 65.4%. While the male literacy rate of 63.1% in the State in 1991 increased to 75.9% in 2001, the female literacy rate increased from 34.7% to 51.0%. There has been a steady improvement in the literacy rates of the State over successive decades, which is a result of expansion of educational infrastructure both quantitative and qualitative.
In 1950-51, there were 9,801 Primary Schools with 16,525 teachers and 3.15 lakh students. There were 501 Upper Primary Schools with 2,569 teachers and 40,000 students. Also there were 172 High Schools with 2,247 teachers and 16,000 students. Since 1950-51, there has been a considerable expansion in the number of educational institutions, enrollment and number of teachers at all levels during successive plan periods. In 2003-2004, there are 44,416 Primary Schools with 52.54 lakh enrollment and 97 lakh teachers in the State. There is one Primary School for every 3.5 Sq.Km area. The state government has established 14, 233 Upper Primary Schools for each 10.94 km area in the State.
Issues of Concern
Education is the key to social & economic development of any society. It encompasses every sphere of human life. Level of literacy has a profound bearing on the level of human development. There are major issues, which are directly or indirectly concerned with the education in Orissa. First, the dropout rate in primary and upper primary schools is become a major issue of concern. In the same time dropout rate become a major setback in the increasing literacy rate which was at the primary stage 33.6%. But if you compare girls dropout rate with boys, the dropout rate for girls was 35.4% and for boys 31.9%. Dropout rate at upper primary stage was 57.5% in 2003-04. Out of them 56.5% boys dropped out in upper primary stage while 58.6% girls dropped out in the same year. Second issue is infrastructure of school buildings, which are in bad conditions. And the old or unsafe school buildings of our state are inadequate to meet the needs of school children. Many of them one-room (or even open-air) operations with poorly paid teachers.
Steps taken by the State Government
Orissa government has always made concerted efforts to provide education to all. Some major initiatives were taken to offer quality education for a brighter future not only for Oriyas but also for the state, at last for the nation. Some steps were directed towards the reform and renewal of state’s education system. In the same time there has been a considerable expansion in the number of educational institutions, enrolment and number of teachers at all levels during successive plan periods.
The central and state governments have been expanding the provision of primary formal and non-formal education to realise the goal of Universilisation of Elementary Education (UEE). Elementary education is recognised as a fundamental right of all citizens in India. The directive principles of state policy envisage UEE as one of the major goals to be achieved and mandated in a timeframe. As per guidelines adopted at the national level, the State aims at providing access to Primary Schools within one kilometer and Upper Primary Schools within three kilometers from habitations having 300 or more and 500 or more respectively. In order to achieve the goal of Universalisation of Elementary Education and to improve the quality, steps have been initiated to engage more 9,563 para teachers under State Plan.
Government of India's flagship programme ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ was launched on nation-wide scale to universalize elementary education by providing for community ownership and monitoring of the school system. The objectives of the programme are compulsory Education to all the Children of 6-14 years age group by 2007. Under the programme, there were 780 new primary schools, 2,771 new upper primary schools were opened and. 25,594 Swechasevi Sikhshya Sahayaks were appointed in 2003-04. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme calls for community participation through effective decentralisation - involvement of Village Education Committee (VEC), Members of Panchayat Raj institutions and Womens’ group. It ensures transparency and accountability of the school system to the community. To lesson the burden of Directorate of Higher Education, the state government has been established three regional Directorates in Bhubaneswar, Berhampur and Sambalpur. Regional Directors of these Directorates have been vested with similar powers of Director of Higher Education. Today, access to the qualitative education is reducing in Orissa. The reason is a lack of budget, weak governance and decline of physical infrastructure, shortage of teachers and their low salary, obsolete teaching plans, poverty and malnutrition, and absence of parents and society participation.
Huddles to achieve the Goal
Funds become major hurdle for every developmental programme in Orissa. In some cases, it is surplus and government cannot utilize the fund within the required timeframe. In the other side, it is deficit. In every step and in every stage, we extend our hand in front of the Central government, financial institutions for funds. How do you education keep the education aside? The government does not have money for primary education. Well, the fiscal deficit is surely a problem, but that could not be excused during a downturn if it is used for opening up the way to developed nation. The Government of Orissa fully endorses the approach on universalisation of elementary education and the scheme ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ should be given the highest priority. But when we are heading towards success of the programme, we do not have fund to provide the study materials to the students. With the assistance from Central Government, the Orissa Government has been providing the study materials every year. For a state like Orissa, the government needs 3.5 crores books for the students up to VII class.
Generally, the government was sanctioned eight crores every year. In the current year budget, only four crores has sanctioned, whereas approximately 30 crores required for the printing of study materials. Now, It is become routine issue for the government to sanction inadequate fund and demand more money at the neck of the moment when the books should reach at the end user. This is not only creating an obstacle in the time bound programme but also spoil the valuable time of the students for struggling with the course without courseware. Here I have highlighted one issue, which is occurred in every year at the beginning of academic year. Government has been compromising the issue without thinking the future of the small kids. Though it is a routine issue, then why Government is not considering this issue seriously?
Some other issues like educational infrastructure and appoint good teachers with good salary are also taken into consideration. When we are appointing good teachers for this programme, we should think about the other side of the coin (i.e good remuneration). The state government appointed 40,846 Shiksha Sahayaks under several schemes including District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Sarba Siksha Abhijan (SSA). Due to deficit budget the Shiksha Sahayaks are compromising with the situation and ready to work in less salary (i.e. Rs 1500 per month), which is less than the wage of a bonded labour. In spite of that the State Government is unable to provide their share at least in time to the Shiksha Sahayaks. How would we expect quality education from a teacher who is struggling to survive in this expensive society? Recently, the State Government has decided to hike the monthly honorarium of the Siksha Sahayaks from Rs 1500 to Rs 2000. This decision was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on October 20. This will cost the State Exchequer an additional Rs 25 crore per year. Obviously, zero percent credit goes to the State Government. Though Central Government is supporting 75 percent of the estimated expenditure, this additional hike will be added to the aided account. If Sarba Siksha Abhijan is become a flop programme, then the credit goes to the state government. The major barrier is deficiency of fund.
Conclusion
We are compromising in every step of our life. How many days will we live with ‘compromise’? Let us stop compromising with our future and with our future generation. At least the State Government should give up elementary education. Education makes man a right thinker. It tells man how to think and how to make decision. When the absolute number of literate people in the state is steadily rising year after year, then where are those instincts of a literate person? Where is your voice against the backward step of the government? But moving beyond educational programmes requires much political will and public pressure. Unfortunately, elementary education continues to receive low priority from those in power. While State Assembly discusses trivial issues, issues related to elementary education gathers dust. If government will not take any rigid step then all children of 6-14 years age group in school by 2003Computer Technology Articles, all children to complete 5 years of schooling by 2007and all children to complete 8 years of schooling by 2010 will become a utopian dream for us.
Reducing the Administrative Burden for Further Education Colleges
But the scheme brought with it an extra administrative burden for further education (FE) colleges. They now have to manage enrolment in the scheme, monitor attendance and notify the Assessment and Payment Body of their decisions to pay EMA students, or not pay, where applicable.
It is estimated that about half of all 16-year-olds studying in England qualify for the EMA. To receive the allowance, students must attend at least 12 hours of supervised further education courses each week. Payments are £10, £20 or £30 each week, depending on the income of the household. Students may also receive bonuses depending on the progress they make.
Attendance Management
Because attendance is a key factor in making payment decisions, FE college administrators need an accurate and efficient means of monitoring and recording this activity.
A system is therefore needed that gives FE college administrative staff the flexibility to choose the data capture methods that best suit their specific requirements. The software applied to control this document management needed to adapt to paper registers, direct data entry and remote entry using Web registers.
This flexibility is also needed in any reporting application, as users would need a wide range of report options. The most streamlined system would naturally allow users to create and save reports on the Web.
As well as offering Web reporting, the ideal software would also contain a Web portal with restricted access, password permissions allowing access to relevant informationHealth Fitness Articles, plus the ability to Process EMA bonus payments and EMA documentation. Secure web access for attendance data entry and Web-based attendance reporting would complete an ideal system.
It is estimated that about half of all 16-year-olds studying in England qualify for the EMA. To receive the allowance, students must attend at least 12 hours of supervised further education courses each week. Payments are £10, £20 or £30 each week, depending on the income of the household. Students may also receive bonuses depending on the progress they make.
Attendance Management
Because attendance is a key factor in making payment decisions, FE college administrators need an accurate and efficient means of monitoring and recording this activity.
A system is therefore needed that gives FE college administrative staff the flexibility to choose the data capture methods that best suit their specific requirements. The software applied to control this document management needed to adapt to paper registers, direct data entry and remote entry using Web registers.
This flexibility is also needed in any reporting application, as users would need a wide range of report options. The most streamlined system would naturally allow users to create and save reports on the Web.
As well as offering Web reporting, the ideal software would also contain a Web portal with restricted access, password permissions allowing access to relevant informationHealth Fitness Articles, plus the ability to Process EMA bonus payments and EMA documentation. Secure web access for attendance data entry and Web-based attendance reporting would complete an ideal system.
Education loans can augment the boundaries of what you can achieve
Education loans are open to all people in all its myriad forms. Education loans can realize your education plans or the education plans of your children. You can strengthen you own future and the future of your son or daughter with education loans. An extensive range of student and parent loans are presented under the category of education loans. There are many types of education loans. Discerning about the types of education loans will help you in making the accurate decision. The single largest resource of education loans is federal loan. The two main federal education loan programmes are the Federal Family Education Loan Programme and the Federal Direct Loan Programme. In the Federal Family Education Loan Programme the bank, credit union or the school is the lender. While the federal direct loans programme, the department of education is the lender.
Private education loans are offered to people so that they can provide financial backup to their education plans. Private education loans are not endorsed by other government agencies but are provided by other financial institutions. Private education loans programme are optimum for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Formal education is requisite for future success. Though this is not a hard and fast rule, but education certainly helps you in gaining an upper hand. With universities getting expensive by each day an education loan will certainly give you an incentive to go ahead with your education plans. Each year while contemplating on your education plans the thought of finances almost invariably comes in. While working towards you degree, you are constantly plagued about paying for the education fees, books, and other living expenses. Education loans can provide funding for tuition fees, board and room, books computer, and even student travel. An education loan can help you with all these expenses. Education loans are sufficient enough to take care of all these expenses. If you have been forced to drop your education for any reason, you can still take up your education at any point of time. Irrespective of your age and also where you have left your education.
There are no specific eligibility criteria for education loans. Any person who is in need of sponsorship for education can find an education loan that befits his or her financial necessity. Loan amount on education loans vary with the kind of education you want to pursue. The repayment options with education loans will similarly accommodate your personal financial preferences. You can either repay interest amount while still in school or six months after graduation. Education loans offer upto ten years for repayments. The refund alternatives on education loans also include deferment, forbearance and consolidation. The various sites on education loans can give you innumerable repayment options and monetary remuneration.
Education loans will help you in planning your life after graduation. However, an education loan like every loan is a huge financial obligation. An education loans is generally the first substantial loan for most people and therefore the first major expense. Do not be completely dependent on your education loans for the funding of your complete education. Try to apply for any other financial sustenance like university grants, scholarships, fellowships, work study programmes and assistance ship and any other form of aid. This will certainly encourage a fluid dispensation of your education loans. You can start by going to the financial aid office in your school or university. It will provide you further insight to the kind of education loans, you must apply for.
Education is an experience of life. It is so rewarding in itself that it helps you to manage almost everything in your life. Education loans discipline your impulse towards education and training into a fruitful contrivance. The payoff is delicious in terms of improved quality of life. Education is expensive! Is it? With education loans it can’t be. NowComputer Technology Articles, you don’t have to take the road in front of you. Make your own road with education loans.
Private education loans are offered to people so that they can provide financial backup to their education plans. Private education loans are not endorsed by other government agencies but are provided by other financial institutions. Private education loans programme are optimum for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Formal education is requisite for future success. Though this is not a hard and fast rule, but education certainly helps you in gaining an upper hand. With universities getting expensive by each day an education loan will certainly give you an incentive to go ahead with your education plans. Each year while contemplating on your education plans the thought of finances almost invariably comes in. While working towards you degree, you are constantly plagued about paying for the education fees, books, and other living expenses. Education loans can provide funding for tuition fees, board and room, books computer, and even student travel. An education loan can help you with all these expenses. Education loans are sufficient enough to take care of all these expenses. If you have been forced to drop your education for any reason, you can still take up your education at any point of time. Irrespective of your age and also where you have left your education.
There are no specific eligibility criteria for education loans. Any person who is in need of sponsorship for education can find an education loan that befits his or her financial necessity. Loan amount on education loans vary with the kind of education you want to pursue. The repayment options with education loans will similarly accommodate your personal financial preferences. You can either repay interest amount while still in school or six months after graduation. Education loans offer upto ten years for repayments. The refund alternatives on education loans also include deferment, forbearance and consolidation. The various sites on education loans can give you innumerable repayment options and monetary remuneration.
Education loans will help you in planning your life after graduation. However, an education loan like every loan is a huge financial obligation. An education loans is generally the first substantial loan for most people and therefore the first major expense. Do not be completely dependent on your education loans for the funding of your complete education. Try to apply for any other financial sustenance like university grants, scholarships, fellowships, work study programmes and assistance ship and any other form of aid. This will certainly encourage a fluid dispensation of your education loans. You can start by going to the financial aid office in your school or university. It will provide you further insight to the kind of education loans, you must apply for.
