...When your senior year is coming to an send and you are getting ready to venture off to college, it can seem intimidating. High school is a safe and familiar place to most people. This makes it hard to think about moving away to college, which is new and unfamiliar. There are a few differences between the two, but nothing that can not be overcome. One major difference in college is that you have to manage your own time. You don't go in every class five days a week, so that can make it harder to keep track of your work. In high school you homework that is due the next day, but in college you have assignments that can be due a whole week from when it is given. Learning how to manage your time and not procrastinate is probably the hardest battle...
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...Three years ago I left my home and came to the US following the dream of better education. At that time I just turned eighteen and had no experience in travelling, my English was undeveloped, and I was very limited in finances. Although I had doubts about starting a new life alone in a foreign country, I persevered and decided to surpass my limits. My primal reason of travelling across the ocean was to rediscover American culture, avoiding stereotypes I grew up on, and to search for opportunities. While working hard all summer long for sixty hours a week, I made time to travel, meet people, and got to know the community. One day my American friend brought me to the local community college in Manteo, North Carolina. I passed all the tests and...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Background Introduction Changes are permanent thing on earth. Are the people is ready enough to accept the changes on the educational system? The current opening of classes here in the Philippines usually starts from June to March but our lawmakers want to amend the opening of classes. The existing school calendar which spans from June to March is often disrupted as destructive typhoons plague the region during the rainy season that’s why our lawmakers decided to move the opening of classes from September through May to avoid numerous class suspensions and serve to protect the students during strong typhoons. The Department of Education said that it is open to the proposal by some sectors, including lawmakers to move the opening of classes but they want to ensure the comfort of the students in school and stresses the need for a comprehensive study. While the Department of Education is open on the proposal, some did not welcome this idea. An initial survey on the matter conducted way back in 2009. On the respondents, 66 percent were against the move while 34 percent were in favor. [1] Also, another ground for rejecting the proposal is the traditions celebrated during summer and being not conducive in learning because of hot weather during March. The delay in suspension of classes is one of the reasons why our lawmakers and other sectors in the community urge to move the classes from June to September. Unexpected...
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...half of college freshmen show some concern with how to pay for college. This is the highest this number has been since 1971 (S. Chan and Kim Chan). The amount of college graduate debt has been rapidly increasing also. With limited jobs available because of the high unemployment rate, college graduates find themselves staying in debt even longer. However, grants and financial aid are available to students, but students still struggle to pay for their college tuition. Although some claim that higher education is still affordable, higher education costs too much because the state’s revenue is low, the unemployment rate is high, and graduates cannot pay off loans. One reason that higher education is not affordable is that the states’ revenue is low and the states are in debt. Because of their decreasing tax revenues, many states need to make cuts in their budget. As a result of this, tuition is rising and other changes are happening throughout colleges. Some of these changes include: higher student to faculty ratios, less but larger classes, and fewer on-campus jobs that normally support students (Scaliger). These changes affect students and impact their view and decisions of certain colleges. The tuition rate has also “been rising at about 6 percent a year for most of the past ten years” (S. Chan and Kim Chan). This percent inevitably makes it harder for students to find an affordable college. High tuition prices also keep some people from attending their dream college. All of...
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...A SYSTEM SIMULATION STUDY ON THE THREE FAST MOVING PRODUCTS (MARLBORO, C2, VIVA) OF THE COLLEGE VARIETY SHOPPE USING THE MONTE CARLO SIMULATION IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study shows how the selected three fast moving products (Marlboro cigarettes, C2, Viva mineral water) move from the current Inventory Management technique of the College Variety Shoppe from its distributors to its warehouse storage to the end user or customer. An excel program and a simulation model was made to observed its current performance. After the observation, the group performs an experimentation that will improve the current technique of the College Variety Shoppe. After simulating the experimentation, the group then give conclusions and recommendations on how to improve the College Variety Shoppe’s current Inventory Management. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page ........................................................ 1 Executive Summary ........................................................ 2 Table of Contents ........................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................ 4 Methodology ........................................................ 6 Model Development ........................................................ 7 Model Validation ........................................................ 11 Experimentation, Results .......
