3 Myths about Golf Schools
Posted on August 16, 2008
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If you are considering a golf career but are still a little unsure of the wisdom of the decision, you might be putting too much stock in what you hear. There are many myths about golf schools that circulate and sow skepticism among prospective students. Here are a few of the most treacherous.
- Golf schools aren’t real schools. Not true. Most reputable golf colleges are accredited, just like any other college.
- A golf career isn’t a realistic goal. Again, not true at all! Golf is so popular that the industry is constantly growing — and that means the demand for knowledgeable workers to fill these jobs are also always increasing. In other words, there are plenty of opportunities — and at a variety of different kinds of jobs — for those aspiring to such a career!
- Pro golf careers are the only opportunity for graduates of a golf college. There are many different job opportunities for golf school graduates — pro golfers are really only the tip of the iceberg. For instance, every golf facility requires tons of staff to make everything run smoothly: landscapers and maintenance crews, golf instructors, managers, and staff to work at the main building. There is also a myriad of other golf jobs available, such as caddies, trick shot artists, golf writers, advertisers, and photographers.
As you can see, there are lots of opportunities and benefits that come with a golf education. I hope debunking some of these well-known myths will help you make your decision!
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Putting the “Arts” Back in Culinary Arts School
Posted on July 29, 2008
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The number of students attending culinary arts programs has risen considerably in the last ten years. There are many great programs out there to meet the needs of these students. Unfortunately, a lot of them are focusing primarily on the "culinary" part of the phrase "culinary arts school" and not focusing so much on the "arts" part of it. In other words, people attending culinary schools today are getting a great education in cooking but they are not necessarily being allowed to demonstrate creativity in their work.
Not all schools are guilty of this. Scottsdale Culinary School is an example of a cooking school that teaches the skill of cooking along with the art of it. However, more and more schools are so focused on making sure students can cook - and that they understand the business of being a chef - that they neglect the fact that cooking is an art form.
Cooking is a highly creative activity. It’s something that each person who does it does a little bit differently. A good chef will be able to get creative in the planning of a menu, the creation of new dishes and the presentation of food. Those schools that are neglecting the "arts" part of "culinary arts school" should take a step back and think about the problems that this may cause for the industry.
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Internships Matter with Online Health Degrees
Posted on July 26, 2008
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It is now possible to get almost any college degree that you would like to get through an accredited online program. However, there are some degrees that are considerably better if they include an externship or internship which allows for hands-on experience in the field of study. One great example of such a degree is the health care degree online.
Working in the heath care field almost always means that you’re going to be interacting with people during the course of your daily job. This may not be true for other online degrees. For example, someone who gets a graphic design degree online may do freelance work that doesn’t require them to regularly interact with clients at all.
There is nothing wrong with getting an online health care degree. However, it’s a really good idea to get experience in the field before completing the degree. This helps you as a student confirm that you’re really in the right field, studying something that interests you enough that you’ll want to do it as a job.
It’s also a good thing to have on your resume because it proves to potential employers that you’re not only capable of handling the academic aspect of health care education but that you’re also capable of the human component of health care work.
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What U.S. AA Degrees Are Equivalent To
Posted on July 15, 2008
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People who are interested in getting associates degrees may be planning to get a job immediately after graduation or they may be planning to continue on with their education. In either case, it is important to understand how aa degrees are equivalent to other degrees in the U.S. as well as to how these degrees are equivalent to degrees in other countries.
As a general rule, the associates degree in the U.S. is considered to be equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor degree in the same field. For example, someone who gets an associates degree in public administration would basically have completed the first two years of a public administration bachelor degree. This means the student could enter a four-year public administration degree program as a college junior.
The associates degree in the U.S. is also comparable to certain degrees in other countries. It is comparable to the associates degree in Canada, the foundation degree in the UK and the diplôme d’études universitaires générales in France. In other words, if you got an associates degree in accounting from a U.S. school, it would be like getting a foundation degree in accounting from the UK. Students who may want to study or work abroad should be aware of these equivalencies.
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Lucrative California Careers (Other than Show Biz)
Posted on July 1, 2008
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A lot of people have this perception that the only careers in California are related to show biz. I really can’t blame them for that, I suppose — after all, that’s the perception that the media and all other sources of information seem to encourage. However, in truth there are many lucrative careers to pursue in California that really have nothing to do with show biz. Here are just a few fun California careers:
- Careers in the culinary arts. California is a hotspot for entertainment businesses, no matter how you look at it. As a result, there are scores of upscale restaurants, providing plenty of opportunities for a lucrative career in the culinary arts. All you need is a degree from a well known West Coast culinary school, such as Kitchen Academy Seattle, and plenty of ambition.
- Careers in photography. There’s a reason there are so many successful photography schools in California. Photographers find they have plenty of opportunities in California, whether they prefer to photograph landscapes or people. There are plenty of people willing to pay professional photographers for a variety of kinds of photos — for instance, professional portfolio pics for actors and models. Also, there are many publications for photographers to pitch their work to on a freelance basis.
- Educational careers. California is known for being an intellectual hotbed, particularly of rather avant-garde thought. There are plenty of opportunities for college professors, researchers, and others in the educational realms surrounding a successful university.
Not everyone in California is either in show biz, or wants to be. There are plenty of other career opportunities — many of which actually offer much more potential for success than show biz!
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