5 Myths Students Should Ignore when Investigating University Housing

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Students are always very excited when graduating from high school. A whole new world will open up once they start their continuing education. They will spend a lot of time researching Clemson university housing possibilities to ensure that they can live comfortably during their study time.

There is a lot of information about student lodging available, especially on the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of it is true. If you want to prevent disappointment, and do not want to be taken advantage of, learn all about untrue lodging tales that are doing the rounds. Here are 5 recurring myths.

1. Students Sharing an Apartment Use the Same Bathroom

A management team member from a reputable housing complex shows apartment floor plans to inquiring students and their parents. Every detail is discussed before signing a lease. During this meeting, it will be quite clear that privacy is important. Each apartment resident will have a designated sleeping area and private bathroom.

2. Parking Is Expensive

In general, students do not pay for parking at their housing complex. It is their home away from home. You would not pay to keep your car on your driveway either, right?

3. There Is a Fee for Internet Access and Cable TV

Student housing providers have long realized that the Internet is indispensable for the residents. They need it for research, and to stay in touch with family and friends back home. They should also have some type of distraction on weekends. Television shows and movies are perfect.

4. Utilities Are Extra

There are few students who are financially independent. Housing providers are well aware of this. That is why utilities like water, electricity, sewer, and garbage collection are usually included in the rent.

5. You Are Stuck with a Roommate for the Entire Year

Life can be great if you enjoy the company of your roommates. That does not always happen despite a thorough selection process when joining a Clemson university housing project. Even if everyone sharing an apartment gets along well at first, conditions can change. Your grades should not suffer just because one of the residents suddenly becomes a burden. Pay a transfer fee, and you can move into another apartment as soon as one becomes available.

Quality Custom Writing Services

No one can deny that the demand for writers, copywriters and ghost writers have risen in the last 5 years. Does this mean that people have become lazier these days? Maybe yes. Maybe not. Or maybe Not Exactly.

A good number of people I know are slaves of all kinds of media - TV, Radio, Print and most especially the Internet. New content are published and uploaded every millisecond and it can be quite overwhelming. In my eight years of WAHM-ing and freelancing, I have come across numerous job postings that requires new content to be written - but they are not limited to web and print copies but includes scholarly pieces as well.

This huge demand opened opportunities to online businesses that offer customized content for every one who needs it, especially students and ad agencies. I found a site called PoweredEssays that offer writing services for all levels, from High School to Ph.D. Just let them know what you need - Essay, Research Paper, Term Paper, Thesis, Dissertation, etc. and they will deliver exceptional service.

So next time you are in need of an essay and find yourself dealing with a writer's block, lack of time or any difficulty and problem, remember that you do not necessarily have to write your essay yourself. Look for a team that provides customers with confidentiality, outstanding customer service, on-time delivery and top-notch writing skills.

Virtual Book Tour – A Parent’s Playbook for Learning

I really resonated with Lexi’s post back in June when Dirk headed off to Kindergarten. Like Lexi, I was lucky enough to have a WAHM schedule to be able to be there for my daughter’s very first day of big kid school and my son’s very first day of preschool. I have also worked hard with both of my kids to, in my case, semi-homeschool them and get them enrolled in schools with smaller classes so they get more one-on-one time with their teachers. What’s made a big difference for me both in terms of helping new teachers get to know my kids and also in terms of me understanding how my kids learn best is keying into their individual temperaments…and continuing to think of myself as one of my kids’ most important teachers even after they’ve headed off to elementary school.

When I started getting my firstborn ready for school, I started teaching her in the ways I most liked to learn as a child. I thought this would be a great approach, considering I graduated both high school and college early and with honors. I knew that interests played a big role in making learning “click” for kids because I’d done my undergraduate thesis on multiple intelligences in college. But I didn’t realize until I started teaching one-on-one just how important it is to know your child’s learning personality type.

My eldest daughter has a very different personality type than I do, and until I started keying into those personality type differences, learning wasn’t as fun for her as it could be. Because my ultimate goal is to make sure my kids enjoy learning and turn into life-long learners, my original strategy of doing it the way I did as a kid just wasn’t working. I began doing a lot of research and started weaving in personality type based techniques into our work together and things started to change. She started to understand new concepts better and faster…and to enjoy learning more. I think one of my simultaneously best and worst moments came last year when we were working on homework together and she said, “I love the way you teach me, Mom. Why can’t my teachers teach me this way in school?” This is not to say we don’t have our moments—it’s certainly not all peaches and cream—but our time together is more effective and more enjoyable now that I’m tuned into her temperament. I wrote my book—A Parent’s Playbook for Learning—for other parents like me who want their kids to grow up to love learning and have yet to discover the magic that comes from honoring their kids’ natures in a learning context.

This is a guest post by Jen Lilienstein, founder of Kidzmet.com and author of the award-winning book, A Parent’s Playbook for Learning, which can be purchased in paperback or ebook formats on Amazon.com, BN.com, iTunes, and in bookstores around the world.

