The PSAT or Preliminary SAT test provides practice for the SAT test required by many colleges. This test is usually given in October and results are mailed to the students' school in December. The PSAT scores are not shared with any colleges but can be a general guide for what colleges the student may want to apply to for admission. Reviewing the test scores and the questions missed will improve the actual SAT score. The PSAT score is also required in order to enter the competition for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Instructions
Getting PSAT Scores
1. Two copies of the PSAT are mailed to the students' school. One copy is distributed to the student and the other is kept on file at the school. Contact the school office or district office to inquire about getting a copy of the scores. If the school will not provide the entire paper score report, ask for the access code printed on the front of the report.
2. Access the college quickstart section of the website collegeboard.com with the student's account information and access code. The student may need to create an account if he has not already done so. The access code was printed on the front of the paper copy of the score report. The complete score report is available online.
3. If the school or district is unable to provide a copy of the scores or the access code, contact the PSAT/ NMSQT office directly to request a copy. The address is PSAT/NMSQT Office, P.O. Box 6720, Princeton, NJ 08541-6720. Additional contact information is available on the website collegeboard.com.
Walking into a college dorm to meet the newest dorm mate isn't always a pleasant experience. Dorm mates are certainly not always soul mates. When dealing with an incompatible roommate, make the most out of the situation. Don't let your differences divide you. Let them bring you together so that you can learn more about different people. Read on to learn how.
Instructions
1. Hold a conversation with your incompatible roommate to discuss the issues that you're both having. Whether or not the dorm mate realizes that both of you are incompatible, you must address it.
2. Come to some agreements concerning whatever is bothering the both of you. If the problem is that the dorm mate is a night owl and you require sleep, ask that the roommate spend some of his or her time outside of the dorm room at night so that you can get your sleep.
3. Allow for disagreements to occur, but never let the differences escalate to a verbal or fist fight. Together, you and your incompatible dorm mate must be able to discuss how you can get along better.
4. Spend some time outside of the dorm room with your dorm mate. Find a common interest and spend some quality time getting to know each other. Many times roommates that seem incompatible can find something in common to better their living experience.
5. Ask your residence advisor to help you deal with the incompatible roommate. If he's doing illegal things that you're not comfortable with, seek assistance to address the problem.
6. Celebrate your differences and learn more about your dorm mate so that you can appreciate her.
No one likes to admit to being in debt. Whether in the form of a mortgage, credit cards or student loans, debts must be repaid at some point. Having a substantial amount of debt can cause creditors to hound you for the money you owe. This can cause you stress; that can be alleviated if you work to reduce this debt. If you are ready to reduce your debt, follow these tips.
Get a Budget
Although you may not like the term,"budget", it is a word that you need to apply to your life. Budgeting helps you to cut unnecessary spending and focus on saving for the future as well as living in your means. Budgets are very simple to create; there are templates you can print off online to assist you if you would rather not create your own from scratch. To have an effective budget, you must be realistic on much you can spend on different items such as entertainment or clothing. You cannot do much to change fixed expenses such as rent or your car payment, but you can put a limit on how much you spend on variable expenses. Reviewing receipts of past purchases in the last month can give you an idea of how much you typically spend. With this review, you can make a realistic decision of how much you want to spend toward certain expenses in the future. The goal of the budget is to ensure that you have more income than expenses, resulting in more disposable income, which you can place in a savings account.
Credit Cards
If credit-card debt is an issue, it is best to stop using credit cards entirely and only use cash for all purchases. If the card you have now has a high interest rate, consider transferring that card's balance to a new credit card that has a lower interest rate. When the bill arrives, always try to pay more than the minimum because only paying the minimum will cause the charges to accrue with interest. If you have many credit cards that need to be paid off, pay off the cards with the highest interest rates first. With persistence, you can pay off each card entirely.
Consolidate your loans
Rather than paying many bills to several different creditors, you can lump all your debts into one. Instead of paying 20 different bills at various times of the month, with a consolidated loan you only pay one payment once a month. Depending on your debt circumstances, you could also save a substantial amount of interest. Make sure that a consolidated loan is in your best interest in saving interest because sometimes this is not the case. Sometimes it is cheaper to have many loans than have all of them combined into a consolidated loan. A consolidated loan will require you to pay interest, and if you have a substantial amount of credit card debt, that interest won't be as low as you would like. In addition, because you have nothing as collateral, you can expect the lender to increase the rate over time. Shop around for the lowest rates possible; credit unions tend to charge lower interest rates than banks.
Kids love sparkles and this sparkly salt paint it will dazzle your eyes. This is because salt is a crystal that acts like a mirror. Here is make sparkly salt paint for preschool students to use in a free painting project. Older students whose artistic skills are more highly developed will also enjoy the texture and the reflective qualities that this pain will add to their work.
Instructions
1. Cover the painting table with newspaper to protect the surface from spills. Set out one cup per color of paint for each preschool student painter.
2. Pour table salt into each dixie cup. Fill each cup one quarter of the way full of the salt.
3. Pour the paint to fill the dixie cup the rest of the way. Pour only one color of paint into each cup. Use a wooden popsicle stick to stir each mixture until the salt is totally incorporated into the paint.
4. Give each preschool student painter another dixie cup filled with water so that the painter can clean the brush between colors. Allow the painters freedom to paint whatever they want, a picture or a design. Talk about what their picture is about. They should notice that the texture of the paint is a bit rougher than when they paint with regular and not sparkly salt paint.
5. Allow the paintings to dry flat on the table. After they are completely dry, hang them up in a display in an area where the light hits them. The effect will be lovely and the children will be very satisfied with their accomplishments.
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Many people will go to college at some point--if they want to get a better paying job, or advance the skills they already have. Middle Tennessee State University is a student friendly school focused on education and success. Learn apply and get your education rolling.
Instructions
1. Go to MTSU's website to apply online. Click on the link towards the bottom that says "Prospective." You will now be on the Prospective Students page. Click on on "Apply Now!" either at the top of the page, or underneath the Admissions section.
2. Choose to Apply Online, or print the Printable Online Application form. The printable form will be used to mail in your application.
3. Complete your application and submit it. You willed be asked for your personal information as well as your high school information. You must also pay a fee by check or money order along with your application.
4. Contact the ACT office (if you took the ACT test in high school) and order a copy of your scores to be delivered to MTSU. You can choose the college name from their website when you request your scores.
5. Submit a transcript from your high school as well as any colleges you have already attended. The schools must send the transcripts themselves.
6. If you have a GED, an official copy must be sent to MTSU. Once your paperwork has been sent, MTSU will send a letter to tell your their decision, and if they require any further information. If you do not hear from them after about two weeks, contact their main office.
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Positive peer interactions can help to motivate low performers.
