Summer Sessions
Say goodbye to the cold chill that was characteristic of February and say hello to the sunny skies of April. It is also time for high school students to decide what they want to do this summer. Some will spend their time outdoors on family vacations. Others may take up coveted jobs or internships. Then there are those who wish to continue learning throughout the year and keep their brains sharp for the coming school year. Summer courses have multiple benefits. They allow you to take classes for fun, so you gain new and exciting… Continue Reading
Find me on Facebook
I recently saw the horror satire flick Scream 4 (or stylishly written SCRE4M) and it brought up some good points about social networking. In the opening scene, two girls discuss Facebook and how information can be made available to others, including strangers. One of the girls wishes to stay Facebook friends with a stalker-esque guy because his profile picture is good looking, highlighting how our online lives have almost become our prostheses. Your online behavior can determine what happens to you in real life, and your profile reflects your personality. In today’s day, the saying… Continue Reading
Public vs. Private Part 2
Before reading this article, be sure to check out Part 1 for a basic understanding. Last time, I mainly discussed university costs and class sizes. It was established that private schools are much more expensive than public schools, nearly double the cost. However, private schools have more scholarships, so be sure to consider them in your college search. It was also found that private schools have smaller class sizes and each student gets more attention in general. On the other hand, many public schools offer this as well; they just have larger student bodies. There… Continue Reading
College Myths Debunked
When I say the word ‘myth’, what comes to your mind? Is it the religious form of the word? Or is it the other form – a widely held belief that is false? Today, we’ll be discussing the latter, and how it is widely present in college admissions. Such popular myths about college admissions exist as well. ‘Time’ magazine recently (May 5, 2011) debunked some popular myths. Check out the story here: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2069625,00.html College admission myths are so commonplace that the ‘Time’ magazine recently (May 5, 2011) debunked some popular ones. Check out the story… Continue Reading
Too Frequently Asked Questions
All of us have questions about everything. Some of us wonder why Fox has decided to have X Factor and American Idol in back to back seasons. Others might question if summer shows like Pretty Little Liars and Teen Wolf will last another season. Some want to know where is the best place to watch some July 4th fireworks. Still others question (more seriously) why nature seems to have suddenly turned against us– what with fires in Texas and floods in North Dakota. Life is never easy, and questioning is part of the process of… Continue Reading