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PHARMACIESCarle RxExpress200 Lerna Rd. S. • Mattoon258-3616

CVS Pharmacy566 W. Lincoln Ave. • Charleston345-7069222 Broadway Ave. • Mattoon258-2920

Walgreen Drug Store411 W. Lincoln. • Charleston345-2233

212 S. Logan Ave. • Mattoon235-319124-Hr Prescription Service235-3126

Wal-Mart2250 Lincoln Ave. • Charleston345-9458101 Detro Dr. • Mattoon258-6313

HOSPITALS & CLINICSCarle Clinic200 Lerna Rd • Mattoon258-5900348-5900 • Charleston

Charleston Family Practice116 W Buchanan Ave.Charleston345-7700

Coles County Public Health825 18th St. • Charleston348-0530

Family Medical Center200 Richmond Ave. EastMattoon234-7400

Kathleen Leveck, MDGynecology Obstetrics200 Lerna Rd. South • Mattoon258-5900

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center1000 Health Center Dr. • Mattoon258-2525348-2525 • Charleston

GOVERNMENTCharleston Police Dept.614 6th St.345-0060 or 348-5221

Charleston Fire Dept.Station #1 404 10th St.Station #2 1510 A. St.345-2132

Coles County CircuitClerk Courthouse520 Jackson Ave. • Charleston348-0516

Drivers License Bureau1010 E St. • Charleston345-74012020 Charleston Ave. • Mattoon234-4040

Mattoon Police Dept.1710 Wabash Ave.235-5451 or 235-2677

Mattoon Fire Dept.1812 Prairie Ave.234-2442

Mattoon City Clerk208 N. 19th235-5654

TRANSPORTATONAmtrak: National RailPassenger ServiceFor Reservations & Schedules:1-800-872-7245

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Checker Top Cab1904 Broadway • Mattoon234-7474

H & H Shuttle Services/Taxi Inc.1017 W. Madison • Charleston348-7433 (RIDE)

Greyhound Bus Lines1904 Broadway Ave. • Mattoon234-3333Fare & Schedule Information1-800-231-2222

DENTISTSAffiliates in Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery102 Professional Plz • Mattoon258-6212345-7070 • Charleston

Robert E Blagg1063 10th St. • Charleston345-3352

Charleston Family Dentistry903 18th St. • Charleston348-7770

Cross County Dental Center117 Holiday Road • Mattoon235-1101

Brian HastingsWilliam Havlik1017 Broadway Ave. • Mattoon235-0381

Vickie Havlik, DMD225 Richmond Ave. • Mattoon235-0448

Illinois Orthodontic Centers1502 Lake Land Blvd. • Mattoon234-6475

Philip B Kepp, DDSJennifer A Kennedy, DDSCheryl Beckmann, DDS601 Broadway Ave. • Mattoon235-0556

Khin W Laij, DDSLily K Laij, DDS1521 Wabash Ave. • Mattoon235-5496

Scott D Martin, DDS224 W Grant • Charleston348-1610

mycharlestondentist.comJordan Spencer, DDSMatt Kasiar, DMD826 W. Lincoln Ave.Charleston, IL 61920Phone: 217-345-1315

Ken Myracle, DMD117 Holiday Road • Mattoon235-1101

Pschirrer Family Dentistry1710 18th Street • Charleston345-5124

Steven W Seibert, DMD1720 S 18th St. • Charleston345-4867

Alisa Taylor225 Richmond Ave. E • Mattoon235-0448

Roger L Tomlin, DMD1521 Wabash Ave. • Mattoon235-5497

Katherine M Weber, DMD1063 10th Street • Charleston345-2178

Gregory G Yount, DMD225 Richmond Ave. • Mattoon,235-0434

Kim Yoolin1720 S. 18th St. • Charleston345-4867

ENTERTAINMENTCharleston Alley Theatre718 Monroe St. • Charleston235-2287

Charleston Community Theatre860 7th St.. • Charleston345-9661

Showplace 102509 Hurst Dr. • Mattoon234-8900For Showtimes800-326-6264

Coles County Historical Society1320 Lafayette Ave. • Mattoon235-6744895 7th St. • Charleston345-2934

Lincoln DouglasDebate Museum126 East St. • Charleston345-7919

Tarble Arts CenterSouth 9th St. • Charleston581-2787

Doudna Fine Arts Center7th St. & Hayes Ave • Charleston581-3110

2 — AUGUST 2011 JOURNAL GAZETTE/TIMES-COURIERC A M P U S G U I D E

Kiersten Kasey, Ashmore, isthe 2011-2012 student trustee atLake Land who cares about stu-dents’ concerns. She recently satdown to talk about serving LakeLandCollege andwhat is importantfor students to know right now.

Tell us about yourself andwhy youwanted to serve LLC.I am a second generation Lake

Land College student. I attendedmy first Lake Land College eventwhen I was eight years old at thelivestock judging contest held oncampus. I became more active oncampus inhigh schoolwith the agri-culture department and heardabout the student trustee positionthat way.My belief in this college is that

we provide opportunities for all ofour students at all of our locations –the Mattoon campus, the KlutheCenter for Higher Education andTechnology in Effingham, the East-ern Region Center in Marshall andtheWesternRegionCenter inPana.The possibilities that we have andwill continue to accomplish heregave me the desire to run for thisposition.

What is new at LLC thisyear?Our Learning Resource Center

is complete! The Second Story is a

great place for students to host clubmeetings and study—food anddrinks are also allowed on this levelof the center. The staff is extremelyhelpful and is conveniently locatedin the center of campus.

What is important to stu-dents at this time?I think it is very important for

all students to get to know their ac-ademic advisors as we go throughthe year at Lake Land. They havegreat insight on making sure thatwe are lined up to graduate andhave the option to have a seamlesstransition to other universities.

Any recommendations fornew students?Be active on campus! It will

make your experience atLakeLandCollege complete! We have numer-ous clubs that are specific to certainmajors and departments to othersthat dealmorewith hobbies.Two ofour newest clubs are the CriminalJustice Club and S.W.A.T. We willbe getting ready to hold ourStudentGovernment Association electionsfor the freshmen positions—pleasestop by the Student Life Office andseeMarlene to get your informationyou need to run for a leadership po-sition on campus!Also, every Wednesday from 11

a.m.– 1 p.m.we have loads of activ-

ities that occur at Laker Point oncampus. The Student ActivityBoard hosts FREE events everyweek that range anywhere from co-medians to frozen turkey bowling.They also will be looking for fresh-men to be joining their group aswell!We have a great fitness center

that is located in theFieldHouse forall to use. There you can also learnabout intramural sports and cheeron the Lakers in all of our freesporting events.Last year all five ofour teams had a winning seasonwithmen’s andwomen’s basketballboth placing second in our confer-ence and the softball team won theconference and placed fifth in thenation. We’re expecting their sea-sons to be even better this year!

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Today's high schoolers facemounting pressure with respect totheir futures. Even high schoolgraduates who did not immedi-ately go to college after graduatingface difficult decisions about theirfutures.For many facing such a deci-

sion, the process often involvesfinding the right college. However,options don't have to be limited tocolleges and universities. Tradeschools can prepare young people,or even professionals looking tomake a change, for lucrative andfulfilling careers. When decidingbetween a trade school and tradi-tional college, there are a fewthings to consider to ensure what-ever decision is made is the rightone.* Goals: Career goals differ for

everyone.While some pursue a ca-reer simply because it can paywell, others seek careers that mayreward them in other ways. Whendeciding between a trade school ortraditional university, considerany career goals. If certain goalsbear significant importance, deter-mine the best route by which toachieve them, be it through atrade school or college or univer-sity.* Individual skills: Individual

skills can also play a significantrole when determining if a tradeschool or traditional university is

the best choice. Prospective stu-dents who are mechanically in-clined and love working onautomobiles might be bettersuited to an automotive tradeschool, while those who excel incooking arts and don't know an en-gine from an onion might be moresuited for a culinary school. Indi-viduals who honestly assess theirstrengths and weaknesses willlikely find this can lend much totheir decision-making process.* Educational interests: Those

who would love to learn about avariety of subjects are probablybetter suited for a traditional col-lege or university. Others with amore specific interest in a givenfield of study might find it hard toget motivated or stay interestedwhen studying at a four-year col-lege or university.* Requirements: Not all careers

require a degree from a four-yearcollege or university. Individualsshould research what level of edu-cation is necessary to be success-ful in any fields that may interestthem. If a given career does not re-quire a four-year degree, there's nosense spending such a substantialamount of money on a degree thatwon't help him or her land a job.


College is a period of firsts. It'sthe first time many students areaway from home for an extendedperiod of time; it's the first timestudents get to choose their owncoursework; and it's the first timemany are left to their own deviceswith respect to taking care ofthemselves.College is also the first time

many apply for a credit card. Al-though at this point in life, it's im-portant for people to beginbuilding their credit histories, it'sjust as important for them tocarefully consider the variety ofcredit card options before com-mitting to a card. All cards aredefinitely not equal, and collegestudents should look for cardsthat will help them start buildinga solid credit foundation.So how can college kids find a

card that's fit for them? Considerthe following tips.* Steer clear of cards with an-

nual fees. Some credit cardscharge annual fees, regardless ofwhether or not a consumer evermakes a single purchase. Sincemany cards' interest rates aresimilar, try to find one that does-n't charge annual fees.* Find the best annual per-

centage rate.While interest ratesare often similar, some cardshave a better annual percentagerate, or APR. As attractive as lowinterest rates can be, be espe-cially cautious with cards that

promise zero percent interest forthe first six or 12 months aftersigning. That's because suchcards typically have very highAPRs. This isn't a monthly fee,but rather a finance charge re-ferred to as an annual rate. Forcollege kids, whom history sug-gests struggle to pay their bal-ances in full each month, a highAPR could add considerably tothe cost of having a credit card.* Don't overdo it with credit

cards. A 2009 report from SallieMae titled "How UndergraduateStudents Use Credit Cards"found that half of college under-graduates had four or more creditcards in 2008. No college studentneeds that many credit cards. Ifat all possible, college kids shouldstick to one card and one cardonly.The card should only be usedto help build a credit history andin the case of an emergency. Stu-dents who need four cards are ei-ther finding themselves in far toomany emergency situations orharming themselves by chargingtoo many purchases to plastic.* Be skeptical of reward cards.