Education is an experience of life. It is so rewarding in itself that it helps you to manage almost everything in your life. Education loans discipline your impulse towards education and training into a fruitful contrivance. The payoff is delicious in terms of improved quality of life. Education is expensive! Is it? With education loans it can’t be. NowComputer Technology Articles, you don’t have to take the road in front of you. Make your own road with education loans.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Bridge the Financial Gap with a Distance Learning Education Loan
Without a distance learning education loan, few students can afford to pay for distance learning, but there are so many kinds of aid available that the student who is interested in obtaining financial aid can feel overwhelmed. The three major kinds of financial aid that are available include scholarships, grants and education loans. A distance learning education loan can be obtained by prospective students as there are many types of loans available from the federal government. Two major categories of federal education loans are Perkins Loans and Stafford loans.
Federal Perkins loans
The federal government provides colleges and universities with a mechanism to lend money directly to students through the Federal Perkins Loan program. Financial aid directors and admissions counselors usually work together through the application cycle to determine which candidates might be swayed to enroll at their institution with the extra help that these loans provide. Perkins Loans are extended only to full-time students that meet all academic requirements at their college or university.
Depending on a number of factors, including the income of a student's family and their collected savings, undergraduates can qualify for up to $4,000 each school year under the Perkins Loan program. The loans cap out at $20,000 during an individual's undergraduate degree program. Graduate students may receive up to $6,000 per year in assistance from their schools, with a lifetime cap of $40,000 in Perkins Loan advances. Students must begin to repay Perkins Loans to their institutions nine months after they graduate, or nine months after they drop to part-time status. Loan recipients can take up to ten years to pay off the loans they accrued during their degree programs at a fixed interest rate of five percent.
Because schools will make a distance learning education loan to enrolled students, the loans are usually transferred internally through a college's bursar's office. If you receive a Perkins Loan, expect to see your loan amount credited in two equal installments: one for the fall semester, and the other in the spring.
Unlike personal loans that fluctuate with the prime rate, Perkins Loan recipients enjoy the stability of the same interest rate throughout their repayment period. Graduates can save a significant amount of money by paying off their Perkins Loans early, since there is no pre-payment penalty.
Stafford Loans
Stafford loans provide some tax benefits to students as they grow their careers after graduation. Many adults can claim the interest paid on student loan debts for tax purposes, with a maximum of $2,500, as a write off.
Graduate students can also take advantage of loan programs, although fewer scholarships and grants exist to help pay for advanced degree programs. Graduate students can borrow up to $18,500 each year from guaranteed lenders. Of that amount, only $8,500 can be subsidized. The Stafford Loan program for graduate students caps out at $138,500, including all loans disbursed during a student's undergraduate program.
With the cost of college education rising every year, more students and their families turn to a distance learning education loan to bridge the gap left when savings and scholarships cannot pay all of the tuition bills. For most young Americans, a student loan is their first encounter with major debt.
Federal Perkins loans
The federal government provides colleges and universities with a mechanism to lend money directly to students through the Federal Perkins Loan program. Financial aid directors and admissions counselors usually work together through the application cycle to determine which candidates might be swayed to enroll at their institution with the extra help that these loans provide. Perkins Loans are extended only to full-time students that meet all academic requirements at their college or university.
Depending on a number of factors, including the income of a student's family and their collected savings, undergraduates can qualify for up to $4,000 each school year under the Perkins Loan program. The loans cap out at $20,000 during an individual's undergraduate degree program. Graduate students may receive up to $6,000 per year in assistance from their schools, with a lifetime cap of $40,000 in Perkins Loan advances. Students must begin to repay Perkins Loans to their institutions nine months after they graduate, or nine months after they drop to part-time status. Loan recipients can take up to ten years to pay off the loans they accrued during their degree programs at a fixed interest rate of five percent.
Because schools will make a distance learning education loan to enrolled students, the loans are usually transferred internally through a college's bursar's office. If you receive a Perkins Loan, expect to see your loan amount credited in two equal installments: one for the fall semester, and the other in the spring.
Unlike personal loans that fluctuate with the prime rate, Perkins Loan recipients enjoy the stability of the same interest rate throughout their repayment period. Graduates can save a significant amount of money by paying off their Perkins Loans early, since there is no pre-payment penalty.
Stafford Loans
Stafford loans provide some tax benefits to students as they grow their careers after graduation. Many adults can claim the interest paid on student loan debts for tax purposes, with a maximum of $2,500, as a write off.
Graduate students can also take advantage of loan programs, although fewer scholarships and grants exist to help pay for advanced degree programs. Graduate students can borrow up to $18,500 each year from guaranteed lenders. Of that amount, only $8,500 can be subsidized. The Stafford Loan program for graduate students caps out at $138,500, including all loans disbursed during a student's undergraduate program.
With the cost of college education rising every year, more students and their families turn to a distance learning education loan to bridge the gap left when savings and scholarships cannot pay all of the tuition bills. For most young Americans, a student loan is their first encounter with major debt.
Acquiring New Computing Skills ? with Distance Learning Microsoft Access 2002 Courses
Distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 courses are for those who wish to acquire the skills and necessary knowledge for creating, editing and querying databases and tables. The focus of the course is to enable the students to take full advantage of the features of the software. At the end of the course, students would be able to create and manipulate databases, query them, create and manipulate forms, integrate with the web and use the advanced tools that come packaged with the software! The purpose is to enhance computing skills and enable learners to create custom databases to store mission critical data in readily accessible forms. You will have your work-a-day data at your finger tips. Your career will get a definite boost and your resume will have greater impact!
Course Content
A fundamental knowledge of how to use the Windows operating system is a prerequisite for attending a distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 course. Learners are given inputs on how to use modern office software to speed up and make efficient office processes. Students learn to create, plan and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002. The topics covered include an understanding of relational databases, creating and planning databases, selecting and printing database objects, creating tables, entering records, modifying tables and field properties, using advanced sorts, finding records, applying and removing filters, specifying query criteria, creating calculated fields, running multi table queries, creating forms and reports, implementing standard and calculated controls, importing data and much more. In other words, these courses are procedure focused and help the student hit the ground running!
Institutions Offering these Courses
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program offered by UK Open learning uses a premier Microsoft desktop certification that is recognized globally as the benchmark standard. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc offers distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 courses for beginners and for advanced users. KnowledgeNet Interactive distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 courses are delivered directly to the desktop and offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers most aspects of the subject in detail. Kilroy college offers Microsoft Access 2002 home study courses at three levels—beginners, intermediate and expert levels. ICS Learn also offers Microsoft Access 2002 as part of a course for the popular and versatile suite of applications called Microsoft Office.
If you want to impress your employer or would like to create an impact on a future employer, a distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 course may be just what you are looking for. Sign up for a course now!
Course Content
A fundamental knowledge of how to use the Windows operating system is a prerequisite for attending a distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 course. Learners are given inputs on how to use modern office software to speed up and make efficient office processes. Students learn to create, plan and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002. The topics covered include an understanding of relational databases, creating and planning databases, selecting and printing database objects, creating tables, entering records, modifying tables and field properties, using advanced sorts, finding records, applying and removing filters, specifying query criteria, creating calculated fields, running multi table queries, creating forms and reports, implementing standard and calculated controls, importing data and much more. In other words, these courses are procedure focused and help the student hit the ground running!
Institutions Offering these Courses
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program offered by UK Open learning uses a premier Microsoft desktop certification that is recognized globally as the benchmark standard. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc offers distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 courses for beginners and for advanced users. KnowledgeNet Interactive distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 courses are delivered directly to the desktop and offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers most aspects of the subject in detail. Kilroy college offers Microsoft Access 2002 home study courses at three levels—beginners, intermediate and expert levels. ICS Learn also offers Microsoft Access 2002 as part of a course for the popular and versatile suite of applications called Microsoft Office.
If you want to impress your employer or would like to create an impact on a future employer, a distance learning Microsoft Access 2002 course may be just what you are looking for. Sign up for a course now!
Distance Learning Degree Certificate Courses a Wide Range of Options
Distance learning degree certificate courses are designed for post secondary students who cannot afford the time to enroll in colleges but yet would like to pursue higher studies! The variety of courses offered and the number of Universities offering these courses give the aspiring student a wide range of choices. If you are an adult learner with a busy schedule, these courses are designed to help you balance your personal and official life by providing you with a curriculum that can be pursued anywhere, anytime.
How the Courses are Conducted
Distance learning degree certificate courses use the power of the internet and communication devices to reach out to students. Online web based curriculum, virtual classrooms, phone in tutoring, regular mail and email lessons and communication, discussion forums and a host of other devices and software are used to give the student a feeling of participating in a classroom environment. Practicum is conducted on campus or off campus depending on the requirements of the subject. The best aspect of distance learning is that it is available 24 x 7 x 365 and the student does not have to leave his home or workplace to study!
The Tip of the Iceberg – A Brief Look at Some Universities and Courses
Walden University is an accredited institution which has distance learning degree certificate courses tailored to the needs of adult learners. Degree programs are available at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels. University of Phoenix has more than 17,000 highly qualified instructors and 140 degrees are offered in business, technology, education and healthcare apart from routine programs in social sciences, life sciences etc. The Kennedy Western University has developed a 12-18 months academic model that is designed for students with busy professional schedules. The Capella University complements your work schedule and offers quality degree programs at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels.
Ashford University courses are liberal arts courses for working adults and those who have left their degree programs unfinished. The University of Maryland has been awarded the Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence and more than 30% of its students are enrolled for internet based degree certificate courses. The Jones International University’s faculty is drawn from the brain pool of Stanford University, Columbia University and Thunderbird. It has more than 15 graduate degree specializations. The Keller Graduate School of Management streamlines the education process to enable busy professionals to get on with learning on the fly. The Devry University has been in existence from 1931 and has been the alma mater for more than 250,000 graduates.
Distance learning degree certificate courses have revolutionized the concept of learning. The process of learning is more intense and one to one. The student does not have to leave his desktop to appreciate a concept as it is made alive with video and audio technology and the teacher is there for you day and night. Enroll for a degree certificate online now!
How the Courses are Conducted
Distance learning degree certificate courses use the power of the internet and communication devices to reach out to students. Online web based curriculum, virtual classrooms, phone in tutoring, regular mail and email lessons and communication, discussion forums and a host of other devices and software are used to give the student a feeling of participating in a classroom environment. Practicum is conducted on campus or off campus depending on the requirements of the subject. The best aspect of distance learning is that it is available 24 x 7 x 365 and the student does not have to leave his home or workplace to study!
The Tip of the Iceberg – A Brief Look at Some Universities and Courses
Walden University is an accredited institution which has distance learning degree certificate courses tailored to the needs of adult learners. Degree programs are available at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels. University of Phoenix has more than 17,000 highly qualified instructors and 140 degrees are offered in business, technology, education and healthcare apart from routine programs in social sciences, life sciences etc. The Kennedy Western University has developed a 12-18 months academic model that is designed for students with busy professional schedules. The Capella University complements your work schedule and offers quality degree programs at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels.
Ashford University courses are liberal arts courses for working adults and those who have left their degree programs unfinished. The University of Maryland has been awarded the Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence and more than 30% of its students are enrolled for internet based degree certificate courses. The Jones International University’s faculty is drawn from the brain pool of Stanford University, Columbia University and Thunderbird. It has more than 15 graduate degree specializations. The Keller Graduate School of Management streamlines the education process to enable busy professionals to get on with learning on the fly. The Devry University has been in existence from 1931 and has been the alma mater for more than 250,000 graduates.
Distance learning degree certificate courses have revolutionized the concept of learning. The process of learning is more intense and one to one. The student does not have to leave his desktop to appreciate a concept as it is made alive with video and audio technology and the teacher is there for you day and night. Enroll for a degree certificate online now!
Popular Accredited Universities with Distance Learning Programs
There are many accredited universities with distance learning programs that you can consider applying to, but which ones are the most prestigious? Which ones should you apply to? These questions are very important for several reasons. For one, getting accredited has become all too easy today, and with accreditation scams surfacing every once in a while, unfortunately one cannot rely on the accreditation status of universities to gauge the value of the education as well as the degree that you would earn from them.
Secondly, if you are looking to join a distance education program to further your career, it is important to know the opinions of employers of respected companies, as it would be pointless to acquire an accredited degree that does nothing to raise your chances of getting a better job in a reputable company. Keeping this in mind, we have compiled a small list of three of the most prestigious accredited universities with distance learning programs.
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is probably one of the most well known and reputed of all accredited universities with distance learning programs in the US. This university boasts of over 17,000 highly qualified instructors and over 99,000 students that have graduated in diverse fields including Business, Technology, Education and Healthcare through it’s gigantic network of educational partners operating through out the world encompassing over 140 campuses. The University is also a member of several educational organizations, including the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the American Association for Higher Education, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Course instructors average 16 years of practical industry experience in their respective fields in addition to being highly qualified. This is definitely one of the universities that you should consider for getting your online degree.
Capella University
Capella University is one of the accredited universities with distance learning, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers high quality bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs to an average of around 8,500 students and professionals every year. What’s more, Capella University has education alliances with over a hundred top corporations, including Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Farmers Insurance, and Xerox. The value of a degree from this university is held in high esteem in the industry.
