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 programs 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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Choosing an Arizona College
Posted on June 26, 2008
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Maybe you’re looking for graphic design programs in Arizona, or maybe you just want a good university where you can get away from your parents. Either way, here are some tips for choosing an Arizona college.
- Cost. Is it something you can afford? The way the credit crisis is looking right now, you don’t want to end up owing too much on student loans. Be careful you don’t bite off more than you can chew!
- Location. If you are not going to live on campus, be sure that the school isn’t too far from your home. Fuel prices keep rising and show no signs of stopping, and before you know it your commute might cost more than your tuition!
- Degree programs. If you are not sure yet of what your degree will be in, make sure the school offers a variety of degree programs that are a good match for you. If it is a specialized school — for instance, a graphic design school — be sure that’s what you want before you sign up.
These are just a few things you should watch for when choosing an Arizona college. Best of luck to you, and happy studying!
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I Never Looked Back
Posted on June 25, 2008
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I always knew that I wanted to work in the medical profession. Since I was very small, I had always planned to become a doctor. As I struggled through high school with a learning disability, it became very apparent that I was not going to have the grades that I needed to get into medical school, so I started looking into other options.
I decided that I would become a medical assistant and discussed the possibility of attending Sanford Brown Garden City with my high school guidance counselor. She arranged for me to go to the school to talk to someone about the courses that were offered there.
I was very impressed with the school and after a tour of both the school and the courses it had to offer, I decided that I was going to study for a certificate in diagnostic medical ultrasound. I remember walking out of there feeling so happy that I once again had some direction in my life and I was once again excited to finish high school and move on with my life. I know that the decision was right for me and I have never looked back.
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