Education & Reference - 28 March 2007

2007-03-28 07:22:01 · 2 answers · asked by Ron 1 in Words & Wordplay

There must be a site where I can enter any word and see a huge list of translations from all around the world?

2007-03-28 07:17:18 · 4 answers · asked by WriterMom 6 in Words & Wordplay

2007-03-28 07:14:36 · 5 answers · asked by Socrates 3 in Words & Wordplay

I am currently a student of BBA mejor in HRM and my CGPA is 2.50. Is that enough to study in Canada or America for MBA.

2007-03-28 07:13:55 · 2 answers · asked by Mark J 1 in Studying Abroad

Can someone pleaaase check my grammatics on this, it's a really short piece but I need it to be perfect!

Ok, here it goes:
"Vor 4 Jahren, um die Weihnachtsferien, war ich in Australien mit meiner Familie. Es war sehr schön, über 35 Grad und Sonne. Ehrlich gesagt war es wirklich ein bisschen zu warm, aber mein Opa wohnt nahe bei dem Meer so ist es OK. Wir hatten keinen Weihnachtsbaum, aber wir hatten einen Weihnachts-Gemeine Wacholder, und wir verbrachten sowohl den Weihnachtsabend als auch den Weihnachtstag auf dem Strand. Zu Silvester waren wir in Sydney und sahen die grosse Feuerwerke in dem Hafen, die echt cool waren. Ich werde dies alles nie vergessen"

So, I am aware of that this is something that a seven year old might write, but I don't have much time so that's my excuse.. Oh yeah, and I suck at German. Please help!

Btw, can you call "der Strand" "der Beach"?

2007-03-28 07:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by Lovisa 1 in Homework Help

1.) "Life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans"

2.) "A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude"

2007-03-28 07:11:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

could you tell me how you found it? and also what career you went into.

2007-03-28 07:05:08 · 6 answers · asked by iwannabelikegracekelly 1 in Higher Education (University +)

im about to write a paper for my english class and we have to create a label for a certain kind of person. some of the examples are hypocrite, romeo, nincompoop, butthead, babe, brownoser and worrywart. however, i want to write my paper about someone who has double standards but dont know what you would call a person who has double standards. like you cant call them a double standarder. =P does anyone know what you could call that person?

2007-03-28 07:03:58 · 4 answers · asked by weseemedtheperfectsong 1 in Homework Help

I test it on http://www.iqtest.com

2007-03-28 07:03:57 · 6 answers · asked by Berserk 1 in Standards & Testing

So i started getting my masters about 2 years ago and I've already got 9 credits, and I need 36 to obtain a Masters...but what im studying im just not interested in, its an education program and i just want to study the language of Spanish itself and not the education part of it to become a teacher....my professors have told me this is probably what i shouldnt do, take another route, because trying to obtain a masters in education is not my thing. I feel so sad and disheartened for dropping out, i havent told my mom, but im afraid she will flip or be disappointed, my friends and father are cool with it, but i just feel so lost and hopeless ive started something and didnt finish. Am i doing the right thing? Im taking a class right now and bombed my mid term and have a slim chance of receiving a B to stay in the program. Is it possible to acheive a masters online solely on the language of spanish and where? I think I made a wise choice by removing myself but I dont know....any advice?

2007-03-28 07:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by chrisj7682 2 in Higher Education (University +)

I went to the same school from Kindergarden, all the way to grade 11. I only needed a few credits to graduate, so instead of taking another full year in high school, I did correspondance from home. I got my high school diploma from the correspondence school. Would I be considered part of the first school's alumni? Or do you have to get your diploma from that school?

2007-03-28 07:02:46 · 1 answers · asked by star_lite57 6 in Other - Education

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 did not fully represent me. Thus, I would like to seize this opportunity to tell you more about me and my reasons for wanting to transfer.
I came to the United States from China more than six years ago. At first, I could not speak any English which made adapting to the new environment very difficult. I remember vividly my mother taking me to Rice’s campus during my first weekend here in America in order to motivate me. As I was strolling pass by its mesmerizing architecture, I immediately knew that was is where I wanted to go.
For me, education feels like a race. When asked to describe my high school experiences, I would proudly say that I finished the race like a champion. While my peers were 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 knew and took 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 challenge 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 have made the most out of every opportunity. 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 ever had. It is quite amusing to think of those twelve-year-olds walking around, and knocking on doors with shoeboxes in their hands and asking for donations. But the fundraiser was a success. We raised fifty 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. However, even though the same initiative and leadership still resided in me, I was unable to do anything as successfully as 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 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 discovered later that this is who I am: a perfectionist who never gives up.
While I will be deeply honored if I can have the privilege of attending your prestigious institution, I know now that the acceptance will not define me. Instead, it will signify a new beginning and a new race, one in which I will finish with my best ability.
I would like to thank the Rice Committee on Admission for giving me this opportunity to reveal more about myself.

