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  • 5 Great Gifts for College Graduates

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    Caitlin Self
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:09 pm
    Well, it’s that time of year again. From May-June, thousands of college students leave the confines of Never-Never Land to finally grow up. Whether heading for another form of higher education, the job market, or their parents’ basement, here are five great graduation gifts for givers in every budget. Plane Ticket ($300+) This may be a little out of your price range, but if you get together with several friends or family members, you can each chip in $50-$100 to send your favorite grad off to travel the world. There’s nothing wrong with spending a week in the Alaskan wilderness or 10…

  • Reporter Michael Hastings dies at 33

    Latest News Headlines - CBS News
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:48 pm
    Journalist, best known for the Rolling Stone profile that led to Gen. McChrystal's retirement, died in an L.A. car accident

  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

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    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Cambodia Trains Social Workers to Curb Reliance on Foreign Aid

    NYT > Colleges and Universities
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
    A second university program has begun as the country tries to move away from charity.

  • The Choice Blog's Valediction

    NYT > College and University Admissions
    13 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The Times has discontinued The Choice blog, which was created in 2009 to help students demystify college admissions and financial aid.
 
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  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Zone Read: Pac-12 Network volleyball schedule released, Emeralds fall to Hops 12-0

    Aubrey Wieber
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    On Monday, the Pac-12 Network announced the television schedule for the upcoming volleyball season. Oregon will be featured in 15 televised games with reigning conference champion Stanford getting 17 games on the network. The schedule has expanded this season to a full 90 games — eight more than last season — with each Pac-12 team getting a minimum of 11 games televised. Oregon will take on Portland State in the first game of the season at home on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. As the Pac-12 All-Star volleyball team heads to China, two Ducks will make the trip. Both Lauren Plum and Liz Brenner will be…

  • Short and sweet: The best Vine posts from the University of Oregon’s class of 2013

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    [View the story "Short and sweet: The best Vines from graduation 2013" on Storify]

  • Greek: Spending summer in a fraternity house

    Cole Knutson
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    For many fraternity and sorority members, living in a fraternity house over the summer is an experience in its own. The rent is often cheaper than during the academic year and the halls are relatively empty compared to their previous spring term bustle, but hanging out with friends in the sunshine rules the day. For Cory Harrison of Sigma Pi fraternity, getting bored is a non-factor while living in the house through the summer months. “You get bored here, just because it’s summer time, but it’s a different kind of bored,” said Harrison. “You get bored at home and you can’t do…

  • LA Film Festival Review: ‘In a World…’ and ‘The Act of Killing’

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    The Los Angeles Film Festival, set near Hollywood, is a 10-day festival featuring independent film from all over the world. Daily Bruin A&E columist Tony Huang will review movies from the festival throughout the week. “In a World…” Director: Lake Bell Studio: Roadside Attractions Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Unambitious but pleasant, “In a World…,” directed-acted-written by Lake Bell, is a template industry film, replete with L.A. locales and Hollywood inside jokes. It follows Carol Soloman, a 31-year-old voice actress trying to break into the movie trailer game,…
 
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  • Infographic: Understanding and Working on Lack of Sleep in College

    Mark Frost
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:42 pm
    The risks associated with sleep deprivation far outweigh any benefits a few extra hours of studying or partying could offer. When you find it hard to concentrate or you become increasingly forgetful, you could suffer long-term consequences that stem from bad grades and poor work performance if you don’t work on maximizing your sleep schedule. Luckily, our friends at SlugBooks have created a great visual guide to understanding sleep and how to get more of it. Quick Tips Stick to a regular sleep schedule to avoid the snooze button. Get in afternoon naps wherever possible. Use f.lux to…

  • How to Use Twitter with Purpose

    Robbie Williford
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:37 pm
    Social media sites are becoming the focal point of our generation, each one highlighting a different way to connect with others in a unique manner. Whether you use Twitter to follow all of your favorite celebrities or to vent your feelings, there’s definitely a few things that you can do to clean up your act and get on the right track. Related: How to Professionalize Your Facebook Profile Unfollow Some People The first thing that I recommend is to clean up the amount of people that you follow. It’s okay to follow more people than the amount of followers you have. But make sure…

  • LinkedIn for College Students: The Importance of a Professional Online Presence

    Andrew Zack
    14 Jun 2013 | 1:19 pm
    By now we have all at least heard of LinkedIn. It’s an extremely popular and powerful business social network; however, many college students have yet to capitalize on the great potential of this site. So I’m here to give you the down low on not only why you should have a profile, but how to avoid some big mistakes that first time users make when setting up their account. Related: 4 Ways Students Can Make the Most of LinkedIn Why It’s Important Think of LinkedIn as your professional online personality and as a tool that is as important, if not more so, than a resume. In the technology…

  • 5 Great Gifts for College Graduates

    Caitlin Self
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:09 pm
    Well, it’s that time of year again. From May-June, thousands of college students leave the confines of Never-Never Land to finally grow up. Whether heading for another form of higher education, the job market, or their parents’ basement, here are five great graduation gifts for givers in every budget. Plane Ticket ($300+) This may be a little out of your price range, but if you get together with several friends or family members, you can each chip in $50-$100 to send your favorite grad off to travel the world. There’s nothing wrong with spending a week in the Alaskan wilderness or 10…

  • Stop Shaving Cuts From Bleeding with These Toiletries

    Span Daniel
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Who thought of putting toilet paper on your face when you cut yourself shaving? More importantly, why do people still do it? That business went out with the ark — Noah’s Ark. There are so many better ways to stop the bleeding and heal your face after you slice it up like Freddy Krueger. You could go the traditional route and get a styptic pencil to stop the bleeding like your great-grandpa did; or you could even use an Alum Block like your dad. But why go out and buy specially-designed tools when you can use stuff that you probably already have? Related: Shaving on a Budget Lip…
 
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  • The Art of Punk, MOCA’s Series of Punk Documentaries, Begins with Black Flag

    Colin Marshall
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm
    First you set out to smash all institutions, but then you find the institutions have enshrined you. Isn’t that always the way? It certainly seems to have turned out that way for punk rock, in any case, which vowed in the seventies to tear it all up and start over again. Now, in the 2010s, we find tribute paid to not just the music but the aesthetics, lifestyles, and personalities of the punk movement by two separate, and separately well-respected, institutions. We recently featured the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture. Today, you can start watching…

  • Watch the Earliest Known Footage of Louis Armstrong Performing Live in Concert (Copenhagen, 1933)

    Mike Springer
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:06 am
    In October of 1933, Louis Armstrong and his “Harlem Hot Band” arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark for a series of eight shows at the Lyric Park theater. Thousands of fans mobbed the railway station, breaking through police barricades and climbing on top of train cars just to get a glimpse of the great jazz trumpeter as he stepped from his train. Nowadays the Copenhagen visit is remembered because it was the first time Armstrong was ever filmed in concert. The Danish director Holger Madsen recruited Armstrong to appear in his feature film København, Kalundborg Og -?. Armstrong had…

  • Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Releases a “Heavy Metal” Song & Video Recalling His Harsh Imprisonment

    Josh Jones
    18 Jun 2013 | 7:30 am
    Burly Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has never lost his sense of humor, even when facing harsh repression from his government. But while the idea of 55-year old Ai recording a heavy metal record might seem like a stunt, the source material for his first single, “Dumbass” (above), is anything but funny. The furiously angry, expletive-filled song is inspired by Ai’s harsh treatment during his 81-day imprisonment in 2011. He’s calling the musical project “a kind of self-therapy” and will release six tracks on June 22—the second anniversary of his release—as an album…

  • Introducing Wireless Philosophy: An Open Access Philosophy Project Created by Yale and MIT

    Josh Jones
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 am
    “Wireless Philosophy,” or Wiphi, is an online project of “open access philosophy” co-created by Yale and MIT that aims to make fundamental philosophical concepts accessible by “making videos that are freely available in a form that is entertaining” to people “with no background in the subject.” To accomplish this goal, they have contracted with an impressive range of professors of philosophy from prestigious universities across the country. Wiphi is still very much a work-in-progress, but they currently feature some interesting introductions to classical…

  • A Look Inside Mel Blanc’s Throat as He Performs the Voices of Bugs Bunny and Other Cartoon Legends

    Dan Colman
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Last month we told you about The Strange Day When Bugs Bunny Saved the Life of Mel Blanc. It’s a true tale about how, back in 1971, Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny and other beloved Looney Tunes characters, got into a terrible car accident in Los Angeles and slipped into a coma. Blanc’s wife and son spent two long weeks in the hospital trying to revive him, but got no response. But then, one day, Blanc’s neurologist walked into the room and said to the patient: “Bugs Bunny, how are you doing today?” After a pause, a voice said, “Myeeeeh. What’s up doc?” You can get…
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  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Zone Read: Pac-12 Network volleyball schedule released, Emeralds fall to Hops 12-0

    Aubrey Wieber
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    On Monday, the Pac-12 Network announced the television schedule for the upcoming volleyball season. Oregon will be featured in 15 televised games with reigning conference champion Stanford getting 17 games on the network. The schedule has expanded this season to a full 90 games — eight more than last season — with each Pac-12 team getting a minimum of 11 games televised. Oregon will take on Portland State in the first game of the season at home on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. As the Pac-12 All-Star volleyball team heads to China, two Ducks will make the trip. Both Lauren Plum and Liz Brenner will be…

  • Short and sweet: The best Vine posts from the University of Oregon’s class of 2013

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    [View the story "Short and sweet: The best Vines from graduation 2013" on Storify]

  • Greek: Spending summer in a fraternity house

    Cole Knutson
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    For many fraternity and sorority members, living in a fraternity house over the summer is an experience in its own. The rent is often cheaper than during the academic year and the halls are relatively empty compared to their previous spring term bustle, but hanging out with friends in the sunshine rules the day. For Cory Harrison of Sigma Pi fraternity, getting bored is a non-factor while living in the house through the summer months. “You get bored here, just because it’s summer time, but it’s a different kind of bored,” said Harrison. “You get bored at home and you can’t do…

  • LA Film Festival Review: ‘In a World…’ and ‘The Act of Killing’

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    The Los Angeles Film Festival, set near Hollywood, is a 10-day festival featuring independent film from all over the world. Daily Bruin A&E columist Tony Huang will review movies from the festival throughout the week. “In a World…” Director: Lake Bell Studio: Roadside Attractions Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Unambitious but pleasant, “In a World…,” directed-acted-written by Lake Bell, is a template industry film, replete with L.A. locales and Hollywood inside jokes. It follows Carol Soloman, a 31-year-old voice actress trying to break into the movie trailer game,…
 
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    Study Hacks

  • An Animated Argument Against Passion

    Study Hacks
    17 Jun 2013 | 12:20 pm
      A reader recently sent me the following note: I was a believer in “finding your passion” until I read your book.  It has freed me from the frustration and impatience bred from the continuous quest to “find the perfect job.” Enlightened, I made an animation to share the idea with my friends. This animated short is embedded above. I thought those of you who read SO GOOD would enjoy it.

