With the recent rise in energy costs many people have been looking to alternative sources of energy. One of the greatest energy sources (our sun) is readily available for the taking. We just need to be able to harness it’s power. For those interested, below is a brief history of how solar power came …
Despite thousands of years of gazing at the stars, we’ve never found another planet like Earth. Who would’ve thought looking inward would reveal the Earth is formed like an onion. A Complicated Planet Indeed When discussing the onion-like nature of the Earth, it is important to mention there is some debate as to what …
More and more college-bound students from the U.S. and around the world are traveling to Germany to study, some for a semester or a year, but others to pursue a two- or four-year degree at one of the country’s many prestigious universities. The reason? Part of it is pure quality – the university system …
Struggling readers have a number of barriers to their success that can be overcome if they are properly understood and addressed. Left unchecked, these barriers can grow into an unmanageable weight for both the student and the educators who are trying to help them. 1. The Experience Struggle Ten chances to one, a struggling …
Perhaps you are starting the process of finding the right college to attend. You want to hurry up and graduate high school and get out of the house. You picture yourself at an amazing college surrounding by new friends and having lots of fun. Hopefully that will become true for you, but before it …
A lot of people have said that Korea is one of the toughest places on Earth where you should be employed teaching English. When I hear this from teachers who have returned from Korea, I start getting a bit worried. English teachers in Korea have complained on a cross-section of issues. When I put …
What is a culture to an average citizen? For some it is something they learn at school, for some these are norms of etiquette, for some folklore of the definite country. None of these individuals is completely right. A culture is a composite of all the features mentioned above and a lot more. A …
Most adults look back on their years of schooling either with a great amount of fondness or with relief that their days of learning have passed. Children, too, are usually either lovers or haters of school and everything that comes with it. As I moved up the education ladder from elementary school to junior …
I was never one of those students for whom schooling came easily. On the contrary, there were several significant factors to which I owe deep gratitude for getting me through high school and then my years at university. The first and most significant factor that contributed to and I’d even say caused my eventual …
To receive a GED diploma, you’re required to pass five tests covering writing, reading, social studies, science, and math. Altogether, the GED includes 240 questions, plus an original essay. Completing the entire set of tests can take nearly 7 1/2 hours. A daunting task at first glance. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. …