Walden University
Like Capella, Walden University is also an accredited universities with distance learning, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Founded in 1970, Walden University has earned a reputation for itself in academia for imparting quality distance education to students and working professionals alike. Its courses are known to be flexible and well designed. It also makes available several financial aid options to students. Subject to the fulfillment of academic pre-requisites, one can choose from a range of degree programs at the graduate, masters and doctoral levels, in diverse fields such as Education, Health Sciences, Psychology, Management and Engineering.
Secondly, if you are looking to join a distance education program to further your career, it is important to know the opinions of employers of respected companies, as it would be pointless to acquire an accredited degree that does nothing to raise your chances of getting a better job in a reputable company. Keeping this in mind, we have compiled a small list of three of the most prestigious accredited universities with distance learning programs.
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is probably one of the most well known and reputed of all accredited universities with distance learning programs in the US. This university boasts of over 17,000 highly qualified instructors and over 99,000 students that have graduated in diverse fields including Business, Technology, Education and Healthcare through it’s gigantic network of educational partners operating through out the world encompassing over 140 campuses. The University is also a member of several educational organizations, including the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the American Association for Higher Education, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Course instructors average 16 years of practical industry experience in their respective fields in addition to being highly qualified. This is definitely one of the universities that you should consider for getting your online degree.
Capella University
Capella University is one of the accredited universities with distance learning, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers high quality bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs to an average of around 8,500 students and professionals every year. What’s more, Capella University has education alliances with over a hundred top corporations, including Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Farmers Insurance, and Xerox. The value of a degree from this university is held in high esteem in the industry.
Walden University
Like Capella, Walden University is also an accredited universities with distance learning, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Founded in 1970, Walden University has earned a reputation for itself in academia for imparting quality distance education to students and working professionals alike. Its courses are known to be flexible and well designed. It also makes available several financial aid options to students. Subject to the fulfillment of academic pre-requisites, one can choose from a range of degree programs at the graduate, masters and doctoral levels, in diverse fields such as Education, Health Sciences, Psychology, Management and Engineering.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Importance of Virtual Distance Learning
Virtual distance learning is the online form of distance education, wherein the teacher and students interact with each other via the internet. All the course material, assignments, and other exchanges happen technologically, aided by new age communication means and computers. The online mode of distance learning allows teachers and students to interact with each other either in real-time or asynchronously. Owing to the boom in technology since the mid 1980’s - the concept of e-learning has spread far and wide. Today, students from around the world can attend the institution of their choice, even if it is thousands of miles away.
The Mode and Method
Virtual distance learning is basically a computer based training method; it has been made highly interactive in the last few years with the use of CD’s, LCD’s, audio – video conferencing, online chatting and even web cam interaction. So even though the teacher and his class of students might be separated physically, the interaction between them is no less intense. For effective communication and relay of information, teaching institutes should have an able technology network, which can support the process of teaching aptly. Also required are competently designed instructional systems, which the student can understand without problems.
What is Available and Who is Offering It?
Today, there are a host of colleges and universities who are offering virtual distance learning courses to willing students. The world has realized the power of the internet and technology, and every educational body wants to broaden its student’s base by enrolling people from far and wide. Amongst some notable colleges offering courses online are The Colorado State University which offers an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Communication and Public Affairs and graduate courses in Statistics, Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering amongst others. The Mercy College, New York offers a range of virtual distance learning courses like MS degrees in Banking, Direct Marketing, and Human Resources Management. The University of Alabama has some exciting courses like an MS degree in Aerospace Engineering and a BS in Human Environmental sciences for interested students.
Students of online courses are becoming more and more aware of their needs. They are also becoming well-versed with the technologies being employed for teaching and are extremely careful about the colleges that they sign up with. It is a must in virtual distance learning, to be well informed and have researched what’s on offer before making a choice.
The Mode and Method
Virtual distance learning is basically a computer based training method; it has been made highly interactive in the last few years with the use of CD’s, LCD’s, audio – video conferencing, online chatting and even web cam interaction. So even though the teacher and his class of students might be separated physically, the interaction between them is no less intense. For effective communication and relay of information, teaching institutes should have an able technology network, which can support the process of teaching aptly. Also required are competently designed instructional systems, which the student can understand without problems.
What is Available and Who is Offering It?
Today, there are a host of colleges and universities who are offering virtual distance learning courses to willing students. The world has realized the power of the internet and technology, and every educational body wants to broaden its student’s base by enrolling people from far and wide. Amongst some notable colleges offering courses online are The Colorado State University which offers an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Communication and Public Affairs and graduate courses in Statistics, Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering amongst others. The Mercy College, New York offers a range of virtual distance learning courses like MS degrees in Banking, Direct Marketing, and Human Resources Management. The University of Alabama has some exciting courses like an MS degree in Aerospace Engineering and a BS in Human Environmental sciences for interested students.
Students of online courses are becoming more and more aware of their needs. They are also becoming well-versed with the technologies being employed for teaching and are extremely careful about the colleges that they sign up with. It is a must in virtual distance learning, to be well informed and have researched what’s on offer before making a choice.
Complete Your Education from Home with Distance Learning Undergraduate Degrees
In terms of distance learning undergraduate degrees, distance education has a lot to offer to people who have been unable to complete their education. There are a host of colleges that offer undergraduate degree programs to individuals who have the will to study but cannot find the means or the time to do so. It is especially beneficial to housewives and school dropouts, who may have the inclination to study further but find it impossible to fit into a typical classroom schedule. Here we will take a look at what is available for those interested in gaining distance learning undergraduate degrees through online means.
What is Available?
Willing students have a plethora of courses to choose from depending on their aptitude and inclination. From sciences to the humanities, from health care to IT, there is something available for everybody. The Grantham University offers undergraduate business degrees covering topics like business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. The idea is to prepare an adult learner to enter the technical and service based industries with the right professional knowledge and skills.
Jones University offers distance learning undergraduate degrees in business, IT, education and communications. The visiting faculty consists of luminaries from leading universities such as Stanford, Columbia and Thunderbird. The National American University too offers Undergraduate or Associate Degree Programs for people wanting to get ahead in life. It offers an Associates Degree in General Studies / Sciences which gives the student an opportunity to earn a general degree by focussing on broad knowledge in subjects like social sciences, natural science, humanities, mathematics and communications.
For those looking at liberal arts and humanities, the list is no less exhaustive The Saint Leo University offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts which prepares a student for further studies at a bachelor's level and even for career advancement. This program helps a student in writing and thinking analytically at the same time allowing them to explore the various vistas of liberal arts and encouraging them to understand the true nature of various fine arts.
Distance learning undergraduate Degrees help students in realizing their dreams of completing their studies. It helps students at two levels, one it prepares them for contining studies at a higher degree level. If they wish to and secondly, it also gives them a basic knowledge of important subjects thereby providing them with the tools for furthering their careers
What is Available?
Willing students have a plethora of courses to choose from depending on their aptitude and inclination. From sciences to the humanities, from health care to IT, there is something available for everybody. The Grantham University offers undergraduate business degrees covering topics like business management theories and practices, financial and managerial accounting principles, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, behavioral science, mathematics and statistics. The idea is to prepare an adult learner to enter the technical and service based industries with the right professional knowledge and skills.
Jones University offers distance learning undergraduate degrees in business, IT, education and communications. The visiting faculty consists of luminaries from leading universities such as Stanford, Columbia and Thunderbird. The National American University too offers Undergraduate or Associate Degree Programs for people wanting to get ahead in life. It offers an Associates Degree in General Studies / Sciences which gives the student an opportunity to earn a general degree by focussing on broad knowledge in subjects like social sciences, natural science, humanities, mathematics and communications.
For those looking at liberal arts and humanities, the list is no less exhaustive The Saint Leo University offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts which prepares a student for further studies at a bachelor's level and even for career advancement. This program helps a student in writing and thinking analytically at the same time allowing them to explore the various vistas of liberal arts and encouraging them to understand the true nature of various fine arts.
Distance learning undergraduate Degrees help students in realizing their dreams of completing their studies. It helps students at two levels, one it prepares them for contining studies at a higher degree level. If they wish to and secondly, it also gives them a basic knowledge of important subjects thereby providing them with the tools for furthering their careers
What?s on Offer in a Distance Learning Degree Program
When it comes to a distance learning degree program, the options that are available to a willing student are indeed quite substantial. There is a wide range to choose from, as each college tries to offer on a platter, something for everybody. From the classic degrees of law, technology and humanities, to the more specialized, professional courses like nursing, public relations and accounting, most colleges today want to reach a greater student audience, and distance learning allows them to do just that.
Some Example Programs
Most of the colleges classify their online degree programs by levels or specializations, and may offer Associate Degree Programs, Diplomas, Graduate and Post Graduate courses. The University of Phoenix online offers a range of courses for students wanting to enroll into a distance learning degree program, offering courses in business, technology and nursing which students can finish in a matter of 2-3 years. The Boston University also offers online degree programs, and has a cutting edge distance learning degree program for the IT sector. For those seeking management degrees, Devry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is a great option, where working professionals are the faculty members and the students can apply whatever they have learned during the degree program, at their workplace for better practical knowledge.
Most of the universities and colleges, understand that the students of an online degree program are faced with other demands in their non-student lives. To make it easier for an online student to learn and to encourage them to perform better, most colleges take care of bringing flexibility into their course design. This makes learning a much more comfortable experience for students who are willing to learn, but might be hard-pressed for time.
Admission Requirements
There are many choices available for anyone wanting to opt for a distance learning degree program. While some colleges require an admission test, or a written essay for enrolling into their courses, some others may look for your High School Diploma, along with letters of recommendation. Still others are more lenient with their admission procedures and might allow non-traditional students to enroll as well, and one needn’t necessarily have a high school diploma to enroll into a distance learning degree program in such a case.
Be certain to research the various colleges offering the course of your choice, and upon making sure that you have all the necessary requirements, go ahead and chase your dream of earning a degree.
Some Example Programs
Most of the colleges classify their online degree programs by levels or specializations, and may offer Associate Degree Programs, Diplomas, Graduate and Post Graduate courses. The University of Phoenix online offers a range of courses for students wanting to enroll into a distance learning degree program, offering courses in business, technology and nursing which students can finish in a matter of 2-3 years. The Boston University also offers online degree programs, and has a cutting edge distance learning degree program for the IT sector. For those seeking management degrees, Devry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is a great option, where working professionals are the faculty members and the students can apply whatever they have learned during the degree program, at their workplace for better practical knowledge.
Most of the universities and colleges, understand that the students of an online degree program are faced with other demands in their non-student lives. To make it easier for an online student to learn and to encourage them to perform better, most colleges take care of bringing flexibility into their course design. This makes learning a much more comfortable experience for students who are willing to learn, but might be hard-pressed for time.
Admission Requirements
There are many choices available for anyone wanting to opt for a distance learning degree program. While some colleges require an admission test, or a written essay for enrolling into their courses, some others may look for your High School Diploma, along with letters of recommendation. Still others are more lenient with their admission procedures and might allow non-traditional students to enroll as well, and one needn’t necessarily have a high school diploma to enroll into a distance learning degree program in such a case.
Be certain to research the various colleges offering the course of your choice, and upon making sure that you have all the necessary requirements, go ahead and chase your dream of earning a degree.
University of Pheonix Online is Nation?s Most Popular Internet University
Of all online universities, the University of Pheonix Online is arguably the best known. Established in 1989, the university’s enrollment has long since skyrocketed to some 180,000 students, making it the nation’s largest online university. Students can pursue an online bachelor’s and online master’s degree in subject areas like technology, health care, business, education and the behavioral sciences.
All of the degree programs offered by the University of Pheonix Online are true online degrees. Enrollees in bachelor and master degree programs complete 100% of their degree requirements online. This online experience ranges from such basic activities as registration and the ordering of books to class-related activities like posting assignments, working with classmates on joint projects, and interacting and receiving feedback from instructors.
Degree programs at the University of Pheonix Online are designed specifically for working professionals. As a result, it’s often possible to complete a degree much more quickly than by attending a traditional brick-and-mortar university. Students taking online college classes one class at a time at the University of Pheonix are usually able to complete up to 27 credits per year. On average, they complete their online degree in just two to three years.
Pre-enrollees are often concerned about the value of an online degree and here too, the news is good. The University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was one of the first accredited universities to provide college degree programs over the Internet. The University of Phoenix Online is now the nation’s leading online university.
Because its online degree program is tailored to the educational needs of working professionals, the University of Pheonix works closely with industry leaders to ensure that its programs provide the skills and expertise in demand in today’s economy. Because of this, employers see an online degree as a good investment in their own future. Not surprisingly, 59% of students at the University receive all or part of their tuition from their employer. And even in those cases where an employer won’t spring for the cost of making you a better employee, there are still other financial options available, including federal grant and loan programs with low interest rates.
All of the degree programs offered by the University of Pheonix Online are true online degrees. Enrollees in bachelor and master degree programs complete 100% of their degree requirements online. This online experience ranges from such basic activities as registration and the ordering of books to class-related activities like posting assignments, working with classmates on joint projects, and interacting and receiving feedback from instructors.
Degree programs at the University of Pheonix Online are designed specifically for working professionals. As a result, it’s often possible to complete a degree much more quickly than by attending a traditional brick-and-mortar university. Students taking online college classes one class at a time at the University of Pheonix are usually able to complete up to 27 credits per year. On average, they complete their online degree in just two to three years.
