Saturday, November 3, 2012

Seven Reasons Why College Students Become Unemployed or Underemployed


In recent years, the sad fact is that fifty percent of all college grads have been unable to land good jobs. The reasons for this statistic can be traced to a variety of reasons including the economy and a poor understanding of the employment process.
Too many students fail to follow the steps that are most likely to lead to employment success. They prefer to ignore their employment goals until the senior year. Since gathering the information, creating a plan and carrying out that plan take more time, that strategy does not work well.
Factors That Affect Employment
1. Your Major - Some college majors are in demand, others are not. When you select a major that is not in demand, you can hurt your chances for employment success. When you know that you have selected a major that has limited employment opportunities, you must understand that you will have to look closely at your options and address the issues head on. Burying your head in the sand and ignoring the obvious will not serve you well.
2. Your College - The college you select is a factor in employment success. When your college does not have a good reputation in your field of study, few employers will show an interest. Also, when your college does a poor job of helping students get prepared to conduct an effective job search, those students will be at a disadvantage in the competitive job market. The reputation of the college in your field of study and the ability of the college to help students prepare for their employment search should be known to you before you make your final choice.
3. Your Performance - Students need a semester-by-semester Plan of Action. Those who are not detailed and clear about their activities and performance will loose out to students who are more aware and better prepared. Their performance in the classroom, in campus activities, at work and in community or leisure activities is important. Students who fail to participate in or excel at anything will seldom show up on an employer's radar screen.
4. Your Attitude - There is an enthusiasm that goes along with success. It is a combination of confidence, interest in the work, determination to succeed, a willingness to take calculated risks and a need to get things done and done right. When students fail to demonstrate a superior work attitude, employers will move on to the next candidate.
5. Your Accomplishments - Your accomplishments tell others about you and your capabilities. Therefore, students with few accomplishments will have little to say and will obscure their capabilities from potential employers. No employer is going to spend time trying to figure out what an unknown quantity can bring to the table. Your capabilities must be made obvious by prior accomplishments and handed to employers on a silver platter.
6. Your Job Search - Getting ready to conduct a comprehensive and effective search for employment is a slow process that builds gradually, as you move through college. Preparation includes a goal, a plan, research, classroom performance, campus, community and leisure activities, work experiences, accomplishments and successes, examples and stories, your network, your resume and sales letter, interview practice, employer identification, references and more. Because there is so much to do, students who fail to adequately prepare for their senior year job search should be prepared to fail.
7. Your Reputation - You create the reputation upon which employers make judgments. Charisma, leadership, communication, performance results, relationships, memberships, contacts, influence, references and recommendations all come into play. Your reputation both precedes you and follows you. However, when you have no reputation, employers will wonder why not. When you have done nothing of importance during the college years, it will be difficult for you to stand out. Obviously, when someone has a bad reputation, their chances for employment will be nonexistent.
Although a few students can sometimes get away with ignoring one or two of the seven elements listed above, relying on luck and your good looks is not a reliable strategy for beginning a career. A clear direction, understanding the requirements, a plan, hard work and determination are all needed for employment success. To help ensure that you do not join the ranks of the unemployed and become a statistic, you should take pains to put yourself in the best position to find a job with career potential.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

