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Are you thinking of becoming a professor? Academia involves a major commitment, so think hard. Here are some advantages to life as a professor.

Thinking of becoming a professor? Read this list about the disadvantages to being a professor. If the list doesn't scare you away, an academic career may be for you.

Join me as I chronicle my last semester as a college professor! Here's the ongoing series of my blog posts about my adventures.

Studies show children learn better and have a greater chance of academic success when one or both parents are active in their education. So how can parents get involved?

Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.

What is the latest news of the effects of institutionalized childcare? The National Institutes on Health releases it's latest report on the pros - and cons of daycare.

Paraphrasing as such is not plagiarism. Paraphrases must, however, adhere to certain standards. Read the following article to find out what they are.

Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes.

The most important step to writing a winning personal statement for graduate school applications is the revising process.

Roxana Saberi, a native of Fargo North Dakota was imprisoned by the Iranian government this year. People in her hometown are of Fargo/Moorhead are rallying in support.

Hope to build research credentials and experience? Many organizations provide opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, Ph.D candidates and post doctorates.

While not the most creative essay-writing technique, the five-paragraph essay can be a useful essay-writing technique for both beginning and experienced writers.

National School Counseling Week is a time to recognize school counselors, the many ways they provide support , and how they constantly strive to improve their programs.

A nearly 300-year-old invention may hold the key to unraveling the mystery of why Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.

Whether you are a graduate or you are simply curious there has never been a better time to think of doing an undergraduate degree in anthropology!

Although he taught literature at Toronto's Trinity College for 21 years, Davies entered university as a non-degree student because he could not pass a mathematics exam.

Brief biography of artist and educator William Conger, whose works fuse form, color and context in a singularly brilliant manner.

Choosing a meaningful research topic for your dissertation or master's thesis can be a challenge. Here are some criteria to help you decide.

The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.

Ernst Mach was an Austrian physicist and philosopher who established important principles of optics, mechanics, motion, wave dynamics and sensory experience.

Both grade inflation that produces an abnormal number of superior scores as well as restructuring testing mechanisms to avoid failure percentages harms the process.

Schools systems employ specialized educators to assist students, families, and staff. These educators are called school counselors.

Getting used to life as a college student is easy if you just remember to study a bit, make efforts to meet new friends, and avoid eating too many goodies.

The five-paragraph essay is a staple of the educational community. Learning how to write one effectively can increase student performance and writing proficiency.

Military man and leader of Venezuela for ten years, the often controversial Hugo Chávez has been at the forefront of a wave of democratic socialism in Latin America.

Nadia Shivack's moving graphic memoir features her lifelong struggle against an eating disorder.

Short biography of the Russian writer of worldly talents.

It's back to school season and that means homework. These simple and effective strategies help parents eliminate the nightly frustrations often created by homework.

This new edition of a classic text offers a guide to the incredible diversity of subtidal and intertidal plants and animals in the temperate coastal waters of Australia

When an adoptee starts at a new school, it is normal for there be adjustment issues. Here are some common problems adoptive parents can watch for during the transition.

During their educational careers most homeschoolers participate in a science fair, so it is important students understand what the scientific method is and how to use it.

Is graduate school right for you? Here are some serious questions to consider before you make this commitment.

With a stronger economy, South Korea has placed emphasis on education as the key to their overwhelming success. However, at what cost are these new pressures having on the children who have been entrusted with its economy’s future survival?

Well done on making the short-list for a teaching assistantship at university. Get that job by being prepared for stock academic interview questions.

The AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Conference is held in a different city each year. What can a writer expect from attending?

Ever hear of a CV or curriculum vitae? It's not a resume, but it is similar and it's important to understand the difference between it and a resume.

Like Theodore Roosevelt before him, Woodrow Wilson saw the President as the personal representative of the American people.

For the student who may need to do some convincing in order to gain parental approval to study abroad, the following points can help make a strong case in favor of it.

Writing academic papers at the college level can be difficult for many new university students. These writing tips will guide students to an "A" on that next paper!

With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.

Mankind's greatest atomic power was harnessed through the invention of the nuclear reactor by two physicists, Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard.

It is understandable to be currently enrolled in college or university studies in the United States and already having some concerns about job prospects upon graduation.

Symbolic interpretation became Campbell's means to prove that all cultures have produced common elemental themes: Heroes, villains and even gods.

The account of a mortally wounded pilot, Sgt. Middleton who still brought his crew home following a raid on Turin. His devotion to duty against overwhelming odds.

The value of applying for a government internship is discussed along with programs, government career interest check, federal resumes, and application process.

Martin Luther, father of the German Reformation, founded the Lutheran religion and sparked the birth of Protestantism, forever altering both politics and spirituality.

Effective early reading guidelines proposed by the National Reading Panel on April 13, 2000, are outlined and discussed.