Students may perform on a low level academically primarily due to a lack of motivation. This failure to be motivated may be tied to different factors such as lack of academic assistance, little or no parental involvement or social and emotional issues. If educators can help to motivate students who are struggling academically, they can potentially affect these students' futures in positive ways. Motivating low performing students successfully can help to reduce the retention and drop out rates and can increase the number of students who graduate and go on to higher learning or productive career paths.
Instructions
1. Offer academic assistance in the form of teacher tutoring, peer tutoring, subject-oriented initiative programs and recovery programs that specialize in helping students who have been struggling to "catch up" with their classmates.
2. Assist students in setting goals and personal rewards. If a student can set a goal, along with measurable steps toward that goal, he may be more likely to achieve the goal. Likewise, anticipating a reward, such as a special privilege, also may be a strong motivator.
3. Remind students of the potential consequences of continuing to perform poorly. Discuss the cause and effect scenarios associated with situations such as failing a grade (less free time in the summer, for example) or failing to graduate (less job opportunities, for instance).
4. Encourage a student's peers to support her not only in academics, but as a person in general. Positive relationships with peers can help students to find the motivation that they need to succeed.
5. Communicate personal care and concern for a student. When educators show that they truly care, students are more likely to want to perform well.
6. Provide counseling for students who may be suffering from various stresses that are affecting their motivation and academic performance. Social problems, family crises, grief and substance abuse are a few of the possible problems that may be affecting students' motivation in negative ways.
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Though a minority of states have reciprocal agreements that allow lawyers to practice without sitting for another full bar exam, the fact that each state administers its own bar generally means a lawyer admitted to practice in one state is not automatically allowed to practice in another. The differences in eligibility requirements range from differences in the bar exam to who is eligible to even sit for the bar: most states require a Juris Doctor degree from either an ABA accredited law school or one approved by the state. Despite variations across states, the general structure of most bar exams is built on a standard multistate format. Bar exams differ from state to state to the extent they deviate from the multistate exam.
Structure of the Multistate Bar Exam
The bar exam is usually a two-day affair with one day usually dedicated to the Multistate Bar Examination or MBE. Given every last Wednesday of July in every state except Louisiana and Washington, the MBE is usually a six-hour exam administered and divided into two 3-hour parts. In all, the test consists of 200 multiple choice questions on six broad topics, contracts, torts, American constitutional law, criminal law, evidence, and real property. Because the fact patterns of the questions can be complex, the time constraint is usually an important factor.
Other Components of the Bar Exam
In addition to the MBE, most states also include additional essay questions on general legal principles, often in the form of the Multistate Essay Examination or MEE. Some states draft their own essay questions regarding their particular laws, which is where most of the variation in the bar exam exists. Most state bars also require a performance test, which includes documents pertaining to a fictional case, asking the candidate to draft certain pleadings or legal documents. Some states use a standardized Multistate Performance Test, the MPT, while others draft their own performance tests.
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Keeping medical bills from going to collections can be easier than you may think.
When insurance doesn't fully cover a hospital stay, emergency room visit, medical procedure or other incurred services, you are left with a hefty bill that may haunt you for years to come. As if the stress of medical issues is not overwhelming enough, medical billing departments have grown to buckle down on debtors more aggressively than in the past. Medical institutions will often send their unpaid bills to a collection agency, resulting in the bill appearing on your credit report. Luckily, most medical facilities are willing to work with you in finding a solution to this drastic action.
Instructions
1. Review your medical bills thoroughly as soon as you receive them. Many times, debtors shy away from taking their medical bills seriously, when they feel there is no way to pay them. However, it is important to read the bills to be sure that all charges were actually incurred and that no mistakes have been made on the part of the medical facility. A simple mistake could make huge differences in a bill's balance. If you do not understand your bill, call the medical provider for clarification of the charges.
2. Negotiate the costs. By calling the billing department of the medical center you are indebted to, you are opening the door for communication that could save your credit as well as your feelings of helplessness. Explain that it is simply impossible for you to pay the full balance immediately, if ever. Can anything be reduced or compromised on the bill? Are they willing to delete fees and charges if the base cost of services is paid? If you are unsuccessful with the representative you are speaking with, ask for a manager or call back at a different time and try another agent. Persistence shows that you do care about your obligation to the bill, particularly when your goal is to manage the debt without it ending up in collections.
3. Create a payment plan with the doctor's office or hospital. If the plan is only spoken, be sure to put it in writing and have both parties sign the agreement. Whether you were successful in receiving a discount or not, the bill will surely go to collections if you do not make some sort of payment. What you assume to be a "minimum payment" may not be sufficient to the provider, so it is important that the plan is set forth in writing. If you are realistic in your offer and honest with the billing department about your budget, a reasonable monthly payment could keep your credit clean and free of medical debt.
4. Seek help from charities, organizations or public health medical plans. Although you may believe you were not eligible for insurance or assistance when the medical debt was incurred, you may qualify for some amount of help now. Even if they are unable to assist with your past medical debt, this can prevent new doctor bills from accumulating. Charities are often more generous and lenient in their income considerations when helping an individual pay medical bills. For a helpful list of organizations that may be able to help with your health-care bills, see the Resource link below.
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Homeless veterans can call the National Call Center at 877-4AIDVET to speak with a housing counselor.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the majority of funding for homeless assistance programs across the country. These programs provide direct housing grants or rental subsidies to homeless individuals and families. HUD also provides grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to develop their own homeless housing assistance programs in their communities. Contact the local housing authority to find out about programs available in your area.
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
HUD's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program helps homeless families and those at-risk of becoming homeless secure permanent housing. To qualify for help, the family's income cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income. The family can get help with up to 18 months of rental and utility payments, and money to pay for a security deposit or other moving expenses. If housing is not readily available, a motel voucher can be provided for up to 30 days while the family transitions to permanent housing.
Single Room Occupancy
HUD also provides a rental subsidy to landlords who make their housing available to homeless individuals. A single-room occupancy is a housing unit with a bathroom, or kitchen, or both. To participate in the program, the landlord must make $3,000 in repairs to convert the housing unit into an SRO. Tenants are responsible for paying 30 percent of their incomes toward rent. HUD pays the remaining portion. The landlord can receive the rental subsidy for up to 10 years.
Homeless Veteran Housing
HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs partner to provide Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to homeless veterans. The vouchers pay for a portion of a veteran's rent. To qualify for help, the veteran must lack a fixed nighttime residence. Veterans who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness are appropriate candidates for this program because participation in case management services are a requirement. This helps ensure that the veteran can maintain his residential stability. The VA also has a program for homeless veteran families. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program provides grants to families to pay for rent, a security deposit and other moving expenses. The family can qualify to receive help with child care, transportation services or housing counseling. To qualify for help, the family's income cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income.