For College Admission Success, Mind Your Manners


You may be wondering how college admissions and manners could possibly be related. The connection is surprisingly clear. As you go through the college planning process, you'll deal with adults who have some influence on your future. How you handle these encounters can make all the difference.
Frequently, the college admissions process seems quite impersonal, but there are many interactions with college representatives, admissions officers, alumni and high school teachers. This is where manners and appropriate behavior play a role.
Read on to find out the five areas of college admissions where manners do matter:
Teacher recommendations
Students usually ask high school teachers for college recommendations. Obviously, if teachers are asked to write a recommendation in the spring of your junior year, they have plenty of time to get this done during the summer. If, on the other hand, you wait until the recommendation is almost due, many teachers resent the rush and pressure to get the job done quickly. Teachers are busy people, and they're doing you a favor. It's important to thank them for taking the time to write you a letter. Don't forget about your counselor, too.
Social media
Students don't always use the best judgment on their Facebook pages or other networking sites. Before you apply to college, clean up anything that could jeopardize your opportunities for college acceptance. Colleges DO care what you post and show online. If it's inappropriate, there's a good possibility it will be noted on your college application. A surprising number of college admissions officers reported social media sites have had a negative impact on a student's possibilities for college admission. Don't take that chance. It's poor manners to say things online that you might regret later.
Email and cellphones
It's wise for students to have a separate email address for all college correspondence. Your current address might be cute but doesn't convey the image you want to project to colleges. It's also smart to review your cellphone message. College representatives will often contact students on their cellphones to set up interviews. Most college reps would like to know that they've reached the student for which the call was intended. If the college representative hears blaring music, he or she may not know whether to leave a message. You might miss an important opportunity to connect with someone from a school that interests you. Also, know how to answer a phone. When asked, "Is this Rob?" say, "Yes, this is he," not "Yeah, this is him." First impressions count.
College interviews
If you have a chance to interview with someone from a college or university, by all means do it. Dress appropriately, and be prepared with a few questions you would like to ask about the school. Arrive at the interview at least 10 minutes early. College officers are busy and can't wait if you're late. It's important to meet your interviewer with a firm handshake. You should also maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. When you return home, it's polite to send a thank-you note, not an email. Ask your interviewer for a business card so you know where to send the note. Show interest in the school and listen to what the interviewer has to say.
College visits
College admissions committees like to accept students who show an interest in their school. One of the best ways to do this is through a college visit. Call in advance to set up a tour, information session and possible interview. Avoid using your cellphone or texting while you are visiting a college campus. Pay attention to the guide, and don't talk with other people during the tour. Colleges realize that you're a teenager and don't expect you to act like an adult all the time. However, they do want to know that you can demonstrate appropriate behavior and know how to conduct yourself, so keep in mind that manners are important for college admissions.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

An Accounting Diploma Is a Cross-Disciplinary Asset


Accountants understand three things incredibly well: taxes, money and profit. Incidentally, these are the three most keys elements to any successful business. Accountants know this, and this is why, quite often, they can work in almost any industry, at any level. They hold the keys to the financial kingdom, due to their ability to safeguard the assets and numbers of any business or individuals.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting is the only job that has experienced a rise in the growth among all occupations since 2008, surpassing other employments by approximately 22%. The BLS has also estimated that the employment levels in accounting will only continue to grow. That's great news for a job that has a starting salary of almost 59,000 going into an economic recession.
The right training can help prepare potential applicants for these jobs. While accounting is a great career, it requires extensive training, both in theory and in practice. Professional accountants must also stay up to date on the current tax regulations and laws to ensure their efficiency. Also, be aware that following accounting training, all accountants must obtain their Certified Public Accountant certificate (CPA). A CPA is what is used to verify the credibility of a trained accountant, whether they are employed, or independent. With a CPA, accountants can work for public, government or private accounting firms. They aren't limited to office jobs, either. They can work in auditing jobs (a particular field that can lead to traveling all around the world in changing environments), in financial or marketing-based positions, or independently. Imagine any field, from film production to education. They all need accountants, or at least someone with financial expertise.
With all of these facts in mind, now consider the overall value of an accountant. Or rather, weigh the value of an individual with a background in accounting, working in any job? Accounting training exponentially increases the value of an employee, regardless of the field that they choose to work in. Every job benefits from someone who is financially skilled, and it definitely places financially capable applicants in a very favorable light.
If you are considering an employment change, or just beginning your career, then consider accountant training. If you simply want to increase your employment value, an accounting certificate can take you a long way. Today, it is very important to ensure that you have the assets to make you stand out in a room of applicants (or fellow employees). Don't choose a field of study that can only take you to a certain level; choose a career that will benefit you and your family in the long run. If you're uncertain, simply try taking one accounting course to see if a financial career is in your future.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Consultative Selling, Say What?


Consultative selling is a seven-syllable way of conveying what is at heart a very simple concept.
You don't have to be a graduate of sales leadership training to be able to grasp it.
Consultative selling is based on building a foundational relationship with your prospect before launching into a list of all the bells and whistles of your product and service.
Think of it this way: conventional selling is product-based. My product is great. You should buy it because... But consultative selling is prospect-based. Who are you? What are your needs? How can I best help you? It's a subtle shift in perspective.
Sales coaching in this kind of selling teaches salespeople to take their time with the client, to view them as a relevant, even indispensable, source of information. A salesperson engaged in this kind of selling relationship is actually conducting an informal method of market research, by taking the time to find out what solutions their clients would need or wish existed.
Sales leadership training for this kind of selling teaches salespeople to view prospects as partners, with whom to work towards solutions. It does not assume that the salesperson knows the solution at the beginning of the process, nor that the prospect does. The choice of product depends on the answers to the many questions that the salesperson puts to the client. In consultative selling, there is no marching in and saying, "This is what you need." Nor can the salesperson meekly give the customer what they claim to need at first interaction. It is a more careful, thought-out process.
That said, consultative selling doesn't work for all situations, for, of course, in some situations, the client does know exactly what they want, and would be annoyed by unnecessary questions. They might resent a salesperson trying to slow down the process, and stand in the way of a sale. That is why sales coaching sessions devoted to this style must also teach salespeople tips for deciding on how and when to use it. In what kind of situations is a relationship-based selling approach to be preferred? In what kind of situations should it be avoided? Many a sales leadership training session has been devoted to answering these difficult, but crucial questions.
So what might sales coaching in this style of selling look like? It might involve the following:
· role playing
· participants may be asked to clearly establish a goal, such as "Learn more," or "Ask questions," for each interaction with a client
· learning how to let go of the pitch as a crutch
· collaborative problem solving
To sum up, consultative selling will not be right for all situations, but for some situations, it will be the best approach possible. The right kind of sales coaching can teach a salesperson to recognize which situations are best suited to this customer-based selling style.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

A Tailor-Made Corporate Event


Trade fairs, conferences, and seminars are three types of events that are all great ways to allow people of the same industry to get together in a non-competitive atmosphere for mutual exchange of information, and to expand their professional network. It is important for people of business to occasionally put the bottom line of buying and selling on hold purely for the sake of the advancement of industry expertise. This way everyone working in the industry, as well as the average person who depends or benefits on the products of that industry, can count on a continual improvement of the quality of business and its fruits.
Event planners have a responsibility to understand these three different kinds of sponsored events. Trade shows allow companies and individuals to demonstrate and inform other industry people and the public to new developments in an open, market-place style atmosphere. Conferences have more of an academic feel as opposed to the market-place feel of trade shows, with representatives giving lectures, taking part in debates, and fielding questions regarding their subject. Seminars normally focus on one specific subject, and combines information sessions with exercises and trial periods.
But it is not only the three style of corporate events that the event planner must know. It is up to them to take the time and do their research regarding the specific industries hiring them to plan their events. Everything from the design of the space, the food being served, and the extra activities offered to the participants should be tailor-made to those attending. Here are some examples of specific industry events and what is done to customize the event.
Trade shows for new machinery: This requires large exhibition rooms with high ceilings depending on the machines. Many power outlets should be safe and secure and well distributed throughout. Lounge areas nearby to escape the noise for more private conversations is a good idea.
Teacher's conferences: Comfortable lecture rooms with good visibility to the stage or podiums. Access to projectors, photocopy machines, and internet is important. A lot of good available coffee is also recommended.
Business motivational seminars: Large rooms for lectures with quick access to smaller rooms for group activities. Guests should also be housed in close proximity to further encourage team building during non-seminar hours, like meals and recreation.
Food fairs: Well-ventilated rooms to avoid mixing aromas between booths. Lots of garbage receptacles and regular garbage removal is very important. There should be good mix of standing and sitting room. Access to bathrooms and other sanitation stations is also needed.
These and many more diverse and unique events make up part of the education one gets in event planning courses. Learning to respond to each event's custom needs is what makes for a great event planner, and a memorable time for everyone showing off their trade, lecturing on their skills, or simply learning about new developments in their industries.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Where to Get the Best Free Education Online


Going out to college is cool but it can also make you flat busted. Rent, books, meal - the college expenses list can go endless.
But if you're not that degree freak, check out some of the best MOOCs (Massively Open Online Course) found for free. Keep in mind that they offer free courses online in the form of video podcasts, audio lectures, and written transcripts, but NOT college credits or degrees.
The Harvard Extension School's Open Learning Initiative made available the eight free Harvard courses on video format. You do not need to register just to watch the lecture videos. Sets, Counting and Probability, Abstract Algebra, Intensive Introduction to Computer Science are some of noncredit courses which are open to the public for free and are taught by eminent Harvard faculty. Browse their more than 600 evening and online courses, many offered for credit and at a reasonable tuition rate, if you are interested in exploring what else Harvard Extension School has to offer.
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) web-based free open publication of MIT course content and materials that mirror almost all undergraduate and graduate courses taught at MIT. Because OCW is not a credit-bearing or degree-granting initiative, there is no registration or enrollment process. You may work through the materials at your own pace, and in whatever way you want.
Supported by a grant from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (yeah, the ones behind HP computers), Open Yale Courses (OYC) offer their notable lectures and other instructional materials from some of their collegiate Yale courses free through internet. OYC covers the wide range of liberal arts disciplines, such as social sciences, humanities, and biological and physical sciences.
Each course has a set of class lectures produced in top-quality video along with other course materials like syllabi, problem sets, and suggested readings. The lectures are available in downloadable videos, audio-only version, and written transcripts. Prominent Yale scientists and scholars who teach excellent courses at the undergraduate introductory level take part in Open Yale Courses.
Taught by regular Stanford faculty, Stanford Free Online Courses are particularly interactive and envisioned to continue Stanford's leadership in providing excellent education to its students and to the world. Like other MOOC, you don't get credit for your work, but with Stanford, you will receive a statement of accomplishment if you successfully completed a course. The classes are offered on many different delivery platforms like Coursera, Class2Go, and Venture Lab.
Free online courses solve a number of other needs which cannot be handled by regular schools and are not intended to replace formal degrees at a reputable degree-granting school.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Why Counseling Is Important Before Committing To Distance Learning Education Courses?


Importance of Counseling
Counseling for students before starting with distance learning education courses is important to ensure that the chosen course is appropriate for students. Generally, this process is organized and governed by authorized professionals. This helps students to understand their goals and set their priorities right for the academic future. Here are a few topics that are discussed in the counseling process.
· Theory of Education
· Psychology of intellectual development
· Career Counseling
· Planning for educational career
· Cross-Cultural Counseling
Counseling is a part of educational development that ensures a bright future for students.
Objectives of This Therapy
Counseling has multiple objectives that work in favor of students. Building a strong academic foundation for future is the main objective of this process. Let us talk about a few other objectives of counseling.
· It helps students to learn about their social responsibilities and reduces communication gap between teachers and learners.
· It is not about providing a set of rules to students, but to encourage them to follow a certain process that includes information exchange, advising, and counseling.
· As this process is organized prior to the start of education program, therefore, students get better confidence about their choice of the course that they are about to pursue.
· Throughout the session, counselor's knowledge of courses helps the students. This helps them to make the right decision.
· Counseling is not about lecturing; it is all about finding the most suitable way to gain success in education through debate and discussion.
· Some of the students often feel troubled making decisions when it comes to distance education. However, with the help of counseling, students overcome their fear and make bold decisions for life.
What these Sessions are based on?
Counseling therapy depends on the acceptance, genuineness, and empathy of the counselor. However, there are different types of subjects that make this therapy a success. This therapy teaches a few basic skills to the students that help them in completing the assignments. The manner of counseling changes according to the course that an individual student wishes to pursue. It offers a clinical experience to the students and helps them to be more clear-minded regarding the long career ahead of them. Here are a few parts of counseling that changes in respect to the distance learning education course.
· Theory of Counseling
· Counseling philosophies to make ethical decision
· Management of information
· Counseling of vocational or writing issues
So, counseling is one of the most important parts of distance learning education courses.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Admissions to Sam Houston State University Online Courses Under the University of Houston


