Blog Archive for November, 2009
10 Fictional Teachers We Wish We Had
November 4th, 2009
From high school teachers in middle America to larger than life professors in film and literature, here are 10 teachers we wish we’d had.
Can I Really Learn Photography Online?
November 5th, 2009
The answer is yes. And going to photography school online is also a great option for those who already have a knack for taking photos, but who want to take a refresher course in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, challenge themselves to learn new photography techniques like long-exposure, and even to earn a [...]
Drinking Can Pose a Danger in College
November 6th, 2009
Partying is part of the good times that go along with college, and getting drunk has almost become the rite of passage that goes along with it. College students look forward to cutting loose with their newfound friends and getting a little tipsy to take the edge off the nervousness that goes along with meeting [...]
Honors and Gifted and Talented Programs
November 7th, 2009
For advanced and above-average intelligent high school students, taking classes in or entering an honors or gifted and talented program could be the best thing for them academically. Taking classes that are more challenging, interacting with similarly smart students and being taught by teachers trained in dealing with honors or GT kids can raise their [...]
100 Extremely Useful Search Engines for Science
November 8th, 2009
Fortunately for today’s scientist, much of the information that was once found only inside the walls of a library is now available online. These awesome science search engines will help you find what exactly what you’re looking for, as well as remind you how much fun research can really be.
Get Thee to a Bed! Sleep Is Important for Mental and Physical Health
November 8th, 2009
Pulling an all-nighter – or even consecutive all-nighters – may seem like a good idea when you have a big examination looming on the horizon, but all that late-night studying may do more harm than good. Before you break out the textbooks, class notes, and a liter of your tongue-curdling coffee-and-5-Hour-Energy-shot cocktail, consider the adverse [...]
Strategies for More Efficient Studying
November 8th, 2009
Now that you’re in college, you’re probably studying more than you ever have before in your life. Professors expect you to spend several hours a week studying outside of class, and the amount of reading, writing, and cramming you have to do can be absolutely overwhelming. But if you plan ahead and study smart, it’s [...]
What are Charter Schools?
November 8th, 2009
Charter schools are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. As of 2008, there were over 5,000 charter schools in existence in 41 states and the District of Columbia. But what is a charter school and why are they becoming so popular? Charter schools are primary and secondary institutions that are autonomous alternatives to traditional [...]
100 Best Blogs for the Literati
November 9th, 2009
These 100 blogs will help you jump in on the discussions influencing the art, literature, political and culture worlds, even without the support of your professors and fellow classmates.
Improving Your GPA in College
November 10th, 2009
Showing up is half the battle when it comes to maintaining a high GPA in college. Whether you have to drag yourself out of bed to make it to that 8 a.m. class on campus, turn off the television so you can log in to your online classes, or find a babysitter to take care [...]
