So you’ve worked out faithfully and watched what you ate so that you could fit into your teeny-bikini for spring break! Congratulations, but once you’re there are you ready to let all your hard work go to waste? continue reading...
Just when you thought student debt couldn’t get any worse, it does. More students today are paying their college fees on credit, and therefore carrying higher balances, a study has found. This study also shows that students are using their credit cards as opposed to seeking financial aid such as private loans and grants. Some students worry that their college debt will prevent them from buying homes in the future. Read more… continue reading...
Not that it’s a popular practice, but if you’re applying to college and you have a Facebook, MySpace, or some other kind of public profile, be careful - your school-to-be could check to make sure you’re the kind of person they want representing their school. For the most part, these schools don’t have time to be checking every student’s profile, but if they receive a tip about something questionable, they might check it out. Of course, you can easily prevent this by A) changing your settings to private, where only your friends can access your profile, or B) not putting anything stupid on there in the first place. But where’s the fun in that? Read more… continue reading...
NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire/ — Searching for the right college can be a rigorous and expensive proposition for both students and parents alike. Doing research in advance can really help weed out the schools that may not have everything the teen and parent require. With the wealth of information online, it may be the first stop to inquire about a school. But the experience of being at the school, witnessing the campuses and activities first hand, and talking to students, professors and coaches has been virtually impossible until now. A new website LVUTV.COM (Live Video University Television) provides just that — the experience of viewing the school, campus, activities, sports and much more first hand.
LVUTV.com has the best of all worlds:
-- The data on what each school offers: application fees, tuition and dorm
fees, comparisons of schools, SAT scores, sports programs, diversity,
size, and much more.
-- 50,000 Exclusive College Videos from 200 schools of students,
professors and coaches who are at the schools and whose experience are
invaluable-these live college video testimonials were shot by
professional videographers.
-- The Top Five Rated Colleges in a host of categories that can make one's
search easier.
Experiencing the LVU’s Top Five Colleges categories may help selecting a college easier. Here’s a sampling: continue reading...
Oxford UK and Rotterdam NL (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 — A new survey of the ‘Digital Generation’ has been launched today by workplace experts Career Innovation in partnership with AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation. The research will track people’s use of new technology, analyse their motivation and enable students to find out about careers that match their profile. It is based on young people’s increasing expectation that work should be fun as well as well-paid.
“This survey will help us to see the technologies our members are using, and will show us how we need to evolve as an organization to keep up with the digital generation,” says Emanuel Gavert, Global Networks Manager from AIESEC International. “The results will also give us insight in attracting more technical students into AIESEC.” continue reading...
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire - January 24, 2008) - If you’ve ever heard, “The scholarship requires a small fee,” or, “We need your credit card or account information to hold your scholarship,” chances are you’ve been the victim of a scholarship scam.
During the months of January and February, millions of students will begin applying for financial aid, both through federal sources and scholarships. Some individuals and organizations have made it their business to deceive students and parents into paying for financial aid information and services that could easily be found at no cost. continue reading...
BELMONT, MA–(Marketwire - January 15, 2008) - Students choose boarding schools for multiple reasons. Small classes, extracurricular opportunities and an edge in college admissions rank highly in the minds of many. Of course these are not the only boarding school benefits. The list below offers key reasons for attending boarding schools.
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ARMONK, NY–(Marketwire - November 6, 2007) - IBM today introduced a new video game designed to help university students and young professionals develop a combination of business and information technology (IT) skills. Thousands of universities around the world now have access to Innov8, IBM’s new “serious game,” available at no charge.
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ — With two weeks to go until the annual National School Backpack Awareness Day, occupational therapy practitioners across the United States are gearing up to help students “Pack It Light, Wear It Right!” The event, sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), is set for Wednesday, September 19, 2007.Occupational therapy practitioners, researchers, and students are holding events across the United States to educate students on the proper way to wear a backpack and how much weight to carry. More than 40 million students in the United States carry backpacks. According to one study, 6 out of 10 students ages 9-20 reported chronic back pain related to backpacks.
AOTA has published ten tips to avoid backpack-related health problems:
1. Never let a child carry more than 15% of his or her body weight. This
means a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn't wear a backpack heavier
than 15 pounds.
2. Load heaviest items closest to the child's back and arrange books and
materials to prevent them from sliding.
3. Always wear both shoulder straps. Wearing only one strap can cause a
child to lean to one side, curving the spine and causing pain or
discomfort.
4. Select a pack with well-padded shoulder straps. Too much pressure on
shoulders and necks can cause pain and tingling.
5. Adjust the shoulder straps so that the pack fits snugly to the child's
back. The bottom of the pack should rest in the curve of the lower
back, never more than four inches below the child's waistline.
6. Wear the waist belt, if the backpack has one, to help distribute the
pack's weight more evenly.
7. Check what your child carries to school and brings home to make sure
the items are necessary to the day's activities.
8. If the backpack is too heavy, consider using a book bag on wheels if
your child's school allows it.
9. Choose the right size pack for your child's back as well as one with
enough room for necessary school items.
10. If a student is experiencing back pain or neck soreness, consult your
doctor or occupational therapist.
Teaching proper backpack ergonomics is just one of the many ways occupational therapy practitioners can help students stay healthy and succeed in school. Occupational therapists also have expertise in correcting handwriting problems, helping children learn social skills, and teaching students effective and efficient ways to learn in school. These health care professionals work with students in every school district in the country. continue reading...
