When ‘How I Met Your Mother’ became a hit-series, millions of fans of the show looked at the character of Ted and wondered whether they could become a successful architect. Are you one of them? If you want to pursue that dream in real life, there are some things you should keep in...
On the steps of one building, a group of engineering (工程学) students were talking about their exam, which would begin in a few minutes. There was confidence on their faces. This was their last exam. After four years of college, they felt ready to see the world.The exam, they knew,...
You may also haveslightly bigger steps,like finishing school, completing a college degree, getting work experience, working a part-time job to earn credits with the company you ultimately want to work with, and finally being hired full time and promoted to the leadership position you crave. Sma...
I studied mathematics in college, and my first job after graduating was crunching numbers at an insurance company (I didn’t like this job!). It’s okay if you don’t know what you want. Learning about what you want for a career often comes from trying things that you don’t like....
To those students who have been brought up in a culture where emphasis is on teaching and examinations, these new demands will cause them serious problems if they have not been successful in formulating an independent approach to studying in their college. Childs and Spencer (2002) found in ...
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When I was in high school, I really struggled with math. Somehow, my brain was just not wired for it, especially geometry. But to get into college, I had to have 3 years of math, so I struggled along, have to admit I cheated a bit, and got through Algebra I and basic geometry....
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Being strong in each of these three areas proves to Georgetown that you can handle (and do well with) difficult coursework. The next section gives more specific information on what grades and test scores you should be aiming for. If you've participated in academic competitions and done well ...
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