Supportive Housing
HUD's Supportive Services program was created under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The program provides housing as well as support services to help the homeless maintain an independent lifestyle. HUD provides Supportive Housing grants to states, local governments, public housing agencies, nonprofit organizations and community mental health associations. Grantees may structure their housing programs in accordance with what best suits the needs of their communities. For example, a transitional housing program allows tenants to receive housing assistance for up to 24 months along with supportive services such as child care or job skills training. Other programs may offer permanent supportive housing for those with severe mental illness.
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Becoming a lawyer in New Zealand takes several steps.
The island of New Zealand, though small, is represented remarkably well by the legal population. There are more than 10,500 lawyers in New Zealand, or one for every 409 people, according to New Zealand Law Society. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a lawyer in New Zealand, it is pertinent to note the requirements before embarking on what could be a lengthy journey.
Instructions
1. Matriculate at a school that offers a bachelor of laws degree, then complete the degree program. Finish the professional legal studies course offered by the Institute of Professional Legal Studies, or by the College of Law.
2. Obtain documentation of completion from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE). Apply for admission to the roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand.
3. Apply to the NZCLE for a certificate of completion. Apply to the New Zealand Law Society for a certificate of character. You will then be able to practice law either as a New Zealand national or as a lawyer overseas.
Without appropriate start-up capital, many small businesses in Georgia are in a constant state of playing catch-up.
Small business grants in Georgia exist to give entrepreneurs in the Peach State a needed boost in start-up capital. While grant money often favors non-profit organizations, interest persists in helping the small business reach its full potential from the ground up. If you're looking for small business grants in your area, start with federal and state government agencies, such as your state's Department of Commerce.
University Center Economic Development Program
Private business persons or for-profit organizations in Georgia may apply for the University Center Economic Development Program. This program combines the resources of Congress and eligible academic institutions to assist areas experiencing economic hardship. The University Center awards small business grants through Georgia Tech University. These grants are only available for purposes of research, training and technical assistance. The objective is to create a stronger, more knowledgeable staff for businesses that can show effects of economic trouble. This grant program also seeks to sharpen employers' skills with technology, and to make a business more attractive to investors. Full eligibility requirements are available from the Georgia Tech University website.
Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
Georgia Institute of Technology
404-894-6786
innovate.gatech.edu
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Program
Manufacturers in Georgia and neighboring states must report to the Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Program if seeking small business grants related to trade decline as a result of international competition. While these grants in Georgia are not exclusive to the state or for-profit organizations alone, the program offers invaluable assistance to businesses seeking a competitive advantage in the global marketplace by offering direct aid or helping with firm consultations. If your company has been affected by international trade agreements, you may wish to consider this option. Full eligibility requirements are available from the Southeastern TAAC website. Application submissions should be addressed to the Atlanta office.
Southeastern TAAC
760 Spring St., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404-894-3858
setaac.org
Community Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
Combining elements from the University Center Program and the basic Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, the Community Trade Adjustment Assistance Program seeks to aid businesses and private individuals within an economically distressed community find the aid needed to regain a competitive advantage in the marketplace if also affected by international competition. This program attracts many applicants each year. It aids in conjunction with other small business grants to help an ailing company recover and find the investors needed to take it to the next level. Full eligibility requirements are available from the Economic Development Administration website. Applicants should send submission packages to the Atlanta branch.
Economic Development Administration
401 West Peachtree St., NW
Suite 1820
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404-730-3002
eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/CommunityTAA.xml
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Many people are interested in holistic health careers with a focus on overall wellness and healing. Holistic healing typically refers to finding the root cause of ailments before overall diagnosis of the issues. There are many career paths in this industry, and they have become increasingly more popular partly because of aging baby boomers looking for alternative health treatments. Most holistic careers require extensive training and education, as well as completion of certification programs.
Massage
Many massage therapy careers involve the study of pressure points, reflexology, acupressure, healing touch and different massage techniques, such as reiki and shiatsu. These jobs are typically found in hotels, physical therapy centers, sports centers, rehabilitation clinics, spas and alternative healing centers. Most massage therapists must take classes in anatomy and physiology, as well as complete a minimum amount of required hands-on training.
Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine encompasses a wide variety of treatments, including acupuncture, herbal therapy and aromatherapy. The typical philosophy behind this type of medicine is that the body, mind and spirit are connected, and the human body has connecting energy fields that can cause illness when unbalanced. Practitioners of this type of holistic health career also must study specific herb properties and the principles of yin and yang. These jobs can be found in Southeast Asian medicine clinics and private practices.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors usually diagnosis and treat spinal, nervous, muscular and skeletal problems with a variety of treatments, including massage, physical therapy and realignment techniques. Many people go to chiropractors to find alternatives to surgery or prescription pain medications. This holistic health career is in high demand and needed in several areas, including pediatrics, orthopedics and sports injuries. The majority of practitioners have private, solo practices.
Energy Healing
Energy healers usually work with the patient's life force and energy fields to rebalance and invigorate poor health conditions. They typically study aromatherapy, bioenergetics, biofeedback, and sound healing methods. The philosophy behind this holistic health method is that there is a universal energy that may be tapped into to heal the physical body. There is usually extensive knowledge of the chakras and meridians needed to embark on this career path.
Nutrition
With the global focus on organic foods and ayurvedic health, holistic careers in nutrition are becoming more mainstream. The principles behind ayurveda are that each person has different body compositions, or doshas, and requires different daily diets. Practitioners of this type typically diagnosis the patient's dosha type and then create meal plans incorporating necessary foods, and eliminating harmful foods. Other types of nutrition careers focus on the patient's overall health issues to create meal plans incorporating fruits, vegetables, herbs and whole grains that specifically target problem areas.
Personal Training
Personal training is another type of holistic health career, and usually work to improve a client's personal health, nutrition and exercise regimen. Classes in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, as well as specific workouts, such as yoga or Pilates, are often necessary to be a certified personal trainer. Jobs at health clubs, rehabilitation clinics, gyms and sports centers are often available for personal trainers.
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Modern art schools teach everythung from modern sculpture to Web design.
NASAD, or the National Association of Schools for Art and Design, is an important organization that accredits our nation's art schools. Prospective art students who enroll any of the various degree programs stand a very good chance of receiving a first-rate art education. Among NASAD members, there can be found traditional art schools dedicated to the visual arts as well as fine arts programs located in large public university systems.
History
NASAD goes back to 1944, when a group of representatives of various art schools got together to begin discussions about forming a league of art schools. Four years, the group was established as the National Association of Schools of Design. In the following years, representatives of the group would travel from one school to another in order to observe how each institution conducted its classes. The original intent of the group was to exchange ideas on art education.
Function
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design is a voluntary nonprofit organization consisting of schools, organizations and individual members. NASAD is recognized by U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for its role in accrediting art education programs at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Beside accreditation, the association also sets guidelines and standards for college-level educational programs. NASAD also publishes pamphlets and other printed matter concerning the process of accreditation, as well as information about new developments and important research.