Babypalooza Bazaar 3 + MSP’s Play & Learn Giveaway

Now on its 3rd run, the Babypalooza Bazaar will still highlight the same features that made the first 2 bazaars unique and successful: equal exposure for both PRE-LOVED (i.e. gently used) and BRAND NEW items for babies, young children and expectant parents.

The Babypalooza Vendor Protection Program (VPP) will still be enforced to ensure that no two vendors of brand new items will be selling the exact same thing. This helps ensure that shoppers will not get bored from seeing the same merchandise over and over. Items that will be sold are necessities of parents and their children: clothing, shoes and accessories, gear, strollers/baby furniture, feeding bottles, nursing wear, breast pumps, skin care and cleaning products. Yummy, drool-worthy food products will also be sold during bazaar hours. All these at negotiable, easy-on-the-pocket prices!

To continue providing a family-friendly bazaar experience, special function areas will still be available for free for all visitors, these are the following: Sulit breastfeeding station, The Maya Kitchen play area, 88DB Daddy Waiting Lounge and the Twins Lampein diaper change area. This event is also graced by the participation of WhenInManila.com as one of its online media partners.

Clean rest rooms are also just a few steps away from the bazaar stalls for added convenience.

The Babypalooza Bazaar will be held on August 17, 2013 between 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Walter Hogan Conference Center, ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, QC campus.

Venue is fully air-conditioned. FREE parking and entrance.♥ 

MSP’s Play and Learn Center for Toddlers

MSP’s Play and Learn Center provides a stimulating play environment that will help nurture your child’s learning potentials, and will encourage them to LOVE learning from an early age! Your child will learn and discover basic concepts through: Storytelling, group games, listening to music, singing songs, building blocks, solving puzzles, painting, coloring and pretend play, etc.

Contact MSP's Play and Learn Center for Toddlers
Address: My Study Partner, 2nd Floor Golan Plaza Building, 333 KAtipunan Ave., Quezon City
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Skills Learned and Assessed for ACLS Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures include life-saving techniques such as CPR, rescue breathing, and automatic external defibrillators. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an extension of this training that is offered to healthcare professionals. These professionals include physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physician assistants, dentists, nurses, and paramedics. There are many more interventions that can be performed by those with an ACLS certification.

Basic Life Support

Those wishing to obtain this certification will have to show competence in basic life saving techniques. These include CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and other first aid strategies. Most of the certification course will be focused on more advanced techniques, however. But a candidate must show the ability to perform these basic skills as well.

Intubation   

Intubation is the insertion of a flexible tube into the body. Generally, however, in an emergency situation the tube needs to be inserted into the trachea to allow the patient to breathe. A laryngoscope, if available, is used to open the jaw so that the patient’s throat can be seen clearly. This prevents the tube from going down the esophagus instead and causing other problems. Once the tube is inserted into the throat it can be hooked to a ventilator or bag valve mask so that the patient can breathe.

Electrocardiograms

In BLS, an automatic external defibrillator determines how and when to shock a patient. An important part of ACLS, however, is the ability to read and interpret an electrocardiogram. This allows the emergency responder to decide when and how to shock the patient by monitoring the rhythms and vital signs. This is an important skill because the timing can be crucial.

Intravenous Medications

Another skill covered in ACLS certification is the administration of intravenous (IV) lines and medications. Epinephrine and amiodarone are commonly used drugs because they can treat cardiac arrest, superficial bleeding, and anaphylaxis. Other medications may be needed to treat drug overdoses or reactions to medications. The goal of ACLS is to not only treat the patient, but to determine what the underlying problem is so that the patient can be treated properly now and in the future.

How to Be an Effective Math Tutor

Sometimes it can be difficult to master a subject entirely on your own. For many students, that subject is math. A math equation can often look like Greek to someone who is not strong in that particular area. To translate this strange language, a tutor can come in handy. If you have a knack for math and are skilled in teaching this subject, consider becoming a math tutor. Read on for tips on how to be a quality math tutor, or click here for more information.

How to Volunteer

You can usually volunteer at a school or educational program for helping remedial students. Before you sign up, be sure you make a few important considerations. First, evaluate your expertise in math. Know what your strengths and weaknesses are and what you can effectively teach students. Then you can pick the level of math you wish to teach. Next, get in contact with schools, specifically their tutoring programs, if they have them. Find out if the institution has any particular pre-reqs and make sure you meet them. To apply, submit your résumé and transcript and any other required materials. See if you can set up an interview with the appropriate educational professional at that institution. Then you may be asked to undergo a trial period to see if you are a good fit for the program.

Tips for Success

To excel in the tutoring program and show you are capable, be sure you know the important tips for success. First of all, assess your students’ understanding of the material. A diagnostic test will be a good indicator as well as talking one-on-one with students. Base your sessions on each student’s needs. Then teach students all the important math terms and symbols as a good foundation. They will not understand your instructions if they don’t know the words and visuals you are using. Encourage the students to learn these basic principles, since math is something you have to learn step by step, each lesson building on the next. Give the students assignments and homework so you can monitor their progress. Identify areas in which they need help and build off that. Over time, your students should make substantial progress. For more information on math tutor services, click here.