Pre-enrollees are often concerned about the value of an online degree and here too, the news is good. The University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was one of the first accredited universities to provide college degree programs over the Internet. The University of Phoenix Online is now the nation’s leading online university.
Because its online degree program is tailored to the educational needs of working professionals, the University of Pheonix works closely with industry leaders to ensure that its programs provide the skills and expertise in demand in today’s economy. Because of this, employers see an online degree as a good investment in their own future. Not surprisingly, 59% of students at the University receive all or part of their tuition from their employer. And even in those cases where an employer won’t spring for the cost of making you a better employee, there are still other financial options available, including federal grant and loan programs with low interest rates.
Distance Learning High School Online Programs: the Answer to Your Needs
In present times, students have been spoiled for choice, for the number of distance learning high school online programs keeps growing everyday. Practically every school and college in the world is wiring itself to the IT network and is ready to provide its courses to interested students at their own pace and on their own time. Distance learning has come as a boon to a lot of people, and today, more and more teenagers are opting to complete their high school studies on the internet. Be it someone who has professional reasons to stay away from a traditional course, or be it a housewife caught up in daily chores, someone confined to home for health reasons or someone who wants to do things at his/her own pace, distance learning caters to all their needs.
Types of Distance Learning High School Online Programs
While choosing an online course, it would be wise to check the credentials of the schools offering such courses. Online high schools can be of two types - private schools and public charter schools. Private schools may or may not have an accreditation by a regional association, and work independently of the government. Like any traditional private schools, these online private schools have rules and regulations of their own and generally have higher tuition fees. If you wish to enroll in a private distance learning high school online, make sure that diplomas issued by them are recognized by most colleges, when you pursue higher studies. However, some reputed universities like Brigham Young University and Indiana University are today offering online high schools, and are a safer bet since they have associations with well established educational institutions.
Public Versus Private Schools
As opposed to private schools, distance learning online high schools which are public charter schools are publicly funded and provide free education to residents of the state. In case you wish to apply to a school outside of your state you might be asked to pay the tuition fees. Public charter schools work on government rules and regulations and are accredited. The Blue Sky School in Minnesota and Choice 2000 in California are good examples of Public Charter Schools.
Distance learning high school online programs are a good option for a variety of students. And courses pursued at an accredited high school, will be recognized by all colleges. So if you are a student who can keep himself motivated, has good comprehension skills and wants to study on his own time, an online high school diploma course is the right choice for you
Types of Distance Learning High School Online Programs
While choosing an online course, it would be wise to check the credentials of the schools offering such courses. Online high schools can be of two types - private schools and public charter schools. Private schools may or may not have an accreditation by a regional association, and work independently of the government. Like any traditional private schools, these online private schools have rules and regulations of their own and generally have higher tuition fees. If you wish to enroll in a private distance learning high school online, make sure that diplomas issued by them are recognized by most colleges, when you pursue higher studies. However, some reputed universities like Brigham Young University and Indiana University are today offering online high schools, and are a safer bet since they have associations with well established educational institutions.
Public Versus Private Schools
As opposed to private schools, distance learning online high schools which are public charter schools are publicly funded and provide free education to residents of the state. In case you wish to apply to a school outside of your state you might be asked to pay the tuition fees. Public charter schools work on government rules and regulations and are accredited. The Blue Sky School in Minnesota and Choice 2000 in California are good examples of Public Charter Schools.
Distance learning high school online programs are a good option for a variety of students. And courses pursued at an accredited high school, will be recognized by all colleges. So if you are a student who can keep himself motivated, has good comprehension skills and wants to study on his own time, an online high school diploma course is the right choice for you
Advantage and Disadvantage of Distance Learning
Like everything else in the world, you have to understand both the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning. Much depends upon the student undertaking an online course - how he best utilises the pros and cons of distance leaning. For some, if the flexibility that distance learning has to offer is a boon, for others that flexibility might become a difficulty in keeping themselves motivated. There are two sides to any coin, and an individual willing to take up distance learning needs to analyze and understand both the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning.
The Advantages
The most promiment advantage of distance learning is the flexibility it has to offer to students. Anyone, anywhere can realize their dreams of education through the various distance learning programs available online. In today’s hectic world, distance learning makes it possible for a home-maker or a busy professional to pursue further studies while allowing them to continue in their respective roles in everyday life.
By breaking down the barriers of a typical classroom and the need for phycial attendance, new vistas are opened up for students by allowing them to learn from the convenience of their homes. You get to work at your own pace, and have your privacy. Gone are the pressures of rushing to attend classes on campus, the student is his or her own boss in distance learning and that turns out to be an important factor when considering the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning.
The Disadvantages
If flexibility is a boon for some, for other students it could turn out to be a deterrent. Owing to the lack of a physical teacher and a classroom, it might get difficult for some students to motivate themselves to study harder, and complete assignments on time. Procrastination is a drawback, and people who have a tendency to take it easy should stay away from an online course. Also, due to the nature of online learning, students do not get to enjoy personal interaction with fellow students and teachers; there are no group discussions that one can take part in, and the social part of the education process is lacking in distance learning.
Whatever be the case it is up to the individual to survey the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning, and decide for himself if he is up to the challenge. In distance learning you are your own competitor, and to succeed you need to motivate yourself continously. If you are up to it, then distance learning is for you
The Advantages
The most promiment advantage of distance learning is the flexibility it has to offer to students. Anyone, anywhere can realize their dreams of education through the various distance learning programs available online. In today’s hectic world, distance learning makes it possible for a home-maker or a busy professional to pursue further studies while allowing them to continue in their respective roles in everyday life.
By breaking down the barriers of a typical classroom and the need for phycial attendance, new vistas are opened up for students by allowing them to learn from the convenience of their homes. You get to work at your own pace, and have your privacy. Gone are the pressures of rushing to attend classes on campus, the student is his or her own boss in distance learning and that turns out to be an important factor when considering the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning.
The Disadvantages
If flexibility is a boon for some, for other students it could turn out to be a deterrent. Owing to the lack of a physical teacher and a classroom, it might get difficult for some students to motivate themselves to study harder, and complete assignments on time. Procrastination is a drawback, and people who have a tendency to take it easy should stay away from an online course. Also, due to the nature of online learning, students do not get to enjoy personal interaction with fellow students and teachers; there are no group discussions that one can take part in, and the social part of the education process is lacking in distance learning.
Whatever be the case it is up to the individual to survey the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning, and decide for himself if he is up to the challenge. In distance learning you are your own competitor, and to succeed you need to motivate yourself continously. If you are up to it, then distance learning is for you
A Guide to How Distance Learning Works
For those who are new to distance learning, it is imperative to understand how distance learning works. With the onset of the technological revolution, the sphere of distance learning has earned an unprecedented advancement. Where earlier, distance learning meant course material being sent to the student through the mail, today students can interact with teachers and fellow students through mediums like web-cams on the internet.
Interacting Asynchronously, but Feeling in Sync
As opposed to a traditional classroom atmosphere where student and teacher interact in real time, in distance learning the interface is asynchronous, since the student and teacher are separated physically. Instead of sticking to a water-tight schedule, virtual learning allows students to choose a time best suited to them for attending classes, in other words asynchronous classes. Some courses even allow recording of interactions and instructional proceedings that have occurred earlier for later review by any student. How distance learning works effectively is measured by the amount of comfort that exits between student and instructor. Prompt feedback and personal interest in the student’s progress is a prerequisite from the instructor and at the same time a student is required to be pro-active in asking questions and raising doubts. Healthy dialogue and group discussions are the best ways to learn in a virtual classroom.
How Does Course Material get Transmitted
Some online courses have scheduled chats between students and teachers to enable one-on-one interaction between them, and give them a feel of real-time contact. Most of the colleges design student friendly course structures, since the aim of distance learning is to reach out to people who cannot follow the traditional methods of education. For example, at University of Phoenix Online, classes mostly last for 5-6 weeks and the mood for a particular week is set by the professor who lists topics to be discussed and assignments to be prepared. This is followed by the professor posting his lecture and discussion topics. The students then work on their assignments and reference work, as well as participate in online discussions with fellow students. The assignments are sent to the teacher via email, and he in turn grades them and returns them with comments. How distance learning works efficiently is dependent upon how best the students and teachers use the technology being provided to them.
Here we have taken a look at how distance learning works, since it is vital for any student to understand the basics of how a course functions before getting involved in one
Interacting Asynchronously, but Feeling in Sync
As opposed to a traditional classroom atmosphere where student and teacher interact in real time, in distance learning the interface is asynchronous, since the student and teacher are separated physically. Instead of sticking to a water-tight schedule, virtual learning allows students to choose a time best suited to them for attending classes, in other words asynchronous classes. Some courses even allow recording of interactions and instructional proceedings that have occurred earlier for later review by any student. How distance learning works effectively is measured by the amount of comfort that exits between student and instructor. Prompt feedback and personal interest in the student’s progress is a prerequisite from the instructor and at the same time a student is required to be pro-active in asking questions and raising doubts. Healthy dialogue and group discussions are the best ways to learn in a virtual classroom.
How Does Course Material get Transmitted
Some online courses have scheduled chats between students and teachers to enable one-on-one interaction between them, and give them a feel of real-time contact. Most of the colleges design student friendly course structures, since the aim of distance learning is to reach out to people who cannot follow the traditional methods of education. For example, at University of Phoenix Online, classes mostly last for 5-6 weeks and the mood for a particular week is set by the professor who lists topics to be discussed and assignments to be prepared. This is followed by the professor posting his lecture and discussion topics. The students then work on their assignments and reference work, as well as participate in online discussions with fellow students. The assignments are sent to the teacher via email, and he in turn grades them and returns them with comments. How distance learning works efficiently is dependent upon how best the students and teachers use the technology being provided to them.
Here we have taken a look at how distance learning works, since it is vital for any student to understand the basics of how a course functions before getting involved in one
Free Scholarhips: Know The Resources And Reach Your Goal
How can you get free scholarships? Learn about the several sources of information about scholarships you want to apply for.
• FREE on-line Scholarship searching. The Student Financial Aid in your school can access you FREE on-line scholarship searching through several web facilities.
- FastWEB is the Internet’s leading scholarship search service helping students in making decisions and shaping their lives in choosing a college, paying for college and finding jobs and internships.
- SRN Express is a free web version of the Scholarship Resource Network (SRN) database containing listings of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral education that are mostly portable, private-sector and non-need-based aid.
- CollegeNet’s Mach 25 Search is a free version of the Wintergreen/Orchard House Scholarship Finder database (updated annually) provided on the web by CollegeNET free.
It contains the listings of more than 500,000 private sector awards including school- specific awards from 1,570 sponsors with an estimated $1 billion in scholarship money using residential, personal, academic, organizational affiliation and general criteria to matching the student’s profile against the award listings.
The student is able to view results of briefed detailed formats, save individual award in their profile and generate letters to request additional information.
- College Board’s Scholarship Search is a free web version of the College Board’s FUND FINDER scholarship database updated annually containing listings of scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships and other types of financial aid programs from 3,300 national, state, public and private sources.
- Sallie Mae’s College Answer Scholarship Search Service provides to an award database containing more than 2.4 million scholarships worth over 15 billion dollars expanded and updated daily by Sallie Mae College Answer’s partner Scholarship Experts.
• The Office of Student Financial Aid Bulletin Board. It provides information about some private scholarships and materials needed for scholarship application.
• The Admission Office. The students will know about Merit-based scholarships awarded for incoming freshmen based on review Admissions applications submitted to their school.
• The Athletic Department. Athletic scholarships should be directed to the appropriate Intercollegiate Athletic Coaches.
• The Major Department. The academic department provides information about scholarships related to your field of study.
• The Fenwick Library. The students can find a number of research resources related to financial aid and scholarships.
• The Public libraries. The reference sections of public libraries often have many college financing resources.
• High School Guidance Counselors. Information regarding scholarships is generally restricted for graduating high school seniors can be accessed from the high school guidance counselor.
• Bookstores. These establishments, like public libraries have large section of materials about financing a college education and these references contain valuable scholarship information.
• Internet Resources. The information about financial aid and scholarships on the internet is rapidly increasing particularly some World Wide Web Sites contain very extensive financial aid/ scholarship resource information.
• The Employers. Your employer may grant scholarship or your parent’s employer may also have scholarships available for employees or dependents of employees.
• Churches, civic, public service organizations. You can inquire with your churches or any of the various civic organizations to find out for available scholarships.
Remember that most of civic groups are requiring some sort of family affiliation with the organization.
• Private Scholarship Search Services. There are many scholarship search services providing information for a fee dependent on the amount of services provided however, it is advised to try all free resources about scholarship search services.
• FREE on-line Scholarship searching. The Student Financial Aid in your school can access you FREE on-line scholarship searching through several web facilities.
- FastWEB is the Internet’s leading scholarship search service helping students in making decisions and shaping their lives in choosing a college, paying for college and finding jobs and internships.
- SRN Express is a free web version of the Scholarship Resource Network (SRN) database containing listings of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral education that are mostly portable, private-sector and non-need-based aid.
- CollegeNet’s Mach 25 Search is a free version of the Wintergreen/Orchard House Scholarship Finder database (updated annually) provided on the web by CollegeNET free.
It contains the listings of more than 500,000 private sector awards including school- specific awards from 1,570 sponsors with an estimated $1 billion in scholarship money using residential, personal, academic, organizational affiliation and general criteria to matching the student’s profile against the award listings.
