Archive for the 'Education' Category

How to choose the right private school for your child

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Today more than ever before are choosing private school for their children’s education. Many reasons have led to this phenomenon, among them concern about public school safety, a desire for quality standards, and religious values.
If you are thinking about enrolling your child in public school, here are some things to consider:
1. Do a thorough [...]

How to take Good Notes

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Listening to a conference speaker outline key points related to job performance, you begin furiously writing down sentence after sentence, using abbreviations to capture each statement. After a minute or so, you realize you’ll never catch up. How are you supposed to capture the essence of the presentation for future reference?
The art of note-taking means [...]

How to Help someone Learn English

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Studying a foreign language can be fun and frustrating at the same time. Most of us don’t mind learning to speak another language when we are motivated to do so by a good reason, such as necessity, travel, or someone we know.
People born in another country who want to learn English generally have good reasons [...]

Top 10 Study Abroad Tips

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Studying abroad can be a fun and safe experience but it is important to realize that you are subject to the laws and customs of another country.

Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport!
Read the Consular [...]