Overview of Schools
Currently, there are over 300 institutions of higher learning accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. In order to be part of NASAD, these educational institutional must offer either a four-year bachelor's degree or a more advanced degree in the study of arts. Many of the approved schools are specialized art schools, while others are large universities with an excellent fine arts departments. Some of the schools in the latter group include places like Arizona State, University of Texas, Indiana University and Ohio State University. Prominent art schools like Pratt Institute, Art Institute of Atlanta, San Francisco Art Institute and Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York are also on the list.
Importance
Since NASAD is voluntary, not all art schools are part of the organization. On a similar note, NASAD does not rank schools. Their main goal is to establish educational standards for the American collegiate educational system. There are other art organizations besides NASAD that offer support and forums for art education schools, but none of these groups deals with accreditation.
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In college and in some high schools, students' work is given credit based on the completion and quality of their work. While students who pass are given earned hours, the quality is measured by a grade point average, or GPA.
Earning Credits
Students register for classes that meet one, three, or more hours a week for 15 weeks in a semester. A class might meet three hours a week for 15 weeks, totaling 45 hours of instruction, which grants passing students three credit hours, also known as earned hours.
Your GPA
Most American high school and college classes give quality points. The quality points of the GPA often correlate to alphabetical grades: A equals 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B=3.0, C+=2.5, C= 2.0 and so on, until D gets one quality point and the F earns 0.
Averaging Them Together
A GPA is the total number of credits attempted divided by the quality points in each class. For example, if a student passes English, which is 4 credits, with a 2.5, the credits and points for the grade are multiplied for 10 quality points. A 2.0 in Biology 101 (4 credits) earns 8 quality points, a 1.0 in Computer Science (3 credits) earns 3 quality points, and a 2.0 in American History (3 Credits) earns 6 quality points, When the 27 quality points are divided by 14 earned credits, the resulting GPA is about 1.9286.
In order to be taken seriously in the career market in computer science you need some training and education. Although student loans often remain an option for financing your education, it has the drawback of having to be paid back. The benefit of grants and scholarships is that you do not need to make repayment. Grants & scholarships for computer science majors can provide crucial financial support to cover the cost of tuition, books, room and board or other expenses.
Workforce Investment Act
Under the Workforce Investment Act, the government studies workforce trends and offers funding for areas that there may be a shortage in coming years in the workforce. As of 2010, many states offer grants for students interested in pursuing computer sciences. In order to apply, you need to go through your county or state office.
Gates Millenium Scholars Program
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides funding for minority students who excel in academics to complete an undergraduate education in computer sciences and other areas of education. The Gates Foundation provides funds for students with academic achievement, community services, and leadership abilities. The requirement is a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale and United States citizenship or permanent residence. The foundation looks at community service and participation in extracurricular activities. In order to apply, you must first meet criteria to receive a federal pell grant.
HP Scholars Program
The Hewlett Packard Scholars Program provides funding for four year scholarships and paid internships. Scholars who receive a scholarship are given a package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. Recipients are also eligible for paid summer internships at a United States location while in an undergraduate program. Students should pursue a bachelor of computer science, computer engineering or a degree in electrical engineering. The maximum award amount is $12,000 and applications are accepted once each year.
Dell Scholars Program
The Dell Scholars Program provides a corporate scholarship and enables underserved students to provide financial support to pursue a higher education. The Dell scholarship opportunity provides $20,000 for those accepted into the program. Dell scholars should have the focus to succeed, focus on future goals and methods to try to achieve them, ability to communicate, motivation, and a demonstrated need of financial aid. Applicants should be graduating from high school, have a minimum GPA of 2.4, and participate in college readiness for at least two years. You should plan to enter a bachelors program and be a United States citizen or permanent residence. The application should be completed online.
Resident managers play an important role in the overall success of a multiple-occupant building such as an apartment complex or condo. They assist residents with maintenance problems, act as a resource for anyone with questions and often help market the building by giving tours and moving residents in and out. For their work, resident managers often get a free place to live and a small monthly stipend. While it sounds enticing to many people, not everyone can be a resident manager. As the building owner, you need to get someone who will do a reliable job, which means you need to know find a resident manager.
Instructions
1. Determine what the resident manager will be responsible for. Knowing in advance what a resident manager will be responsible for helps you to create a list of skills they need to do the job. Resident managers are required to perform maintenance and fix broken things in individual units. The managers also need to have handyman skills. Those responsible for helping to tour and move residents in need to have outgoing personalities to entice people to live there.
2. Decide whether they must live on location. Most resident managers live in a unit in the building or complex since this makes them easily accessible to residents in the event of an emergency. Some managers, however, live off-site and simply carry a cell phone in the event they are needed during off-hours. Generally, the latter requires a higher wage since the managers are not being given free room at the building or complex.
3. Advertise your job opening. The more candidates you have the better odds you'll find the perfect person to serve as a resident manager for you. Advertise in your local newspaper or online via websites such as craigslist, monster or career builder.
4. Check references and previous experience. Each applicant for the resident manager position should be able to provide you with a list of three to five people who can speak to their qualifications for the job. Ideally look for someone who has previous experience managing a building. Speak with their previous supervisor to learn about their skills and the kind of work they did.
5. Consider individuals affiliated with building management organizations. Many states have professional organizations for resident managers to be part of. For example, the state of New York has the Superintendents and Resident Managers Technical Association, which serves to teach members manage and run a building more efficiently.
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Elijah's mantle was just a cloth cloak but it represented the symbol of his office as God's prophet to Israel. When he laid his cloak on Elisha in the field in 1 Kings 19 and Elisha later picked it up as it fell off him as he ascended to heaven in the fiery chariot in 2 Kings 2, it represented the calling of Elisha as a prophet, and the passing of the responsibility to be God's messenger to Israel. Craft ideas for Elijah's mantle help children re-enact the story as they consider the calling God has for each one of them and their response.
Elijah and Elisha Puppets
Elijah first found Elisha plowing his fields and threw his cloak upon him as a sign that Elisha was God's chosen successor for Elijah's ministry. Elisha follows willingly, which can spark discussion of how willing believers ought to be to go along with God's calling, even when it comes unexpectedly and takes them off guard. Have the children draw Elijah and Elisha or color figures of the two men. Cut the figures out and tape to a craft stick for a stick puppet. Cut out a paper cloak with tabs that fold over the shoulders of the puppets. As the children tell the story, they can transfer the mantle from Elijah to Elisha; or if telling the story of the mantle falling off of Elijah as the chariot of fire takes him to heaven, let the Elijah puppet drop it to the floor or table as he goes up and the Elisha puppet can pick it up and take up the story from there.
