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Parochial Etiquette
The Pride of South Philadelphia stands as two brick buildings separated by three blocks. These buildings have stale underground cafeterias, bumpy parking lots, and fallout shelters. They are staffed by a mixture of both nuns and women who have existed within the same two mile radius for their entire lives. Built prior to optimized insulation and central cooling, the buildings lead you toward frostbite in the winter and heatstroke in the summer. (Minus the main offices, where supervisors allow themselves modern efficiencies.) Children are required to wear navy and white, remain quiet and still, and recite phrases that feel like incantations four times a day.
By Melissa B.5 years ago in Education
Is summer already over?
I know guys… seriously I get it… you’ve spent all summer enjoying the sun (or the couch) and definitely that time you have to pee whenever you want!! Unfortunately, that time is coming to an end. Now, as the hours are winding down, we need to think about how we’re going to kick off the new school year. Sure I’m dragging my feet a bit, knowing I’ll have to start setting that alarm again, but I’m also getting psyched to welcome a new group of students into my room.
By Emily McGuff5 years ago in Education
The Top 8 Secret Tips to Score Well in Exam
All students struggle to score well in the exam. The students don’t have a good idea, how to handle the exam in a proper manner which leads to them in a bad score in the exam. Here, I am sharing eight secrets tips to score well in Exam
By Muhsin P5 years ago in Education
Is An Online Education Right For You
We live in the information age. We have grown so accustomed to information at the speed of light that the prospect of not having immediate access to countless numbers of facts and figures with the mere click of a few buttons for many of us is simply disconcerting. For this reason, it only makes sense that there are many people across the nation and around the world that are embracing the idea of online learning and educational opportunities with every ounce of enthusiasm they can muster.
By Prashant5 years ago in Education
Community College Disadvantages
While there are many distinct advantages that can be associated with attending a community college there are a few disadvantages that I would be remiss in not mentioning. We all like to look at the positive side of things and the good in my opinion of community colleges, at least as a springboard for university learning far outweigh the bad. However, if you are considering community college as an option whether for your associate’s degree alone or have plans to move along to the university level upon completion you should see the big picture and not just the sunshine and flowers. The first thing you should be aware of, and this applies primarily to those students with plans to transfer, is that you should always consult the college you intend to attend next in order to make sure that the courses you are taking on the community college level are compatible with the core requirements for the university. In many cases they are similar enough to be considered compatible but there are exceptions and it is better to find this out sooner rather than later. If you plan to attend a University that is located near the community college you are attending you should check and see if they have some sort of articulation agreement that will allow associate’s degree graduates to transfer seamlessly. Many states are stepping in and passing laws that require colleges in their specific states to accept community college credits as transfer credits in an effort to keep qualified workers in the state. Some universities are even offering distance learning programs to associates degree graduates in order to allow access to students who live a greater distance from campus to have access to educational opportunities that would have been denied to them in the past. Of course if you live in one of these states, a former disadvantage may now work in your favor. Many community colleges do not offer housing opportunities and most of those that do are still largely commuter campuses rather than residence campuses. Rather than spending funds on housing these colleges tend to reserve their spending to assist in academic pursuits. Community colleges in rural areas are much more likely than those in larger cities to offer housing on campus. The lack of on-campus housing makes participation in sports and other activities a little more difficult than colleges that are largely residential in nature. If you decide to make a community college your last stop when it comes to your personal educational experience you will be denying yourself a great deal of earning potential over the course of your lifetime. For this reason you should seriously consider the benefits that transferring to a university will present for your educational goals. My largest complaint when it comes to community colleges when compared to larger universities was the fact that there are such limited opportunities to take specific classes than when compared to those classes on a university level. You will find that you must remain within your sequence of courses on the community college level or you risk needing an extra semester or year in order to complete the requirements for your associate’s degree. Universities tend to offer greater flexibility, especially in lower level courses that are required by all in order to graduate. My other major complaint when it comes to community college is the fact that they often have much smaller libraries than universities. This seriously limits the ability that students have to do extensive research with the exception of rare cases. Universities simply have deeper pockets than the average community college. For this reason they will have bigger libraries and far more bells and whistles than the average community college. Hopefully we’ll see this change over time as well. Despite the disadvantages that can be associated with community college educations, I feel that they are very much outweighed by the benefits that the community college learning environment offers.
