Study Like a Boss
The impact of Distance Education on the process of learning defines not only distinct roles for the instructor, the instruction and the technology involved but also the role of the distance learner who faces a change from the traditional learning environment to a new setting. The learner is face with new challenges of anticipation, distress … Read more
The article “Hidden Intellectualism” by Gerald Graff is adapted from his 2003 book “Clueless in Academe: How Schooling Obscures the Life of the Mind.” In the article Graff critiques the approach schools take towards teaching literature. He disagrees that students with “street smarts” are not able to apply their knowledge in school. Consequently, he displays … Read more
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” These words of Nelson Mandela set the idea that with an education you can alter society for the better. Education is usually thought of as a tool to help you learn to get a great career, but it is more than … Read more
Anyone who has ever attended college or thought about attending college has noticed that participating in any sort of higher education is costly. Many families are able to put their kids through school with the help of student loans, scholarships, and their own income, but this isn’t a reality everyone can achieve. It is time … Read more
China is facing an unprecedented challenge as its people struggle with a myriad of social problems arising from the incredible economic growth in the past decade. I aspire to meet the challenge and effect positive social changes by leveraging my bi-cultural background, business experience and passion for philanthropy. Unlike more developed countries where the combination … Read more
An analytical reading of the article, “Some Lessons from the Assembly Line” by Andrew Braaksma revealed the author’s goal has changed. Initially, it was understood that the author’s goal was to inform his audience of the importance of higher education and to work hard. Thus, the initial interpretation was based on the belief that he … Read more
The idea of studying humans’ mind and behavior has drawn all of my academic interests to psychology major. The area of this scientific field are varies, and one of them which interested me the most is counseling psychology. In counseling psychology, people focus on studying individuals’ psychological health. This area addresses attention of normal developmental … Read more
Attitude can change each phase of a person’s life, including their education. Student attitudes on learning decide their ability and eagerness to learn. If negative attitudes are not changed, a student is doubtful to continue his education beyond what is necessary. Altering a student’s negative attitudes towards learning is approach that involves deciding the factors … Read more
Although the time of the university is a pleasant moment and a happy experience for the majority, the student is not exempt from the points of life. The situation of each individual is unique, but there are some problems that affect all college students at least once during the school years. When you go to … Read more
The radical notion that one could be without sin be perfect did not originate with John Humphrey Noyes, the leader of the Oneida Community and the perfectionist movement, however, his brand of perfectionism was genuinely new. He claimed that in 70 AD Christ had returned to earth, therefore liberation from sin was an accomplished fact. … Read more
It is worth incurring significant debt to earn a college degree. One of the main advantages of obtaining a higher education that many people can agree upon is a future with some type of financial security due to a steady profession and income. According to College Board’s Education Pays 2013 report, individuals with higher levels … Read more
I have never viewed a person to have lived, until he contributes something to this world; be it knowledge, a device, or art. How then will I live? Being a person of intellectual curiosity, I have always been endeared to research. There is a certain joy in unearthing a hidden truth or in discovering a … Read more
In college, students experience many different feelings, emotions and adversities. Some may feel excited about finally being able to start studying towards the career of their choice and feel hopeful about their future. They may be looking forward to their freedom and a chance to experience independence. They may be excited about having a chance … Read more
I believe I am a very good applicant for Notre Dame High School because of the many personal achievements, skills, and characteristics that have made me the person I am today. I believe my cultural and spiritual family upbringing, mixed with my own life experiences, has molded me into a person who will not only … Read more
It is thought in American society that a college degree is necessary to pursue a prestige high-paying career. More students are taking the path of higher education causing a growth in student and national debt. Rising debt in a fragile economy, horror stories of students drowning in debt, and schools going bankrupt all lead to … Read more
In 2005, Steve Jobs gave a commencement address at Stanford University’s graduation. I was not at Stanford’s graduation that year, but I was asked to watch this speech last year in English and write my response to it. That was the first time that I had heard Jobs’ speech, and although it was aimed towards … Read more
In 2014 the GED exam was overhauled for the first time since 2002. Since the change, the National GED Testing Service saw a significant decrease in graduates. As a reaction to the decrease in grads, many states began researching and implementing alternative equivalency exams. The numbers were nothing to sneer at. Whereas in 2012 401,388 … Read more
Dear Sir or Madam, I am applying for the master’s programme and the VUFP Scholarship at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to advance my career path and to develop skills that others need. My goal in life is to be useful to others, for me that is the ultimate success. Learning business management and administration will … Read more