Passing the Baton
The passing of the mantle, or cloak, is analogous to runners in a relay race who must work together effectively, each doing their part to ensure the success of the whole team. So it is with the work God calls each believer to perform. One person may start a ministry but others must continue it as the effort grows, as the original leaders move on, retire or die. So just as relay runners must pass the baton, so believers must be willing to both relinquish responsibilities as God leads in different directions, and accept the responsibilities that God puts in their lap when others need help or a successor, as did Elijah. To remember the lesson of sharing ministry responsibilities, kids can make a runner's baton. Roll up sheets of newspaper or construction paper into a thick cylindrical tube, and tape the seam securely. Write a caption on the side in marker ink, such as, "Ministry is teamwork" or "I accept God's calling." Hold a relay race using the batons.
Paper Model
When Elijah rode to heaven in the fiery chariot, his mantle fell to earth, where Elisha had to choose to pick it up and accept God's call on his life. Shortly after, he demonstrated that God's power in Elijah had passed to him when he used the cloak to part the Jordan River and crossed over. Make a moving model of this incident by cutting two narrow strips of construction paper. Lay another piece of construction paper, long edge toward you, and cut a small vertical slit at right and left sides. Insert one paper strip in each slit back-to-front . Cut a winding river out of blue paper, cut it in half and tape one piece to each strip. Make paper dolls of Elijah, Elisha, the mantle, and the fiery chariot. Re-enact the story using the figures, and when Elisha throws the cloak on the water, pull the strips from the back to part the water.
Mantles
Elisha's calling was as a prophet, but God calls every believer to a special job that she is specially fitted for by talent, skill and experience. But each person has a choice to accept or reject God's call and direction. When you accept the call, you are putting on the mantle of responsibility to do your best and follow God's direction in carrying out the job He gives you. Discuss some special jobs for God that the children can do and how they can use their talents for God's glory. Let them signal their willingness to take up the mantle that God puts on them by making their own. Cut large sheets, pieces of cloth, garbage bags or inexpensive shower curtains into child size cloaks. Cut a slit at two corners on one side and tie a ribbon through each. Let each child then throw her cloak over her shoulders and tie it under the chin to hold it on.
A student loan can help you get to graduation day.
A student loan can help you finance the high expenses of a college education. There are loans offered by the federal government, by private companies and educational foundations. The school of your choice may also offer a loan to help pay the cost of tuition and fees. The terms and interest rates of the loans vary, as do the loan limits, which in the case of federal loans are set by law. Many students find they have to combine loans with scholarships, grants and wages earned by working part-time in order to afford their education.
Secured and Unsecured Debt
In the lending business, loans fall into one of two broad categories: secured and unsecured. In a secured loan, property is pledged as collateral for repayment of the loan. A mortgage loan, for example, is secured by the house that is purchased with the loan. An auto loan is another example of a secured loan. If the loan is not repaid, the lender has the right to seize the collateral, whether it is a house, a car or other property.
Student Loans
To obtain a student loan, you do not have to pledge any collateral. In other words, the student loan is unsecured. You still have the legal obligation to repay the loan, however, as a student loan represents a binding contract between the lender and the borrower. The loan documents will set out the terms of repayment, as well as the interest rate.
Terms
Unsecured student loans often carry interest rates much lower than other kinds of unsecured personal loans. Most do require that you attend school at least half time, and that you attend an accredited college or university. Some loans are deferred, meaning you do not have to begin repaying them until you graduate or end your studies. Others are subsidized, meaning the loan does not accrue interest while you are still a student.
Private Loans
Although unsecured private student loans are also available, they carry higher interest rates because they are not backed or guaranteed by the federal government. These loans often demand cosigners, who will be obligated to meet the payments if you fall behind. In addition, student loans must be repaid even in the case of bankruptcy, as by federal law student loans cannot be discharged by a bankruptcy court.
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Spain is filled with shops that cater to the sophisticated style of its citizens.
The people of Spain love fashion and produce some of the finest quality clothing in the world. Their historical garments, such as the matador suit and flamenco dress, are also well known. For the Spanish, clothing is a declaration of status, self-respect and creativity; there is little patience for laziness when it comes to appearance.
History
Historically, Spanish clothing has always had a luxurious, ornate quality. Metallic embroidery and body-enhancing designs, such as a matador's bolero jacket and the flamenco dancer's slim, ruffled dress, abound. Spanish clothing has always been structured, with the belled farthingale a popular export in the 16th and 17th centuries. According to Kwintessential, the Spanish love of tried-and-true designs caused much of the fashion industry to move on to more courageous pastures. It notes that "Spain refused to develop or change its fashion sense and continued to use these styles well after they were outdated; this was the main cause for Spain to give up its title as center of European fashion to places like Paris."
Features
These days, Spanish citizenss have access to flattering, fashionable apparel that preserves the budget while enhancing style. Alexandra Moore, of the Barcelona Tourist Guide, says, "The Spanish really care about their personal appearance and image; they don't really wear casual clothes as we know it. The Catalans, especially, are very proud people and like to look good." Fitted clothing is common, as are muted, earthy tones. Sophisticated, well-coordinated outfits are key. Spaniards don't just wear clothes to avoid nudity---they create a look that is an integral part of their identity as an attractive people.
Fashion Points of Interest
The Spanish favor what's comfortable yet fashionable, yet it is easy to see they are cognizant of style. For instance, their shoes are typically well-made and complimentary, with sports sneakers taking a backseat to designer-style footwear. Ugly or cheap shoes will ruin an outfit, so tread carefully. For women, it's considered too flashy to wear a miniskirt and camisole top or very tight clothing. Like many of Europe's cosmopolitan centers, makeup and nail polish usually are light, if present at all. Natural beauty is prized over artifice, which can be quite a cultural change from American standards.
Popular Stores
Many of the stores popular in the U.S. are also favorites in Spain. According to Go Madrid, stores such as Zara, H & M and Mango line the streets of Spanish shopping areas. For luxury shopping, the Salamanca section of Madrid is home to many of the world's top brands, including Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, and Valentino. There are also small boutiques that offer more traditional Spanish garb.
Considerations
Like much of Europe, the Spanish people are very observant of decorum in certain settings. For church, men and women dress modestly, keeping their shoulders and legs covered. Those in business wear suits, with women sporting a skirt or dress. As Moore says, "The more casual your clothes are (shorts, vests, flip-flops) the more you will stand out as a tourist." Casual loungewear is something that stays in the home, and few Spaniards would be so leisurely in public.
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Phoenix is making a name for itself as an emerging fashion hub, thanks to its highly accredited colleges and universities. Fashion-minded individuals will find degree programs in retail management, illustration and merchandising to prepare them for a career in the competitive apparel industry. Every year, Phoenix Fashion Week brings together emerging designers, buyers and retailers to showcase and promote the fashion scene in Phoenix, Arizona.
