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Nursing Scholarships Your Ethnic Roots

Jul 28

Posted by College editor in College Scholarships | No Comments

Have you ever considered finding out if you are eligible for a scholarship? If not, my advice to you is to try. Why? Well, for one, you would be surprised at how much money is actually out there for you. It is certainly worth the effort, instead of having to pay back school loans at a given interest rate for years to come. Remember, the most important thing about nursing school scholarships or scholarships in general is that they do not have to be paid back.

They are given free to those who qualify. Do you think that you won’t qualify? Again, don’t give up. Chances are that you do qualify for a scholarship to nursing school. Some good resources to find out if there is a scholarship for you would be to visit the nursing school of your choice. There are counselors on staff that you can make an appointment to see, to find out about other nursing school scholarships that best fit your needs.

Nursing school scholarships abound, and are not only offered from diverse places and entities in America but are offered from other countries for those students going to school in America that have some type of affiliation with that particular country. One would be wise to get in touch with their ethnic roots. Whether you are a fifth generation American or a third generation Irish, there is a scholarship for you. It is also important to consult your local college or university of choice to find out if there may be others that fit your situation.

Yes, you can have more than one scholarship for nursing school. Actually there is no limit to how many scholarships that you can get, as long as you qualify for the particular scholarship.

It is very important in considering a career in the nursing field to research scholarships that are available for nursing school. You will find many on the internet, but be careful of those that seem too good to be true. This article is written to help direct prospective nursing school students to the many resources that are available to them. There may seem to be a lot of reading, but it is well worth your time and effort. But before we begin with a list of important sites to help you, here is a wonderful true story of a woman who has been blind since birth.

Her name is Melissa Resnick and she has always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Read this excerpt by Kathy Quan, you will find it awe inspiring. You know why? Because she has actually begun her studies as of 2005. The moral of the story is, if she can do it so can you.

The key to all this is that one must search out where to find the scholarship that meets their qualifications. One more suggestion for the foreign born student is to contact their countries embassy within the United States to see if their country is offering nursing scholarships or scholarships for school in general.

There are also books that you can check out in your local library that will help you find scholarships. So much of what is actually out there is not published on the internet, so don’t get caught up in the ads with a lot of flash and promise. Nursing is a difficult but very rewarding career. Anyone who is truly interested in pursuing a nursing career will find a way.

Melih Oztalay
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/nursing-scholarships-your-ethnic-roots-101002.html

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Five Myths About College

Jul 28

Posted by College editor in College Courses | 6 Comments

Ask anyone who graduated from college and they will tell you that they wish they knew a certain piece of insider information before they went to school. College is full of myths and half-truths. Hereâ??s a list of the top five.

Myth 1: You donâ??t have to know what you want to do until your junior year.

This myth has been perpetuated by counselors and academic advisors all throughout the country, on both the high school and university levels. Although it is true that you donâ??t need to choose a major until your junior year, you better have some clue about what you want to do before you say yes to that acceptance letter.

If you are an entering freshman, and you have absolutely no clue what major to choose, two years of taking general educations requirements will not magically bestow you with educational clarity. If anything, two years of multidisciplinary exposure will leave you with more questions than answers. Figure out what your goals are before you get to school. You can always change your mind, but if there are certain things that you know you want to experience (i.e. traveling aboard, taking an internship, creating your own major or combining different majors), then youâ??re more likely to accommodate these considerations if you know what you want to get out of school before you arrive.

Myth 2: You must to choose from a rigid set of majors and class schedules.

College is very customizable. If your major isnâ??t offered at your school of choice, then try to create it. If you want to take a course on 21st century terrorism, and the class doesnâ??t appear on the schedule, then make it up. Independent studies are awesome. If your proposed courses of study are approved (usually through the tacit support of a professor or academic advisor), then you can set your own curriculum. You read what you want, write what you want, and your only class time is face to face discussion sessions with your advising professor (usually during office hours). These tailor-made learning experiences can be very rewarding, because they can be created by you to suit your own personal academic interests.

Myth 3: College is one big party.

Sure youâ??re going to rage it up while youâ??re in school, but if you donâ??t get your stuff done, you wonâ??t be partying for very long. Time management is extremely important in college. If you allot enough time for work, youâ??ll still have plenty of time to play. Just make sure you know when to say â??not tonight, I have to cram.â??

Myth 4: Living on campus is fun.

If youâ??re an incoming freshman, nothing sounds cooler than living on campus. You get to meet new people and you live just outside your classes. You can stumble out of bed and stroll into your lecture without a problem. If you have the opportunity to live off campus, do so. On campus living is overrated. You could be faced with the dreaded my-roommate-is-a-chump syndrome. If you want peace and quite, you might have to complain to your noisy neighbors. If you want to be noisy, you might have to deal with your complaining neighbors. Live with people who you like and respect, and live off campus. When you live off campus, you can immerse yourself in school when you need to and remove school from your living situation when itâ??s necessary.

Myth 5: College is too expensive.

College is by no means cheap, but there are endless opportunities for you to secure extra funds while going to school. Fill out FAFSA forms early and religiously. Apply for every grant you can. Exhaustively explore every scholarship option. If your motherâ??s second cousin was an Eskimo employed by the Coca-Cola Company, then thereâ??s a scholarship out there waiting for you. Make a list of every category that you qualify for (race, class, gender, religious beliefs, athletic abilities, musical prowess, subject and career-specific interests, company-specific employment and so on), and apply for as much free money as you can.

College is an experience that is different for everyone. Whatâ??s true for one university may not be standard practice for another university, so make sure to do your research. Ask as many questions as you can before you commit to a particular institution or program. Talk to students past and present, schedule a visit and meet with professors before you decide on a particular school. The more informed you are, the better.