  • Hacking Deep Work with Project Step Labels

    Study Hacks
    5 Jun 2013 | 12:59 pm
    Hacking Depth The equation is simple: the more deep work you do the more new value you create. And creating value, of course, is the key to a remarkable life. Acting on this equation, however, can be surprisingly difficult. Here’s a simple hack (that came out of my recent anti-planning stretch) that has helped me rack up more deep work toward my computer science research: I append my list of active projects with a code indicating the next step I’m trying to reach (see the left column in the image above). Having this extra column greatly simplifies my transition into a deep work…

  • The Deliberate Rise of Stephen King

    Study Hacks
    1 Jun 2013 | 10:40 am
    On Reading On Writing Every few years I re-read On Writing, Stephen King’s professional memoir. It helps me reorient to the reality of becoming better at creative endeavors. Here’s King, talking about his initial efforts to publish his short stories in magazines: “When I got my rejection slip…I pounded a nail into the wall above the Webcor [phonograph]…and poked [the rejection slip] onto to the nail…By the time I was fourteen (and shaving twice a week whether I needed to or not) the nail in my wall would no longer support the weight of the rejection slips…

  • Controlling Your Schedule with Deadline Buffers

    Study Hacks
    22 May 2013 | 8:41 am
    A Hard Week Last week was hard. Four large deadlines landed within a four day period. The result was a week (and weekend) where I was forced to violate my fixed-schedule productivity boundaries. I get upset when I violate these boundaries, so, as I do, I conducted a post-mortem on my schedule to find out what happened. The high-level explanation was clear: bad luck. I originally had two big deadlines on my calendar, each separated by a week. But then two unfortunate things happened in rapid succession: One of my two big deadlines was shifted to coincide with the second big deadline. Because I…

  • Do More By Planning Less: The Power of the Anti-Plan

    Study Hacks
    7 May 2013 | 1:31 pm
    Seeking Full Capacity Since becoming a professor, my productivity (as measured by original publications in quality venues) has improved. I’m happy about this fact. But I’m also convinced that I’m still leaving capacity on the table. As my expertise in my area grows, I’m reaching a point where I have more ideas per year than I have time to publish (which can be frustrating). If I could increase my deep to shallow work ratio just a little more, I could, I think, close that gap. Accomplishing this goal, however, has proved difficult. According to my Monthly Plan archives,…
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  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Zone Read: Pac-12 Network volleyball schedule released, Emeralds fall to Hops 12-0

    Aubrey Wieber
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    On Monday, the Pac-12 Network announced the television schedule for the upcoming volleyball season. Oregon will be featured in 15 televised games with reigning conference champion Stanford getting 17 games on the network. The schedule has expanded this season to a full 90 games — eight more than last season — with each Pac-12 team getting a minimum of 11 games televised. Oregon will take on Portland State in the first game of the season at home on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. As the Pac-12 All-Star volleyball team heads to China, two Ducks will make the trip. Both Lauren Plum and Liz Brenner will be…

  • Short and sweet: The best Vine posts from the University of Oregon’s class of 2013

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    [View the story "Short and sweet: The best Vines from graduation 2013" on Storify]

  • Greek: Spending summer in a fraternity house

    Cole Knutson
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    For many fraternity and sorority members, living in a fraternity house over the summer is an experience in its own. The rent is often cheaper than during the academic year and the halls are relatively empty compared to their previous spring term bustle, but hanging out with friends in the sunshine rules the day. For Cory Harrison of Sigma Pi fraternity, getting bored is a non-factor while living in the house through the summer months. “You get bored here, just because it’s summer time, but it’s a different kind of bored,” said Harrison. “You get bored at home and you can’t do…

  • LA Film Festival Review: ‘In a World…’ and ‘The Act of Killing’

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    The Los Angeles Film Festival, set near Hollywood, is a 10-day festival featuring independent film from all over the world. Daily Bruin A&E columist Tony Huang will review movies from the festival throughout the week. “In a World…” Director: Lake Bell Studio: Roadside Attractions Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Unambitious but pleasant, “In a World…,” directed-acted-written by Lake Bell, is a template industry film, replete with L.A. locales and Hollywood inside jokes. It follows Carol Soloman, a 31-year-old voice actress trying to break into the movie trailer game,…
 
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  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Zone Read: Pac-12 Network volleyball schedule released, Emeralds fall to Hops 12-0

    Aubrey Wieber
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    On Monday, the Pac-12 Network announced the television schedule for the upcoming volleyball season. Oregon will be featured in 15 televised games with reigning conference champion Stanford getting 17 games on the network. The schedule has expanded this season to a full 90 games — eight more than last season — with each Pac-12 team getting a minimum of 11 games televised. Oregon will take on Portland State in the first game of the season at home on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. As the Pac-12 All-Star volleyball team heads to China, two Ducks will make the trip. Both Lauren Plum and Liz Brenner will be…

  • Short and sweet: The best Vine posts from the University of Oregon’s class of 2013

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    [View the story "Short and sweet: The best Vines from graduation 2013" on Storify]

  • Greek: Spending summer in a fraternity house

    Cole Knutson
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    For many fraternity and sorority members, living in a fraternity house over the summer is an experience in its own. The rent is often cheaper than during the academic year and the halls are relatively empty compared to their previous spring term bustle, but hanging out with friends in the sunshine rules the day. For Cory Harrison of Sigma Pi fraternity, getting bored is a non-factor while living in the house through the summer months. “You get bored here, just because it’s summer time, but it’s a different kind of bored,” said Harrison. “You get bored at home and you can’t do…

  • LA Film Festival Review: ‘In a World…’ and ‘The Act of Killing’

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    The Los Angeles Film Festival, set near Hollywood, is a 10-day festival featuring independent film from all over the world. Daily Bruin A&E columist Tony Huang will review movies from the festival throughout the week. “In a World…” Director: Lake Bell Studio: Roadside Attractions Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Unambitious but pleasant, “In a World…,” directed-acted-written by Lake Bell, is a template industry film, replete with L.A. locales and Hollywood inside jokes. It follows Carol Soloman, a 31-year-old voice actress trying to break into the movie trailer game,…
 
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  • Review: Man of Steel is plagued with problems

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Superman has long needed a do-over. The third and fourth installments in the character’s original film series were critically panned. The 2006 semi-reboot, Superman Returns, attempted a convoluted solution to that problem — pretending they never existed and picking up right where Superman II left off, albeit several years later both on screen and in the real world, with a completely different cast. Enter Man of Steel, the first true big-budget, live-action re-telling of the Superman myth. There’s a handful to enjoy in Zack Snyder’s version of the Last Son of…

  • Zone Read: Pac-12 Network volleyball schedule released, Emeralds fall to Hops 12-0

    Aubrey Wieber
    18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pm
    On Monday, the Pac-12 Network announced the television schedule for the upcoming volleyball season. Oregon will be featured in 15 televised games with reigning conference champion Stanford getting 17 games on the network. The schedule has expanded this season to a full 90 games — eight more than last season — with each Pac-12 team getting a minimum of 11 games televised. Oregon will take on Portland State in the first game of the season at home on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. As the Pac-12 All-Star volleyball team heads to China, two Ducks will make the trip. Both Lauren Plum and Liz Brenner will be…

  • Short and sweet: The best Vine posts from the University of Oregon’s class of 2013

    Eder Campuzano
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    [View the story "Short and sweet: The best Vines from graduation 2013" on Storify]

  • Greek: Spending summer in a fraternity house

    Cole Knutson
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    For many fraternity and sorority members, living in a fraternity house over the summer is an experience in its own. The rent is often cheaper than during the academic year and the halls are relatively empty compared to their previous spring term bustle, but hanging out with friends in the sunshine rules the day. For Cory Harrison of Sigma Pi fraternity, getting bored is a non-factor while living in the house through the summer months. “You get bored here, just because it’s summer time, but it’s a different kind of bored,” said Harrison. “You get bored at home and you can’t do…

  • LA Film Festival Review: ‘In a World…’ and ‘The Act of Killing’

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    The Los Angeles Film Festival, set near Hollywood, is a 10-day festival featuring independent film from all over the world. Daily Bruin A&E columist Tony Huang will review movies from the festival throughout the week. “In a World…” Director: Lake Bell Studio: Roadside Attractions Release Date: Aug. 9, 2013 Unambitious but pleasant, “In a World…,” directed-acted-written by Lake Bell, is a template industry film, replete with L.A. locales and Hollywood inside jokes. It follows Carol Soloman, a 31-year-old voice actress trying to break into the movie trailer game,…
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  • Why Perfect Students Don’t Get Accepted

    Todd Johnson
    30 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    A recent article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper talked about a student with a 36 ACT and near perfect grades who was involved in varsity sports, played in the orchestra and volunteered at two food shelves. His principal said he was “the complete package” but still the student didn’t get into Stanford. Frankly, I would have been more surprised if this student HAD gotten into Stanford. When you are considering highly competitive colleges like Stanford, grades and test scores don’t get you admitted. They only get you considered. That is why you often see these…

  • Is Transferring to Another College a Bad Idea?

    Todd Johnson
    14 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    A student wrote to me this past week about the advisability of transferring colleges so I thought I would talk about this very common issue. There are two basic reasons why you might consider transferring. One is because you are starting at a community college with the plan to transfer to a four year college. The second is that you find that the college you are attending is not a good fit academically or socially.  Each of these reasons presents different challenges.  Today let’s talk about community college transfers. Community College Transfers Many students in this country start at…

  • Minnesota Private College Week

    Todd Johnson
    9 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    Anyone considering attending a private college in Minnesota should be aware of Minnesota Private College Week. From June 24 to June 28, 2013, twice daily sessions will be held at each of Minnesota’s 17 private colleges and universities. The morning session will run from 9:30 to 11:45 am while the afternoon sessions run from 2:00 to 4:15 PM.  College visits get busy during this time so you should register for the visit before attending whichever colleges you have an interest in. While there are certainly other times to visit these colleges, this is a great opportunity to see a number of…

  • Colleges Still Accepting Applications

    Todd Johnson
    3 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    The National Association for College Admission Counseling has just released their list of colleges that still are accepting applications for Fall 2013.  There are currently 210 colleges around the country with openings for freshman and/or transfer students. If you are a senior and still have not found a college to attend for Fall 2013 head on over to the list. It provides not just the name of the college and what state they are located in but also whether they have openings for transfer students, have housing available and states if they have financial aid available. However, get over there…

  • What Have You Missed in the BS/MD Newsletter

    Todd Johnson
    2 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    In the past 10 months since my free BS/MD newsletter began more than 600 people have subscribed.  But I suspect that some of you that have an interest in BS/MD admissions still haven’t subscribed to the newsletter. So I thought I would give you a little glimpse into what you have missed. A case study of an applicant who successfully applied to Northwestern HPME. A case study of another student, academically stronger, who was not accepted into HPME. And a discussion of why this student was not accepted. Detailed information on where you should be volunteering. Information on what the…
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    The Unofficial Stanford Blog

  • The 5th Annual Unabridged List of Suggested Dorm Themes

    Carlo
    10 Jun 2013 | 3:22 pm
    Now that The Draw results are out, classes are over, and you’re looking harder and harder for something to distract you from your last finals of the year (and possibly ever…), it’s time to focus on what really matters: What theme is your next dorm or house going to have? We have a long and [...]

  • Breakdown Quarter: You’re Not Alone

    Kristi
    5 Jun 2013 | 1:13 pm
    This morning I tried to take a sip of my room key while attempting to open my door with an iced mocha.  Sleep deprivation has seized another victim.  Wasn’t this supposed to be an easy quarter? Spring quarter is powerfully portrayed in the Stanford mental mythology as a time of never-ending frolicking.  Admit Weekend and [...]

  • The Red Couch Project: A Student-Run Production Collective for Independent Artists

    Guest Writer
    15 May 2013 | 11:42 pm
    Being an independent artist (read: not affiliated with a department) isn’t easy on this campus. Space and resources are  slim pickins, and even if you manage to know the right people to book a venue and get the right gear, it’s tough to get students to commit to come out. We’re all spread a little [...]

  • Spring Cleaning

    Megan
    23 Apr 2013 | 9:35 pm
    Ever notice that when the dorm cleaning staff is gone for five minutes, everyone seems to temporarily lose their damn minds? I have always found it astonishing that such intelligent people seem to have missed out on basic lessons in manners and cleanliness. Don’t y’all remember anything from Barney? To be fair, by five minutes [...]

  • Shame on you, Nicholas Thompson.

    Kristi
    9 Apr 2013 | 11:36 pm
    This article is a response to an article on the New Yorker website.  The ideas expressed here are the opinions of the author alone, not an official opinion of the University or this publication. Dear Mr. Thompson, This morning you published an article entitled, “The End of Stanford?”  It is one of the most sensationalist [...]
 