Collins College
Collins College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design & Merchandising program where students learn design and business skills needed for the competitive fashion industry. Graduates from this program can work in a variety of specialized areas, including fashion styling, merchandising, designing, trend analyzing and buying. This college boasts a state-of-the-art campus, and it has featured designer Karim Rashid as an alumni speaker.
Collins College
9630 N. 25th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 8502
888-574-6777
collinscollege.edu
The Art Institute Of Phoenix
For prospective students who wish to specialize in fashion marketing, The Art Institute Of Phoenix offers a bachelor's degree program that provides courses in computer technology, graphic arts, business and marketing. Graduates from this program are prepared to work in the fashion business as retail managers, buyers, merchandisers, stylists and visual merchandisers. Operating in Phoenix since 1995, the Art Institute is part of the larger educational firm, the Education Management Corporation, who has over 90 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Courses are offered year-round to allow students to study continuously if desired.
The Art Institute of Phoenix
2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021-2859
602-331-7500
artinstitutes.edu/phoenix
Phoenix College
Phoenix College offers a variety of programs to appeal to prospective fashion designers, illustrators, dressmakers, sample makers and production assistants. Study towards an A.A.S. degree in fashion design, or you may opt to complete a specialized certificate course in apparel construction, costuming, fashion design, fashion illustration or pattern design. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered to work around student's work schedules and lifestyle. Phoenix College is part of the Maricopa Community Colleges network, which is ranked as the largest provider of higher education in Arizona.
Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
602-285-7800
pc.maricopa.edu
Gateway Community College
Gateway Community College provides a specialized certificate program in retail management, for those who wish to work in the rapidly expanding field of store and personnel management. Students are prepared to manage and supervise retail staff while learning business skills for the apparel industry. This college began in a former department store in 1968, and it has grown into an accredited institution that offers over 130 degree and certificate programs.
GateWay Community College
108 North 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona USA 85034
602-286-8000
gatewaycc.edu
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Many people have used consolidation loans to resolve their debt problems. In a nutshell, consolidating payday advances can be done by taking out a single big loan to pay off multiple loans. It is an easy, convenient way to pay back outstanding loans. If you're having a difficult time making payments on your payday loans, then you may consolidate them and make pay a single payment each month. This will help you pay off loans faster without having to pay several bills a month. Here are the steps you can take to consolidate and pay off your outstanding payday loans:
Instructions
1. Determine how much you owe: Calculate the outstanding balance on your payday loans and sum up your total monthly payments.
2. Find a consolidation company: Contact a debt consolidation company which can help you consolidate your payday loans. The company will talk to you about their services and how they can help you resolve your financial problems.
3. Present your financial case: The loan consolidation company will analyze your current debt situation and design your consolidation loan to meet your financial situation.
4. Negotiate for reduced rates: Negotiate with the loan consolidation company in order to get you lower interest rates on your payday loans.
5. Work out a suitable payment plan: The loan consolidation company will come up with a repayment plan that is extended over the long term, designed to lower your monthly payments and make it much more manageable for you.
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Harvard Law School is considered one of the best in the U.S.
The Law School Admission Council lists 199 ABA approved law schools on its website; each school determines admission by selecting the candidates who have good undergraduate GPA's, passing LSAT scores and an impressive personal statement. Since there are thousands of law school applicants each year and only a few available seats, law schools consider candidates who score within the national average -- 152 -- on the LSAT. Top law schools look at students who score between 165 and 180.
LSAT Information
The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council four times a year. The test consists of one essay section, one reading comprehension section, an experimental section that does not receive a score, two logic reasoning segments and one analytical reasoning part. The score ranges from 120 to 180. Students are allowed to take the LSAT three times in a two-year time period. The test is designed to judge how well a law student will analyze arguments, think critically, classify information and explain inferences. Students who score the best on this exam study at least eight weeks for it. LSAT admission scores play a significant role in how law schools are ranked. Law schools begin accepting applications in November; the most recent rankings posted by U.S. News and the Gourman reports are projections for 2011 based off of 2010.
Yale University
Yale Law School is ranked number one and is one of the smallest law schools in the country. More than 3,000 students apply per year and only 250 are chosen to fill 200 seats. The average LSAT score for an admitted student ranges from 171-176.
Harvard University
Harvard is ranked second and considered a large law school because it awards 600 Juris Doctorate degrees annually. According to the ABA, Harvard ranks high because its freshman law class has a LSAT median of 176. Students who take the LSAT more than once have their scores averaged.
Stanford University
Close to 170 students out of 4,000 applicants are chosen each year to attend third-ranked Stanford Law School. The median LSAT score for accepted students is 170. Stanford analyzes multiple LSAT scores holistically and considers each circumstance separately.
Columbia University
Ranked fourth out of the top law schools, Columbia receives more than 8,500 applications per year and accepts 1,200 students to its law program. The average LSAT score is 172.
University of Chicago
The accepted LSAT scores range from 169-173, with the average score 171. This law school is considered the best in the Midwest and ranks number five overall. The admissions committee places a great emphasis on LSAT scores, more so than any other criteria.
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Tibetan herbal medicine is cherished due to its long-lasting effects. Due to the popularity of Tibetan herbal medicine, the demand exceeds the supply. Many Tibetan herbal suppliers will only supply patients being treated by doctors aligned with designated Tibetan medical schools. However, Tibetan medical doctors have discovered many substitutions for traditional herbs that are readily available in the regions in which they practice. Tibetan herbal remedies are inexpensive and are used to treat illness and signs of aging.
Instructions
Find Tibetan Herbal Medicine
1. Visit the World Directory of Tibetan medical practitioners (see Resources below). This list includes suppliers of Tibetan herbs.
2. Consult your Tibetan medical doctor. The directory above can point you to a Tibetan doctor whom you can consult about herbal medicines.
3. Ask your Tibetan doctor where to find a Tibetan pharmacy. Some doctors sell traditional herbal remedies in their office. If they don't, they're a great place to start when asking for pharmacy recommendations.
4. Check out your local Chinese herbal pharmacy. As the popularity of Tibetan herbal medicine continues to rise, many Chinese herbalists have begun to stock Tibetan herbs. You can ask the proprietor of the Chinese pharmacy for another vendor who might stock more varieties of Tibetan herbs.
5. Visit an online retailer such as Traditional Tibetan Healing (see Resources below). Here you can learn about the benefits of Tibetan herbal medicines.
Animal dissection is a topic of debate in high schools and institutions of higher learning. Many people feel that animal dissection is cruel to animals and promotes animals as being expendable. Learn debate against animal dissection using a number of viable points.
Instructions
1. Know that the main argument against animal dissection is how cruel the practice is towards animals. Point out that there are companies around the world who profit from raising animals specifically for dissection in the classroom. This mass destruction of animals shows students that animals are expendable.
2. Refute the argument that supporters of animal dissection offer that dissection shows the student the relationship of organs, tissues and muscles. Make the point that the organs, tissues and muscles of a dead animal don't show how they function.
