Education & Reference - 27 March 2007

I mean the names that all people use, not the wierd names like darkgoldenrod and lemonchiffon
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2007-03-27 18:48:09 · 7 answers · asked by alexmaxtor 1 in Other - Education

2007-03-27 18:47:22 · 3 answers · asked by krish 1 in Homework Help

am doin hotel management and want information about hotels in korea

2007-03-27 18:46:07 · 3 answers · asked by abhi c 1 in Other - Education

2007-03-27 18:45:52 · 9 answers · asked by KnowAll 1 in Words & Wordplay

I want to impassion all of my students with a desire to learn and intellectually grow. I feel like I already employ every trick in the book, so are there any new ideas out there?

2007-03-27 18:41:36 · 10 answers · asked by Janice J 2 in Teaching

2007-03-27 18:41:13 · 4 answers · asked by jdalejohnd 2 in Trivia

Dear the Rice Committee on Admission,
I’m a transfer applicant to Rice University. While I was completing the transfer application, I realized that the application does not fully represent me. Thus, I would like to seize this opportunity to tell you more about me and my reason for wanting to transfer.
I came from China more than six years ago. At first, I couldn’t speak any English, which makes adapting to the new environment very difficult. I remember vividly that in order to keep me motivated, my mother took me to Rice’s campus during my first weekend here in America. Immediately, I fell in love with its dazzling architecture, and I knew that this is where I want to go.
For me, education feels like a race. When asked to describe my high school experiences, I would tell proudly that I finished its race like a champion. While my peers had been raised in the American culture and taught the western ways of thinking, I stood alone with my Chinese ways of understanding the world. I had to learn everything that they know and take for granted in a compressed four years. Starting the race from far behind, I picked up my pace little by little. I believe that if I was given more time, I could have been the best. Knowing that I could overcome any challenges thrown my way, I thought I was ready to come to Rice.
However, I was not accepted. At first, I blamed this “failure” on my late start as an American student since I did not have the credential and experiences that my peers had. But looking back, I have had the most unique experiences and I also have made the most out of every opportunity that I had. When I was still attending junior high school in China, I had the honor to be among one of the first to join the Junior Communist League. Despite the convention, which entails that the league members do what they are told, I took initiative and organized the first fundraiser that our chapter has had. Now it’s quite amusing to think of those 12-year-olds walking around neighborhoods and knocking on doors with a shoebox in their hands asking for donations. But the fundraiser was a success as we were able to raise 50 US dollars for under privileged children in China. After I came to America, I participated and organized a few fundraisers for a women’s shelter. Yet, even though the same initiative and leadership still reside in me, I was unable to do anything that had the same effect of what I did seven years ago. I believe that I will be able to utilize my qualities through Rice’s programs and student organizations. With its welcoming environment and an active, diverse student body, Rice offers endless opportunities.
Even though the news of me not being able to attend Rice was disappointing and heartbreaking, it was never discouraging. I started my college race at full throttle, and finished the first semester with a beautiful score. Initially, I thought I worked hard because I was preparing to re-apply to Rice, but only to discover later that this is who I am: a perfectionist who never gives up trying.
While I will be deeply honored if I can have the privilege to attend your prestigious institution, I cannot let the acceptance to define me. It would signify a new beginning, a new race, which I will finish to my best ability.
I would like thank the Rice Committee on Admission for giving me this opportunity to tell more about myself.

2007-03-27 18:39:05 · 5 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Homework Help

and give the detials of that college hostel

2007-03-27 18:39:01 · 3 answers · asked by ddy 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-03-27 18:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

eg....
do something...
lead, follor, or get out of the way!

2007-03-27 18:30:58 · 10 answers · asked by me 2 in Quotations

okay here is my topic:

how does making connections between the past, present, and future contribute to the develpment of an informed participant in our society?

this is my thesis for my paper:

Becase the past paves the way for the present and what we are doing will determine what will happen next, using the content's standards in our students' daily activity will ensure they get the best education.

what do you think?

2007-03-27 18:30:26 · 9 answers · asked by sirun 2 in Homework Help

feel so lost i have been out of high school for almost 5 years i've done a year of city year and worked 2 years i am thinking about going to college but feel that i am too old to be starting college i sould be in my 3 or 4 year will it be weird with a felony what career feild can i still get a good job with a degree because of my age will it be differant because of my age i also have a felony for robbery when i was 18 and feel i wont get a good job i am very worried about the felony always keeping me down

2007-03-27 18:27:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

i go to a private high school so we take theology courses and im in my senior year so i signed up for an easy theology class about the lord of the rings and god but i need to make a final project for it and the topic is basically open. Some people have made like student films for the project where they look at where the lord of the rings is in todays culture and ask people what they think of it, some guy made a dictionary of elvish(which i sure as hell cant do). I need original ideas is all thanks for help

2007-03-27 18:26:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

2007-03-27 18:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Standards & Testing

I'll be having a part time job as an online teacher. And I'm searching for a website that offers free samples of lesson plans.. Help me please.. Thanks..

