The University of California, Berkeley, established in 1868 was envisioned as a “City of Learning” , which has managed to achieve and to become the preeminent public research and teaching institution in the world. Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus , with a sylvan 178-acre central core, making it a key contributor to the economic and social…
Quote: Change your life
“Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.” ~Simone de Beauvoir
MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT is no famous name without a reason. Its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in this new age. Committed to generate, disseminate and preserve knowledge, while working with others to bring this knowledge, it bears…
What is good and what is bed education practice?
Online education is transitioning as time passes and more and more people are finding it a beneficial avenue to enhance and expand one’s education. This is because online education is more in tune with the needs of those who have other commitments such as jobs, homes and families. The ability to seek out and receive…
The possibility of failure in education
As a 2012 high school graduate, I witnessed firsthand what many people in the education field refer to as the “generation of wimps.” It started when I was in elementary school, where nobody got “grades,” but rather numbers which denoted how they were doing in a class. Needless to say, I never knew if I…
UK vs US spelling: The same, but still different
English being the language of our age has its UK and US spelling differences. You might not have noticed them, thinking that there must be a typo, but what you should be aware is that there are different spellings of a number of words, as well as difference in pronunciation and actual use and meaning…
How does going to college put more money in your pocket?
A curious thing has been taking place on the blogs and in magazines in the past year or so. There has been an ongoing debate about whether college is “worth it” anymore, due to major economic concerns including high unemployment, stagnant wages, and student loan debt. While these are all very real problems that current…
5 Best ways to finance your higher education
Many high school students dream of joining college after finishing their education. However, accessing the funds needed to register for tertiary schooling may be a challenge. It pays to get a degree since one would benefit from things such as better salaries, higher living standards, personal growth and financial independence. There are various ways that…
Brighten up at University of Brighton
Videos from the University of Brighton ranging from student profiles, advice on studying a degree, being a student, campus tours, recordings of university events and insights into our ground breaking research could be watched on their YouTube channel – Brighton University. Campus films, research stories and bulletins are some of the contents that are available…
The Best college Majors for the undecided ones
You might not be surprised to hear that there are nearly 80% of students entering college, and not being quite sure what they want to study. If you are in this group or know someone who belongs in it, here are some great majors to consider, when not sure which career to choose. by VisualApogee.…