3. Offer an alternative to animal dissection. One popular alternative that is growing in use is virtual dissection software. This program shows computer images of the anatomy of animals and how the parts of the body relate to one another.
4. Present moral and religious arguments against animal dissection. As part of the vast creation of God, animals are to be loved and cared for, not mass produced only to be used in dissection.
5. Show that animal dissection is not cost effective for a school. The price of the animals coupled with the necessary dissection tools and storage facilities for the animal specimens is costly. Software that shows virtual animal dissection skills is a one time purchase that can be reused.
6. Realize that every student who objects to animal dissection has the right to say "no" to the practice. Alternatives must be afforded to students who morally oppose animal dissection.
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Life after graduation can be difficult to navigate.
Men and women in their 20s might face a quarterlife crisis. Twentysomethings often feel anxiety as they're becoming adults. The transition to adulthood can be difficult, and common issues include repaying debt after graduation, trying out different careers and ultimately finding a path in life. As people in this age bracket reflect on their high school and college years, they also must move forward and carve out a new life for themselves post-school.
Emotions
When you're going through a quarterlife crisis, you'll experience new emotions to sort through. After graduating college and saying "good-bye" to your friends as you all go your separate ways, you could feel like you're stuck in a rut as you search for a new social circle and a job. As you watch laughing college students in sweatpants head to class, you might feel old for the first time in your life. Also, you could feel like you're out of the loop when it comes to what the younger generation is listening to and wearing. If you don't immediately love the first job or career path you choose, you can quickly lose passion and motivation. You might feel pressure to get your life in order as quickly as possible, including choosing a lifetime career and starting a family. These emotions can run deep and turn into larger problems, such as depression or hopelessness.
Choices
One main problem during the quarterlife crisis stage is not lack of options but instead an overabundance of them. There are plenty of opportunities and sometimes the array of decisions can be overwhelming. From whether or not to continue your education, what to study and what career paths to explore, there are sometimes too many choices and it can be difficult to narrow them down.
Milestones
One major problem of quarterlife crisis is that after graduating college, there really aren't any milestones to mark a transition or celebrate what you've accomplished. You might be moving into your first apartment and landing your first full-time job, but there aren't any parties to celebrate this. If you're between relationships or haven't found "the one" yet, an engagement celebration and wedding reception are a long way off.
Economic Conditions
Navigating through your 20s can be even more difficult if the economy isn't in the best state. A major source of pressure could be the knowledge that you're not becoming more successful than your parents. Also, in an economy with dwindling jobs and high unemployment, a college education doesn't go as far as it can, leaving graduates with hefty student loans and limited job prospects.
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Unschooling is a term used when talking about families that don't follow a traditional curriculum and school schedule. Families who unschool let their children lead the way by focusing on their interests. There are no school schedules, homework, assignments, projects or field trips unless the child initiates, and has continued interest in, these aspects of home education.
Instructions
1. Begin unschooling by following your child's interests. Don't force themes or topics on them that you think they should learn.
2. Follow your child's lead. If they have an interest in snakes, take them to the library for books, rent movies, take a walk, provide drawing paper for snake art and visit a pet store. Don't do all of these at once, but rather when your child desires it.
3. Forget about a school schedule. When you unschool, learning happens throughout the day and is never scheduled.
4. Take advantage of learning opportunities such as when your child asks questions about history, health or literature. Spotting teachable moments when you unschool happens over time, but after a couple years of unschooling, knowing a teachable moment comes naturally.
5. Have plenty of independent activities available for your child all around your home. Provide tons of books, movies, journals, music, art supplies, books on tape and outside play equipment for your child.
6. Use life as the main teacher when you unschool. Daily errands such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping and doctor visits can all provide teachable moments. Skills such as cost comparison, measurement, fractions, chemistry makeup, money and occupational skills can be taught when running errands.
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Europe is home to some of the world's finest art collections, as well as the people and land that inspired those works of art. Travelers interested in spending a summer abroad may wish to consider a summer art program in Europe. There are options for artists themselves, as well as people who simply wish to learn more about art or teach it.
Metáfora Summer Programs
Housed in a former factory building in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, Metáfora offers both summer programs and year-long classes in the arts, as well as art therapy programs. The school is for adults and teaches programs in either Spanish or English. Summer students have two options-Studio Arts or Art Therapy. Both programs teach students from throughout the world and mix hands-on practice with theory in a studio setting. According to the school's website, the Summer Intensive Studio Arts Option was created for art students (aged 19 and up) and art professionals from fields such as design, architecture or the fine arts. It is not for beginners. Class participants will spend the session creating one or more pieces in a style of their choosing. Successful Art Therapy program participants will receive Metàfora's Initial Diploma in Art Therapy. The program is open to creative professionals and students interested in beginning a career in art therapy.
Metáfora
Papin 29, 08028
Barcelona, Spain
+1 34 93 330 00 89
metafora.org
Go Abbey Road - Florence
Go Abbey Road's summer program in Florence, Italy is a pre-college program where students can select from multiple disciplines, including art history and studio art. The program also offers Italian language classes and programs studying both the film and food of Italy. Program participants also have the option of enrolling in the college-prep program while in Florence, so they can continue to study for their college standardized tests.
Go Abbey Road program participants pick one major course of study and an elective. Major classes are held Monday through Friday and electives are held three times a week. Art majors include digital photography, drawing, oil painting, fashion design and art history and architecture.
Go Abbey Road
1850 Camden Ave., #12
Los Angeles, CA 90025
888-462-2239
goabbeyroad.com
ArTravel - Painting & Drawing At The Chateau
ArTravel is host to the Brentwood Art Center Travel Program Painting Workshop, held in a chateau located in the French Alps, two hours from Paris and an hour from Geneva, Switzerland.
Built in 1032 A.D., the chateau is owned privately by an artist and fully restored with modern conveniences, including a painting studio and a screening room. The castle is situated on 17 acres of land that includes fields, vineyards and a lake - perfect for those interested in painting landscapes.
Class participants may choose to work in watercolors, oils or acrylics. Classes are appropriate for both beginning and advanced painters.
ArTravel
1645 Cabrillo Av.
Alhambra, CA 91803
310-451-5657
artravel.org
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Drinking milk may seem like a simple, normal occurrence, but some people's gastrointestinal systems don't tolerate cow's milk well. When you have stomach problems after drinking regular milk, your doctor may recommend switching to lactose-free milk instead. But what's the difference between regular and lactose-free milk? Do they taste the same? Will you get the same amount of nutrition?
Definition
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which your body doesn't produce enough lactase, an enzyme that breaks milk down into sugars. Without enough lactase, your body won't digest lactose well.
Symptoms
Lactose-intolerant people have a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, gas and bloating. In other words, it can be uncomfortable for them to consume products that contain lactose.