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  • IAM - Inspiring Academic Motivation's Summer ACT Workshops -- Saturday, June 22, 2013@ UT Health Science Center Downtown

    18 Jun 2013 | 2:23 pm
    You are invited to attend IAM – Inspiring Academic Motivation's "Summer ACT Workshop" sessions. The event is for students in the 10th through 12th grade, if they have a GED and will be taking the ACT exam or if they have graduated and need to take the exam. We will be preparing the students for the September 20, 2013 ACT exam. The next ACT Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from

  • Preparing for The ACT/SAT -- Please Share

    17 Jun 2013 | 7:25 pm
    As you prepare for your ACT/SAT, below are some excellent sites to consider to practice with.  To find out the next scheduled ACT click here.  The find out the next scheduled SAT click here. Next Date:  Saturday, September 21, 2013 -- Photo Identification Information If late registration is over for the ACT, you can try to register as a standby participant click here.  To register as a

  • 2013 Google Internships - Nationwide -- Deadline: Various

    13 Jun 2013 | 11:28 am
    Google invites you to come join us for a unique summer experience, including a 10 – 12 week paid internship and professional development workshops. Take a chance and discover what it’’s like to work at a technology company. Be challenged. Become an expert. Work together and make an impact. Be bold. This summer experience includes: The job: A 10-12 week summer internship with 1 of 6 business

  • 2013 Southern Scholarship Foundation

    13 Jun 2013 | 11:27 am
    For over fifty years, the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) has helped thousands of students with outstanding academic abilities, good character and financial need realize their dream of a college education. Qualified students attending Florida State University, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College, Santa Fe College, and Florida Gulf Coast

  • The Automotive Hall of Fame - PostMark Deadline: June 30, 2013

    13 Jun 2013 | 11:26 am
    The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.Interested students can request an application by sending a letter with a self-addressed stamped envelope or download the application. Click below for additional information on types of scholarships
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  • Road Test: 2013 Toyota Avalon

    18 Jun 2013 | 7:06 am
    For 2013, Toyota has dramatically altered the chemistry of Avalon's formula, creating a more attractive sedan that in their mind, will help attract younger buyers and bring more excitement to the otherwise vanilla looks of the previous generation Avalon.   Relying heavily on the Calty Design studio in California and Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, the 2013 Avalon is vastly enhanced.With a highly competitive segment that includes the redesigned Chevy Impala, the Avalon has to have it all to resonate well with new buyers. After a week behind the wheel of a 2013 Avalon XLE, we saw…

  • Sylvania Auto - A Father's Day Story

    13 Jun 2013 | 8:59 pm
    Remember a time when fathers could work on their own cars without needing a Ph.D. in engineering? Remember when sons and daughters spent lazy spring and summer hours peering under the hood of the car or crawling around under it as Dad taught you everything he thought you would need to know about fixing your car?   There are still plenty of opportunities for such interaction today for fathers to share their car-care knowledge and what follows are just a few ideas of how Dads can pass that information to their children, including some inexpensive projects that improve vehicle safety.

  • 2014 Versa Note Priced at $13,990*

    13 Jun 2013 | 12:57 pm
    The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which goes on sale this month at Nissan dealers nationwide, is more than just the fourth all-new product to appear in Nissan showrooms in recent months - following the redesigns of Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra. The dynamic new styling, interior versatility and advanced technology of the Versa Note hatchback are impressive for this class.   Pricing starts at $13,990 (plus $790 for destination) for the 2014 Nissan Versa Note S with a 1.6-liter engine and 5-speed manual transmission.   Key available features include: -Around View Monitor-Active Grille…

  • Summer Car Care Introduction

    12 Jun 2013 | 4:35 pm
    Whether it’s inflating your tires or having your A/C system recharged, summer driving requires a bit of prep work to ensure your car runs problem free and safely. The list below is our top five must-do items to get your vehicle ready for the summer season.   Check Tire Pressure and Wear Tire pressure affects everthing from how handles to engine efficiency. If your tire pressure is low, your car will have sloppy handling and poor braking performance, something you don’t want if a road hazard suddenly appeared in front of you. It affects fuel economy because the engine has to…

  • 2014 Jeep Cherokee Priced at $22,995*

    10 Jun 2013 | 9:03 am
    Available in the third quarter of this year, the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee will start at $22,995, plus for $995 destination charges Jeep Cherokee's starting price is hundreds of dollars less than the outgoing Jeep Liberty model, while offering more fuel economy, more advanced safety and technology features, even more class-leading 4x4 capability, a modern and progressive new design, and significantly improved everyday on-road ride and handling.   The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is available in four different trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x2:…
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  • Infographic: Understanding and Working on Lack of Sleep in College

    Mark Frost
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:42 pm
    The risks associated with sleep deprivation far outweigh any benefits a few extra hours of studying or partying could offer. When you find it hard to concentrate or you become increasingly forgetful, you could suffer long-term consequences that stem from bad grades and poor work performance if you don’t work on maximizing your sleep schedule. Luckily, our friends at SlugBooks have created a great visual guide to understanding sleep and how to get more of it. Quick Tips Stick to a regular sleep schedule to avoid the snooze button. Get in afternoon naps wherever possible. Use f.lux to…

  • How to Use Twitter with Purpose

    Robbie Williford
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:37 pm
    Social media sites are becoming the focal point of our generation, each one highlighting a different way to connect with others in a unique manner. Whether you use Twitter to follow all of your favorite celebrities or to vent your feelings, there’s definitely a few things that you can do to clean up your act and get on the right track. Related: How to Professionalize Your Facebook Profile Unfollow Some People The first thing that I recommend is to clean up the amount of people that you follow. It’s okay to follow more people than the amount of followers you have. But make sure…

  • LinkedIn for College Students: The Importance of a Professional Online Presence

    Andrew Zack
    14 Jun 2013 | 1:19 pm
    By now we have all at least heard of LinkedIn. It’s an extremely popular and powerful business social network; however, many college students have yet to capitalize on the great potential of this site. So I’m here to give you the down low on not only why you should have a profile, but how to avoid some big mistakes that first time users make when setting up their account. Related: 4 Ways Students Can Make the Most of LinkedIn Why It’s Important Think of LinkedIn as your professional online personality and as a tool that is as important, if not more so, than a resume. In the technology…

  • 5 Great Gifts for College Graduates

    Caitlin Self
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:09 pm
    Well, it’s that time of year again. From May-June, thousands of college students leave the confines of Never-Never Land to finally grow up. Whether heading for another form of higher education, the job market, or their parents’ basement, here are five great graduation gifts for givers in every budget. Plane Ticket ($300+) This may be a little out of your price range, but if you get together with several friends or family members, you can each chip in $50-$100 to send your favorite grad off to travel the world. There’s nothing wrong with spending a week in the Alaskan wilderness or 10…

  • Stop Shaving Cuts From Bleeding with These Toiletries

    Span Daniel
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Who thought of putting toilet paper on your face when you cut yourself shaving? More importantly, why do people still do it? That business went out with the ark — Noah’s Ark. There are so many better ways to stop the bleeding and heal your face after you slice it up like Freddy Krueger. You could go the traditional route and get a styptic pencil to stop the bleeding like your great-grandpa did; or you could even use an Alum Block like your dad. But why go out and buy specially-designed tools when you can use stuff that you probably already have? Related: Shaving on a Budget Lip…
 
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  • Guest Post: Westmont College’s Dean of Admission Silvio Vazquez

    Mark Montgomery
    13 Jun 2013 | 12:12 pm
    Periodically our blog posts receive responses that just seem too important–and too helpful–to simply relegate to the Comments section of our blog.  In response to a recent post on faith based colleges and Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, Mr. Silvio Vazquez, the Dean of Admission there, wrote to offer his perspective on the important questions to ask about attending a college or university that maintains and nurtures a strong Christian character. Mr. Vazquez graciously offered this guest post to continue the conversation about the role of faith-based colleges and…

  • Thinking Of Applying To A Religious College? Here Are Three Questions You Might Want To Consider Asking

    Cara Ray
    11 Jun 2013 | 9:21 am
    During a recent visit to California, Senior Associate Cara Ray, had the opportunity to go on a tour of Westmont College. Westmont is a small Christian liberal arts college located in Santa Barbara, California. As you drive a few miles from downtown Santa Barbara you head up winding streets, into the hills behind the city. After driving through a pretty residential neighborhood with large gated homes you end up on a campus that evokes a calm beauty with wonderfully wooded areas, trails, and clusters of buildings. With a free shuttle system that heads to three different beaches, downtown Santa…

  • Beach, Mountains, and Beauty At The University of California Santa Barbara

    Cara Ray
    7 Jun 2013 | 11:54 am
    During a recent visit to California, Senior Associate Cara Ray had the chance to visit the University of California Santa Barbara. To learn more about why this comprehensive university set in an ideal location might be a good fit for you, watch the video below.     Here are a few pictures from my visit!

  • Looking To Pursue Music in College? Here Are Five Tips To Help Get Ready For Your Applications and Audition

    Cara Ray
    3 Jun 2013 | 11:46 am
    Montgomery Educational Consulting’s Senior Associate, Cara Ray, had a chance to sit down with Fred Peterbark, Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Outreach for the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder. Listen to his tips to help you get ready for your music application and audition.   Mr. Peterbark also shared some other additional tips and helpful thoughts. How music prepares you for future careers. When you study music you are not just learning about music. You are learning how to perform and how to teach. You are learning communication skills, advertising and…

  • What’s the Weather Like Today? A Look at Seattle University

    Katherine Price
    24 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    The weather in Colorado is finally improving.  We have been enjoying sunny days and have left our late spring snow storms behind (finally).  As a California native, I can relate to how interesting it can be to adjust to weather you are not used to.  I spent 7 years in Boston and now have 5 under my belt in Colorado and the snow is still an adjustment.  I can relate to my students who have concerns about weather, but I am also reminded of the wonderful opportunities I have had because I did not let a little climate change stand in my way. The topic of weather in the college search process…
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  • Most Popular Commencement Speeches on YouTube

    31 May 2013 | 3:20 am
    A great commencement speech not only inspires graduates, but audience members as well. A speaker may not have all the answers, but one with the right words can light a fire inside of all of us and push us to our potential. So whether you’re a fresh college grad, someone stuck in a career rut, someone who could use a little direction in life, or simply someone who likes to listen to motivational speeches, we present these popular commencement speeches from various college graduations. 1. Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech Steve Jobs encourages graduates to find what they love…

  • Get your Resume Online in 5 Easy Steps

    8 May 2013 | 4:32 am
    Your resume is a marketing tool to sell you as the best candidate for the job. It’s best to tailor it to the specific job you are applying for, only put the most complimentary stuff on it, and always ensure potential employers have the most up-to-date info on you. A resume you submit in paper form or as an email attachment can get outdated very quickly. What’s the best way to ensure job recruiters always have access to your most up-to-date resume? Make it available online on your own personal website. First, you’ll want to update your resume. As the year has progressed, you should have…

  • 10 Little Known Facts about your College Mascot

    26 Mar 2013 | 1:00 am
    They entertain crowds with their school spirit and antics. They pump up fans loud enough to help sway momentum in their team’s favor. They pose for thousands of fan photos. But what else goes on in the secret world of a mascot? Here we take an inside look at some things you might not know and see just what it’s like to be a college mascot. 1. The costume smells pretty bad It's gross: anytime you’re in a mascot costume, you can expect to be sweaty, stinky and just feel nasty. The suit is made out of heavy material so the temperature inside gets a good 20-30 degrees warmer than the…

  • 2013 NCAA Tournament Bracket

    17 Mar 2013 | 7:54 am
    The field of 68 teams has been announced for the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Follow along with the tournament by downloading and printing your tournament bracket below. Download Tournament Bracket (PDF)

  • Introducing: 30 Days to a Better Student

    7 Feb 2013 | 3:36 am
    Last week we announced a project we’re developing that gives you an opportunity to take a huge step forward in bettering yourself as a student and essentially guides you to get the most out of your college experience. The Challenge: Become a Better Student in 30 Days While the finished product will be a full-on downloadable workbook available this fall, we’re giving special access now to the first 50 people who want to accept the challenge and give it a preliminary test drive. You’ll be getting early inside access to the eCourse version of the challenge: Challengers will receive a daily…
 
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  • Community Relations at the University of Virginia