By Prashant5 years ago in Education
The True Value Of A Two Year College
Higher education in this country is rapidly becoming a necessity in the business community rather than a luxury. There was a time when those who had a high school education still had the opportunity to build a better world for themselves and their families. Those days are rapidly becoming another dieing ember of the past. If you hope to have significant earning potential during your lifetime you are almost completely limited by your learning potential and the level of education you have received. The good news is that you do not have to have an all or nothing approach when it comes to education. You can begin by taking baby steps when it comes to higher education. If you have a community college in your area, this is one of the greatest resources for beginning your college education at any stage in your life. Most community colleges offer classes at various times during the day and evening, even some on Saturday in order to accommodate students of different ages and backgrounds. Community colleges also offer an excellent opportunity to begin your learning quest in a manner that is much more easily affordable to the average citizen than a full-blown university. These colleges are largely commuter colleges though there are several that allow students the experience of living on a college campus at a much lower price than most major universities charge for the same or very similar privileges. Community colleges also allow you to explore your options if you aren’t really sure what direction you wish for your education to take without paying such a high price for the process. If you know the career path you wish to take you might find a two-year degree program that can have you out of school and in a career much sooner than a four-year program will allow. If that isn’t good enough news for you, many of the two-year programs of study that are offered at the community college level may very well transfer quite easily into bachelor degree programs at the university level. Community colleges offer an excellent start for many people who are seeking higher education whether to further their careers or just to find fulfillment on a personal level in life. There are many wonderful programs in vocational fields as well as academic fields that can be explored and studies on the community college level. For graduating high school students community colleges help students ease into the adjustment from high school to college without going through the culture shock that some universities can put students through. You will find that there are often many opportunities to meet educational as well as social needs on the community college level for students that are interested in pursuing a community college education. You should also discover that community colleges are much easier to budget when it comes to setting aside funds and savings for either your personal college education or the educational expenses of your children. Having them attend a community college for two years then transferring to a University can save a great deal of money and provide you a little piece of mind that your children are still receiving an excellent level of education. Seriously, if you are looking for an excellent value when it comes to education you would be doing yourself or your children a disservice if you do not check out the community college options in your area before taking the plunge and diving into the university lifestyle. You will find that community colleges often offer an equal level of education for the introductory classes that first and second year college students often take, they are a much better value for the money, and they are an outstanding values for those who are trying to juggle their education with family and work responsibilities.
By Prashant5 years ago in Education
How to Improve a Child’s Handwriting? - Swiflearn
Handwriting is one of the important skills for a child to have. Before checking what’s written it’s more important for the reader to impress with how it’s written. It has been observed by the mentors and the parents of the kid that it is hard to identify what their child is writing. India is a country where good hand-writing is considered as a sign of success, neatness, and as a reflection of a person’s personality.
By Priyanshu Rawat5 years ago in Education
Healing Through Art
The freedom of expression can serve as a powerful tool to help you find your voice, a skill you didn't know you had, a creative outlet, and much-needed inner peace.
By Chase Johnson5 years ago in Education
How to get 79 in PTE | Tips and Templates
Steps on how to achieve 79+ in PTE Academic Focus on high scoring tasks. The below highlighted ones are the high scoring tasks, which you must concentrate more and practice well.
By Ugandar Chandala5 years ago in Education
Is E-Learning Producing Loner Youths? - Swiflearn
E-learning is in fashion. And all is for a good reason. If done in the right way, it produces positive results. Online study is financially sounder, while it decreases the total cost. The performance of young scholars improves. Unlike traditional teaching sessions, online research, or the entire mode of online learning is much more beneficial. Both, including static e-learning, along with the ongoing conversation in networked communities, have taken a stand in today’s academic world.
By Priyanshu Rawat5 years ago in Education
SWEET REVENGE
There is never a dull moment in the world of teaching. And never was this more true than my first year of teaching. In every crowd there is always the class clown. In this particular year I was twice blessed. JJ and RJ were complete opposites in every way. RJ was a lover, JJ was a fighter. RJ was small for his age, JJ was a 75 pound 6 year old with a personality larger than life! As it happens so often in life, opposites attract, and they became the best of friends, and every teacher's worst nightmare. I could write a whole book about their shenanigans that year, but let's cut right to the rich, good stuff, shall we?
By Lisa Brasher5 years ago in Education
How to Launch Your Data Science Career
1. Get comfortable with Python and SQL. Learning Python and SQL will serve you well as you dive into your data science career. For Python, there’s an entire ecosystem of data science packages and tools that you should learn. To help, install the Anaconda distribution and check out this great resource to get you started python programming.net. For your first steps in SQL, we recommend you check out the great w3schools.com.
By Hrishikesh Kini5 years ago in Education