Chris Stout
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/five-myths-about-college-84675.html

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Best Ways to Ace a College Exam

Jul 28

Posted by College editor in College Classes | 3 Comments

College is challenging. In college, you will have your mind stretched in many different directions on a daily basis. Because your time in college is limited, you have to be prepared to give your complete effort while in school, and you have to perform well in your courses.

Here are five ways to help you ace your college exams.

1. Show up to all your classes prepared

Sounds simple right. Well, in college you will be forced to do a lot of juggling. Make sure you donâ??t drop the ball when it comes attending all of you classes and completing all of your assignments. You can get by just fine by letting an assignment slip through the cracks or by missing a lecture here and there, but the result will be a Swiss cheese education. Youâ??ll have a solid layer of info thatâ??s also full of holes. Prevent gaps in your knowledge. Get the whole story so that when it’s time to take the test, you have a complete grasp of all the details.

2. Have excellent notes to study

Excellent notes are a life saver. When you take really good notes, you have an easier time retaining the material that youâ??ve been exposed to in lecture. If you can remember the exact definition of a term because you can visualize it in your own handwriting, youâ??ll score better on your tests. Youâ??ll also have an excellent study guide that you can keep forever.

3. Find a study buddy

Find someone in the class who you can trust, and combine your knowledge of the course with them. Share what you know and find out more. When to people combine knowledge, the net result is greater understanding.

4. Enjoy the material

itâ??s easier to digest material that you find interesting. If you canâ??t connect to your curriculum, studying will become a painful, boring process. Make sure that you have a genuine interest in the classes you enroll in. Donâ??t take a class because you want to hang out with someone, be there because you want to be there. The more passionate you are about the subject matter, the easier itâ??ll be to absorb it.

5. Ask your professor what you can expect will be on the test.

Donâ??t assume that your professor is trying to trick you. Ask your instructors what you will be tested on. Discover the format and content of your exam before you start studying. If you know what to expect, you wonâ??t study the wrong material. Ask away. Probe your professors. Make them spill information that gives the whole test away in advance.

If youâ??ve adequately prepared yourself, no college exam can ever faze you. Just put in the necessary time, and youâ??ll make the grades.

Chris Stout
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/best-ways-to-ace-a-college-exam-84681.html

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Ways to Make your College Application Stand Out

Jul 28

Posted by College editor in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Every year, admissions officers are bombarded with standardized applications from a variety of applicants, some qualified and some not so qualified. To really make your application look attractive, you have to have a well-rounded, organized and confident presentation.

Here are five ways to make your college application stand out.

1. Write an original, thought-provoking essay.

Make sure your essay is amazing. Start early. Spend plenty of time brainstorming. Organize and reorganize your ideas until you have come up with the most logical structure to present your argument. Have a clear thesis statement, and develop your points with supporting evidence. Be original, but be honest. You can highlight your accomplishments without having to over-embellish them. Just answer the topic completely and be confident in your ability to communicate effectively.

2. Include enthusiastic letters of recommendation.

Your letters of recommendation need to be excellent. You have to choose the right people to write them. Approach a teacher you respect, trust and communicate with frequently. Ask this person (or an employer, counselor or other authority figure) to do this favor for you, and if they hesitate at all, find someone else. You need to know that your letters of recommendation will be wholesale endorsements of your scholastic prowess and academic potential. They must be positive and powerful, so find the right people, and give them time to craft their encouraging endorsement.

3. Have a transcript that you can be proud of.

You need to have a transcript that looks spectacular and challenging. Your GPA has to be solid, and you should be sure that you meet the minimum GPA admission requirements. Your transcript has to be packed with challenging classes and college prep courses. If you get straight A’s in less than challenging classes, your GPA will look marvelous, but your schedule will have been average at best. You need to really challenge yourself in high school. Take hard courses and perform excellently, and youâ??ll have a transcript that you can be proud of.

4. Achieve high standardized test scores.

Just like your GPA, most colleges have minimum admission requirements when it comes to your standardized test score. Make sure youâ??ve performed well on these exams. Take a test preparation course or hire a tutor to maximize your scores. If you feel like you couldâ??ve done better, then take the tests again.

5. Show that you have accomplishments outside of the classroom

Your application needs to prove that youâ??re not just a whiz in the classroom. Show off your interests. Tout your involvement in organized sports, music, clubs, community affairs, volunteer work and church activities. Donâ??t just make a laundry list of responsibilities and associations. Show that you are dedicated to these endeavors. Let the admissions officers see that you are capable of being dependable.

Chris Stout
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/ways-to-make-your-college-application-stand-out-84741.html

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best and free way to find college scholarships/ grants for single moms to go to college?

Jul 27

Posted by College editor in College Scholarships | 1 Comment

I am so weary of paying websites to give me a list of scholarships for single moms. I do not want scholarships/ grants to become a teacher, I am not hispanic, black, beaten or homeless. I am just a single mom needing some financial help to go to college. HELP!!!

Try reading through here: http://www.easiestgrants.com
I haven’t read the site in depth..my friend just emailed me the link.

Hope that helps a bit.

Good Luck

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What college courses need to be taken to become a trauma doctor and what colleges have good medical programs?

Jul 27

Posted by College editor in College Courses | 2 Comments

I want to become a trauma doctor, but i don’t know what courses to take and the only college i’ve heard of with a good medical program is Baylor University. HELP PLEASE!!!

The college courses you need are the same no matter what medical specialty you want to go into.

Well-regarded medical schools (not that you need to worry about this yet!) would include Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Stanford, UCSF, UCLA, Columbia, UNC…

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