Monthly Archives: July 2010

What the hell is there to get excited about graduating when you're going to join a record-breaking community of desperate, unemployed professionals who have decades more experience than you? You probably want to hide out in college as long as possible to ride out the economic storm, but you wanted to be productive and efficient, and now look where that got you: a graduation year that will go down in history as one of the worst for unemployment and general financial misery. A pessimistic job seeker is never going to get a job, though, and you have to find some ways to pep yourself up, no matter how hopeless it might seem. Forget the numbers: there are some jobs out …

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These days, liberal arts degrees are no longer the hot majors on campus. With a tight economy, many students are flocking to degrees that have a clear career path and obviously marketable skills. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't do well with a liberal arts degree if you really want to pursue one. Here are a few ways to make your liberal arts education work for you. Know your skills. As a liberal arts student, you will gain many skills that may not be obvious to those who are in more marketable streams of education. Liberal arts majors tend to build excellent communication skills like no other area of study. Communication is vital to employers and well valued. Your …

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College is supposed to be less exclusive and superficial than high school, but there is a time when you should edit those you associate with: when you're picking your study group. You don't have to be as catty as Vivian and Warner in Legally Blonde, but if you really want a study group composed of smart, creative people, you'll have to learn how to find the right people. Think of it as practice for the real world: you're not going to compromise your reputation or your work just because you're afraid of speaking up, are you? So why would you risk making a poor grade just because a group of slackers wants you in their group? The skills you learn …

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College is a great place to train for a career, learn how to live on your own, develop yourself socially, and figure out what you want to accomplish in life. But as for the day-to-day responsibilities that you'll face as soon as you graduate, most American colleges are behind in life skills education. After the excitement and nerves wear off just after graduation, you might find yourself extremely overwhelmed as you try to adapt to life after college: waking up early everyday, sitting in rush hour traffic, working at a boring job with difficult people, paying bills, finding insurance, and trying to keep your spirits and your health up, too. Even if you live close to home or around good …

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Unless you're homeschooling, it can be easy to think of education as something that happens only at school, and not really a responsibility to take on at home. But the reality couldn't be farther from the truth. Although school is a great resource for learning, education for your children should be happening all of the time, especially at home. Follow these guidelines to be a great supportive parent and give your child what he or she needs to do well in their education. Teach your child early. It may not seem like it, but babies learn new things every day, and their brains are so receptive and ready for information and learning. Infancy is a great time to lay the …

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There's no denying that a college education can be expensive. Whether you're going out of state or staying within, living in the dorms, or living at home, it's a major expense that can have a huge impact on your and your family's budget. Before you get ready to head off to school, you'll need to have a plan for making education fit into your budget. Here are some of the ways that you can make it work. Get started on saving ahead of time. As soon as you know that college is in your future, you need to start putting money away. Even if it's just a few months ahead, every little penny saved makes a difference. It's much more …

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Learning a new language can help tremendously with your career prospects, your college education and experiences, travel, and personal enjoyment of the arts and culture.

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Have you ever stared at the same page in your textbook for several minutes only to remember absolutely nothing from the text? Do you often forget what you've read about only hours after you've read it? Learning how to read well and get the most out of the time you spend studying and preparing for class is one of the skills that is essential to develop for success in college. While each person is different, there are some things you can do that will help you to build your reading skills and will ensure that you don't have to waste time reading and rereading your materials. The first step to getting more out of your reading is to set the …

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Although homeschooling is becoming a popular option for many families with stay at home parents, the number one concern for many is how homeschooled children can experience socialization. It is a valid concern, but there are so many ways for homeschool children to enjoy a rich social life. Here are just a few great ideas for bringing social interaction into the homeschool classroom. Take part in homeschool coop classes. Although they are learning at home, your children can experience learning in a group atmosphere if you take part in homeschool coop classes. Talk to other homeschooling families and discuss classes that you can offer together. With these classes, you'll be able to build skills like raising your hand, waiting in …

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