    Geoff Campbell
    16 Jun 2013 | 1:23 pm
    Hi Everyone, As I mentioned I’m not going to be posting on here as often as I’d like to but I’d like to provide a bit of an update. I’m currently working as a Community Relations Intern in the Office of University Communications at the University of Virginia from now until July 25th. I’m two weeks into my primary project of helping to update the University of Virginia’s community outreach directory known as Outreach Virginia. This is my second time working at a school at which I’m not a student so I’ve adjusted fairly quickly. There are some…

  • Geoff Campbell Prezi

    Geoff Campbell
    10 May 2013 | 10:01 pm
    Geoff Campbell Skills and Experience I recently created a Prezi about my skills and experience related to higher education communication and public relations. Take a look here. Filed under: #hesm, #heweb, higher ed, Newhouse, Newhouse School, PRL 604: Writing for News and Public Relations, PRL 605: Public Relations Theory, PRL 611: Public Relations Research, PRL 614: Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms, Public Relations, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

  • PRSA CHE 2013

    Geoff Campbell
    8 May 2013 | 9:04 am
    Last month I attended the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Counselors to Higher Education (CHE) 2013 Senior Summit in Washington, DC. There I learned from a number of higher ed communication experts on topics from social media management, organizing a high-profile event like a presidential debate, and the goings-on at UVa before, during, and after the resignation and reinstatement of their president. It was also a great opportunity to connect with managers and decision-makers at varying levels of responsibility. I would recommend it for current higher ed communications managers…

  • Character-driven Story

    Geoff Campbell
    8 May 2013 | 8:51 am
    I just finished version one of my character-driven story for NEW 600 Visual and Multimedia Journalism. Here it is, I hope you like it. Tyler Sliker, Program Coordinator at The Q Center at AIDS Community Resources Filed under: Newhouse, Newhouse School Tagged: AIDS Community Resources, Program Coordinator, The Q Center, Tyler Sliker

  • Quick Update

    Geoff Campbell
    12 Apr 2013 | 3:48 pm
    Hi everybody, So I’ve been very busy finishing up work to complete my M.S. in Public Relations here at Newhouse, taking a Visual and Multimedia Journalism class, interning in the marketing and communication office here at Syracuse University, and seeking a full-time job starting in June. Given that, posting here has unfortunately gone by the wayside at times. Today though, I had time to tone and upload some photos from a trip to San Francisco. I also uploaded a Syracuse University “Sense of Place” video to YouTube, and had my post on WCG rock star Chuck Hemann’s talk…
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  • Law School Admission Game: Play Like An Expert | Interview

    Steve Schwartz
    14 Jun 2013 | 7:15 am
    I interviewed law school admission consultant Ann Levine earlier this week. In case you missed it, she just released a new edition of The Law School Admission Game. The second part of our interview is below. How much time should one spend revising a personal statement, and how can one tell when it's *finished*? Some people really struggle with writing, and some people do it quickly and (

  • June 2013 LSAT Update | LSAT Diary | Non-Traditional Student

    Steve Schwartz
    11 Jun 2013 | 11:45 am
    This LSAT Diary is from Bob, who just took the June 2013 LSAT. (See his previous LSAT diary.) This diary is excerpted from an email that Bob wrote to me. If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.) Leave Bob some encouragement and share your thoughts below in the comments! Bob's LSAT Diary: As

  • Law School Admission Game by Ann Levine | Interview

    Steve Schwartz
    11 Jun 2013 | 8:45 am
    Law school admission consultant Ann Levine just came out with a new edition of The Law School Admission Game. I recently interviewed Ann about her book and the law school admission process in general. Our discussion follows. You published the first edition of your book back in 2009. What's changed since then, and what new advice do you have for law school applicants today?  Some

  • June 2013 LSAT Discussion

    Steve Schwartz
    10 Jun 2013 | 1:46 pm
    Congratulations, you're now done with the June 2013 LSAT! This is an open post where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions about the test, now that the hard part is over. Check out past June LSAT score release dates, and see my prediction about when June 2013 LSAT scores will be released. If you think the test went well, congrats! Read about admissions. If you're not so

  • June 2013 LSAT Score Release Dates

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Good luck to everyone taking the June 2013 LSAT! The June 2013 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Friday, July 5, 2013, so you'll have to wait for your LSAT score. However, the scores usually come out a bit earlier than scheduled. Let's look at the trend over the past several years (click to enlarge): I've never heard of scores coming back on
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  • When to start taking social security benefits

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:36 pm
    When to start taking social security benefits Getty ImagesMany start collecting as soon as they can -- but experts say that's the wrong strategy for a lot of people. How much you can earn just by delaying Caught Our Attention Why Best Buy, Microsoft are teaming up Netflix makes move after backlash

  • US House passes abortion ban bill

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:36 pm
    US House passes abortion ban billAPThe US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that prohibits women from having an abortion 20 weeks after conception.Few exceptions to the sweeping banMore NewsUS to hold direct talks with TalibanBill Ayers: Obama should be tried

  • Baggage handler caught in the act

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:36 pm
    Baggage handler caught in the actYouTube A Chinese baggage handler's actions would surely stun passengers -- and it's already been seen by over a million people worldwide.Reckless moves he made in broad daylightMore StoriesSinger, 71, receives international honorBritney Spears opens up on new project

  • Yet another turn in the IRS scandal

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:36 pm
    Yet another turn in the IRS scandal APRepublicans have alleged that the White House was behind the unfair targeting of Tea Party and conservative groups. New information that emerged Tuesday may settle that claim. Revelations made in 200-page documentMore HeadlinesObama: US will Meet with the TalibanNSA Chief: Spying Foiled 50 Terror Attacks

  • Who Will Win 'The Voice'?

    18 Jun 2013 | 6:36 pm
    Who Will Win 'The Voice'?APIt's down to three contenders, but after tonight only one will be able to call themselves the winner.Plus, get exclusive Ebay deals only for AOL readers More in the Stars Kardashian Opens Up About Motherhood Actor Divorced Wife Via Text
 
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    Get Into College Blog

  • How to Become President of a High School Club by 12th Grade

    Steve Schwartz
    14 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am
    Even if classwork and standardized tests aren't your cup of tea, there's still hope. Extracurriculars are the area where people skills wins out over book smarts. However, if everything you do in extracurriculars happens behind the scenes, it's hard to show admissions officers YOU were the mover and shaker. This week's post gives you a road map to help you get that prized leadership position.

  • Top 10 Ways to Boost Your SAT Score

    Steve Schwartz
    7 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am
    The SAT can actually increase your college admissions chances if you plan ahead. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of it. 1. Take it early. If possible, take the SAT at the beginning of junior year. This way, you will be able to do the bulk of the studying for it over the summer at a more leisurely pace, and studying for the SAT will not detract from your junior-year grades. Too many

  • 7 Ways to Start the College Application Process with a Bang

    Steve Schwartz
    31 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    To sum it up in two words, plan ahead. Far too many students begin thinking about college admissions only when they actually begin the application process. Unfortunately, the beginning of senior year can be too late to turn things around. Here are 7 ways you can get a jump on the college application process and maximize your chances. 1. Keep a "brag sheet." A "brag sheet" is a list of all your

  • 5 Reasons Not to be Discouraged by a Low SAT Score

    Steve Schwartz
    24 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    Every time SAT scores are sent out, I hear from many of you. Many of you will do great (congrats in advance!), but others might not do so great (congrats on having a few more months of SAT fun!). Enough doom and gloom, right? You want to hear the good news. Here are 5 reasons that a low SAT score on can actually be a good thing. Reason #1: You have at least a few months to study for an SAT

  • 5 Steps to Starting Your College Essay

    Steve Schwartz
    17 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    "Where do I start?!" is probably the most common question students have about the college essay. It's not like anything you've written before. It's not a MySpace blog post, and it's not an essay about "Great Expectations" or "Romeo and Juliet." It's something in-between: personal AND professional. How do you toe the line? I'll cover that combination in future blog posts. For now, here are 5 tips
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    The WiseChoice Blog

  • 5 Amazing Colleges for Learning Disabled Students

    Tamara Krause
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am
    When my son Cody was born, my husband and I had no idea that he was different from our three other children; he was a happy baby and easy to please. He would sit for hours playing with his blocks, but rarely interacted with his siblings. I assumed he was deep in thought, especially when it took several minutes for me to get his attention. At one point, I even took him for a physical to see if he had a hearing problem, but he passed with flying colors. I have to admit that part of me was peeved. Was he simply ignoring me? As kindergarten drew closer, I began to worry about my son’s ability…

  • Get Ready for College Orientation!

    Tamara Krause
    5 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am
    Over the next few weeks, students across the country will be making the trek to their chosen colleges and participating in new student orientation activities. Several colleges now mandate that freshmen attend orientation before they are allowed to register for fall classes, but some schools, especially those that hold events earlier in the summer, still leave the decision to participate up to the students. Even if attendance is not required, all students should seriously consider participating in these planned activities, as they provide a plethora of information for both incoming students…

  • 5 Tools for Writing College Admissions Essays

    Tamara Krause
    29 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    Most students dread the essay portion of their college application, especially when a college requires more than one essay. It’s not always easy for students to talk about themselves or share personal stories, but this is the area where they can set themselves apart from others and give colleges a better idea of who they are and what they want out of life. The college essay is an important piece of the admissions puzzle and students should give serious thought as to what will be revealed and how it will be constructed. Thankfully, there is help for those who struggle with making their essay…

  • Which Type of Scholarship Seeker are You?

    Tamara Krause
    24 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    Finding the money to finance your college dream can sometimes feel like an expedition into the great unknown, and if you aren’t prepared, you might find yourself up a creek without a paddle. It takes determination and planning to successfully navigate the treacherous waters of financial aid, but not everyone is willing to take the same route. Many will try to find a shortcut; some will even leave it to fate. The strategy you choose today may ultimately determine whether you reach your final destination – college. So, what type of scholarship seeker will you be? Here are some…

  • 10 Phone Apps for Incoming High School Seniors

    Tamara Krause
    22 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    If you are a high school junior, you’re probably already feeling some anxiety and pressure about next year.  Your parents are hounding you about making a choice about which colleges to apply to, your guidance counselor is pushing you to take rigorous courses to help impress admission officials, and you’re probably worried about finding enough scholarships to help pay for everything. It’s enough to make you go crazy. Next year will definitely require some serious time-management skills, especially if you’re going to keep up with your regular assignments, study for…
 
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    Allison Cheston — Career Connector

  • Why You Need to Know What You Are (And How to Find Out)

    Allison
    13 Jun 2013 | 8:26 am
      I had a very gratifying moment with a client the other day. He’s been out of work for a long time—about 9 months—and has been struggling with transitioning from his original career in journalism to something more secure and lucrative for the long term. After months of applying blindly to advertised jobs … read more

  • What Your Next Employer Wants

    Allison
    30 May 2013 | 3:07 pm
      There’s a lot of confusion among recent college grads about how to acquire the skills employers deem necessary when the only way to get those skills is on the job. Going to college no longer guarantees you a well-paying job, and yet the ROI for a college degree is huge. “Since jobs … read more

  • New Grads: It’s Not About You

    Allison
    22 May 2013 | 4:09 pm
    It's not about what the company can do for you, it's what you can do for the company. read more

  • The Perils of Working From Home

    Allison
    16 May 2013 | 9:19 am
    Working from home has pros and cons, but for the recent college grad it's not a good option for many reasons. read more

  • Yes, Your Resume Needs a Summary!

    Allison
    18 Apr 2013 | 1:27 pm
    Having a summary on your resume is a must-have for the marketing-savvy job-seeker. Here's why. read more
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  • New Beginnings: Ending Your College Career the Right Way

    Lea McLeod
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:30 am
    Transitioning from a college student to a young professional seems like a bumpy ride. How does a recent graduate prepare their transition to a career-oriented world after college? The key to a college-to-career transition as a recent graduate is to realize what college routines, friends, and activities will be coming to an end, so that you can prepare to make a new beginning. Take a look at these tips and start working on your departure from the academic world!    

