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What to expect when you are studying overseas?

Traveling overseas to obtain an education is a bold move that requires careful research and understanding on your part as a student.   Take time to plan and get to know your new home. Expect to experience culture shock, difficulty getting items that are familiar to you, and a different manner of thinking to your…

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What does your workspace say about you?

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The average American worker spends between 6 hours, 54 minutes and 8 hours, 16 minutes at work. One study in 2012, from UK researched showed that the average person spends about 5 hours, 41 minutes sitting at his or her desk. No matter which data you trust or want to compare the fact…

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Is the Internet threatening formal education?

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The Internet is often touted as a great source of knowledge and information, not to mention its social benefits. There are two sides to every issue, however, and the Internet also has some drawbacks. It’s hard to deny that the Internet is having a profound effect on modern education, and not always in…

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A Guide to catchment areas in Cambridge

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] With one of the world’s greatest universities and a fabulous shopping area with boutiques, bars and nightclubs, it is easy to see why so many people aspire to live in Cambridge. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge is a city that is widely established and recognised as featuring some of the top educational institutions…

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4 Effective ways to prepare for a telephone interview

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”]   Before we get to the root of this article, you will need to understand the reason for the telephone interview. Most people think that the phone interview is what is going to get them the job. This is a common misunderstanding. When a company is considering taking on a new person, they…

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How to be top legal secretary?

If you are considering a career as a legal secretary then you’ll be pleased to hear that there will always be plenty of work available! Legal secretaries have made themselves completely indispensable and lawyers know they couldn’t do half as good a job without them onboard. It’s the perfect solution for people that have got…

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The power of eLearning as a social and collaborative tool

    Much of the reason why eLearning is so effective at enhancing the learning process for so many users is the collaborative aspect of this powerful learning device. In this post I’ll: Prescribe how to get the most out of your eLearning program by using it as a social and collaborative tool. Explain why…