2007-03-27 18:25:08 · 3 answers · asked by Jullyn 1 in Teaching

I live in SC.

2007-03-27 18:23:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home Schooling

I have seen many ambulances where on its rear the word
"AMBULANCE" is written as if reflected to left/right or as if it's written upside down. is there any history attached to it or some sort of technicality.
thanks

2007-03-27 18:23:40 · 25 answers · asked by aw_zahid 1 in Words & Wordplay

my daughter, a high school junior, is about to go into college next year, i want to prepare and be ready for most of her needs, can i get some help with receivng any scholarship money, loans, tuition assistance, anyone know the best ways to get ahead start on these things.

2007-03-27 18:22:29 · 6 answers · asked by DARNELL 1 in Financial Aid

2007-03-27 18:21:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Teaching

Statistics show that more than 50% of medical students are in debt after completing medical school. I'm very passionate about becoming a doctor but I'm terrified about how to overcome money problems. I was thinking about obtaining a part time job but won't that be hard juggling work and very grueling schoolwork? any suggestions ?

2007-03-27 18:21:24 · 3 answers · asked by katlova92 2 in Higher Education (University +)

i am a current student at a college and i finacial aid pays for all of my classes, but doesn't pay for my books or supplies. My first semester at the college they filled out the loan papers with me, then i approved for the loan. This time my college said that if i wanted another student loan to contact my lender for another loan. I want some money to buy a newer computer. The lender said to contact my college, that they should fill out the paper work i need. I am confused and don't know what to do. Any advice about this problem?

2007-03-27 18:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by mr_and_mrs.x 2 in Financial Aid

2007-03-27 18:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by jag_jagadish 1 in Words & Wordplay

Hi All, I'm writing an article for my Opinion Writing class on this Act. (I'm a freshman in college) and I was looking to see what other people's opinions on on the No Child Left Behind Act were. I'd appreciate serious answers. For more information, check out Wikipedia and let me know what you think.

Answers are appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

2007-03-27 18:14:42 · 4 answers · asked by Christina 2 in Other - Education

the Quote is Conquer by the mind but i have heard that the quote is to broad so i should make it "I Will Conquer By The Mind" so if you can help me out that would be awesome

2007-03-27 18:13:58 · 8 answers · asked by dorian_gray_0 1 in Quotations

pls. help me...i'm trying to help my sister finish her homework but there's one question asking of what is the zip or postal code of kentwood, louisiana....we practically don't know the answer so i thought of asking it here....pls. help...her homework is due tom.

2007-03-27 18:10:46 · 3 answers · asked by hiromi 1 in Homework Help

After you make a discovery, things are never quite the same.

2007-03-27 18:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by Maire 2 in Other - Education

I want to enroll at Harvard, Cambridge or Oxford (if I can)

2007-03-27 18:08:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

hi, can someone please help me translate the following sentence so i can get a better understanding?

"what can thy silence do for him, except it tempt him to add hypocrisy to sin?"

(they "thy" in the sentence refers to a lady who committed adultry during the puritan time and she would not tell who the man she had had an affair with, and the quote is asked by someone to her)

what does is mean by "to add hypocrisy to sin"?

2007-03-27 18:07:51 · 5 answers · asked by hello 1 in Words & Wordplay

Hi,
I know that for North American law schools you need an under-grad degree first, but a friend told me that in Europe, you can get into law school straight out of High School? Is this true? If so, do you have to take an LSAT? Can the degree be used for law practice in N.A?

Thank you for your input!

2007-03-27 18:06:53 · 2 answers · asked by Hayley P 1 in Higher Education (University +)

I have looked over every occupation known to man. I'm not interested in teaching though I love art. I could work in an art museum but it's very very far from me as I live in a small town. But again it's not something I REALLY love. I love animals. Not wild animals but domesticated. And I don't know if I have the knowledge to go to college to be a veterinary technician. Don't they learn hard maths and sciences? My brain is better at the language arts side of the spectrum. Spelling, reading, and I could do well to brush up on my grammar. But again I don't want to teach. I don't care how much money I make as long as I am happy doing what I'm doing but I'm so unsure as to what to do. Would it be stupid to get a regular job and take some time to decide? By the way I am seeing a Psychologist because my self-esteem is quite low and I don't get very much social interaction. Any advice on what to do would be helpful.

2007-03-27 18:04:37 · 3 answers · asked by <3 1 in Higher Education (University +)