  • 10 Top Reasons You Really Need a Mentor

    ComeRecommended
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am
    The ideal career mentor is someone who is passionate about their career, has leadership experience, and is knowledgeable about the career you want to achieve. Having a mentor who is successful in their field, will help job seekers discover the career path they want to take. Also, what's wonderful about a mentor is they can turn into a life-long friendship! Do you have your own personal cheerleader, yet? If not, here are 10 reasons why mentors are important to your career:   

  • Why You Suck at Networking – And How to Do it Right

    Brazen Careerist
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:55 am
    Want to know a secret? Your networking sucks. No worries, though. Mine used to suck as well, until I discovered the secret: stop networking altogether. It’s simple, really: I dropped the whole notion of “networking” and did something completely different instead — a little something I like to call “non-networking.” Here’s how it’s done (or rather, here’s how it’s not done). How to non-network in two simple steps...   

  • You Write Like a Girl! 5 Ways Women Sell Themselves Short When Writing

    The Levo League
    17 Jun 2013 | 8:20 am
    When I read resumes, cover letters, and performance evaluations, I am struck by how differently we use language when describing women. A man and a woman can hold the same role, but where a man simply achieved, a woman “worked hard to achieve.” He led; she “took on a leadership role.”By the time I’m done reading, I’m convinced that he deserves the job, promotion, or raise he is seeking. To her, I just want to give a pat on the head and a gold star. "I worked hard" "I am passionate about so and so" doesn't cut it. As you review your resume or cover letter, ask yourself these five…

  • 15 Grad Degrees That Boost Your Income [Infographic]

    Graduate Degree Program
    17 Jun 2013 | 7:40 am
    Graduate degrees can have a significant impact on your income in the right field. Check out this interesting infographic by Graduate Degree Programs, showing how average lifetime salaries are directly correlated to education in many fields. Is your field of study one of the 15 careers where it pays to have a graduate degree?   
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  • Freeloading Your Way to Success In College

    Doug Schantz
    17 Jun 2013 | 7:40 pm
    Everyone loves getting things for free, and there are more freebies available to you than you know. Whether you want to fly for free, enjoy samples of your favorite products, or earn cash back when you spend money, you can soon start freeloading with the best of them. It may take a little research and some time spent signing up, but the efforts are worth the freebies. Sign Up for Freebies There are tens of thousands of freebie sites on the Internet. From Mom Blogs to company websites, you can find opportunities to get free products, free points redeemable for prizes, and many other fun…

  • The Best Money Management Tips for College Students and Recent Grads

    Doug Schantz
    15 Jun 2013 | 10:11 am
    How is it possible we can go through four years of advanced education and still have no idea how to manage money? But it happens all the time. Whether you’re a brand-new freshman living away from Mom and Dad for the first time, or you’ve earned your degree and are ready to take the world by storm, everybody can benefit from learning how to manage their finances. Get Organized In “40 Money Management Tips Every College Freshmen Should Know,” ScholarShop and the National Endowment for Financial Education suggests students purchase a locking file box and a bunch of file…

  • 3 Little Known Facts About Student Loans

    Doug Schantz
    13 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am
    You can never know too much when it comes to financing your education. Here are some facts that may help you pay down your loans more quickly and make the most of your investment. 1.      Size doesn’t (necessarily) matter when it comes to paying off student debt. No one wants to be burdened with huge amounts of educational debt. But when it comes to paying it off, the size of the debt may matter less than where you attend school, your degree choice, and where you decide to live after graduation. In a recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, states with some of the highest…

  • 4 of the Most Versatile Degrees to Use in the Real World

    Doug Schantz
    11 Jun 2013 | 5:47 pm
    The natural path for most high school students is to attend college and graduate with a degree of their choosing. After graduation, students try to use their degree to land a job in the field they are interested in, but sometimes it doesn’t always work out. After all, with an increase in the number of people graduating college, the hiring process is full of competition for any given position. A degree is still an extremely important thing to have, but for those starting college soon, it may be in their best interest to select a field that will bring diverse employment options such as…

  • $5,000 Safe Driving Awareness Scholarship *free thumb socks!

    Doug Schantz
    6 Jun 2013 | 10:06 am
    When you text while driving at 55 mph, your eyes go off the road for the length of an entire football field. Tell your friends about the dangers of texting and driving to enter to win a $5,000 scholarship. After entering, DoSomething.org will send you a free pair of “thumb socks” – a physical reminder to stop texting and driving. Send them a picture of you with your thumb socks and you’ll double your chance of winning the $5,000 scholarship. Go to www.dosomething.org/thumbwars#scholarship to get started. Scholarship Name: $5,000Safe Driving…
 
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    College Info Geek

  • 5 Resume Mistakes You’re Totally Not Making (But Your Friends Are)

    Thomas Frank
    5 Jun 2013 | 6:51 am
    So you just got home from the bookstore. You’ve got a one of those ridiculous $11 packs of linen paper (the good stuff), and you’re getting ready to print a stack of resumes with it. MyresumeFinalNoReallyFINAL.docx is loaded up on your computer screen and you’re about to put printer head to paper; soon, all the recruiters won’t even know what hit them. Weeelllllll….. hold up. See that flashing symbol in the image above? That’s right, pause. Before you waste that printer ink, you need to check your work over and see if that resume isn’t due for yet…

  • CIG 009: Building A Diverse Skillset With Caleb Wojcik

    Thomas Frank
    15 May 2013 | 8:55 am
    CIG Podcast 009: Building a Diverse Skillset With Caleb Wojcik Listen below or download this episode on iTunes A couple years ago, I got involved with this thing called The Million Dollar Project. Started by Corbett Barr (one of my personal heroes), the project was an attempt to help starting bloggers post their progress, keep each other accountable, and collectively make one million dollars through online entrepreneurship. Now, not to toot my own horn or anything, but soon after signing up, I was able to drive College Info Geek to the top of the leaderboard. As of this writing, it’s…

  • My Quest To Build An iPhone App (Or, How To Get Out Of A Required Class)

    Thomas Frank
    13 May 2013 | 9:04 am
    The red and white-dominated screen stared right back at me, daring me to second-guess its sobering proclamation. 2,073,600 pixels all banded together to thrust a singular message down my optic nerves and right into my occipital lobe: “A night class. A. Night. Class.” That was my option? My only option? After almost four years of careful planning, multiple trips to the advisor’s office, meticulous scrutinization of the course catalog and major requirements, and no small amount of Excel gymnastics – this is what it had come to? It seemed so. To complete my MIS major, the project I had…

  • CIG 008: Hustling, Connecting, and Winning with Gary Vaynerchuk

    Thomas Frank
    7 May 2013 | 12:57 pm
    CIG Podcast 008: Hustling, Connecting, and Winning With Gary Vaynerchuk Listen below or download this episode on iTunes Ever since I started blogging and doing things of an entrepreneurial nature, Gary Vaynerchuk has been a source of inspiration for me. His talks and tweets have motivated me to hustle - to work insanely hard to reach my goals – and to constantly build my brand and connect with others. Gary is the founder of Vaynermedia, a company that does brand consulting for Fortune 500 giants like PepsiCo and Campbell’s. He is also the author of three books - Crush It: Why…

  • Greatest Professor Of All Time: Richard Feynman

    Thomas Frank
    2 May 2013 | 12:39 pm
    I was born not knowing, and have only had a little time to change that here and there.  This quote marks the start of James Gleick’s Genius, a 438-page biography and tribute to one of humanity’s greatest scientists – Richard Feynman. Richard Feynman is a legend. Ranked as one of the 10 greatest physicists of all time, Feynman contributed a staggering amount to our understanding of the universe. Feynman taught himself trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, and a host of other advanced math topics at the age of 15. After high school, he attended MIT and afterward become…
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  • 2013 College Commencement Speeches

    Sarah Cotton
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:56 am
    In case you missed them, check out some of these college commencement speeches for the Class of 2013. From Oprah to Obama, Stephen Colbert to the Dalai Lama, graduates across the country were inspired and motivated to head out into the world and do good. Check out the full list on our YouTube channel. Bonus video: the University of Arizona had an awesome light show at the end of their graduation ceremony!   Oprah Winfrey speaks at Harvard University.   Stephen Colbert salutes the University of Virginia.   Julie Andrews speaks at CU Boulder.   President Obama delivers the…

  • How to Survive Living at Home for the Summer

    Sarah Cotton
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    You did it – you made it through the year, and the final push is always the hardest, isn’t it? Cramming for finals, cramming in one last all-nighter with friends, trying to squeeze out every last ounce of this experience before the inevitable: moving back home for the summer. Just when you were getting used to the freedom of college, it’s time to transition back home. You have rosy visions of sleeping until noon, spending your days at the beach, spending nights with friends. But once the novelty wears off, you’re left with one undeniable truth: you’re living at…

  • How To Stop The New England Brain Drain

    Sarah Cotton
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:51 am
    Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston   A new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reveals that recent college graduates are leaving New England at a faster rate than anywhere else in the country. Why is this "brain drain" happening, and what does it mean for students, colleges, and our economy? Read more...Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/116477/How-To-Stop-The-New-England-Brain-Drain Enjoy this article? Tweet this post! Tweet    

  • How Online Learners Benefit Through Social Media

    Sarah Cotton
    11 Jun 2013 | 8:49 am
    Online learners can truly benefit thanks to a variety of online platforms and social media tools. Educational social networks are one-of-a-kind, and working in classrooms with educational social networking applications offers a number of remarkable advantages. Interactive and effective tools They offer interactive and effective tools for teaching and learning. The integration of tools and applications (blogs, forums, chat, email, electronic messaging) provides a very suitable setting for the practice of most of the activities in online environments. Furthermore, they allow a teacher who uses…

  • 5 College Scholarships You Can Still Apply For

    Diane Thomas
    10 Jun 2013 | 8:43 am
    School is out, summer is around the corner and college is the next stop. Whether you're a parent or a student, a first-time freshman or a seasoned senior, paying that fall tuition bill is on your mind. Don't let it ruin your summer - there's still time to apply for a few more scholarships! Here is a list of 5 Scholarships with Summer Deadlines for 2013: Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/116237/5-College-Scholarships-You-Can-Still-Apply-For Enjoy this article? Tweet this post! Tweet    
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    Saint Katherine College

  • First Research Grant Awarded

    admin
    8 Jun 2013 | 8:51 am
    The College has been awarded a research grant from Pfizer entitled, “Toward a Critical Philosophical Dimension to Understanding Aging in Advanced Societies.” Pfizer is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world. This is our first competitive grant award.

  • Fr. John Strickland’s New Podcast on AFR

    admin
    8 Jun 2013 | 8:34 am
    Saint Katherine College’s History professor, Rev. Dr. John Strickland is developing a series of twenty podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio. The podcasts are reflections on the history of Christian civilization, or Christendom. The entire podcast is organized around the theme of “paradise and utopia”—that is, of the civilization’s orientation toward the kingdom of heaven when traditional Christianity was influential, and of its “disorientation” toward the fallen world in the wake of traditional Christianity’s decline. Listen now at Ancient Faith Radio.

  • Saint Katherine College’s First Graduate

    admin
    23 May 2013 | 1:33 pm
    The first graduate of Saint Katherine College Isaiah Ray presenting his valedictory address on May 18, 2013 at first Commencement. He earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Theology and Russian History)(Magna Cum Laude). His senior thesis, “Endings and Beginnings: The Person and Orthodoxy in the Religious Philosophy of P.B. Struve, S.L. Frank, S. Bulgakov, and N.A. Berdyaev,” was supervised by Rev. Dr. John Strickland. Congratulations Isaiah!                      

