College Life

Responsibilities:

* Reading scripts and books submitted to Harpo Films
* Providing full coverage and feedback to Supervisor
* General office duties including faxing, copying, filing, phone and desk coverage, as needed

Qualifications:

* Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in MS Office, Lotus Notes and internet search engines
* Must be flexible with work hours

Ideal candidate will be a Junior or Senior in college with a major in TV/Film Production or Broadcast Journalism. Must have a strong interest in development. Previous coverage experience and/or prior development internship preferred. Cover Letter and Resume required. http://www.harpocareers.com  Read more... (110 words, estimated 26 secs reading time)

Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black  women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology.

Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled  African-American Women in Computer Science .

The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.

We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department.  Read more... (138 words, 1 image, estimated 33 secs reading time)

Strategies For Paying Back Student Loans

“60 percent of 2007 college graduates had student debt, each taking on an average of $22,700 in loans.” —College Board Report

“Default rates in 2006, jumped to 5.2 percent from 4.6 percent in 2005″ — U.S. Department of Education.

“A new report by the U.S. Department of Education’s own National Center for Education Statistics reveals that student loan defaults are a far larger problem for some groups—particularly students of color and those who leave college with a lot of debt.” — EducationSector  Read more... (1008 words, 2 images, estimated 4:02 mins reading time)

Ten years ago I received a piece of Bazooka Bubble Gum in the mail with a note from my student loan lender requesting payment saying “don’t blow it!” At the time I was extremely annoyed, but looking back, I see it was a creative tactic that left a lasting impression and really got my attention.

I struggled so long with those student loans, but I’m finally free. Now I have a sister in college, a brother soon to graduate from college, and another brother preparing to enter college next year.  Read more... (1239 words, 3 images, estimated 4:57 mins reading time)

The need for heating, venting, and air conditioning technicians, commonly known as HVAC, has never waned. Well-trained HVAC experts and graduates are skilled with the essential knowledge of system components, tools, brazing and soldering, and more. This includes the installation and repairng of valves, compressors, water chillers, thermostats, heat pumps, connection switches and controls. Effective HVAC technicians are also trained to adjust refrigerant levels as well as work safely with gas, oil, and electric heat.  Read more... (441 words, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)

Nearly all the college students who make it to their junior year successfully complete college.

And, a pretty high percentage of college students who complete their sophomore year return for their junior year.

Freshman year is the one that provides the biggest hurdle for most students. At some college, more than half the students who do not graduate leave between their first day on campus and what should be the first day of their sophomore year. To avoid being one of those “early leavers”, pledge to follow the five rules below.  Read more... (324 words, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)

Have you thought about returning to school or entering college for the first time but felt like you were too old? Who said school was just for the 21 and under crowd? Living Life Abundantly is stepping outside of your comfort zone, stepping up to challenges, and living outside of the boxes society tries to place us in.

Going back to school at 40+ may seem intimidating at first, but you are never too old to go back to school.  Read more... (212 words, estimated 51 secs reading time)

Whether you are a traditional freshman, traditional transfer student, or non-traditional transfer student (one who is older than the average transfer student) making a fresh start, be sure to check out the advantages of being in the Honors Program at your university. If you’re like many students, getting into an Honors Program is far less important than simply getting through your first year at the university. But, getting into an Honors Program early can pay tremendous dividends. It’s a great way to meet new friends, gain access to additional resources, and maintain a positive perspective on your college education.  Read more... (765 words, estimated 3:04 mins reading time)

Time is the one thing we cannot get back, therefore we must spend our time wisely. While in college, time management is one of the biggest and most important lessons. This is what makes or breaks the transition from high school. There are no bells in college… No parents to get you up and off to class. In college you are responsible for your time.

To manage your time effectively get organized.  Read more... (186 words, estimated 45 secs reading time)