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I attended another college fair at a Massachusetts high school where nearly 100 colleges were in attendance. Sort of. These fairs are one-stop opportunities to see what a college has to offer, but it's really a time to pick up the school's literature and meet an admissions person.That's all.Unfortunately, many of these colleges didn't send their own admissions people, but instead sent people with dated perspectives: alumni with sweet but irrelevant memories for a 16-year-old who shows up to the booth. Perhaps guilty of such bad marketing were colleges like Villanova, Hamilton, Hobart & Williams, Wake Forest, and UMaine. Maybe they knew something about college fairs that made it worthwhile NOT to send their admissions people.For this post, I submit the following observation. According to my own subjective categories, here are the colleges that impressed me the most:Most creative and practical presentation catalog: Bridgewater StateMost influenced by a student's interest in their college (HINT: send emails, make lots of phone calls, show your face frequently to admission people): Holy CrossMost informative catalog so you don't have to visit campus: UMaine, OronoMost bang-for-your-buck (3 required internships): EndicottMost worth-looking-into engineering college: Illinois Institute of TechnologyMost noticeable college for creative writing: Eckerd (sunny ... [more..]

Learning how to golf can no doubt be a difficult task. Even if you have played other sports throughout your life, golf is different. For instance, in soccer, it is easy to go out on a field and kick a ball around without any prior experience, even if you are not very good. With a little luck, you could even score a goal. In golf on the other hand, very few players can step out onto the golf course their first time and make a par (except of course Alex Ovechkin, who happened to get a hole in one; but that is extreme luck). Bottom line; it's going to take some practice and a lot of determination. Take a look at some of these tips, and try not to make the same errors as many before you.Some common errors that beginners make:1.) Trying to crush the ballMany new golfers step up to the tee box and think, "I have got to crush this ball as far as I can!" Do not make that mistake! If you take the biggest, most powerful swing you can, I will make a bet; one, that the ball probably will not go straight, and two, that ... [more..]

Reasons to Get Into EngineeringCutting edge resources and latest technologies is the biggest reason why students from all over the world want to take admission to American universities for engineering programs. These programs are research based and are often backed by reputed industries of their respective domain. It helps students to get practical knowledge and develop their analytical skills which are must for job market today.The engineering domain is all about new innovations and ideas every day. High end research technologies and world class infrastructure make American universities a better option for aspiring students. They can be assured of bright career opportunities once they graduate from some college here.Undergraduate ProgramsAmerican universities provide both graduate and undergraduate programs for students from all over the world. You can choose a university depending upon your area and subject of choice. Admission process to all domains of engineering is same but the curriculum varies significantly. Study the course listings given by various colleges on their websites so as to choose course of your choice. Idaho state university is a leading educational establishment with its separate college of engineering.College of engineering of Idaho state university is operated by state of Idaho and the main university ... [more..]

Becoming an aircraft engineer can mean many different things, and in order to have a more clear idea of what you want to do within this line of work, you'll need to learn more about what it consists of. The basic job description of an aircraft engineer is someone who maintains aircrafts and keeps them running as smoothly as possible. There are hundreds of different kinds of engineers for different parts of the plane, including airframe structure, electrical systems, radio navigation systems, and engine systems. Before you select just one trade in this industry, you will really want to do your homework and make sure that it is something you would be interested in. The more interested you are in what you are doing, the better you will be at it.In order to start working in this line of work, you will need to become certified in your state. This requires going into a program that lasts anywhere from 18 to 24 months. You will need to complete the necessary course requirements which will give you both academic and hands-on training for the kind of work you will be doing in a real job for an airline company. Both of ... [more..]