  • Spring Forum Lecture Podcasts now available

    admin
    28 Apr 2013 | 1:46 pm
    The podcast for the latest Saint Katherine College Forum Lecture: “Making Sense of Bioethics: Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning” has been posted. All the lectures are available at: http://ancientfaith.com/specials/the_saint_katherine_college_forum

  • Shaver pitches No-Hitter

    admin
    20 Apr 2013 | 11:28 pm
    FIREBIRDS BASEBALL 18-6 ON THE SEASON; SHAVER PITCHES NO-HITTER Major League scouts and a good-sized crowd were on-hand today at Brookhurst Park in Anaheim to witness history being made when St. Katherine College beat Bethesda University by a score of 7-0, in game one of a doubleheader.  The historical aspect had to do with Firebird ace Kyle Shaver who fired a no-hitter, the first ever at SKC, an…d it happened in baseball’s inaugural season!  The win was the first of two victories as the Firebirds pulled off yet another doubleheader sweep to improve their record to an incredible…
 
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    My College Guide

  • What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree

    admin
    13 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    What Can You Do wtih a Psychology Degree Are you considering a major in psychology but aren’t sure what you can do with a psychology degree? My College Guide is here to help! We’ve got the lowdown on what you can expect with a bachelor’s degree in psychology! What Can You Do with a Degree in Psychology Do you know what celebrities Katherine Hepburn (actress), Hugh Hefner (magazine publisher), and Jon Stewart (TV Host) have in common? They all have a degree in psychology! We think it goes to show that you just never know where a psychology degree might take you. In your…

  • College Scholarships that End in June 2013

    admin
    6 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    Colleges Scholarships Ending in June Summer may be here but that doesn’t mean you should stop applying for college scholarships! Here are a few unique college scholarships that fit a range of interests. From automotive careers to marketing, Duct tape fashions to Klingon, you are sure to find something to suit you here. College Scholarships that End in June 2013 Duct Tape Stuck at Prom College Scholarship Contest — Hopefully you’ve already done the hard part: create your prom outfit out of Duct tape! Now, get those photos turned in! The $5,000 scholarship prize is ready and…

  • 3 Questions to Ask on Your College Campus Tour

    admin
    30 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    College Campus Visit The college campus tour is such an important part of figuring out what college is the best college for you! My College Guide has a few questions you may want to ask during your college campus tour to make sure that you know all that you can about a potential college. The College Campus Tour It’s so important to get a feel for a college first hand. Whether you attend a tour with a large group or it’s just you and your parents, there are some things you will want to know about a college. College is more than just the classroom! When you are choosing a college,…

  • College Scholarships for Kids Under Age 13 (For Mom and Dad)

    admin
    23 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Win College Scholarships If you’ve always had an eye toward achieving your goals and are under age 13, you are in luck because there are college scholarships available for kids like you! It turns out you don’t need to wait until high school to begin finding ways to pay for college. Just pass along the scholarship list to your parent or guardian! Let them weed through it and help you. College Scholarships for Kids Under 13 Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards — Students in grades 6-8 can get a head start on paying for college with unique college scholarship…

  • What Can You Do with a Mathematics Major?

    admin
    16 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Math Majors Your gift with numbers may have led you to declare a mathematics major, but now you’re probably wondering what you can actually do with that mathematics major after you graduate from college. My College Guide has the surprising answers and, yes, you have many more options than simply teaching! What You Can Do with a Mathematics Major The short answer? Plenty! For many of you, the vast diversity of career options for a mathematics major may be eye-opening. Mathematics majors have more than a knack for numbers, they excel as problem solvers and as researchers. With an…
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    KaKY

  • Have Fun This Summer Without Spending a Dime

    marcywilliams
    8 Jun 2013 | 6:33 am
     by Chegg It’s the beginning of the summer of 2013 which means it’s time for summer road trips, music festivals, and other “must dos”.  All these things sound amazing, and I bet they would be!  The only thing is, that summer job isn’t paying like you wish and that college savings isn’t gonna build itself.  It’s cool, we’ve got some awesome suggestions to keep you having fun this summer without breaking the bank.   SNAPTAG/INSTATAG This one is a Chegg original so you’ve heard it here first.  SnapTag or InstaTag is a game played with at least 3 teams where 1 team…

  • Summer To-Do’s for High School Grad

    marcywilliams
    8 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am
    MAY 27, 2013 by Billy Saefong Summer is here and you’ve just graduated high school, BIG CONGRATS! Now what will you do? You’ve got three months before you fly the coop, enter the big college world where you can finally shed your geek status, and with the help of your scrawny little arms, you can be that football star you’ve always wanted to be!   VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES By now you probably know where you’re going for college, heck you may have been accepted to a number of schools. Take a week this summer to visit your college to give your body and mind a taste of what’s to…

  • Richmond Parents Camp and Education Fair

    marcywilliams
    25 May 2013 | 4:51 pm
    Richmond Parents Monthly will hold its 17th annual Camp & Education Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Ave., Richmond VA. The following is a list of Camp & Education Fair participants at the time of publication. Descriptions provided by each camp. Camp Alleghany Winter address: P.O. Box 664 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (540) 898-4782 Info@campalleghany.com http://www.campalleghany.com Inspiring growth through honor, loyalty, and friendship. Founded in 1922, Camp Alleghany offers one 1-week and 2 three-week summer programs for girls 7-16 in West…

  • 5 ways to take advantage of the summer before freshman year

    marcywilliams
    9 May 2013 | 8:01 pm
    By Mark Lieberman By Comstock Images Packing for college: It’s not so daunting if you do it early! Once you’ve graduated from high school, summer seems like the perfect opportunity to relax and do nothing before you enter college. Taking time to unwind and hang out with friends and family is important, but you should also consider some simple steps to make the transition into college life easier. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the fall: • Brainstorm potential careers Whether you’re looking to develop new political philosophies, communicate your ideas to a mass audience,…

  • Seize the Summer Time for Learning

    marcywilliams
    7 May 2013 | 7:52 pm
    There are many summer educational opportunities available to enhance your resume, and ultimately, your career. The Richmond area offers an exciting array of adult and continuing education programs, career development, trade and technical schools, community colleges, services for mature learners, rehabilitative services, certificates and much more! Explore the different opportunities below, there’s bound to be something for you. Resource Workforce Centers These 3 centers located in Downtown Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico offer multiple career-building workshops per month. Richmond…
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    The Fat Envelope Blog

  • SAT and ACT test dates and registration deadlines for 2013-14 school year

    9 Jun 2013 | 12:58 pm
    Following are the SAT and ACT test dates for the 2013-14 school year, along with the registration deadlines. The registration deadlines below are for on-time registration; the late registration deadlines are 10-14 days later. As a heads up, the October SAT administration is so popular that we strongly recommend registering now. SAT test dates: October 5, 2013 (September 6 registration deadline) November 2, 2013 (October 3 registration deadline) December 7, 2013 (November 8 registration deadline) January 25, 2014 (December 27 registration deadline) March 8, 2014 (February 7 registration…

  • SAT Subject Test preparation

    2 Jun 2013 | 4:38 am
    A couple of years ago, I blogged about the difference between the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, but I didn't offer any advice on how to prepare for them.  It's about time to rectify that!  I've been working with a student on her prep, and I thought I'd share what I've learned through that process. First, take the Subject Test for a particular subject as soon as you finish that course in high school if at all possible.  This requires a lot of thinking ahead, but trust me.  You'll be so glad you took that Biology test right after you finished Biology, rather than having to…

  • If you're applying for test accommodations, read this!

    11 May 2013 | 3:02 am
    I had the good fortune of attending a workshop last month led by Loring Brinckerhoff, Ph.D., the Director of the Office of Disability Policy at ETS.  If you don't know ETS, it's the organization responsible for the GRE as well as a host of other standardized tests.  While ETS doesn't administer the SAT, it is closely affiliated with The College Board.  I'm only pointing this out to make it clear that the following information will shed some light on The College Board's process for the SAT (and I did make it a point to ask one of the presenters how close ETS' policies are to the…

  • Scripps National Spelling Bee: now with vocabulary definitions!

    13 Apr 2013 | 3:01 am
    If you missed it, the Scripps National Spelling Bee announced a major change last week. If you want to advance to the semifinals or finals, you must now understand definitions. The change is of course controversial and not everyone is happy. Since we run a vocabulary-focused SAT and PSAT site here at Word-Nerd, we think the change is great! The spellers, many of whom devote insane amounts of time to practice, have roughly six weeks to adjust to the new rules. Will there be a practical effect? Who knows? In theory, the top spellers should already have an understanding of definitions in order…

  • Out of the box thinking on testing accommodations for dyslexic students

    27 Feb 2013 | 7:06 am
    I recently had the good fortune of attending the Learning Disabilities Association of America's national conference.  I learned some things, made some great contacts and hope to make it back next year.   I had the good fortune of attending a presentation by Ruth Brodsky, an independent college counselor who works with a lot of learning disabled students.  She has a background in special education, and her session on the SAT and ACT largely reflected my own views and strategies. But she made a recommendation for dyslexic students that had not occurred to me, but which makes a…
 
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    College Financial Aid Advisors

  • Tuition Payment Plans

    admin
    18 Jun 2013 | 9:57 am
    As summer ramps up, many high school graduates and their parents are looking forward with both anticipation and anxiety to the new world of college. For students it means learning about dorm life, making new friends and registering for classes but parents are facing the reality of paying for it all. After the tuition, room and board, and fees are added and any discounts, grants and scholarships are subtracted, there will probably still be an amount that is due to the college. There are several payment options available: • Prepayment for four years: If you have a substantial amount of money…

  • Home From College For The Summer on #CollegeCash

    admin
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:31 pm
    On June 13 #CollegeCash welcomed @AskDocG in a discussion of college kids coming home for the summer. Doctor G (Deborah Gilboa, MD) of AskDoctorG.com empowers parents to raise respectful, responsible and resilient kids. She makes parenting simpler and more effective. As a Board Certified Family Physician, mother of four, author of Teach Resilience: Raising Kids Who Can Launch! and Teach Responsibility: Empower Kids with a Great Work Ethic, and as a professional parenting speaker, she captivates parents through her humorous straight talk that takes the guilt out of parenting. Following is a…

  • Welcome to “Building A Booming Business”

    admin
    13 Jun 2013 | 8:33 am
    Business Insights from the CFAA Training Institute   Welcome to the very first post for “Building a Booming Business.” I’m Jodi Okun, your faculty director and teacher. As a successful entrepreneur and small business owner, I know the ups and downs of starting a small business and taking it to the next step. It can sometimes be a frustrating process, but in the end it can be personally and financially rewarding. My business as a professional college financial aid advisor is now thriving and I am thrilled to help so many families realize their children’s college dreams. I want others…

  • Pinterest for Small Business

    admin
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:32 am
    For the June edition of the Jodi Okun Show on Blog Talk Radio I welcomed guest Kelly Lieberman, host of Pin Chat (@Pin_Chat), to talk about using Pinterest for small business. Kelly is a social media manager/consultant who advises clients on social media strategies, social media management, social media listening measurement, community management, and execution. As a small business owner Kelly helped me learn to use Pinterest to engage prospects and clients. We shared many of her tips with my Blog Talk Radio audience. Listen to the whole show as she provides valuable information including:…

  • Student Loans and Interest Rates on #CollegeCash

    admin
    9 Jun 2013 | 5:41 pm
    On June 6 #CollegeCash welcomed @scottcline as our guest. Scott is the Director of Financial Aid at the California College of the Arts. He has a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration & Leadership, and conducts research in the areas of college access, education policy, higher education costs and financial aid. He holds that all students, no matter what their background or previous experience is, deserve equal access to education at all levels. Following is a summary of our chat: Students do not always receive loans in their financial aid award. They must first meet the…
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    Custom College Visits

  • Life-logging your college and campus visits

    acaine
    12 Jun 2013 | 10:27 am
     The trip planning is done and you are heading out on that   long-awaited college visit. At Custom College Visits, we believe   that college visits matter and are an important component of   the admission process, but college visits are also travel   experiences that become part of life’s journey — and you might   think about recording, journaling and blogging during your   trip. With the advent of smartphones and life-logging apps you don’t need to drag with you heavy cameras, video equipment or extensive editing programs to share your photos, videos, and thoughts…

  • Custom College Visits & Project Travel Announce Partnership to Benefit College-Bound Students

    acaine
    8 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    San Francisco, Calif., June 7, 2013—Custom College Visits, a company that offers personalized, in-depth campus visits and multi-day travel itineraries for college-bound students and their families, has entered into a partnership with Project Travel, a peer-funding platform that makes educational travel possible. Working with Project Travel will allow Custom College Visits to offer its services to students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to visit colleges that are situated at a significant distance from their hometowns. According to Janice Caine, founder of Custom College…

  • Networking gives teens an edge

    Webmaster
    24 May 2013 | 4:41 am
    I believe that high school students should learn to network. For us parents it has been the drumbeat for many years now; networking is the best way to find a job. LinkedIn has created a billion dollar business from it and if you go to Amazon you will find hundreds of networking books. My favorites are “How to work a Room” and “The Two –Minute Networker”. Recently I have read a number of articles and posts including a few on LinkedIn* about the need for high school and college students to learn to network. As it sometimes happens, out of the blue I received an email announcing a…

  • Sightseeing Gems on College Campuses

    Webmaster
    22 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Last Friday, my husband and I decided to take a vacation day, enjoy the beautiful weather and see some of the local sights in the San Francisco Bay Area. We headed down to Palo Alto, home of Stanford University. We spend a fair amount of time on the Stanford campus taking campus tours, sitting in on admissions information sessions and attending sporting events and lectures. Yet, neither of us has ever visited the Cantor Arts Center so we decided to check it out. What an enlightening and enjoyable afternoon! We learned that there is so much to discover at the Cantor – too much to absorb all…

  • My Talk at Stanford Splash!

