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Selecting an Online University

People who want higher education but who don't live near a college or university offering courses they want used to be out of luck. No more. Now it is possible to study almost any subject online.
Jean FeingoldJanuary 16, 2006

The Power of Homeschooling

There are 3 powerful reasons why homeschooling works. These include:(1.) Homeschooling enables exposure to a broad range of people, ideas, and places. Homeschooling is so flexible that it allows family field trips whenever you want.
Reverend Brenda HoffmanJanuary 14, 2006

Student Loans? Don't Bother Me. I'm Eccentric.

Student Loans - Not Such a Bother to Eccentrics"Do you really see yourself as eccentric?" asked my boss incredulously. "Yes." I replied - "Eccentric means away from the centre, which means that I don't follow all the...
Ian McAllisterJanuary 14, 2006

Chronological vs. Functional Resumes - Which To Choose?

Your resume is a marketing tool that should effectively sell your skills, experience, and educational qualifications to prospective employers. When developing your resume, there are two different types of resume formats you should consider: a...
Laura AdamsJanuary 14, 2006

Special Cover Letter Considerations for Teachers

Cover letters for teachers need to emphasize qualifications as well as attitude. Education professionals need to come into the field with an attitude of service coupled with a commitment to excellence and a desire to work closely with students.
Heather EagarJanuary 13, 2006

The Curse of the Easy A

Many current music educators grew up in a time when being in an ensemble was solely about playing the music for the next concert. I personally cannot recall ever doing a worksheet or any real music theory work while in high school.
Chad CriswellJanuary 11, 2006

Helping Your Child Succeed on Their New Instrument

Playing an instrument is not going to guarantee that your child will one day be more successful than someone that is not in the school band, but the pride, confidence, and initiative that being a member of a team builds in young people will serve...
Chad CriswellJanuary 11, 2006

Acting Camps: Preparing Your Young Actor or Actress for Industry Success

Helping your young acting hopeful prepare for a successful acting career can be an incredibly rewarding experience for the parent. All parents like seeing their children being creative, expressing themselves, and, most importantly, having fun.It...
Mike NelsonJanuary 11, 2006

Who is a Successful Scientist?

Being little children we have dreams about whom are we going to be in their future. Though your dream was to fly into outer space, you chose to keep your feet on the ground and let your mind wonder and research.
Chris WellsJanuary 10, 2006

How to be a Successful Student

Now that college has opened the door for you and you safely got in with a full time scholarship in your hands, you can and have to be happy about what you have so far accomplished. But don’t get too excited.
Daniel HuntJanuary 09, 2006