2007-03-28 07:02:26 · 7 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Homework Help

i didn't realise people actually read books about maths but apparently i need to start.

2007-03-28 07:01:47 · 2 answers · asked by iwannabelikegracekelly 1 in Higher Education (University +)

picked to be "for" it i nned statistics helping me please.

2007-03-28 07:00:38 · 1 answers · asked by MrZ. NiiCk JoNaS!i!i! 2 in Other - Education

2007-03-28 06:58:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

Why do we say "she's the cat's grandmother" when someone refers to another in their presence as "she"? Maybe it's just a local thing but my mother always used to correct me and said it was rude to refer to someone as "she". Does anyone know where this comes from? Just out of interest.

2007-03-28 06:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by Nobody 5 in Words & Wordplay

I do't know how to look it up at all so plz help me find a web search for Spanish words thank you everyone for your help

2007-03-28 06:57:25 · 7 answers · asked by anna 2 in Words & Wordplay

any one in the medical field, why it is important to know medical terminology and how?

2007-03-28 06:57:11 · 3 answers · asked by Latoya M 1 in Higher Education (University +)

how do you concentrate and/or being not tired/awake/fresh in class?

2007-03-28 06:56:43 · 2 answers · asked by Iane S 2 in Other - Education

She gives like a 100 pages of math stuff a night! Even on fridays.

2007-03-28 06:56:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

The younger kids are so sweet and fun to teach, but the older kids have more patience, although they can have attitudes. With the older kids I would only have to prepare 1 lesson plan 6 times. What do you teachers think?

2007-03-28 06:52:37 · 6 answers · asked by angelsteps51 2 in Teaching

I saw an item in the news the other day where some "college", I can't remember which, wanted to change its name to "university". Or maybe it was the other way around - I forget.

Anyway, they seemed to feel that one title or the other had more cache and would attract a higher caliber of student.

Does anyone know - is there any specific thing that distinguishes a "college" from a "university"? Obviously it's not important but I've always been curious.

2007-03-28 06:51:46 · 15 answers · asked by Woody Y 1 in Higher Education (University +)

The younger kids are so sweet and fun to teach, but the older kids have more patience, although they can have attitudes. With the older kids I would only have to prepare 1 lesson plan 6 times. What do you teachers think?

2007-03-28 06:51:41 · 8 answers · asked by angelsteps51 2 in Teaching

2007-03-28 06:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by Jess 1 in Homework Help

I have never taken any language besides english. i am not so good at just memorizing every word. I would like to find a way to use what I'm learning so that it becomes second nature for the exams. Any tips?

2007-03-28 06:50:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

its welsh lesson and i need a subject to tlk about. it doesnt have to be a awelsh subject coz my mates doin global warming but a welsh one would be better

2007-03-28 06:48:28 · 7 answers · asked by littleyellowspider07 1 in Primary & Secondary Education

How can we reward good teachers with raises and restrict income or discpoline teachers who just are not teaching?

Yahoo answers expouses that many of the world are just not being taught at schools.

2007-03-28 06:48:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Teaching

I was informed by an unnamed source that in the state of NJ that if you have or will have 120 credits by graduation and have completed all the university's requirements and all your degree requirements, that the school can't keep you from graduating. I called the department of higher education and verified this and they said that despite the school's policy if i complete all general and degree requirements, that i may graduate with 120 credits.

Anyone know if that is 100% true or can anyone cite a source or state law or anything?

2007-03-28 06:46:18 · 5 answers · asked by urmylollipop 2 in Higher Education (University +)

Me and a couple of my friends cut our 3rd block almost every other day. For some of us it's Physics (sounds like a tough course, it's not, all you have to do is be on the roster for the class to make an A) and spanish 3 ( the teacher barely speaks it, mostly Romanian). Is it wrong for us to cut? We've already been accepted to college so what's the point?

2007-03-28 06:45:44 · 3 answers · asked by Chanello 1 in Primary & Secondary Education

its for a project

2007-03-28 06:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by toribelleh 2 in Homework Help