    Webmaster
    14 May 2013 | 6:24 pm
    I recently presented a seminar, Planning and Preparing for College Visits, as part of the Parents Program for Stanford Splash.  About fifty parents attended the presentation, which began at 1:30 pm and lasted about an hour, including time for questions and discussion.  Yet, when I glanced at the clock as the last parent left the lecture hall, I was astounded to see that it was 2:55.  After the presentation, I was surrounded by parents who had additional questions about college visits and about the college search process in general. I left the Stanford campus that afternoon elated that I…
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    ScholarshipMentor

  • 2013 Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship

    4 Jun 2013 | 12:52 pm
    Deadline:  June 14, 2013 Maximum Award:  $1,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students The Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a student who understands, appreciates and exemplifies Bruce Lee’s passion for education as well as his qualities of honest expression, forward thought, self-exploration, and assertiveness.   Judging: read more

  • The Language Learning Scholarship Contest

    4 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am
    Deadline:  July 31, 2013 Maximum Award:  $1,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students The Language Learning Scholarship Contest will be awarded to one student with the most thought-provoking and well-reasoned essay.   Select one of the two topics listed below, then write a responsive essay, 500 word minimum and 1000 word maximum. read more

  • VideoSurveillance.com College Scholarship

    4 Jun 2013 | 10:51 am
    Deadline:  June 25, 2013 Maximum Award:  $1,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students Create a video of 60 seconds or less to participate in the VideoSurveillance.com College Scholarship Program. You can create your video using a webcam, a Smartphone camera or a video camera. You video has to address the topic: "How would you use video surveillance to create a better and safer community?" The video must mention “VideoSurveillance.com” twice. Eligibility: read more

  • USDirect Scholarship

    4 Jun 2013 | 10:25 am
    Deadline:  June 15, 2013 Maximum Award:  $1,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students To participate in the USDirect Scholarship Program you need to show off your school pride on game day. It’s a three step process: read more

  • Kay Longcope Scholarship Award

    4 Jun 2013 | 10:02 am
    Deadline:  June 15, 2013 Maximum Award:  $3,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) offers the Kay Longcope Scholarship Award. It is given to a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) student of color who plans a career in journalism and is committed to furthering NLGJA’s mission of fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community. Eligibility: read more
 
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    Education Insights

  • The Best 2013 Commencement Speeches – Part Two

    Nicole
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:40 pm
    2013 has been a great year for commencement speeches. There were so many excellent snippets of advice for graduates this year, we decided to do another post highlighting the wisdom imparted upon the graduates of the Class of 2013. This round of quotes come from Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, Joss Weadon, Ed Helms, and Katie … Continue reading “The Best 2013 Commencement Speeches – Part Two” »

  • Calculating Living Expenses for College Students

    Nicole
    5 Jun 2013 | 1:49 pm
    Students around the country are breathing a collective sigh of relief after their high school graduations. Many plan to take summer jobs before leaving for college, but haven’t figured out how much they will need to save for college. Beyond room and board, there are a lot of places your hard-earned money can be spent. … Continue reading “Calculating Living Expenses for College Students” »

  • Bike Racing: the Final Exam

    Katherine
    30 May 2013 | 3:23 pm
    So here you are, having mastered your bike safety and bike maintenance skills, wondering what in the world to do next. You’re ready, you’re bike’s ready, now you need to put yourself and your bike to the test. The best way to do that is, of course, to sign up for … Continue reading “Bike Racing: the Final Exam” »

  • The Best 2013 Commencement Speeches

    Nicole
    23 May 2013 | 4:11 pm
    Another year of hard work, sacrifice, studying, and learning has passed, and college students are graduating with their degrees. These years of effort are celebrated at the commencement ceremonies, and each school is at liberty to choose their keynote speaker. Government leaders, celebrities, humanitarians, famous athletes and local figures have been imparting their wisdom upon … Continue reading “The Best 2013 Commencement Speeches” »

  • Bike Maintenance 101

    Katherine
    15 May 2013 | 2:39 pm
    Now that you’ve got bike safety under your belt, it’s time to move on to another important aspect of bike riding: bike maintenance. Your car probably gets this sort of attention – tune-ups, oil changes, car washes, etc – but do you give your bike the same kind of care? Just as your car … Continue reading “Bike Maintenance 101” »
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    Columbia Daily Spectator

  • Shabazz Center's new exhibition highlights history of protests

    arts
    17 Jun 2013 | 10:17 am
    Earlier this month, an academic at Istanbul’s Technical University left her office and was brutally tear-gassed by police along her way to Gezi Park. Captured by a Reuters photographer, the images went viral, making the “woman in red” a symbol for the Occupy Gezi movement. A new exhibit closer to home testifies to the power of such images. Focused on human rights struggles in America, “ART & PROTEST: Images of Peace, Protest and Human Rights,” at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center uptown, features symbolic gestures of protest depicted in…

  • Yankees sign Columbia pitcher Tim Giel

    sports
    13 Jun 2013 | 3:37 pm
    Though he wasn't selected in last week's MLB draft, righty Tim Giel's baseball future is looking bright.  Giel, who graduated in May with a degree in computer science, signed as a free agent Thursday with Major League Baseball's most storied franchise, the New York Yankees. Another recently graduated Light Blue pitcher, Alex Black, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals last week. Giel, a Gibsonia, Pa., native, had a strong pitching career at Columbia, where he made key contributions both as a starter and as a reliever in four years as a Lion. After appearing in 12 games and posting a 3-1…

  • Indus Valley lawsuit ends in settlement

    news
    12 Jun 2013 | 8:25 pm
    Employees suing Upper West Side restaurant Indus Valley for unfair labor practices reached a settlement with management last month, ending a nearly two-year legal battle. The employees had accused owners and managers of the restaurant, at Broadway and 100th Street, of paying them below minimum wage, withholding tips from online orders, and verbally and physically mistreating them. The plaintiffs will be paid a total of $276,000 over the next year. “It’s a fair settlement of the lawsuit,” Eleuterio Calixto, a former Indus Valley delivery worker, said in Spanish through a translator.

  • In letter, Teachers College students slam TC President Susan Fuhrman

    news
    12 Jun 2013 | 8:04 pm
    Correction: An unedited version of this article, which stated incorrectly that students had called for Susan Fuhrman's resignation as president of Teachers College, was inadvertently posted last night. The edited version of the article now appears below. Spectator regrets the error. Students are calling for greater transparency and more ethical decision-making from Teachers College administrators, in the wake of the TC's faculty's almost unanimous vote to reject the college's proposed 2013-14 budget.  A group of students has written a letter highly cricital of TC President…

  • Committee: Revamp Frontiers, eliminate lectures

    Columbia Spectator
    9 Jun 2013 | 6:50 am
    Frontiers of Science may be in for an overhaul.  After a year reviewing the course, the Educational Policy and Planning Committee has issued a report detailing its findings and outlining potential ways to make the oft-maligned course more effective. The EPPC’s report, a copy of which was obtained by Spectator, suggests eliminating the lecture portion of the course in favor of small seminars with a standardized curriculum, mirroring other courses in the Core Curriculum. “We recommend that the course be built around the seminar. This would require replacing many lecture sessions with…
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    The Daily Egyptian

  • Cycles stun at Shriners Circus

    photo
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:47 pm
    Extreme motorcycle riders prepare to perform inside the globe of death Sunday in the Ainad Shriners Circus at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Circus media advisor John Blondell said that children often enjoy the motorized attractions more than any other portion of the show. Circus organizers said the performances at Du Quoin had the biggest [...]

  • Mounds community debates mold, school’s future

    mdaray
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:42 pm
      The future of a southern Illinois elementary school and its students were discussed at a board meeting Wednesday at Meridian High School. The Meridian Elementary School in Mounds was closed this summer because of mold found inside the building during maintenance. The meeting presented possible courses of action to the public regarding the future [...]

  • E-mail transition to affect campus community

    Trey Braunecker
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:33 pm
      The university has decided to switch all e-mail hosting from Google to Microsoft later this year. Faculty and staff at the university are being moved to Microsoft Outlook as the new e-mail client, while students are being moved from Gmail to Microsoft Office 365. “Combining all of the university’s e-mail clients under Microsoft would [...]

  • Track and field brings home the hardware

    Tyler Dixon
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Two graduating SIU throwers will finish writing their final chapters while another will continue to write hers. Three track and field athletes competed in the NCAA Track and Field Championships at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore. last week. Senior thrower JC Lambert competed in the men’s hammer throw, sophomore thrower DeAnna Price competed [...]

  • Baseball players succeed off field

    Tyler Dixon
    12 Jun 2013 | 12:54 pm
    Two Salukis shined on the field and in the classroom last season, earning scholar athlete awards. Senior utility player Austin Montgomery and junior pitcher Tyler Dray were selected for the Missouri Valley Conference MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team. To be eligible for this award, Montgomery and Dray had to be starters or key reserves, have a [...]
 
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    RuffaloCODY » Lab Notes

  • ASIAN-AMERICAN PARENTS AND THE LURE OF COLLEGE BRANDS

    Admissions Lab
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:04 am
    Without presenting any research to back-up her premise, author and attorney Allison Singh writes in the Huffington Post that many Asian-American parents fall prey to the lure of luxury brand colleges, thereby limiting the options being considered by their kids to a short list of big name schools. But fear not, she does attempt to support her argument by citing a conversation with one guidance counselor… According to Singh, the primary reason for this laser focus on big name schools is the status associated with these schools, as determined by U.S. News and World Report rankings. Another…

  • RUMORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION’S DEMISE ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED

    Admissions Lab
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:02 am
    These days it seems that everyone is questioning whether attending college is really worth it. After all, record numbers of college grads are now unemployed or underemployed, and the rising costs of attending college have far outpaced the rate of inflation. But it turns out that the popular rhetoric isn’t necessarily supported by the facts. In fact, such rhetoric is actually irresponsible, claims Devorah Lieberman, president of the University of La Verne. College graduates are still more likely to be employed than those who only attained a high school diploma. Read more: …

  • COLORADO DOUBLES DOWN TO BOOST TUITION REVENUE

    Admissions Lab
    12 Jun 2013 | 6:01 am
    So what’s a state to do when the out-of-state enrollment cap it’s imposed on public institutions ends up limiting the ability of those institutions to maximize tuition revenues by enrolling out-of-state students? Well, in Colorado they simply decided to count high achieving in-state students twice. A bill that was recently signed into law allows Colorado’s public colleges and universities to count each Colorado resident qualifying for a newly-created merit scholarship as two in-state enrollments. This will supposedly help the state retain more high-achieving students while also…

  • STUDENT AID FRAUD MAY SWAY INTEREST RATES

    Admissions Lab
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:59 am
    As the debate rages in Congress over student loan interest rates, a new report by the Department of Education reveals that suspected student loan fraud has increased by 82% since 2009. The report may influence lawmakers who are currently considering legislation to control student loan interest rates. According to the report, an estimated 34,007 students, out of a total of 54 million students receiving financial aid, are fraudulently collecting $874 million in student aid. Despite the relatively small percentage of violators, and the profitability of federal loan programs (which will generate…

  • FEAR OF ENTRANCE EXAM DRIVES CHINESE STUDENTS TO THE U.S.