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...want to pursue. This causes problems when trying to break barriers and work to create new innovations. College presents students with the opportunity to become whoever they choose to be, and find an occupation to fit that. College is an opportunity that allows you to pursue the “American Dream”. The opportunities that college present you with are endless and are open to however you choose to use them. As we are occupying our time about the limits we make ourselves we should be working to broaden our horizon in all aspects. Frank Bruni discussed specific points about what he believes the college experience should be such as networking, involvement in school activities and social media. Moving on from anything you have spent a lot time with or doing takes a lot of willpower to complete. Though this may be hard doing, moving on to become something greater is key to your success. Frank Bruni stresses this in his New York Times article. When in college, students tend to lean towards what they used to do in previous years as a form of comfort and support. This causes students to stay in a “gated community” per say. Students should be networking and expanding themselves rather than trying to recreate their high school years. Joining new groups and clubs instead of reaching to find identical substitutes allows you to broaden your horizons in all social suspects. Students believe college is too much about finding resources that aid them with their own personal preferences when they should...
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...Beginning college studies is like starting an entirely new life. One would think that college was simply an academic extension of high school, but that is far from the truth. The commencement of one life marks the end of another life. It is a time where the previous life of a high schooler ceases to exist, and is replaced by a different world. In fact, the major changes a student goes through are more indicative of growing up than they are of getting smarter. The following paragraphs explore some of the differences student face when moving on from high school to college. Often, students nearing their high school graduation wonder what new challenges will be waiting for them in college. When the days of college finally arrive, they realize that these challenges are major and will alter their lives forever. From the first semester, right from the start, the college freshman notices a drastic difference in terms of personal freedom. For one thing, most college students do not continue to live with their parents. College is a time when the former high schooler develops a greater level of independence. The student grows and matures, moves her belongings and finds a new place to live. Sometimes, she finds a roommate, someone who is not a member of the family. Moving doesn't just have to be leaving the home in search of a new one. Sometimes students make an even bigger transition than simply leaving the house. In the United States it is very common for students to leave their home...
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...If you were to walk around a college campus and conduct a survey on the percentage of students that are constantly stressed out, what would that percentage be? 50%? 70%? Maybe even 95%? It is common knowledge that one's college years, although fun, can be extremely stressful. Many college students have never been taught how to relieve that stress. It is scientifically proven that exercise, especially running, is the most underused stress reliever there is. Now, with that being said, how many college students are going to get up off of the couch and go for a run? The answer: Not very many. What college students need is motivation. Motivation can come in many ways, but one way is to give them a cause to run for. If colleges all around the country start sponsoring 5k’s, 10k’s, or even Marathons that are run for cancer patients or children in need, more college students will be willing to go from the couch to the street for those causes. Another way to get students moving is creating fun ways to work out. Normal gym workouts with weights and treadmills can become monotonous, but add a little spice to a workout, and getting students off of their bums may not be so hard. Anything from crazy, muddy, races to hot yoga in the park to having a “bring your dog for a run” day, can be great ideas to help create a guide for students to become more health conscious. Yet, being healthy does not solely consist of moving one’s body. The definition of health, in all reality, is to remain in a state...
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...Things You'll Need: * Commercial driver's license * Moving truck * Insurance * Business cards * Website 1. 1 Pick a niche for your company as well as a name. You can specialize in office moves, late night/off hour moves, apartment moving, or out-of-town moves. Be sure to get an assumed name certificate for your moving company. 2. 2 Obtain a commercial driver's license from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You will need to pay a $35 application fee (unless you are a veteran or school bus driver) and a $10 permit fee. 3. 3 Decide where you will store your moving truck. If you have a driveway or are allowed to park on the street, it will cost you much less than having to rent a warehouse or commercial parking space. 4. 4 Lease a commercial truck with a trailer that is at least 700 cubic feet. This size truck will allow you to move small offices, houses, and apartments to start with. 5. 5 Purchase, from a company such as New Haven USA, furniture pads, dollys, and other equipment you will need to perform moves. 6. 6 Hire at least one person with a commercial driver's license to work for you as an independent contractor--you will make more money if you have another person to make moves quicker. As you will be trusting him around your customer's property, make sure that you do a background check on him, have him sign a standard agreement that outlines what he will be paid and how often, and use IRS Form SS-8. 7. 7 ...
