If you received a grade on a test, assignment, or paper that you feel is in error, you should definitely approach the instructor or professor to discuss and clarify the issue. You may find a mistake has been made and receive a more palatable grade. At the very least you can explore what made your ef...
Read more ›Hoping to bring home the big bucks after a successful academic career? If so, the humanities may not be the first course of study that comes to mind. Contrary to popular opinion, a humanities degree won't necessarily sentence you to a lifetime of low pay. Not only that, but there are plenty of reaso...
Read more ›You might be the parent of a student who wants to take a gap year before starting university. This can be a time of big change in their lives and there are some steps you can take as a parent to ensure your child has a successful gap year.
1. Provide Support
If your child is interested in taking a...
Read more ›In the new economy, career changes and retraining are not optional. It is becoming commonplace to have a dozen different employers throughout your career, so it's smart to be prepared for the career you want, not to get tossed into a position that is merely available. Some people may choose to jump ...
Read more ›Most older students know the anxiety that comes with asking for letters of recommendation. Some teachers are bombarded with recommendation requests, so a reference may take weeks or months to receive. Aside from tight submission deadlines, getting a personalised and highly favourable reference can a...
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