Living on Your Own Managing finances and paying bills are some of the biggest responsibilities confronting new students. Those who have not managed their own finances in the past may be surprised by how much they will need to spend. In addition to tuition and residence fees or rent, there are charges for utilities and food. Textbooks can cost as much as US$200 to $500 or more per semester and there may be fees for l... > [more]
Making Sense of Madness WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
That question was fun and easy to answer when you were five. But now that it's time to actually plan your future, everything seems a lot more complicated. Teachers, counselors, parents and even your friends pressure you to make a decision, and there are so many things to think about. What's the best school for you? What program do you want to take? ... > [more]
Mechanical Eng. - Mississippi State Paula Jean Runge is a junior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University. "My decision to study Mechanical Engineering came about because of a high school science fair. I grew up on a farm, and my parents told me that I needed to come up with a good idea for the science fair or I wouldn't be allowed to show my horses and cattle. It was feeding time and I was carr... > [more]
Medical Lab Science - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Amanda Hawes is pursuing a BS in Medical Lab Science at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. "I've always really liked science, but I didn't want to be a doctor. I knew that the MLS program at La Crosse was good; I came to visit and saw the new Allied Health building and the labs."
At UWLAX students apply to the College of Science and Allied Health during their sophomore year. They need t... > [more]
Not All Job Interviews are Created Equal I did my first phone interview in pajamas.
It was two in the afternoon and I was relaxing after exams. I had been searching for my first summer co-op job after my second year at University, but hadn't had any luck. But that day, I wasn't going to study, I wasn't going to an interview, I wasn't going to polish my resume. I was going to sit around the house and watch some videos.
The phone r... > [more]
Students can benefit from a small class size (approximately 21 students) and individual attention from a dedicated teaching faculty with professional industry experience. There are more than 80 on-campus laboratories and studios, which are an integral component of all majors at Wentworth. Located in the academic and medical center of Boston, Wentworth offers programs in the fields of architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, biomedical engineering (beginning Fall 2009), engineering technology, environmental science, and management.
Wentworth offers one of the most comprehensive cooperative education (co-op) ... [more]