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...The days are getting cooler, and you are a few week away from moving into your college dorm. For many young adults, college is a highly anticipated milestone. You will make new friends, and you will learn many new things. This is probably the first time you have lived away from your family, and you might be nervous. To make the transition to college life easier, you can start planning your move to your new home. What to Bring You should always pack essential items. Your essential items are things that you use every day. Do not pack too many bulky items. You can purchase bulky items when you arrive at your destination. You will need a few pairs of shoes and a few jackets. If you are starting school in the winter, pack a few sweaters. Leaving...
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...opportunity in life. Some life situations that emphasizes this quote are moving cities, not being accepted to a specific college, and failing a test. Firstly, moving cities is not easy for anyone because you are leaving behind memories and friends. You can choose to learn and grow from this experience. For instance, when I was seven my parents decided to move from Hollywood to North Hollywood. This was terrifying for me because I had to leave my childhood neighborhood for a strange and unusual place. At first, I was furious with my parents but then realized they only wanted the best for me. Moving cities opened doors for me which include building my confidence, learning to be independent, and making best friends. If I didn't move I would have not had the opportunity...
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...LEON GUINTO MEMORIAL COLLEGE, Inc. 442 Mabini Street Atimonan, Quezon (Recognized by the Government) No. 010 s. 1986 …teaching minds …changing lives …moving forward June 24, 2013 Rosvyl Claudia E. Esposo Chief Internal Auditor Rural Bank of Atimonan, Inc. Atimonan, Quezon Ms. Esposo: Greetings! Leon Guinto Memorial College, Inc. aims at the total development of its students instilled with knowledge, skill and values in order for them to be globally competitive individuals and actively contributing members of the society. In light of the aforementioned, we believe that as an institution given such responsibility, we must link up with companies who desire the same passion with us in order to update, upgrade and make the education of our youth more relevant to the actual needs of the industry. As part of the curriculum of our college, the College of Business and Accountancy is partnering you and your respected company to attain our shared vision through the Student Apprenticeship Program (SAP). This would give them the chance to be exposed to the actual working environment and apply the theories and principles they learned from their studies. Moreover, this particular subject is a partial fulfillment of their requirements for graduation. As a well established company, we believe that you are our perfect partner in achieving the objectives of our SAP. In this connection, we would like to request your office to accommodate some of our...
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...August 2015; 1,996 miles; junior year. Naturally, moving in the middle of high school was entirely unappealing to me. Not seeing my best friends for months on end, not visiting my grandparents and uncle whenever I felt lonely: unimaginable. I could not fathom leaving the only place I ever had the blessing to call “home”. I abhorred the idea of living in the midst of the stereotypical "traditional" views of the "uneducated" Southerners. The only experience I had with “real Southerners” was the cowboy shop located on the main street of my town; I was not looking forward to people like that. As any emotionally unstable teenager would do, I combatted the move until the minute my plane took off from the ground, including locking myself in...
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...Attending college has many benefits to a person’s life. Having a college degree will help you get a well-paying job, with no college there are very few jobs that pay well. Not only will a person have the ability get a better job, you can usually find jobs quicker than people with no degree. People with college degrees of any kind seem to be happier with their life and their job. If you work for the job that you want, usually people live a happier and less stressful life when they succeed. I plan to go to West Virginia University, this is where my dad attended college and they have what I have been told is best engineering program that West Virginia has to offer. Staying in or around West Virginia is very important to me, because I...
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...changes that are bound to happen. Whether it be starting a new job, moving away, or going to school. Change can be exciting, but it can also be very frightening. The beauty and curse about change, is that you don’t know what is going to happen next. The book Who Moved My Cheese illustrates this concept very well, and I learned many things from this story that I can apply towards myself. I have recently had two new changes in my life. I have moved away from home and I have started college. Both of these changes are interconnected, since I moved away for college, but that doesn’t make them any easier. At first I was nervous about this new change, and I still am a little bit. Everything was essentially handed to me at home and high school was never a challenge for me. Now I have to remember to go grocery shopping, do dishes, pay bills, and keep up with school work at the same time. However, I knew this was something that I had to do, and it was, deep down, something I really wanted to do. After reading this story I think one of the biggest lessons that I could have utilized for myself, for this change, was the preparation. Hem and Haw were not ready to move on when their cheese ran out and I was not ready either. They kept going back to the station each day with the mindset that the cheese would be there forever, while I kept going home each day with the mindset that I had plenty of time to worry about moving later. I should not have been shocked by the change and neither should...
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