    Admissions Lab
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:57 am
    In China, acceptance to college is solely dependent on a single admissions exam, the gaokao. Students with the best scores get to attend prestigious Chinese institutions while the rest are relegated to “far flung” colleges. However, a growing number of Chinese students are foregoing the exam entirely and turning instead to colleges in the U.S. Some Chinese students who score poorly on the gaokao wait a year and then re-take the exam in hopes of gaining admission to a more prestigious Chinese institution. The primary reason is that the graduates of the lower-tier schools are much less…
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    NextStepU's Blog

  • Tuesday Tour Day — Lawrence Technological University

    NextStepU
    18 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Today, we will be looking at Lawrence Technological University, located in Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan is a private university providing students a rigorous, high-quality education that pays off. Most Lawrence Tech students are employed within one month of graduating and, according to a new Bloomberg Businessweek survey, the earning power of a Lawrence Tech bachelor’s degree is in the top 20 percent of all U.S. universities. In addition, Lawrence Tech offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in Colleges of Architecture and…

  • Major Monday — Social Work

    NextStepU
    17 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Do you enjoy working with and helping other people? Are you interested in a job that tries to make the world a better place? Do you like learning about societal problems and institutions? If you answered yes to these questions, you might want to consider social work as a possible major! Social work students learn to practice their skills in many settings including hospitals, the criminal justice system and child welfare agencies. Education According to the College Board, studying social work often leads to a Bachelor’s Degree. In order to prepare for social work at the college level,…

  • Scholarship Saturday – Angeldorm

    NextStepU
    15 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    NextStepU is always on the look out for new ways to help you pay for college. Though Angeldorm is not a scholarship, per se, it is a fundraising site for you — the college student. Angeldorm is the first online fundraising hub that connects students through social media networks with donors who wish to contribute to their education. The site provides a meaningful platform that allows donors, family and friends to reward students for their academic achievements. The site allows students to build fundraising “dorms” where they can share their educational goals and community service…

  • Freebie Friday – Keurig MINI Plus Giveaway

    NextStepU
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    NextStepU is so excited to bring you a summer full of giveaways! We’ve scoured the globe looking for fun and useful gifts for the grads, as well as great dorm gear too good to pass up. Today’s giveaway comes to you from Keurig. One lucky winner will receive a Keurig MINI Plus! The Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System comes in several colors that are available online at www.Keurig.com for $99.95, while ALL colors are exclusively available at Kohl’s stores/Kohls.com for $124.99. For a college student, this coffee option is the best! Your drink of choice will brew in less than 2…

  • Game night!

    NextStepU
    13 Jun 2013 | 2:00 am
    Game nights are a great way to have fun and meet new people, especially in the dorm community. These games are a sure-fire way to have some laughs and make some friends. Catch-Phrase This fast-paced word game has players describe words and phrases to a partner while trying to beat the buzzer. Great to play as an icebreaker or with life-long friends. Quelf Described as being “a cross between a quest and an elf,” this game will have you falling out of your chair laughing with crazy categories. 20 Questions Different cards allow players to move in a circle designating clues about a thing,…
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    All Blog

  • Institutional Biosafety Committee Meeting

    kbrown
    18 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm
    The next Institutional Biosafety Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 2pm to 4pm in Rudman G04.Registration submissions are due by August 22nd for review at the meeting.IBC Registration information and forms can be found at:http://www.unh.edu/research/ibc-registration

  • Be a Part of the UNH-IOL at a Quarter Century!

    plsmith
    11 Jun 2013 | 6:51 am
    In 2013, the UNH-IOL will enter its 25th year. In 1988, the needs of two competitive companies to work together to their mutual benefit helped form the InterOperability Laboratory. Since then, the thousands of companies partnering with the UNH-IOL all have benefited from this collaborative experiment between industry and academia. read more

  • NIH eRA Updates Research Performance Progress Report

    dmhall
    31 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    NIH has updated their Research Performance Progress Report to include two variations. If you have not already done so, make sure to read the Guide Notice NOT-OD-13-061 as it explains in detail the timeline for submitting reports.   You can also visit March’s Items of Interest article on RPPR. Take note as part of the July release, the eSNAP option in Commons will be removed.read more

  • 2013 Edition of Compilation of International Human Research Standards

    jsimpson
    30 May 2013 | 8:02 am
    The 2013 edition of the International Compilation of Human Research Standards is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).read more

  • National Institutes of Health Grantees How Tos

    dmhall
    24 May 2013 | 5:38 am
    New to National Institutes of Health (NIH) eRA (Electronic Research Administration) Commons? Find how to's for basic tasks here. Please contact your GCA for assistance.  
 
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    CollegeFocus

  • 6 Things To Do the Summer Before College

    Sani
    5 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
    As the summer before college gets underway, the temptation is to take it easy, soak up some rays, and hang out with friends who won’t be joining you when you’re off to campus in the fall. While those are all worthy ways to spend some of your pre-college days, here are some other things to [...]

  • Brainstorming for Your Job Search

    Sani
    30 May 2013 | 2:28 pm
    “What can I bring to a job?” This question is so big, and so prevalent during your job search. It’s easy to be overwhelmed trying to think about it all at once. Try approaching your own skills in a methodical way. Even if you don’t include every bit of the information you gather in your [...]

  • The Top 5 Online Academic Writing Services

    Kirstin
    22 May 2013 | 3:14 pm
      When it comes to writing assignments, asking for some assistance is not uncommon. In fact, it’s often recommended. Most universities offer on-campus writing services and assistance for students. However, these services can fill up quickly, especially during finals week. It’s smart to have a backup plan, incase you’re one of the unlucky ones who [...]

  • Supporting Your Student During the College Years

    Sani
    8 May 2013 | 2:25 pm
    It goes without saying that once your kid leaves home for college, they are thrust into a sea of undergrads and into an ocean of obstacles to overcome. Because of these, they need your support. There are many ways to support your student during college. Of course, we all think of the financial aspect of [...]

  • Avoid the Pitfalls of Freshman Year

    Jackson Hathorn
    1 May 2013 | 5:01 pm
    When you are just getting into your freshman year of college things are both overwhelming and exciting. This may be the first time in your life that you have lived on your own, and you are entirely responsible for when you eat, go to sleep, study and socialize. Learning to balance your time without neglecting [...]
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    Robert Kennedy College Blog

  • The End of Swiss Banking Secrecy ?

    Dr. David Costa
    11 Jun 2013 | 11:37 pm
    The End of Swiss Banking Secrecy ? The Swiss government proposed bill to allow banks to share clients data with the U.S. received a setback with the parliamentary committee rejection of the draft. Today’s vote by the upper house will probably decide the future of Swiss banking secrecy. Both bankers and Cantonal financial directors are supporting the agreement as a rejection could lead to criminal indictments for some Swiss banks with obviously a very bad impact to business. With very limited information available it is however clear that one of the historical competitive advantages of…

  • Dean’s List: Pius Ughakpoteni

    Kelly Boler
    10 Jun 2013 | 12:51 pm
    Pius Ughakpoteni is both an RKC graduate and a student. He was so happy with his studies in the MALIC programme that he enrolled in the Leadership and Sustainability MBA where he is now. Looking forward, he has been accepted to Middlesex University in London where he will obtain his doctorate. All of his studies come together in his work for the Niger Delta Development Commission where he has worked for several years. Kelly Boler: Tell us about yourself. Background: work, life, family. Pius Ughakpoteni: I obtained a B.Sc. (Management) from the University of Calabar, Nigeria, in 1991.

  • Dean’s List: Eyal Policar, Leader of Innovation and Change

    Kelly Boler
    21 May 2013 | 1:59 pm
    Eyal Policar is a graduate of the Master in Leading Innovation and Change (MALIC) program at Robert Kennedy College. He lives in moshav Zofar in a desert in southern Israel half-way between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. Together, he and his wife Leaora manage a farm where they raise dates, peppers, and flowers. As this profile was being written, Eyal wrote to add that he had just received the news that he had been awarded a merit by the board of examiners at York St. John University. “For me this is an outstanding achievement,” he writes. KB: At first glance, a degree in Innovation and…

  • The Dean on CNBC: Swiss Banks & Gold will rise again

    Dr. David Costa
    23 Apr 2013 | 11:15 pm
    In my latest interview on CNBC I discuss about the outlook for Gold and the Banking sector, especially the better than expected results of some Swiss Banks like Credit Suisse. My students in the class “Money Management” – that is part of our Master in International Business Management and MBA in Leadership & Sustainability have a chance to combine theory with practice: the assessment of the course consist on a personal portfolio that each student can build and track on a daily basis. If you are not a student in the University of Cumbria Master in International Business…

  • April 2013 MALIC Residency in York

    Dr. Radu Negoescu
    15 Apr 2013 | 8:41 am
    Hi everyone, Just back from York, after an exciting (albeit tiring too!) week with an amazing group of students. Forty-five people from all corners of the world, including the usual suspects South Africa, the UK, Nigeria,  Kenya, UAE, but also some representatives from countries  like Trinidad and Tobago, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Papua New Guinea. The wealth of backgrounds and cultures in any one of these residencies is a source of constant amazement and joy – learning is so much richer for everyone, including teaching and supporting staff. Dissertation “round”-table…
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    First Generation Student

  • 5 Things Every College Freshman Should Know

    Lauren Kaplan
    18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    The looming summer months can seem like one big “happy time” for you as a high school student or recent graduate: no school, no books, no cares, no worries! Yet, the upcoming transition to college can be rocky, especially for those who will be first-generation college students. So, here are five things every college freshman should know going in and, more importantly, how you can make the most of your summer preparing for your transition to college life. 1. Research Your College If you’re starting college this fall and know where you’re going, do all you can to find…

  • Give Your Goals a Makeover

    Amy Baldwin
    13 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am
    What does it take to accomplish your goals? Does it take superhuman strength? Or maybe X-ray vision? If you have difficulty reaching a goal, there is no need to don a leotard and a cape. Instead, it may be time for a goal makeover. Give your goal details Is one of your goals to make more money? If so, the next time you find a quarter on the sidewalk, you should celebrate the fact that you have met your goal! Before you say, “Hey, that’s not what I meant,” remember that any goal you want to accomplish should be detailed and specific. The more specific you are when…

  • My Journey to College: Overcoming Impoverished Thinking

    Kristy Windedahl
    11 Jun 2013 | 8:52 am
    Making the decision to go to college can be life-changing, and my decision to go to college was based mostly on the fact that my life had changed, quite dramatically. I started life in poverty. I grew up thinking that people born into poverty die in poverty. I had never been motivated to do anything with my life. Growing up, my mother had impressed upon me that I would need to marry rich. Creating my own future and making my own living was a foreign concept to me. When I was old enough to get married, I did. My husband was by no means rich. He also grew up with the mindset that a woman should…

  • Campus Involvement is Good for Your Studies and Your Career

    John Newbold
    6 Jun 2013 | 8:44 am
    Research among first-generation students has shown that they are more likely to be older, more likely to be caring for a family and/or dependents, more likely to be working more hours and more likely to be a commuter student than a “traditional” student. The good news is that, perhaps out of necessity, first-generation students do a better job of managing their time in meeting the commitments of more complicated lives. On the downside, however, is the phenomenon that first-generation students tend to be less involved in college life and campus activities. So, isn’t that a…

  • Some Community College Grads Out-Earn Bachelor’s Degree-Holders

    Jon Marcus
    4 Jun 2013 | 7:30 am
    Dave Supa racked up student loan debt to earn a four-year degree in geography from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, but all that got him was a gig as an events manager for a beer distributor. “You expect companies to be waiting outside and handing you a job while you still have your cap and gown on and a freshly printed bachelor’s degree in your hand,” says Supa. “But, like most graduates, I found out that doesn’t happen.” Still, when his brother suggested he enter a program in marine technology at a community college, Supa rolled his eyes at the…
 
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