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University Myths Debunked!
I have been at university for just over a month, and already I've realised that a lot of the stories that people tell you aren't always true. Since I had a year off, I had a whole 12 months extra to look at student sites and read articles about what student life is like, so I gathered quite a lot of information. Here are some of the things I heard that you shouldn't be disappointed about if they don't happen to you, because it really doesn't matter!
By Hannah Paish7 years ago in Education
From Lawyer to Professional Photographer: Orange County Native Wins International Photography Contest
YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA — Several years ago, K.C. Crow gave up her high-paying job as an attorney to become a lifestyle photographer. Instead of trying cases, she now captures the special moments of adorable toddlers— and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell7 years ago in Journal
Discovery Before Degree
The dreaded question of a high school graduating student is the one they get asked most often. What do you want to do with your life? Surprisingly, most people can answer this question. The answers all sound quite similar: I am getting a diploma in early childhood education, I am going to law school, I am going to study biology, I have a full-ride to play soccer. When I was asked this question in high school, I was able to answer it myself. I was going to study honours kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Impressive, I know. This answer always got a series of wows and amazing and congratulations. Little did they know, or I know, that I didn’t really answer the question. Sure, I was going to get a degree in kinesiology, but where did that leave me after my five years of no sleep, gaining debt, and of course, the unavoidable freshman 15?
By Chelsey Lynn7 years ago in Education
Product Design vs Services
Keeping in mind the layout of the Business Model Canvas, Key Activities are strategically positioned to the left, next to the list of Key Partners and close to the associated Cost Structure. Channels are listed to the right of the Value Proposition, next to Customer Relationships and Customer Segments.
By Fabia Scali-Warner7 years ago in Journal
Must-Have Products for Your Office
We spend around a third of our days in the office, and yet, our desks always seem to be an afterthought to our lifestyle. This doesn't make sense. After all, we spend hundreds just whiling away hours at night clubs — why shouldn't we splurge on improving the overall time we spend at our desks, too?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal