Archive for November, 2008
Student Loans: A Good Source of Financial Aid
Having to foot the bill for your living expenses and school fees is one of the most challenging parts of college life. Even those who are already working while pursuing their graduate studies may also have trouble with money. As they say, higher education is never cheap. But even on a tight budget, you can [...]
Choosing Majors for Medical School and Law School
Preparing for either medical or law school is not easy. Intense preparation is necessary for you to be able to go through the rigorous demands of your college major. Some schools offer pre-medical and pre-law courses to help students who are thinking of going to medical school and law school, respectively. Do students who took [...]
A Guide to Avoiding Sexual Harassment in College
Sexual harassment does happen in many educational institutions. This is a serious circumstance that these institutions of higher learning vow to eliminate. According to studies conducted by the American Association for University Women (AAUW), 60% of both male and female students have experienced being sexually harassed at the college or university institutions where they study. [...]
Personal SWOT Analysis: Determining Your Course
The SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis can be applied in various areas needing performance evaluation. For example, it is used to plan and assess the possible behavior of a business venture. It is basically a tool in determining, analyzing, and interpreting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats relevant to a project. Similarly, this [...]
Top Five Careers in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Being able to do various job types gives you an edge in following your career path. Two fields that you can look into are the areas of social sciences and humanities, which are areas of study for people whose interests are diverse. The reason why these fields are able to provide you with the coping [...]
Top Five Careers in Science and Engineering
Famous discoveries and great structures are the work of great scientists and engineers. Science and engineering careers are well recognized and respected worldwide. The breakthroughs, inventions, and innovations of scientists and engineers have supported various structures and tools that continue to improve our lives. Indeed these people deserve the salute and respect of humankind. Enumerated [...]
Choosing the Right Career Path
To choose the right career path, there are various factors to consider. To be able to decide, you have to undergo various processes and assess your skills and interests to finally relate to your wanted profession. Think about what happens when you land a job you are not inclined to do; most likely you will [...]