The student is able to view results of briefed detailed formats, save individual award in their profile and generate letters to request additional information.
- College Board’s Scholarship Search is a free web version of the College Board’s FUND FINDER scholarship database updated annually containing listings of scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships and other types of financial aid programs from 3,300 national, state, public and private sources.
- Sallie Mae’s College Answer Scholarship Search Service provides to an award database containing more than 2.4 million scholarships worth over 15 billion dollars expanded and updated daily by Sallie Mae College Answer’s partner Scholarship Experts.
• The Office of Student Financial Aid Bulletin Board. It provides information about some private scholarships and materials needed for scholarship application.
• The Admission Office. The students will know about Merit-based scholarships awarded for incoming freshmen based on review Admissions applications submitted to their school.
• The Athletic Department. Athletic scholarships should be directed to the appropriate Intercollegiate Athletic Coaches.
• The Major Department. The academic department provides information about scholarships related to your field of study.
• The Fenwick Library. The students can find a number of research resources related to financial aid and scholarships.
• The Public libraries. The reference sections of public libraries often have many college financing resources.
• High School Guidance Counselors. Information regarding scholarships is generally restricted for graduating high school seniors can be accessed from the high school guidance counselor.
• Bookstores. These establishments, like public libraries have large section of materials about financing a college education and these references contain valuable scholarship information.
• Internet Resources. The information about financial aid and scholarships on the internet is rapidly increasing particularly some World Wide Web Sites contain very extensive financial aid/ scholarship resource information.
• The Employers. Your employer may grant scholarship or your parent’s employer may also have scholarships available for employees or dependents of employees.
• Churches, civic, public service organizations. You can inquire with your churches or any of the various civic organizations to find out for available scholarships.
Remember that most of civic groups are requiring some sort of family affiliation with the organization.
• Private Scholarship Search Services. There are many scholarship search services providing information for a fee dependent on the amount of services provided however, it is advised to try all free resources about scholarship search services.
The History Behind Graduation Day and the Cap and Gown Worn
The graduation ceremony is a cultural tradition that is considered a rite of passage. The ceremony marks a transition from one stage in a student’s life to another. Arnold van Gennep coined the phrase “Rite of passage” in 1909 and he believed the rite of passage included the following three steps:
1. Separation from Society
2. Inculcation-transformation;
3. Return to Society in the new status.
So what is the history behind Graduation Ceremonies, Caps and Gowns?
The “Rite of Passage” Graduation Day
The Baccalaureate Ceremony is considered the beginning of “Rite of passage.” Some schools include the Baccalaureate Ceremony with the actual Graduation Ceremony, while others celebrate the two in separate events altogether. For brevity purposes, I will explain the former.
The graduation commencement ceremonies usually begin with speeches from faculty or special speakers, which may include the actual students and music. Afterwards the graduates names are called one by one as “Pomp and Circumstance” is traditionally played. Not every ceremony follows this tradition.
“Pomp and Circumstance” was composed by Sir Edward Elgar (b. 6/2/1857 d. 2/26/1934). “Pomp and Circumstance” was first performed on October 19, 1901 in Liverpool, England. As the students commence onto the stage they are handed their diplomas and given a handshake. It is at that point the students flip the tassels on their hats.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony origin is said to go back to 1432. The first Baccalaureate Ceremony commenced at Oxford University. At that time each student was required to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic applications.
Cap and Gown. What do they mean and where did they come from?
What we call today a “cap,” which is worn by students and faculty in some cases, used to be called a “hood.” The “hood” is believed to be dated back to the Celtic Groups. At that time in history only the Druid priests wore capes with hoods, symbolizing their superiority and higher intelligence. Today, the “hood” or “cap” is used to identify the student’s academic institution and degree. The tassel that is attached (and sometimes the color of the cap and gown or scarf) is used to signify the student’s academic achievement within the academic structure.
Prior to the 1950’s the color of the graduation gown was gray. This was practiced only in the U.S. Colors in European countries were used as far back as the 1800s to signify the area of study. Sometime during the 1950’s students began to ask for cap and gowns that represented their school colors. Their wish was granted and the emergence of varying colors used for gowns caught on.
During the 12th and 13th centuries the academic dress for graduation was born. At that time the standard dress for faculty or students was clerical dress. It wasn’t until 1321 that the University of Coimbra decided that all Doctors, Bachelors, and Licentiates would be required to wear gowns.
So there you have the basic history of Graduation Day and the ceremonial garb that is worn. Please remember to stay safe. The number of students who are just beginning their journey into life declines greatly on graduation night. Why? Drinking and Driving are a deadly mix and many graduating seniors and others are killed during the “celebrations.”
Graduation Day
All the dreams that have come and gone;
All the memories that will live on and on.
High School days we thought would last forever;
All the time we thought we'd be together.
Time seemed to slip by and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
So many times we laughed and we shared;
So many times we said I love you and I care.
The happiness, the sadness and the fights galore;
All these things were wrapped into one and more.
Time seemed to slip by and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
So many times wondering if we'll remember what we've learned;
The credits, the honors and the scholarships we've earned.
The trips, the sneak days, cutting a class;
For all these years we thought they'd never pass.
Time seemed to slip by, and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
And so my friends I want to dedicate this to you;
For the good times and the sad, yes there's been a few of those too.
The tears streak down my face, the memories to stay;
1. Separation from Society
2. Inculcation-transformation;
3. Return to Society in the new status.
So what is the history behind Graduation Ceremonies, Caps and Gowns?
The “Rite of Passage” Graduation Day
The Baccalaureate Ceremony is considered the beginning of “Rite of passage.” Some schools include the Baccalaureate Ceremony with the actual Graduation Ceremony, while others celebrate the two in separate events altogether. For brevity purposes, I will explain the former.
The graduation commencement ceremonies usually begin with speeches from faculty or special speakers, which may include the actual students and music. Afterwards the graduates names are called one by one as “Pomp and Circumstance” is traditionally played. Not every ceremony follows this tradition.
“Pomp and Circumstance” was composed by Sir Edward Elgar (b. 6/2/1857 d. 2/26/1934). “Pomp and Circumstance” was first performed on October 19, 1901 in Liverpool, England. As the students commence onto the stage they are handed their diplomas and given a handshake. It is at that point the students flip the tassels on their hats.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony origin is said to go back to 1432. The first Baccalaureate Ceremony commenced at Oxford University. At that time each student was required to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of his academic applications.
Cap and Gown. What do they mean and where did they come from?
What we call today a “cap,” which is worn by students and faculty in some cases, used to be called a “hood.” The “hood” is believed to be dated back to the Celtic Groups. At that time in history only the Druid priests wore capes with hoods, symbolizing their superiority and higher intelligence. Today, the “hood” or “cap” is used to identify the student’s academic institution and degree. The tassel that is attached (and sometimes the color of the cap and gown or scarf) is used to signify the student’s academic achievement within the academic structure.
Prior to the 1950’s the color of the graduation gown was gray. This was practiced only in the U.S. Colors in European countries were used as far back as the 1800s to signify the area of study. Sometime during the 1950’s students began to ask for cap and gowns that represented their school colors. Their wish was granted and the emergence of varying colors used for gowns caught on.
During the 12th and 13th centuries the academic dress for graduation was born. At that time the standard dress for faculty or students was clerical dress. It wasn’t until 1321 that the University of Coimbra decided that all Doctors, Bachelors, and Licentiates would be required to wear gowns.
So there you have the basic history of Graduation Day and the ceremonial garb that is worn. Please remember to stay safe. The number of students who are just beginning their journey into life declines greatly on graduation night. Why? Drinking and Driving are a deadly mix and many graduating seniors and others are killed during the “celebrations.”
Graduation Day
All the dreams that have come and gone;
All the memories that will live on and on.
High School days we thought would last forever;
All the time we thought we'd be together.
Time seemed to slip by and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
So many times we laughed and we shared;
So many times we said I love you and I care.
The happiness, the sadness and the fights galore;
All these things were wrapped into one and more.
Time seemed to slip by and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
So many times wondering if we'll remember what we've learned;
The credits, the honors and the scholarships we've earned.
The trips, the sneak days, cutting a class;
For all these years we thought they'd never pass.
Time seemed to slip by, and then go away;
Now it's graduation day.
And so my friends I want to dedicate this to you;
For the good times and the sad, yes there's been a few of those too.
The tears streak down my face, the memories to stay;
Get A College Education Online
There are many of us out there who would love to extend our education in order to make more money in our chosen career, to get a head start in changing our careers, or simply to enrich our lives with the power that new knowledge can bring. Also, if you are like many of us, you may find it difficult to make time for the classes, labs, and the logistical requirements of attending a traditional college.
You may have heard about continuing education online on the internet but maybe you're not sure what is required or you may be confused about how online education may work for you.
First and foremost before starting any online educational program it is very important to get as much information about your online institute. Be very sure of your research about your online education program and the institute offering it.
While there are numerous reputable, accredited, and established online universities and colleges there are also just as many fraudulent and questionable institutions on the wild, wild web as well. When considering something as important as the investment in your future that education is, it pays to take a look behind the scenes at what you are really signing up for.
One sure shot way to pick an authentic online university is to look for the online version of your local or state university. In today's internet savvy world quite often you will find that your local college is offering a part or subset of a particular course online. Search hard and I am sure you will be able to find a full course online from a good state university that suits your requirements.
Digital media - Internet has something to offer everybody. Irrespective your interest there is always something available on the internet for your higher educational needs.
If you are an enthusiast for particular academic subjects without the need to log course hours toward the completion of a degree program, you may want to look at Open Courseware, a project of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T) that provides the entirety of many courses online for free to those out there with a thirst for knowledge but without the test scores or the financial ability to attend the prestigious institution itself.
Be very wary of online scams and fly by night operations on the internet as well when considering enrolling in online college. These so called "degree mills" offer little to no education and undeniably questionable "degrees" to their customers who in essence pay for fake degrees without having to put in any work. These can not only be an expensive mistake but can do irreparable damage to your reputation if you are caught trying to pass off one of these so-called degrees as the real McCoy.
You may have heard about continuing education online on the internet but maybe you're not sure what is required or you may be confused about how online education may work for you.
First and foremost before starting any online educational program it is very important to get as much information about your online institute. Be very sure of your research about your online education program and the institute offering it.
While there are numerous reputable, accredited, and established online universities and colleges there are also just as many fraudulent and questionable institutions on the wild, wild web as well. When considering something as important as the investment in your future that education is, it pays to take a look behind the scenes at what you are really signing up for.
One sure shot way to pick an authentic online university is to look for the online version of your local or state university. In today's internet savvy world quite often you will find that your local college is offering a part or subset of a particular course online. Search hard and I am sure you will be able to find a full course online from a good state university that suits your requirements.
Digital media - Internet has something to offer everybody. Irrespective your interest there is always something available on the internet for your higher educational needs.
If you are an enthusiast for particular academic subjects without the need to log course hours toward the completion of a degree program, you may want to look at Open Courseware, a project of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T) that provides the entirety of many courses online for free to those out there with a thirst for knowledge but without the test scores or the financial ability to attend the prestigious institution itself.
Be very wary of online scams and fly by night operations on the internet as well when considering enrolling in online college. These so called "degree mills" offer little to no education and undeniably questionable "degrees" to their customers who in essence pay for fake degrees without having to put in any work. These can not only be an expensive mistake but can do irreparable damage to your reputation if you are caught trying to pass off one of these so-called degrees as the real McCoy.
The helping hand of Student Classifieds
Have you been studying for the past four or five years of your life hoping to find a better job or even your dream job as soon as you graduate? Did you discover that only having the much desired degree in your hand is not enough to find the ideal job (nor is it as easy as you expected)? There is no need to despair. There are a number of possibilities that enable you to find whatever job you are looking for. We recommend Student Classified and College Classifieds.
You can always resort to the almighty medium - the Internet, to the state and government postings, to job fairs and, of course, to the placement agencies. In order to achieve maximum efficiency you have to make use of all research possibilities. However, you will soon find that the Classifieds, may those be the Student Classifieds or the College Classifieds are usually the most helpful. Their usefulness is proven everyday by many students and graduates who find themselves a job by searching online.
In that challenging but very rewarding experience of finding the ideal job, the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds will become your best friends. As soon as you read the offers that can be found in the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds you can exhale: there are plenty of free positions to be filled! Of course you need to know the type of job you are searching for so that you can use the Student Classifieds, respectively the College Classifieds as efficiently as possible.
Once you have a clear vision of the characteristics that your dream job must combine, you can start searching. Now that you have a degree you want to be able to choose a job and not accept the first one you find. For this you have to apply to several companies whose ads you can find in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds, so that you receive several offers, which enable you to choose the one best suited.
Student Classifieds and College Classifieds are written and categorized in such a way that all those who search may find the appropriate company and the appropriate job. However Student Classifieds and College Classifieds should not be read futilely as you might find your mailbox overflowing with offers that are not appropriate for you and your field of study. For this reason you must choose the appropriate ads from those existing in the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds, after having read these as heartily as possible. Only after a sound research in the resources offered by the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds will you able to do so.
Job offers may not come pouring down the chimney just as soon as you have sent in a few applications. But when they do come you need to be able to make a well-thought choice. Whatever job you pick as your first job after college, it must be one you intend to keep for a longer period of time. Even if your first job, found in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds, will not be your last one, you still need to take it seriously. Your first job gives you the possibility to prove that you are a reliable and serious individual that can keep a job and even be promoted, that can be hard-working and well integrated in a team.
In conclusion, do not panic after having graduated. There is a job out there for everyone. Turn to the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds and search for your dream job! If there is one out there suitable to your wishes, it can be found in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds. Use your resources wisely and choose jour job consciously. All you need to make is to clarify your goals and never give up
You can always resort to the almighty medium - the Internet, to the state and government postings, to job fairs and, of course, to the placement agencies. In order to achieve maximum efficiency you have to make use of all research possibilities. However, you will soon find that the Classifieds, may those be the Student Classifieds or the College Classifieds are usually the most helpful. Their usefulness is proven everyday by many students and graduates who find themselves a job by searching online.
In that challenging but very rewarding experience of finding the ideal job, the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds will become your best friends. As soon as you read the offers that can be found in the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds you can exhale: there are plenty of free positions to be filled! Of course you need to know the type of job you are searching for so that you can use the Student Classifieds, respectively the College Classifieds as efficiently as possible.
Once you have a clear vision of the characteristics that your dream job must combine, you can start searching. Now that you have a degree you want to be able to choose a job and not accept the first one you find. For this you have to apply to several companies whose ads you can find in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds, so that you receive several offers, which enable you to choose the one best suited.
Student Classifieds and College Classifieds are written and categorized in such a way that all those who search may find the appropriate company and the appropriate job. However Student Classifieds and College Classifieds should not be read futilely as you might find your mailbox overflowing with offers that are not appropriate for you and your field of study. For this reason you must choose the appropriate ads from those existing in the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds, after having read these as heartily as possible. Only after a sound research in the resources offered by the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds will you able to do so.
Job offers may not come pouring down the chimney just as soon as you have sent in a few applications. But when they do come you need to be able to make a well-thought choice. Whatever job you pick as your first job after college, it must be one you intend to keep for a longer period of time. Even if your first job, found in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds, will not be your last one, you still need to take it seriously. Your first job gives you the possibility to prove that you are a reliable and serious individual that can keep a job and even be promoted, that can be hard-working and well integrated in a team.
In conclusion, do not panic after having graduated. There is a job out there for everyone. Turn to the Student Classifieds and College Classifieds and search for your dream job! If there is one out there suitable to your wishes, it can be found in the Student Classifieds or College Classifieds. Use your resources wisely and choose jour job consciously. All you need to make is to clarify your goals and never give up
Free classifieds helping students take the bull by the horns
Your interest in posting free ads online is probably increasing as you take into more and more serious consideration the substantial amount of Internet users who are very likely to view your notice. Whether you are looking to buy or sell something, or whether you are trying to get a job, browsing through free classifieds or posting free classifieds yourself might just give you the needed helping hand. Additionally, a quality focused student classifieds website generally guarantees at least some basic communication or feedback with its users. Moreover, on a site like CollegeMedium.com, students get the chance to actually be in contact with one another, since blogging is made possible.
You may be wondering to what extent such free classifieds web pages are able to render your announcement visible among so many other posted student classifieds. Well, basically, those interested in a certain type of student classifieds will look for them in the categories which fit their concern. If they are interested in finding a roommate, they will most likely scan the student classifieds listed under the label of housing, if they are concerned with finding themselves some occupation to live off then it’s the job section where they will look for student classifieds.
Another issue which may stir you up is related to the curiosity and authentic interest that potential employers could show for the great number of student classifieds posted online. Well, first and foremost, it is not a matter of novelty that posting free classifieds should be just one of the students’ methods of searching for a job, for lodging or for anything else, for that matter. Free classifieds are primarily significant because they are free of charge and they help you keep in touch with the rest of the student community. Moreover, student classifieds may have a certain weight for a number of employers, especially within campus limits, since employing students is generally more advantageous due to obvious financial related reasons. However, even if you are “just” a student and you have posted or browsed through a series of student classifieds, it does not necessarily mean that you must settle for the first thing you are being offered.
The main benefit resulting from posting free classifieds is that somebody will see your ad and you never know who may need whatever you are offering. Student classifieds form a reliable means of making public what you require, for instance what you expect from a potential roommate or what kind of job you have set your mind on. However, even if you have posted a large number of free classifieds and think that you haven’t found exactly what you were searching for, it is not necessary to worry or trouble yourself. More often than not, students actually find more than one job or more than one roommate, the sole remaining matter being that of choosing. Of course, the sole effort of posting your student classifieds does not automatically point toward the discovery of the job of your dreams, but rather to the finding of a fairly ample range of possible jobs closer to or remoter from your ideal work description.
The reality is something like this: the moment you have posted your first free classifieds, your first student classifieds (with a special focus on that distinct word, “student”), is pretty much equal to realizing that you have started on your own path in life, accompanied or not by some exterior help – like parents, friends or other acquaintances. Yet what comes from the exterior is just some temporary helping hand, so you decide it is high time you took the initiative. Many students check out free classifieds hoping particularly for this chance to become reliable individuals from their own perspective and from the others’ point of view as well. In this respect, many times, online student classifieds are of great assistance.
The same goes for free classifieds where students make known the fact that they are selling or buying items, which can range from clothes to bikes and even books. These free classifieds are, commonsensically, a manner of advertising demand and offer on the college site. However, a noteworthy fact is that online free classifieds posted on a site like CollegeMedium.com allow you to aim at certain campuses, those of your choice, which is an obvious supplementary advantage. In other words, your offer or your requirements carry some weight and they cannot be ignored.
You may be wondering to what extent such free classifieds web pages are able to render your announcement visible among so many other posted student classifieds. Well, basically, those interested in a certain type of student classifieds will look for them in the categories which fit their concern. If they are interested in finding a roommate, they will most likely scan the student classifieds listed under the label of housing, if they are concerned with finding themselves some occupation to live off then it’s the job section where they will look for student classifieds.
Another issue which may stir you up is related to the curiosity and authentic interest that potential employers could show for the great number of student classifieds posted online. Well, first and foremost, it is not a matter of novelty that posting free classifieds should be just one of the students’ methods of searching for a job, for lodging or for anything else, for that matter. Free classifieds are primarily significant because they are free of charge and they help you keep in touch with the rest of the student community. Moreover, student classifieds may have a certain weight for a number of employers, especially within campus limits, since employing students is generally more advantageous due to obvious financial related reasons. However, even if you are “just” a student and you have posted or browsed through a series of student classifieds, it does not necessarily mean that you must settle for the first thing you are being offered.
The main benefit resulting from posting free classifieds is that somebody will see your ad and you never know who may need whatever you are offering. Student classifieds form a reliable means of making public what you require, for instance what you expect from a potential roommate or what kind of job you have set your mind on. However, even if you have posted a large number of free classifieds and think that you haven’t found exactly what you were searching for, it is not necessary to worry or trouble yourself. More often than not, students actually find more than one job or more than one roommate, the sole remaining matter being that of choosing. Of course, the sole effort of posting your student classifieds does not automatically point toward the discovery of the job of your dreams, but rather to the finding of a fairly ample range of possible jobs closer to or remoter from your ideal work description.
The reality is something like this: the moment you have posted your first free classifieds, your first student classifieds (with a special focus on that distinct word, “student”), is pretty much equal to realizing that you have started on your own path in life, accompanied or not by some exterior help – like parents, friends or other acquaintances. Yet what comes from the exterior is just some temporary helping hand, so you decide it is high time you took the initiative. Many students check out free classifieds hoping particularly for this chance to become reliable individuals from their own perspective and from the others’ point of view as well. In this respect, many times, online student classifieds are of great assistance.
The same goes for free classifieds where students make known the fact that they are selling or buying items, which can range from clothes to bikes and even books. These free classifieds are, commonsensically, a manner of advertising demand and offer on the college site. However, a noteworthy fact is that online free classifieds posted on a site like CollegeMedium.com allow you to aim at certain campuses, those of your choice, which is an obvious supplementary advantage. In other words, your offer or your requirements carry some weight and they cannot be ignored.
How to Love Essay Writing
Raise your hand if you:
- Have always gotten poor grades
- Constantly put off essay writing until the last minute
- Are under extreme academic pressure
- Hate essay writing?
All these factors can result in students who do not enjoy essay writing. How can you love something that is always associated with stress and fear?
And the sad part is that most students feel the same way. . .
For most students – essay writing is a chore they suffer through until they learn how to write essays that score well every time. Almost everyone feels the same in the earlier part of their school careers. If you plan to study further then you are going to make peace with essay writing. For many students – university is the time when essay writing becomes easier. Thus there is no choice but to learn to love essay writing.
Essay writing is often referred to as an art – and with good reason. It can take years of practice to perfect the craft. Most often students really become good at writing essays when they reach the end of their school careers!
The good news is that you can make essay writing fun through some simple shifts writing the essays assigned to you.
The key to academic success is to become efficient and to learn to love the process. After all by writing essays you are expanding your mind.
Efficient Essay Writing
With any essay the hardest part is to begin. The act of sitting down and putting pencil to the paper is the biggest hurdle.
Leaving an ample amount of time before an essay deadline is crucial. If you are always time pressed you will not have time to absorb the question, do the research and come to educated conclusions. By adding a little buffer you will be able to think, research and write up a beautiful essay with minimal fuss.
By removing some of the stress associated with your essay writing you can help create a good feeling about essays.
The essay writing process
Begin by breaking each part of the process up into steps. By breaking down what needs to be done you make the overall task easier. Tackle each part of the process – one at a time and you can make the task less.This also leaves more possibility for fun!
1. Thinking/absorbing/processing the question:
This is the most important part of the essay writing process. Once you have properly understood what the essay question is asking you – you can analyze what kinds of supporting research you will need. There is no need to formulate your entire argument yet – save that for later in the essay writing process. For now you need to understand exactly what the question is asking you. Highlight key terms and brainstorm some possible angles.
2. Research:
Thanks to the Internet - research has become much easier and more fun that it was in past generations. Without this super research tool we would all have to spend a great deal of time in the library searching for information.
But this doesn't mean that libraries are obsolete. You can still find better information in a library (although soon there will be vast libraries in the Internet too!). If you are even slightly interested in the topic – simply typing the keywords in your assignment and googling them can provide a wealth of information and viewpoints. Be careful to keep the two separate. Whatever resources you use you must be sure to take good notes for referencing. Include the year, page number and any other information you can. This will make the process of writing much easier for you later. When writing university level essays you will have to reference each point you make so you will do yourself a huge favor by getting into the habit early.
3. Mapping out your argument:
With all that great research under your belt you can be sure that the next step will be easier. Take good notes and fit all your points into sections. Mind mapping is a great tool for organizing information in an efficient and fun way.
4. Writing it all up:
Undoubtedly the hardest part of the process is crafting the essay. But now that you have prepared thoroughly you will be able to relax and have some fun putting together your essay.
5. Referencing:
Because you took such good notes you are going to sail through the reference pages.
6. Polishing/Editing:
The easiest part, and definitely the most enjoyable. Going through your essay with your own red pen and editing it ruthlessly will ensure that you have a perfect essay to turn in when the deadline comes.
- Have always gotten poor grades
- Constantly put off essay writing until the last minute
- Are under extreme academic pressure
- Hate essay writing?
All these factors can result in students who do not enjoy essay writing. How can you love something that is always associated with stress and fear?
And the sad part is that most students feel the same way. . .
For most students – essay writing is a chore they suffer through until they learn how to write essays that score well every time. Almost everyone feels the same in the earlier part of their school careers. If you plan to study further then you are going to make peace with essay writing. For many students – university is the time when essay writing becomes easier. Thus there is no choice but to learn to love essay writing.
Essay writing is often referred to as an art – and with good reason. It can take years of practice to perfect the craft. Most often students really become good at writing essays when they reach the end of their school careers!
The good news is that you can make essay writing fun through some simple shifts writing the essays assigned to you.
The key to academic success is to become efficient and to learn to love the process. After all by writing essays you are expanding your mind.
Efficient Essay Writing
With any essay the hardest part is to begin. The act of sitting down and putting pencil to the paper is the biggest hurdle.
Leaving an ample amount of time before an essay deadline is crucial. If you are always time pressed you will not have time to absorb the question, do the research and come to educated conclusions. By adding a little buffer you will be able to think, research and write up a beautiful essay with minimal fuss.
By removing some of the stress associated with your essay writing you can help create a good feeling about essays.
The essay writing process
Begin by breaking each part of the process up into steps. By breaking down what needs to be done you make the overall task easier. Tackle each part of the process – one at a time and you can make the task less.This also leaves more possibility for fun!
1. Thinking/absorbing/processing the question:
This is the most important part of the essay writing process. Once you have properly understood what the essay question is asking you – you can analyze what kinds of supporting research you will need. There is no need to formulate your entire argument yet – save that for later in the essay writing process. For now you need to understand exactly what the question is asking you. Highlight key terms and brainstorm some possible angles.
2. Research:
Thanks to the Internet - research has become much easier and more fun that it was in past generations. Without this super research tool we would all have to spend a great deal of time in the library searching for information.
But this doesn't mean that libraries are obsolete. You can still find better information in a library (although soon there will be vast libraries in the Internet too!). If you are even slightly interested in the topic – simply typing the keywords in your assignment and googling them can provide a wealth of information and viewpoints. Be careful to keep the two separate. Whatever resources you use you must be sure to take good notes for referencing. Include the year, page number and any other information you can. This will make the process of writing much easier for you later. When writing university level essays you will have to reference each point you make so you will do yourself a huge favor by getting into the habit early.
