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Your Many Options After High School
High school seems to last an eternity while you’re living it, but in the grand scheme of things, you are only just beginning the rest of your life when you celebrate your high school graduation. It’s the odd stage of life where you are not a child anymore and can legally register to vote or get married, but you’re definitely not an adult yet and have no idea where life will take you next. No matter what happens, never forget that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Make the most of your youth and figure out how to use that brilliant brain of yours to navigate the next steps of your education.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Education
JCT Contracts Guide
JCT contracts establish a standard form of building contracts in the construction industry. The skill to develop a JCT contract for a project highlights the individual's skills in contract management. The primary purpose of the JCT contract is to avoid disputes in the project. Compared to a non-standard form arrangement, the JCT contracts save more time for the client and the contractor conducting the project. To develop a standard form of contracts, a construction manager—or any individual who is assigned to manage and handle contract work in the field—should possess the knowledge and skill to develop a JCT contract for it to be effective. Learning the procedures to manage the contracts will add benefit to the individual’s skill set while pursuing career developments.
By Emily Kennedy5 years ago in Education
College Education Right at Home
Perhaps you didn’t have the desire, qualifications, or means to attend college immediately after high school graduation. Maybe you’re currently seeking a career change or a way to advance in your profession by obtaining an additional certification. In either case, attending an online school can have more benefits than earning your degree at a traditional brick-and-mortar institution.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Education
Strapping
In the not so subtle hierarchies that exist in school, there are a series of practices that those at the top of the ladder subject to those at the bottom. These are compounded at boarding school, where the students who are left largely to themselves, forge their own ritualistic privileges and are reinforced by the very system in which they live. At my boarding school, “strapping” was one such practice.
By Archibald Jacobs5 years ago in Education
Factors to Consider Before Applying to Law School
Disposition Different people have different strengths. Your family, friends and teachers may encourage you to go to law school, but if it requires you to operate too far out of your wheelhouse, you may not find it worthwhile in the long run. Likewise, if you want to be an attorney simply because you want to make a great salary, you may consider other careers with this benefit that are more in line with what you enjoy doing. It takes certain skills to be successful as an attorney. You must be willing to work long hours and have the capacity to comb through detailed information to build a case. These same skills are needed to even get your JD. You want to make sure your strengths match up with the rigors of acquiring a law degree before you take the leap. If you do decide that the law is the right career path for you, you still must choose the type of law in which you are most interested, whether it be corporate law or immigration law. These choices can have an effect on where you decide to study.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Education
The Financial Aid GAG
FINANCIAL AID GAG I’m going to jump right in and get straight to the point! The most common types of aid are: Grants—Free funds usually based on need and low income Loans—Debt which must be paid back at some point Scholarships—Free money based on merit Work-Study funds—(Yes, federal work-study awards are Federal Financial Aid funded. It’s based on need, and students must work a part-time job to receive a bi-weekly pay check.)
By Sophia Yates5 years ago in Education
Not Ready for College? Here Are 5 Other Ways to Spend Your Gap Year
Taking a gap year after high school graduation can be a great option for students who do not feel ready for college, need to save up money or would like to try something different before they resume their studies. Pursuing post-secondary education often seems like the only option for new high school graduates, but the truth is that college may always be there. The opportunity to take a year off and explore other options, however, may not. If you have discussed the possibility of taking a gap year with your family and are looking for things to do during that year, here are five options that might pique your interest.
By Indy Summers5 years ago in Education
RICS APC Guide
On this RICS APC guide article, we will highlight why a quantity surveyor must complete the APC requirement by the RICS—highlighting the pathway sectors of the RICS, the qualification route, and how a quantity surveyor can find RICS APC guide courses. The internationally recognised institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, places a specific set of requirements to become a professional Chartered Quantity Surveyor. A candidate with the qualifications such as a BSc Degree or 5-10 years of experience of operating in the construction field can apply to become an MRICS. The RICS requires candidates to complete the APC to progress to the membership route. APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) is a route to the pathway of RICS. The APC is an assessment of the candidate's skills on the ability to perform tasks at the workplace, the candidate’s knowledge on the field and how well the candidate can uphold professionalism while working on a project. Every candidate applying to become a professional in the field of quantity surveying and construction should go through the APC training scheme to qualify in the job.
By Emily Kennedy5 years ago in Education
Fill in the Blank
Mere seconds ago had I pulled up the blank Vocal template, but now—it seems like now has always been—I stare hypnotically at my computer screen, that white glow attracting my eyes in the midst of this naturally lit, near-nightfall room. My gaze hangs, loosely tethered to this page of potential, this "could be," this "not yet," until some unknown force inside of me urges my eyes to focus. I blink rapidly, a few times in succession, and shake my head. I had in mind to write something instructive and encouraging about grad school. Perhaps a "you can do it," or a "at least just try," but now all I can think about is "blank page," which leads to "unwritten thesis," which transforms into "failure."
By Stacy Watkins5 years ago in Education
Why You Need an Essay from the Best Writing Service
An essay's primary goal is to evaluate or assess your knowledge and skills in writing. Additionally, essay writing is a huge determinant of your overall academic performance. Hence, you need to ensure you produce a perfect article. The inability to do so will affect your grades, thereby affecting your academic performance.
By Keran Mourning5 years ago in Education