The purpose of this essay is to provide a realistic and comprehensive analysis of “Case Study: Bryanna” applying the 10-step Special Education Process as dictated by federal IDEA regulations when determining a child’s eligibility for special education services. This case study was included in part two of a three-part response to a directive issued by … Read more
The relationship between teacher expectations and academic performance has been a topic of interest for the last 50 years. Teachers’ judgements often play a role in facilitating or inhibiting students’ academic performance (Sudkamp, Kaiser & Moller, 2012). For example, females are generally perceived to be competent in reading, language and arts and boys are perceived … Read more
Troy and Homer’s Iliad Movie Review I think that Mendelsohn makes some strong and valid points about the flaws of Peterson’s Troy. He points out that Peterson and Benioff failed to incorporate the elements of the Trojan epic – the mischievous gods and goddesses and elaborate shame-culture codes of honor, reciprocity and gift giving. Mendelsohn … Read more
In today’s world everything seems to be constantly advancing forward. From transportation methods to computers, tablets and cellular devices it is clear that technology is only going to continue to advance, but when it comes to the effect technology has on youth education, there may be a need for emphasis on the impact constant electronic … Read more
“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new” –Socrates. Although students feel Bachelor’s degree is crucial for a better future, they think to drop out as they consider they won’t be able to cope up or will fail. They are unclear about … Read more
Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen, board of trustees, administrators, teachers, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins¦and seniors. Everybody, take a deep breath, if you please¦.As you inhale the aggregate odor of your senior class for the last time, I™m sure there are many burning questions racing through your minds: ?Will I ever find my … Read more
After a work experience of more than two years as a system engineer at TATA Consultancy Services, one of India’s leading IT firms, I want to return to academic study and undertake graduate studies in Engineering Management. After graduating in Production Engineering from Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Technological University, I felt I should gain some … Read more
“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” according to Albert Einstein, but education sporadically stops after high school. Society is so convinced that one can achieve an intellectual cultivation solely through attending an exorbitant higher-education institution that it neglects to observe the multivalent dimension of education. Luckily, self-cultivation can and should … Read more
Having learnt from the past, I live in the present with an eye on the future. My foremost dream in life is to be acknowledged and congratulated for my academic achievements. This desire is the main motivation in me wanting to pursue my masters at your esteemed university. I want to reach the zenith in … Read more
In today’s society, smartphones have become a part of everyday life. Over the years, numerous scientists have gained interest in the notion of the use of smartphones (which includes social media and/or texting) and its effects on the individual socially and academically. Specifically, since the 1980s, the use of cellphones and smartphones among young adults … Read more
The Ineffectiveness of Honor Codes in Schools Many schools preach academic integrity as a trait that all students should have. However, cheating has become incredibly prevalent in the modern world, which has led some schools to look into ways to prevent it. One proposed solution has been to implement honor codes that aim to stop … Read more
Attitude can change each phase of a person’s life, including their education. Student attitudes on learning decide their ability and eagerness to learn. If negative attitudes are not changed, a student is doubtful to continue his education beyond what is necessary. Altering a student’s negative attitudes towards learning is approach that involves deciding the factors … Read more
Early-on, as a teenager, I would read through the profiles of leading marketing executives and successful entrepreneurs. It became increasingly clear that a strong majority of them started early in their marketing careers. I therefore decided to “get my feet wet” after pursing my B.B.A from the CV Raman University. After extensive efforts and networking, … Read more
Academic Integrity Academic Integrity means that you are completely honest with your work. You didn’t cheat or plagiarize any of your work, it is all in your own words. Knowing that you can do the work by yourself clearly means that you understand what is being taught and you actually put in an effort to … Read more
My interest in studying Business sparked in me when… I know I would benefit from it highly as I’ve always wanted to do, in terms of learning how the aspects of having a business works and how to get more consumers of the product/ service with the proper marketing prospects. Insert why I’ve chosen this … Read more
Master’s Study Plan (Study Plan for Master Degree Program) Research Background I would like to present my gratitude for being provided an opportunity to describe my career history and future objectives. Needless to say, we live in a world where technology has become a necessity to live life with ease and to make technology dig … Read more
Question 1 A positive and a good learning environment is important for student’s success as it promotes academic achievements. Positive learning, however, cannot just happen on its own they must be created in schools. There are many components that must be considered in schools to create a positive learning environment for the students. Creating a … Read more
Having learnt from the past, I live in the present with an eye on the future. My foremost dream in life is to be acknowledged and congratulated for my academic achievements. This desire is the main motivation in me wanting to pursue my masters at your esteemed university. I want to reach the zenith in … Read more