Sam Houston State University (SHSU), founded in the year 1879, is considered to be one of the best higher education institutes in the United States offering online education. It is a well-known section of the University of Houston System and is the third oldest public institution located in Texas. The university is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (COC, SACS) followed by 4 other external accreditation bodies. It has proved its academic excellence over other Houston universities offering online education and achieved the title 'Best of the West' in the US.
Academic requirements for admission to the Sam Houston University online courses
While applying for any online study program offered by the Sam Houston State University, applicants must keep their scores and percentiles with themselves. However, the rules and standards are different for fresh aspirants and students seeking transfer. Find below the academic requirements for both of these categories:
• Students applying for the first time: These candidates need to submit their American College Testing (ACT) score or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score reports along with their applications to be eligible for the admissions. The university has a standard score requirement which the applicants should meet strictly.
• Students transferring from other institutions: Each year, quite a good number of students transfer to this University for pursuing higher education through the online mode. Providing reliable proofs of completion of college credit is a must for them.
- For 12 to 17 transferable hours: A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher is necessary
- For 18 or more transferable hours: The cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) should be minimum 2.0
Credentials needed for admission to the Sam Houston University online programs
Apart from the tests scores or college credits, there are certain documents that candidates need to submit along with their applications. Though the requirements for the graduate admission can vary from one study program to another, we have listed some common credentials below:
• A properly filled Texas Application Form. It should be duly signed and contain correct information about the candidate.
• All official transcripts as proof of the previously earned degrees and certifications. It should include the mark sheets, certificates, provisional certificates (if applicable) and so on.
• Scores of the admission tests
• Letters of recommendation
• A couple of writing samples
• Non-refundable application fee
Being an integral part of the renowned University of Houston System, the Sam Houston University offers financial assistance to around 69% of its students. Hence, choosing Sam Houston over other online learning institutions in the US can definitely be considered as one of the wisest decisions.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Mountaineer's Burden


Our gold and blue home was once called, the Agricultural College of West Virginia. Later on December 4, 1868 the name was changed to West Virginia University; this new name would embody the broader range of education. Currently, West Virginia University continues to strive for excellence by providing students with the tools of success.
College students out on their own and away from home for the first time can find themselves in financial trouble sooner than expected. For many students, attending college itself can be one of two things- the best experience of their life or a life sentence of debt. College can quickly become a crash course in just that, allowing students to make big financial mistakes and expenses that can hunt them for years to come.
As a proud mountaineer, I consider WVU to be my home and my fellow undergrads as part of one big family. For that reason precisely, I was entreat to do my own research and ultimately get the scoop directly from them. What a better way than to conduct a survey? I said to myself. And just that I did, Why not question random undergrads on their financial situation? This brilliant idea was quite successful when I surveyed a sample of 100 West Virginia University undergraduates. The findings quickly lead me to discover similarities between the samples surveyed. The three most common issues hurting students financially were for starters; tuition, housing, and cost of books. Surprised at all? -Didn't think so. These three factors are the biggest costs and expenses for all college students across the United States. There must be a solution. We all wish to graduate with a degree, but at what cost?
West Virginia University has it all. Whether your goal is to be an aerospace engineer, reporter, athletic trainer, forensic investigator, teacher, or CEO, West Virginia University has over 191 degree choices available. There is also always a learning opportunity waiting for you beyond the classroom walls. Therefore, it is no surprise that West Virginia University attracts students from all parts of the country and outside the country as well. Students come from every West Virginia county, 50 states and Washington, DC, and other 100 countries because WVU encourages and supports diversity.
Everyone shares one goal. For college students, being able to immediately generate an income after graduation is an appealing thought. Nevertheless, they may also be repelled by the rising cost of tuition in the past years, and while it is true that a higher education may be one of the largest expenses you will ever face, the importance of a college education has become quite evident in terms of earning potential within today's economy. In despite of the large cost of tuition and other expenses, students should not be discouraged from obtaining a college education. As the cost of tuition rises, so does the number of available financial aid options.
Tuition is the biggest issue for college students. As a result of increases in the price of college, growth of enrollments in higher education over time, and changes in the structure of aid programs, increases in these totals do not necessarily make college more affordable for individual students. From my survey 38% of undergraduate students rely on more than one financial plan to pay for college. Students and their families pay only a fraction of the cost of higher education; funding for the remainder comes from a variety of sources. At public colleges and universities, tuition levels are significantly lower than institutional costs because state and "local governments provide about $70 billion per year in funding for college and university instruction" (College Review).
At West Virginia University the prices of tuition are as follow, $5,674 in-state; $17,844 out-of-state. Surprisingly, my survey showed that most students are an in effect out-of-state student which means that they will carry the heavier debt after graduating college. Students have a selection of financial plans to select from such as loans, grants, financial aid, military funding and of course, scholarships. The survey disclosed that about half of the current undergraduate students at West Virginia University rely on more than one financial plan to help them cover all related college expenses. According to the New York Times, "these federal grants compose only 31 percent of the total grant aid on which postsecondary students rely. The largest portion of grant aid comes from colleges and universities themselves, which provide 41 percent of the total." The remainder is then funded by states and private sources students applied for. Only problem with most loans and financial assistance is that soon after graduating the interest accrues upon receipt.
In the last decade, some states have cut spending for higher education and many others have not allocated enough money to keep pace with the growing student body. That trend has accelerated as state budgets have shrunk because of the recent financial crisis. The Department of Education says, "If the trends continue through 2016, the average cost of a public college will have more than doubled in just 15 years." This is quite alarming. All the while, the cost of tuition and fees has continued to increase faster than the rate of inflation itself. In other words, the growing student debt is a result of today's economy only.
Second biggest problem for WVU students is the price of housing. After conducting a survey on one hundred current undergraduate students, the results showed that over 50% prefer to live off-campus. In fact, this is a much wiser option to students. There is a difference of relatively $1,316 or more money saved by living off-campus. Morgantown housing rent ranges from $400 - $650 monthly for college students; on the other hand students living on campus are charged $2,916 per semester, according to the WVU housing site. The cost to live in dorms is of about $700 per month, still greater than a regular apartment monthly rent.
Dorms are basically like giant hotels on campus where students live; most dorms have two students each in rooms which contain two beds, two desks, and two dressers. In most situations roommates are randomly assigned, although sometimes students can pick who they want to live with. Bathrooms are usually communal and shared by floor, with a large area containing toilets, sinks, and showers at the end of the hall. This is the typical arrangement in a college dorm, and it is the typical experience that most students have when they go away to attend university after high school. This particular living arrangement best suits freshman.
Still the decision to live in an apartment or house is highly preferred. The idea is that you live in more comfortable surroundings, you have a better chance to pick the roommates that you want, and you do not need to worry about sharing a bathroom with so many people. College students want the freedom to do as they please and living under WVU conditions and rules limits them to do so.
Thirdly, students have other expenses that influence the cost of college, for instance the price of books is a popular one. Astonishingly, all one hundred of the undergraduate students who answered the survey firmly believe that the cost of books is not justifiable. Why do books cost so much? In high school, the books were absolutely free of charge! This is not the case in college. West Virginia University students are paying about $250- $500 a semester for books alone. College books are not cheap. The cost of books for a year of college can easily top $1,000.
This is true whether you attend a pricey private university or an inexpensive community college. Granting that a semester in college does involve longer reading assignments and many professors do assign readings from more than one book, the cost for books still not reasonable to students. In reality, the true reason why these prices are so high is simply because many college textbooks are highly specialized and the material is unavailable in any other book. The low volume of published books and the lack of market competition drive publishers to jack up prices for students. Therefore, book publishers are only making profit when college professors adopt their books.
Long gone are the days where a high school diploma, GED or no degree was enough to earn a living. The college degree has become the high school diploma. Yes, the college is expensive and it is getting pricier but ultimately, the reality is that college does equal jobs. Statistics show that you will earn more if you have a college education. "College graduates make 80 percent more than people who have only a high-school diploma", says the Department of Education; the wage premium for elite colleges can be even a lot higher. So, is a college education worth the cost? The reasoning does not begin and end with the job aspect. A good education is beneficial from many different viewpoints.
It is important to remember the significant amount of opportunity available for college graduates. The global economy is increasingly more competitive. In order to obtain the best chance for a well-paying job after graduation, first understand the importance of college education. Attending college provides students with the knowledge and experience they are unable to receive from a secondary education system. Finding a way to fund a higher education now can pay off in a huge way in the years to come. Ultimately, the final decision is in your hands only. Is the debt burden worth it? Perhaps, for undergraduates now the situation can be a difficult one but college is in reality a good investment.
Moreover, the pride on being a true mountaineer is indescribable; all can agree that it is an instinct feeling of belonging and having a place in the shared comfort, no matter the failures and successes of the state and its people- Morgantown is our second home.
"Almost heaven, West Virginia - Life is old there, older than the trees younger than the mountains growing like a breeze. Country roads, take me home to the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain momma take me home, country roads." John Denver captures the true meaning of a mountaineer.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Admissions to Distance Learning Courses in Australia


Admissions to distance learning courses in Australia widen the doors of opportunity for aspiring students. The benefit of distance learning is numerous and universities in Australia have successfully able to provide quality education to students worldwide in online platform.
This education system ensures to lead students towards their desired academic success. Through internet facilities, the complex portions of education programs become simple enough to follow. Students can find various kinds of information on their favored subject easily on the net. The interactivity of this type of learning system keeps students entertained all through the session.
The fact that distance education reduces the expense of travel and study material is true. Therefore, students get to choose their desired study program without thinking twice about the expense. Distance education in the universities also says good bye to boring classes and long seminars. Now students can get audio/video files of important seminars easily from the internet. Here is a list of few popular universities in Australia that offer high-end education programs in special packages to students.
Central Queensland University North Rockhampton
TAFE Virtual Campus
Griffith University Gold Coast campus
University of Wisconsin Colleges Online Education
University of Tasmania - Menzies Centre
University of Phoenix Online
University of Tasmania - Conservatorium of Music
Bond University Gold Coast, Queensland
University of Tasmania - Centre for the Arts
Admission Procedure
Admission procedure of these institutions is pretty simple. Students can submit their application online after checking the courses and the requirements to apply for these courses. Generally, distance education providing institutions in Australia provide an online brochure that descriptively explains requirements and eligibility criteria of students for various education programs. This brochure will help you to make the right decision in while choosing the best course for yourself. Here is a list of duties that you need to fulfill while submitting your application.
Send scanned copies of your previous or current study results, certificates and any other authorized documentation.
If you have changed your name in the middle of your educational session then, provide specific documentation prove that both of the names are yours.
Send copies of your address and student's visa (if you have any), and do not forget to have them certified by proper authority.
The supporting documents must arrive with the application form. However, if a student fails to attach the documents that are necessary then they have to send them through email to 'admission office' in 7 days.
There is always a phone number available on the official site of your favored distance education provider. Call them and clear any confusion you have about the course or the fees.