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College Chronicles: A Procrastinator's Guide to Getting Things Done
Admit it, procrastinating is something that we all do to some extent. In fact, the results of a meta-analysis by psychologist Piers Steel at the University of Calgary in 2007 reported that 80 percent to 95 percent of college students procrastinate on their coursework.
By Tabitha Reno7 years ago in Education
The Importance of the Arts. Top Story - November 2017.
Whether people are willing to admit it or not, the arts are currently under attack in our nation's education. Funding is being pulled away from the arts or, in some cases, arts programs are getting cut from the programs offered entirely. Sometimes this is done in an effort to allocate funds to another department, like sporting programs, and others it's done in an effort to cut corners in a tight budget. Despite the quality of excuse, severely cutting the funding of arts programs or arts programs altogether can be highly detrimental to the students' overall educational experience.
By Megan Medeiros7 years ago in Education
What to Do After Education?
So you have finally finished school, college, university. What next? The majority of people will have no idea of what they actually want to do in the real world. If you are reading this stressing about what the next step should be, don't worry, you're not alone.
By Kitty Jackson7 years ago in Education
Teachers Aren't Heroes
Teachers are not heroes. Don’t worry. I’m a teacher. I can say that. Sure, teachers deserve respect and appreciation, probably even much more than the majority of us currently receive. A lot of us are busting our butts and emptying our wallets and baring our souls every day. So thank us, and send us gifts, and teach your children to listen to us, and shoot us encouraging emails, and give us discounts on Teacher Appreciation Day, and please, please, PLEASE show up on Back To School night.
By James Tilton7 years ago in Education
Is College Right for Everyone?
Breathing in deeply, I flip the light on my register, a signal for customers that my register is now open. So begins the next six hours of cashing people out and listening to everyone’s life stories. Working at a grocery store gives you the competence to interact with a variety of different people. Some may decide you’re their new best friend. Some may believe they have to tell you what they did last night at Jenny’s party, or how their cat Maisy had ingested Antifreeze the night before and was now lethargic, unable to move from the couch. (Both of which are true). Each day, walking in you never exactly know what to expect. Each day I am meeting people of all different educational backgrounds. What is the same, is that people everywhere all share the common need for food and at least have a basic education. As I move the "closed" sign off of my register belt, I tighten my ponytail, douse my hands in hand sanitizer, put a smile on my face, and greet the first customer of my shift.
By Natalie Santana7 years ago in Education
Top 5 Reasons to Home School
I recently ran into someone who asked what Pre-School my daughter went to. When I explained to said person, "I have my daughter in home school for right now. She is on the Double Duty Program," I got the biggest dirty look. You would think that I had just offended the woman. Truthfully, I am used to that reaction, though I wish people asked why and not grimace at me. So without further adieu, I give you my top 5 reasons to home school.
By Ray Lewis Mazurek7 years ago in Education
Studies Beyond Borders
If you are anything like me, you are seeking new places to go and new knowledge to get. Eventually, I found myself ready to move to another country to study. More than million miles away from home, new climate, new culture, new rules, new everything. I am sure, that you have done your very detailed research before moving to a new country. Here is what you might have missed.
By Elena Kuznietsova7 years ago in Education
Plan Smart
In the beginning of each new studying year, you are full of enthusiasm and ready to do what it takes to get the best results. But eventually you find yourself in a clutter of business and it turns out you have no spark of wish to do anything. Students repeatedly lose their motivation not because of a frightening amount of work, but because of not planning how to work properly. Are simple planning and organizing so effective? They are, if you can clearly identify and see your wished results. But, these are few more simple points to keep in mind on your road to complete your studies successfully.
By Elena Kuznietsova7 years ago in Education
The Truth About Living at College
Going off to college can be a fun and new experience for recent high school grads. It can be a chance to grow and change yourself into the person you desire to be. It can be a time to further yourself educationally as well, and figure out the career that you wish to have later in life. But it’s also a time to make friends and have fun along the way.
By Brianna Champagne7 years ago in Education
No Child Left Behind
Looking at the budget of the 2017 School Year, I came across something interesting. Did you know that 2017's budget is $69.4 billion dollars in discresionary funding, and $139.7 billion in mandatory funding for the US Department of Education. That is up $1.3 billion over last year, and a total of $209.1 billion. Does this make sense to you? Where does all the money go for this budget?
By Ray Lewis Mazurek7 years ago in Education