3. Mapping out your argument:
With all that great research under your belt you can be sure that the next step will be easier. Take good notes and fit all your points into sections. Mind mapping is a great tool for organizing information in an efficient and fun way.
4. Writing it all up:
Undoubtedly the hardest part of the process is crafting the essay. But now that you have prepared thoroughly you will be able to relax and have some fun putting together your essay.
5. Referencing:
Because you took such good notes you are going to sail through the reference pages.
6. Polishing/Editing:
The easiest part, and definitely the most enjoyable. Going through your essay with your own red pen and editing it ruthlessly will ensure that you have a perfect essay to turn in when the deadline comes.
How To Write Exclusive Research Papers
Research papers can be challenging for students. When your only goal is to do well you can easily lose sight of the original point of writing research papers. Teachers and lecturers assign research papers in order to make you think, research and argue a point. In order to master the art of writing research papers you need to first consider what the question is asking.
Before you begin researching your research paper you need to spend some time brainstorming what possible points you can make on the topic. Do you already have an idea of what you want to say? If not – don't despair! A clear argument will only surface once you have researched the topic. For now – an understanding of what exactly you are being asked for is very important.
Research
With a research paper your major goal is to find evidence of your own argument in the writing for others. You will need to prove everything.
Research consists of the following steps:
- Reading as much as you can on the subject, looking for an interesting viewpoint, formulating a coherent argument of your own.
- Internet research: Databases, reference sites and forums are some of the best Internet resources. By searching intelligently you can craft a perfect research paper.
- Library research: There is nothing better than finding the shelf on the library with books full of useful information. The library has a great deal of resources for your research paper.
- Custom written essay: these can be an invaluable resource when writing a research paper. An expert will write an essay on the topic and you can use the references and main points as a starting point for your own research paper.
Writing
- Get back to pen and paper: Brainstorming with a good old pen and paper can add a sizable amount to your final mark.
- Create an outline – including the main thrust of your argument as well as subheadings and headings.
- Writing an excellent research paper is much easier if you have broken down your argument first.
- Ignore the word count. Most students make the mistake of writing towards the word count. Instead of letting your ideas, arguments and research flow organically – they become driven towards that magical final word count. Try to forget how much you actually need (in the end) and write as though there is no word count. You will be ruthlessly editing your research paper afterwards anyway.
- Now disappear from the world with your notes and write up what you have.
Editing
- Go through your nearly finished research paper now. Remove any excess words. Add some adjectives where appropriate. Spell check with your word processor and manually check.
- If you are smart about your timing you should have some extra time to think about what you have written and whether or not your research essay is a good reflection of your educated opinion on the topic.
- Have you answered the question? Have you provided evidence from text? Are you confident that your referencing is accurate?
- Just before you turn research paper in, you should also try to eliminate any excess points that do not support your main argument.
By now you should have a well crafted, crisp and well referenced research paper. All that’s left to do is turn it in. Good luck!
Before you begin researching your research paper you need to spend some time brainstorming what possible points you can make on the topic. Do you already have an idea of what you want to say? If not – don't despair! A clear argument will only surface once you have researched the topic. For now – an understanding of what exactly you are being asked for is very important.
Research
With a research paper your major goal is to find evidence of your own argument in the writing for others. You will need to prove everything.
Research consists of the following steps:
- Reading as much as you can on the subject, looking for an interesting viewpoint, formulating a coherent argument of your own.
- Internet research: Databases, reference sites and forums are some of the best Internet resources. By searching intelligently you can craft a perfect research paper.
- Library research: There is nothing better than finding the shelf on the library with books full of useful information. The library has a great deal of resources for your research paper.
- Custom written essay: these can be an invaluable resource when writing a research paper. An expert will write an essay on the topic and you can use the references and main points as a starting point for your own research paper.
Writing
- Get back to pen and paper: Brainstorming with a good old pen and paper can add a sizable amount to your final mark.
- Create an outline – including the main thrust of your argument as well as subheadings and headings.
- Writing an excellent research paper is much easier if you have broken down your argument first.
- Ignore the word count. Most students make the mistake of writing towards the word count. Instead of letting your ideas, arguments and research flow organically – they become driven towards that magical final word count. Try to forget how much you actually need (in the end) and write as though there is no word count. You will be ruthlessly editing your research paper afterwards anyway.
- Now disappear from the world with your notes and write up what you have.
Editing
- Go through your nearly finished research paper now. Remove any excess words. Add some adjectives where appropriate. Spell check with your word processor and manually check.
- If you are smart about your timing you should have some extra time to think about what you have written and whether or not your research essay is a good reflection of your educated opinion on the topic.
- Have you answered the question? Have you provided evidence from text? Are you confident that your referencing is accurate?
- Just before you turn research paper in, you should also try to eliminate any excess points that do not support your main argument.
By now you should have a well crafted, crisp and well referenced research paper. All that’s left to do is turn it in. Good luck!
A Smaller School May Be A Better College Choice
Where are you going to college? Will it be a big or small school? Many seniors contemplate this every year. You know a larger college can offer an extensive variety of classes and that has a beautiful campus setting? A larger school may appear like the number one choice of many, but one should also remember that a larger school may mean a a higher tuition cost. This is when a regional college may be your best option.
Regional campuses tend to be similar in nature to larger colleges just smaller in setting. Regional colleges usually make it quite easy to transfer credits to a larger college. This allows you to attend a smaller campus setting to earn your required credits and then move on to the large University if you wish to. You can take your required courses at a regional college in order to set you up for success at a University.
A smaller campus also means, on average, smaller class sizes. For anyone making the transition from high school to college, the adjustment process can be more difficult than most anticipate. By the time some students adapt to the new freedoms of college life, they are already in academic hot water.
Smaller classes means more individualized attention for you which can be a lifesaver if taking core classes that are perhaps not exactly your forte. It is a far easier thing to schedule office visits with professors on a smaller campus than at most of the major universities where you are often lucky if you even see the professor during the course of the semester.
A large college has a great deal of extra curricular activities to participate in. However, you are one of many students that participate so it is hard to become truly involved. A smaller campus will allow you to have an easier time of becoming deeply involved in activities. You won't be just another member or number in a large group activity, but a dominant force in a smaller group of competitors. You have increased your chances of getting to know more people at a deeper level this way.
Administrative tasks such as signing up for classes and taking care of financial aid can be an all-day event at larger universities. While many institutions have streamlined the process in recent years with online registration and other automated activities, anything involving actual human involvement can be a real nightmare. But, if you attend a smaller campus, such tasks can generally be accomplished in a few short minutes.
Tuition plays an important part in the college you decide to attend. Universities tend to have extensive help when it comes to financial aid programs, grants, loans, and scholarships. Universities provide these services at an affordable rate, but you will be paying the loans off for many years the rest of your life. Decrease the financial hassel by attending your first two years of college at a smaller, cheaper school. After which you can transfer to a large University if you so desire.
A regional campus usually doesn't provide the same number of courses and student options as a larger University. This difference can be outweighed by all the money you will save taking your first two years of study at a regional college. You can transfer to a larger University and graduate with far less student loan hassels then your friends who have taken all four years at the University. Many college students take considerable time declaring a major as they are not sure what they want to do with their life. A regional campus will enable you to take time and seriously consider what you want your major to be. Definitely consider enrolling in a regional college to save money and make close, life long friends
Regional campuses tend to be similar in nature to larger colleges just smaller in setting. Regional colleges usually make it quite easy to transfer credits to a larger college. This allows you to attend a smaller campus setting to earn your required credits and then move on to the large University if you wish to. You can take your required courses at a regional college in order to set you up for success at a University.
A smaller campus also means, on average, smaller class sizes. For anyone making the transition from high school to college, the adjustment process can be more difficult than most anticipate. By the time some students adapt to the new freedoms of college life, they are already in academic hot water.
Smaller classes means more individualized attention for you which can be a lifesaver if taking core classes that are perhaps not exactly your forte. It is a far easier thing to schedule office visits with professors on a smaller campus than at most of the major universities where you are often lucky if you even see the professor during the course of the semester.
A large college has a great deal of extra curricular activities to participate in. However, you are one of many students that participate so it is hard to become truly involved. A smaller campus will allow you to have an easier time of becoming deeply involved in activities. You won't be just another member or number in a large group activity, but a dominant force in a smaller group of competitors. You have increased your chances of getting to know more people at a deeper level this way.
Administrative tasks such as signing up for classes and taking care of financial aid can be an all-day event at larger universities. While many institutions have streamlined the process in recent years with online registration and other automated activities, anything involving actual human involvement can be a real nightmare. But, if you attend a smaller campus, such tasks can generally be accomplished in a few short minutes.
Tuition plays an important part in the college you decide to attend. Universities tend to have extensive help when it comes to financial aid programs, grants, loans, and scholarships. Universities provide these services at an affordable rate, but you will be paying the loans off for many years the rest of your life. Decrease the financial hassel by attending your first two years of college at a smaller, cheaper school. After which you can transfer to a large University if you so desire.
A regional campus usually doesn't provide the same number of courses and student options as a larger University. This difference can be outweighed by all the money you will save taking your first two years of study at a regional college. You can transfer to a larger University and graduate with far less student loan hassels then your friends who have taken all four years at the University. Many college students take considerable time declaring a major as they are not sure what they want to do with their life. A regional campus will enable you to take time and seriously consider what you want your major to be. Definitely consider enrolling in a regional college to save money and make close, life long friends
Student classifieds an effective manner of getting on your own feet
Free college classifieds are often chosen by students due to the fact that they are the most inexpensive – in fact, no cost – manner of temporarily getting along or of getting off (with a new job or with a new roommate, for instance) on the right foot. There are two objectives students have to stick to when they place student classifieds. One is to get informed on the most appropriate places where they should be certain that student classifieds reach their public, which should be, obviously, an interested public. The second is to find the proper way for their free college classifieds to successfully deal with something pretty much equivalent to image marketing.
To what concerns the first objective, many students are for certain familiar with extensive research of various sites where free college classifieds might just have the chance to be seen from among the rest of the classifieds. Also, many students may have already experienced some degree of disappointment when realizing that their student classifieds have not reached their targeted, potentially interested public.
Did you place your free college classifieds at the wrong place and at the wrong moment? Well, maybe “wrong” is not the just word to describe the whole situation. Rather it’s all to be treated in terms of suitability. The suitable place to post free college classifieds is the one where you can easily identify the presence of your targeted public. And which is the public you are looking for when you post student classifieds?
Of course, since students and employers ready to hire students make the primary, targeted public of student classifieds, then a first hint is to search for a website specifically hosting announcements and others articles of interest to college students. Such a reliable site is CollegeMedium, the members of which, students for the greatest part, are sure that their free college classifieds meet an interested public. Therefore, an online student community of this type is the place where you want to post your student classifieds if you have in mind one goal: target public priority.
Shortly after, you realize that target priority is in fact product or service priority. When you find the appropriate place to post your free college classifieds, you begin to consider some of the most effective manners of image marketing. Not surprisingly, these manners are not the most sophisticated ones like those used by advertising agencies and other marketing planners.
Nonetheless, there is nothing stopping you to adopt methods which could turn your student classifieds into examples of creative advertising – of course, at a miniature scale, but nonetheless creative. Most of the times, such methods will have to be restricted at a catchphrase; not too long, because, as it happens in the whole advertising domain, free college classifieds will have but little time to grab the attention of the reader browsing through a number of student classifieds which might just resemble yours.
On the other hand, if you are not too keen on exploring more creative dimensions which free college classifieds could attain, then there is no use in racking your brains with finding catchwords. You can keep your student classifieds simple, while offering all the possibly motivating information. Free college classifieds which are not cheap in details concerning a certain item for sale or a certain room for rent, for instance, are likely to draw immediate attention.
Moreover, student classifieds specifying affordable costs for the purchase of an article or for the rent of a room may just find their catchphrase exactly with this point: the costs. One way or another, whether you choose to keep them simple or to turn them creative, free college classifieds will most likely meet their appropriate, desired audience within an online student community where each student’s announcements will be read as a regular part of the established communication structure; such a place is a market of opportunities, and students will never miss an opportunity. So if you ask yourselves what’s new on the market today, then do not hesitate to enter the space which was specifically created for you.
To what concerns the first objective, many students are for certain familiar with extensive research of various sites where free college classifieds might just have the chance to be seen from among the rest of the classifieds. Also, many students may have already experienced some degree of disappointment when realizing that their student classifieds have not reached their targeted, potentially interested public.
Did you place your free college classifieds at the wrong place and at the wrong moment? Well, maybe “wrong” is not the just word to describe the whole situation. Rather it’s all to be treated in terms of suitability. The suitable place to post free college classifieds is the one where you can easily identify the presence of your targeted public. And which is the public you are looking for when you post student classifieds?
Of course, since students and employers ready to hire students make the primary, targeted public of student classifieds, then a first hint is to search for a website specifically hosting announcements and others articles of interest to college students. Such a reliable site is CollegeMedium, the members of which, students for the greatest part, are sure that their free college classifieds meet an interested public. Therefore, an online student community of this type is the place where you want to post your student classifieds if you have in mind one goal: target public priority.