Lactose-Free Milk
Short of discontinuing the consumption of milk, those that suffer from lactose intolerance can drink specially formulated lactose-free milk. The name is a bit of a misnomer, though. It isn't that the lactose has been somehow taken out of the milk. Rather, the lactase enzyme has been added to it, breaking down the lactose into digestible glucose and galactose. As a result, lactose-free milk may be a little sweeter than regular milk.
Diagnosis
Eliminating milk from your diet is one way to diagnose this condition. But your doctor can also test the acidity of your bowel movements and the amount of hydrogen in your breath. The hydrogen-breath test works with the fact that undigested lactose results in higher than normal hydrogen levels. Testing stool is usually done for children, and it works because undigested lactose results in lactic acid in the stool.
Prevention/Solution
Some people with lactose intolerance are able to consume small amounts of regular milk. But for others, switching to lactose-free milk and milk products is an easy "cure." There are also some milk products, such as cheese and yogurt that have lower amounts of lactose than milk. You can also buy lactase enzyme pills to take before drinking milk.
Warning
Having some or all of the symptoms of lactose intolerance does not mean you suffer from this condition. There are other problems with similar symptoms, including Crohn's disease, stomach flu and irritable bowel syndrome. Eliminating lactose from your diet to see if that helps is one way to figure out what's going on, but it's better to seek medical advice from your doctor.
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Psychologists study human thought and behavior so they can help people to work through difficult emotions or make better life choices. A number of different degrees are necessary to become a psychologist.
Bachelor of Science
After graduating from high school, prospective psychologists must earn a bachelors of science in psychology, according to Degree Directory. The website suggests taking classes in statistics, math and learning development as well as in various types of psychology.
Graduate Degrees
Students must also complete a master's degree in psychology, followed by a doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) or Ph.D. The latter entails at least 5 years of graduate study including a research-based dissertation, while the Psy.D. degree is based on examinations and practical work. Students must take classes in research design and experimental methods, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expert Insight
Raymond Lloyd Richmond, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in California, advises potential psychologists to become friendly with a psychological research professor while still in undergraduate school and volunteering their services as an assistant. Graduate programs are highly competitive and prefer candidates with research experience. He also recommends applying to many different post-graduate programs because universities are highly selective about their doctoral applicants.
If you did not receive a full ride, there is always room to negotiate.
Each year, athletic college scholarships enable countless student-athletes to fund their college education. While many students receive athletic scholarship offers, not all will receive a full ride or the total amount of funds they need to attend college full time. When an athletic scholarship is offered that does not meet the student's full financial need or is lower than the student feels he deserves, there is the possibility of negotiating for a higher scholarship amount.
Instructions
1. Determine the amount of funds needed. Add the total cost of all tuition and expenses for a full year; scholarship packages are typically offered on a yearly basis. Subtract any amounts you have already been offered or awarded. This is the remaining amount of funds you will need for the year, the amount you will need to negotiate.
2. Ask for the additional funds. Contact your coach or recruiter and let him know that you will need an increase in your scholarship amount. Tell them exactly how much additional funds you require and that it will be difficult for you to attend this school without that amount.
3. Play your strengths. In order to have some negotiating power you must know your strengths or your selling point. What value will you bring to the school's athletic program that is worth the contribution of additional funds? Remind the recruiter of your high scoring records or that you are a local favorite with the ability to draw large game-day crowds. Mention that other schools are offering you excellent scholarship packages or that it will cost you more to attend this school, even though it is your first choice.
4. Be firm but respectful. Let the coach know that you are serious and don't allow him to blow you off. Ask him if there are additional funds available to offer. If so, why aren't you eligible to receive them, especially if the school is really interested in retaining you? Reiterate that you are really excited about playing for this school but will need more help meeting the financial obligations to do so. The National Collegiate Scouting Association provides helpful tips for asking and answering tough scholarship negotiation questions.
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A sharp opening is rewarding to write and will grab your reader's attention.
When you tackle an essay, getting that first sentence down is a relief. But some writers really want to knock the socks off their readers and wonder if they could craft better openings, ones that are so good that they compel readers to enter the text with pleasure, even if the paper addresses a topic that's as dry as toast. Fortunately, you can employ one of several techniques that work for most assignments.
Sensory Impressions
Human beings are interested in written work that encourages them to see themselves in the thick of it. Open an essay with strong sensory impressions that will appeal to your reader's need to see, feel, smell and taste the environment. Doing so will work with many topics, including scholarly ones.
For example, consider this opening sentence for a research paper on the state of education in America: "In classrooms that smell of apples, peanut butter sandwiches and brown paper bags, teachers all over America teach our children to read and write. They usually arrive early and often leave late, and when the get home, they plan the next day's lessons and grade papers."
You need not include every sense; one or two will do.
Anecdotes
Though it may seem unconventional, academic papers can bear a first sentence that sets up an opening anecdote. To the reader, they work like a hook. The trick is to leave the anecdote and in the second paragraph, immediately launch into what would be the traditional first paragraph. This way, you quickly establish a more scholarly tone. For example:
"In February of 2011, a woman in Spartanburg, South Carolina, coiled a rope around her dog's neck, angered that it had chewed on her furniture. She then hoisted it over a tree branch and lit a fire underneath the still living pit bull.
"Cruelty to animals is rampant all over the United States. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, many people don't realize there are humane ways of dealing with unwanted pets. Starting with free spay and neuter programs..."
Interesting Facts
Interesting statistics, little-known facts and obscure trivia all make compelling opening sentences. For example, for a paper on terra cotta art forms, you could open with, "Chinese scholars estimate that more than 700 horses, 130 chariots and 8,000 soldiers, all of them ancient, life-sized and made of terra cotta, rest under the earth near the mausoleum of early Chinese emperor, Qín Shihuáng Ling."
To find an interesting fact or bit of trivia, keep your eye out for any interesting fact that concerns your topic while you research your paper. Later, cast it into a sentence of your own and you will have an effective opening sentence.
Style
Long sentences, those that start with dependent clauses, pull readers forward and help to draw them in, as long as the sentence says something interesting. Fiction writers often use this technique. However, "to stop waste, and to teach others about recycling, I am writing this paper on waste management" is not going to draw anyone in. On the other hand, a more colorful sentence of the same construction probably will: "After 50 years' worth of dirty diapers, empty cans and crud had piled up in the town landfill, when a small boy could climb atop the hills of trash and see the next town over, the mayor of Neanderthal decided it was time to push for community recycling."
To create this type of sentence, establish a subordinating clause -- also called a dependent clause -- at the beginning, followed by the main clause after a comma. You can also stack up more than one subordinating clause before you get to the main clause. Subordinating clauses always start with relative pronouns -- who, whom, that, which or others -- or subordinating conjunctions such as "because," "until," "when," "whenever" or one of many others. Notice there are two subordinating clauses in each of the above examples.
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