Shortly after, you realize that target priority is in fact product or service priority. When you find the appropriate place to post your free college classifieds, you begin to consider some of the most effective manners of image marketing. Not surprisingly, these manners are not the most sophisticated ones like those used by advertising agencies and other marketing planners.
Nonetheless, there is nothing stopping you to adopt methods which could turn your student classifieds into examples of creative advertising – of course, at a miniature scale, but nonetheless creative. Most of the times, such methods will have to be restricted at a catchphrase; not too long, because, as it happens in the whole advertising domain, free college classifieds will have but little time to grab the attention of the reader browsing through a number of student classifieds which might just resemble yours.
On the other hand, if you are not too keen on exploring more creative dimensions which free college classifieds could attain, then there is no use in racking your brains with finding catchwords. You can keep your student classifieds simple, while offering all the possibly motivating information. Free college classifieds which are not cheap in details concerning a certain item for sale or a certain room for rent, for instance, are likely to draw immediate attention.
Moreover, student classifieds specifying affordable costs for the purchase of an article or for the rent of a room may just find their catchphrase exactly with this point: the costs. One way or another, whether you choose to keep them simple or to turn them creative, free college classifieds will most likely meet their appropriate, desired audience within an online student community where each student’s announcements will be read as a regular part of the established communication structure; such a place is a market of opportunities, and students will never miss an opportunity. So if you ask yourselves what’s new on the market today, then do not hesitate to enter the space which was specifically created for you.
Student part time jobs analysis and strategies
We choose to go to college to get a better education, to learn how to face challenging demands and most importantly how to meet high expectations. We need to be prepared for the future and this is why student part time jobs are considered an important of the whole college experience.
Student part time jobs offer one the possibility to learn about financial responsibility, self discipline and also gain experience. However, many of the prospective employees are fully aware that student part time jobs must not conflict with their primary objective of completing their education.
The basics of student part time jobs lie in the fact that by providing a flexible schedule and an attractive salary, young people are stimulated into becoming productive, workplace industry ready and contributing citizens in all sectors of the working market. By choosing one of the available student part time jobs they lean to create, organize and develop excellent communications skills.
The hard part of taking one of the student part time jobs is learning how to integrate decision making, troubleshooting, problem solving and critical thinking. A part-time job should not be over demanding but on the other hand it should not give the student the impression that one can go through life without learning what responsibility really means. Student part time jobs should require precise skills, sound principles, initiative mainly things that are required in the real world today.
A student who decides to go for one of the student part time jobs should have the ability to analyze situations and take responsibility for his/her actions. The capacity to work safely and follow instructions is also important when talking about student part time jobs. The main skills included in any of the student part time jobs are communications and initiative and they are considered essential tools for the bright, resourceful young people today looking for a job.
There are many Atlanta student jobs available on the market and most employers look for persons who are able to communicate how the education they received translates into the tangible skills. You can easily go online and search through the many Atlanta student jobs posted online and you can even check the paper for listings of new jobs.
Atlanta student jobs offer intriguing work possibilities, the ability to pursue new ideas and study interesting data. Choosing one of the Atlanta student jobs can help one to pay for college expenses and the extra income will sure make a difference. The most important thing is to find a job with a flexible schedule so as not to interfere with your attendance in classes. Take your time to become familiar with the posted Atlanta student jobs and do not be afraid to ask for additional information to show that you are really interested.
Looking for Atlanta student jobs that offer an additional opportunity to work (for example during the holiday season) is not such a bad idea. These part time jobs do not pay very much but they provide flexible hours and deliver to the needs of the student. It also allows one to gain work experience and enrich his/her resume. Atlanta student jobs can also be found with the help of one the educational or vocational training programs offered by different organizations. These programs help young people to search for Atlanta students jobs and they also provide to possibility to learn a trade or earn a high school diploma.
The most important thing when browsing through Atlanta student jobs is the willingness to fully participate in an educational environment. The trick is to gain constant practice and be ready for a future steady job. Many of the Atlanta student jobs require that the employee acquire in a short period of time specific skills and value the importance of hard work.
Student part time jobs offer one the possibility to learn about financial responsibility, self discipline and also gain experience. However, many of the prospective employees are fully aware that student part time jobs must not conflict with their primary objective of completing their education.
The basics of student part time jobs lie in the fact that by providing a flexible schedule and an attractive salary, young people are stimulated into becoming productive, workplace industry ready and contributing citizens in all sectors of the working market. By choosing one of the available student part time jobs they lean to create, organize and develop excellent communications skills.
The hard part of taking one of the student part time jobs is learning how to integrate decision making, troubleshooting, problem solving and critical thinking. A part-time job should not be over demanding but on the other hand it should not give the student the impression that one can go through life without learning what responsibility really means. Student part time jobs should require precise skills, sound principles, initiative mainly things that are required in the real world today.
A student who decides to go for one of the student part time jobs should have the ability to analyze situations and take responsibility for his/her actions. The capacity to work safely and follow instructions is also important when talking about student part time jobs. The main skills included in any of the student part time jobs are communications and initiative and they are considered essential tools for the bright, resourceful young people today looking for a job.
There are many Atlanta student jobs available on the market and most employers look for persons who are able to communicate how the education they received translates into the tangible skills. You can easily go online and search through the many Atlanta student jobs posted online and you can even check the paper for listings of new jobs.
Atlanta student jobs offer intriguing work possibilities, the ability to pursue new ideas and study interesting data. Choosing one of the Atlanta student jobs can help one to pay for college expenses and the extra income will sure make a difference. The most important thing is to find a job with a flexible schedule so as not to interfere with your attendance in classes. Take your time to become familiar with the posted Atlanta student jobs and do not be afraid to ask for additional information to show that you are really interested.
Looking for Atlanta student jobs that offer an additional opportunity to work (for example during the holiday season) is not such a bad idea. These part time jobs do not pay very much but they provide flexible hours and deliver to the needs of the student. It also allows one to gain work experience and enrich his/her resume. Atlanta student jobs can also be found with the help of one the educational or vocational training programs offered by different organizations. These programs help young people to search for Atlanta students jobs and they also provide to possibility to learn a trade or earn a high school diploma.
The most important thing when browsing through Atlanta student jobs is the willingness to fully participate in an educational environment. The trick is to gain constant practice and be ready for a future steady job. Many of the Atlanta student jobs require that the employee acquire in a short period of time specific skills and value the importance of hard work.
Women in Science
More than 25 years have gone by since the U.S. Congress passed the Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act, which states that it is "the policy of the United States that men and women have equal opportunity in education, training, and employment in scientific and technical fields." But today's academic field illustrates a different reality than that the U.S. Congress wishes to exist. Even if major advances have occurred in relation to women's role in education, academic institutions are still not fully utilizing the pool of women scientists they are producing each year. In fact, the difference between the proportions of women who earn Ph.D.'s and those who are in faculty positions at top universities appears to be most evident in the biological and physical sciences, as well as in engineering.
But these sciences, even if they have been mostly studied by men, have been also studied in great extend by women over the years. While some scholars support that considerable biological differences between men and women affect their representation in science, there is a substantive body of evidence indicating that overall intelligence does not differ between men and women. Still controversy persists as to whether specific aspects of cognitive ability differ. But there is no ideal constellation of cognitive abilities required to be a scientist. To become a successful scientist, one needs to have deductive reasoning abilities, adequate verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, intuition, and social skills. Even if we accept that men and women differ in some of these abilities, there is no basis on which one may assume that men will have greater success than women in science, because different academic backgrounds, personal skills and mental abilities create equally successful approaches and styles. Moreover, there is no convincing evidence that women's representation in science is limited by innate ability. For example, between 1970 and 2003 a considerable 30 percent increase occurred in the proportion of Ph.D.'s granted to women in engineering. Since people support that this was the outcome of dramatic changes in attitudes and laws relevant to gender, the fact that more women were able to successfully graduate from their PhD's programs provides strong evidence of the cultural and structural impediments to women.
Moral and legal imperatives to ensure equal opportunity provide sufficient reasons to examine the causes of the disparities and to attempt to rectify them. Equally compelling is the impact that equity will have on the quality of today's universities and the competitiveness of any nation. Heterogeneity among students, faculty, and staff can strengthen universities' role in fundamental ways. Specifically, the design of more innovative solutions to problems is the outcome of heteroclite groups, which can bring a higher level of critical analysis to decisions. Furthermore, institutions that welcome women foster more favorable working environments for all community members.
Concluding, institutional transformation necessitates collective examination of attitudes and the behaviors observed, which can be rather disquieting, since it requires engagement with issues of life-style, reproduction, hiring, and academic customs. But, the most uncomfortable of every possible discovery is the realization that all people have their own unconscious biases, which can shape behavior patterns and lead to such gaps
But these sciences, even if they have been mostly studied by men, have been also studied in great extend by women over the years. While some scholars support that considerable biological differences between men and women affect their representation in science, there is a substantive body of evidence indicating that overall intelligence does not differ between men and women. Still controversy persists as to whether specific aspects of cognitive ability differ. But there is no ideal constellation of cognitive abilities required to be a scientist. To become a successful scientist, one needs to have deductive reasoning abilities, adequate verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, intuition, and social skills. Even if we accept that men and women differ in some of these abilities, there is no basis on which one may assume that men will have greater success than women in science, because different academic backgrounds, personal skills and mental abilities create equally successful approaches and styles. Moreover, there is no convincing evidence that women's representation in science is limited by innate ability. For example, between 1970 and 2003 a considerable 30 percent increase occurred in the proportion of Ph.D.'s granted to women in engineering. Since people support that this was the outcome of dramatic changes in attitudes and laws relevant to gender, the fact that more women were able to successfully graduate from their PhD's programs provides strong evidence of the cultural and structural impediments to women.
Moral and legal imperatives to ensure equal opportunity provide sufficient reasons to examine the causes of the disparities and to attempt to rectify them. Equally compelling is the impact that equity will have on the quality of today's universities and the competitiveness of any nation. Heterogeneity among students, faculty, and staff can strengthen universities' role in fundamental ways. Specifically, the design of more innovative solutions to problems is the outcome of heteroclite groups, which can bring a higher level of critical analysis to decisions. Furthermore, institutions that welcome women foster more favorable working environments for all community members.
Concluding, institutional transformation necessitates collective examination of attitudes and the behaviors observed, which can be rather disquieting, since it requires engagement with issues of life-style, reproduction, hiring, and academic customs. But, the most uncomfortable of every possible discovery is the realization that all people have their own unconscious biases, which can shape behavior patterns and lead to such gaps
The Meaning of Color
Where does color exist you may ask? Some might say that color exists in the surface of objects or the texture of things. Well whatever you may think, let me tell you what the real answer is. Color exists in the eye of the beholder. Color is generated behind your eye and in the brain of each individual. Perhaps it is one millionth of a bit different in each person, but generally the color that we see, is dependant upon our eyes.
Color has a couple important aspects or features to it. There is the physical aspect of color as well as the psychological effect. We could also include the emotional or historical affect of color on us but for now we will just focus on the first two.
The physical aspect of color regards the perception and physics, while the psychological aspect regards the way in which we think about color and the role it plays on our minds. Color is defined as a component of light. This is an interesting fact when we think about it. Color is defined according to light. In a way this makes a lot of sense.
If there is no light, there is no color, but only blackness. For those that are saying, well black is a color is it not? No, black is not a color. Black is the absence of color and is a shade. Depending on how much light is taken into our eyes and the amount of tone, shading, or tint, we will see a variety of color. This variety of color has millions of different shades.
There are three primary colors of light. These colors are red, green, and blue. These three colors are the basis upon which every single other color is formed. This is accomplished by mixing the red, green, and blue together. Other colors that we know well such as yellow, violet, and orange can be accomplished by mixing these primaries.
To demonstrate how we see color it is important to understand that some surfaces refract or absorb certain colors better than other surfaces do. If you are wearing a red shirt, the reason we see your shirt as a red color is because that is the only color the shirt does not absorb. The red shirt is absorbing all the green and blue wavelengths. This is why the shirt is a red one. Does this make sense to you? Black reflects no light and this is why we see black. The same goes for nighttime. If there is no sunlight, there is no color
Color has a couple important aspects or features to it. There is the physical aspect of color as well as the psychological effect. We could also include the emotional or historical affect of color on us but for now we will just focus on the first two.
The physical aspect of color regards the perception and physics, while the psychological aspect regards the way in which we think about color and the role it plays on our minds. Color is defined as a component of light. This is an interesting fact when we think about it. Color is defined according to light. In a way this makes a lot of sense.
If there is no light, there is no color, but only blackness. For those that are saying, well black is a color is it not? No, black is not a color. Black is the absence of color and is a shade. Depending on how much light is taken into our eyes and the amount of tone, shading, or tint, we will see a variety of color. This variety of color has millions of different shades.
There are three primary colors of light. These colors are red, green, and blue. These three colors are the basis upon which every single other color is formed. This is accomplished by mixing the red, green, and blue together. Other colors that we know well such as yellow, violet, and orange can be accomplished by mixing these primaries.
To demonstrate how we see color it is important to understand that some surfaces refract or absorb certain colors better than other surfaces do. If you are wearing a red shirt, the reason we see your shirt as a red color is because that is the only color the shirt does not absorb. The red shirt is absorbing all the green and blue wavelengths. This is why the shirt is a red one. Does this make sense to you? Black reflects no light and this is why we see black. The same goes for nighttime. If there is no sunlight, there is no color
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