In theory, reward cards are excel-lent. The more a consumer pur-chases, the more rewards pointsthey accrue. Those reward pointscan then be used toward a host ofthings, including airline miles.However, college kids typically donot make much money, and re-ward cards are really only benefi-

cial to people who charge a lot oftheir purchases. Such people cantypically afford to do so, whereasthe average college kid cannot.Reward cards are better suitedfor men and women with full-time jobs and not so ideal for col-lege kids without steady streamsof income.* Don't be late. If payments

are not made online, they shouldbe mailed at least a week in ad-vance of the due date.A history oflate payments can quickly mar acredit report. Even if only theminimum payment is possible,make sure that payment is madeon time.* Borrow from Mom and Dad,

not the credit card company.Credit card companies will lendcash to their customers. Theseloans are called cash advances.But unlike borrowing from Momand Dad, accepting a cash ad-vance from a credit card companytypically comes with a heavy in-terest rate, making it much moreworthwhile to call home insteadof taking a cash advance.Getting a credit card is an im-

portant step for young people.Students should just be carefulthe credit card ends up building asolid credit foundation instead ofdigging a significant financialhole.

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(MS) - Grade point average, orGPA, is a number that followsstudents through high school andcollege. An often accurate repre-sentation of a student's academicperformance, GPA is alwayschanging, giving students con-stant opportunities to improve asa result.A GPA is a cumulative num-

ber that represents grades as anumerical value divided by thenumber of courses taken. Thehigher a student's GPA, the bet-ter that student has performed inschool. Colleges may base accept-ances on high school GPA and ad-ditional aptitude tests, includingthe SAT exam. Once in a collegeor university, a student's GPA canearn him or her academic awardsand advancements. Students hop-ing to boost their GPA shouldkeep the following tips in mind.* Keep course load in mind.

High schoolers may not be able to

dictate the number of classes theytake, but they can limit their ex-tracurricular activities or extra-credit projects. For collegestudents, don't try to pack yourschedule full of classes. Too manyclasses can make it difficult to de-vote adequate study time to eachclass. Taking six classes and get-ting a C in each is less beneficialthan taking five classes and earn-ing straight As.* Focus on the big picture in-

stead of just the grade. When inclass, do your best to pay atten-tion, learn and study. Changingyour approach to focus on learn-ing, rather than having a specificgrade in mind, will lessen thepressure and make your goalsmore attainable.* Don't procrastinate. Do as-

signments promptly to allow forproofreading and reworking, ifnecessary. For example, if youhave a writing assignment due,

give yourself time for rewrites.Chances are if you edit your ma-terial, the final copy will be bet-ter than the first draft. Doing theassignment the night before it isdue gives you little time for revi-sion.* Ask the instructor for assis-

tance. Use your teacher as asounding board for ideas. If youdo assignments early, you can getthe teacher's feedback on whetheryou're taking the right path orshould explore another angle.Many teachers will be willing togive advice or steer you in theright direction. This can easilyboost your grade and show him orher that you're putting in the ef-fort.* Give all classes equal atten-

tion. Some college students padtheir schedule with one or two"easy" classes in an effort to boosttheir GPA. However, most timesthere's no such thing as an easyclass. Taking Introduction to As-tronomy or Horseback Riding 101simply because you think it willbe a breeze may backfire, espe-cially if you don't put the samelevel of effort into the course.That "easy" course can quicklyturn difficult if you're getting Dsbecause of lack of effort.* Participate in class. Many

teachers and professors factorclass participation into theirgrading method. So while testsand homework may be important,the extra factor can be class par-ticipation. Don't expect to sit

mum all semester and get a greatgrade.Your teacher wants to hearfrom you. Participation also canmake absorbing the material eas-

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E-readers are palm-sized elec-tronic devices that can offernewspapers, magazines andbooks as digital content. Whilethey can be convenient for therecreational reader, e-books maybe a boon to students as well.The e-reader market exploded

whenAmazon introduced its Kin-dle and Kindle 2. Sony, Barnes &Noble and other companies havealso introduced their own e-

reader devices. While the main-stay of e-reader revenue is gener-ated from downloaded fiction andnonfiction books, e-book readercompanies are realizing the bene-fits of offering digital versions oftextbooks as well. Amazon has al-ready contracted with three text-book companies to offer digitaleditions. This could mark themove from cumbersome text-books to compact information.Many professors already in-

struct their students to go onlinefor information, to read blogs ordownload digital content fromWeb sites capable of staying cur-rent in today's increasingly fastnews cycle. Soon they may be in-structing them to purchase thelatest editions of textbooks deliv-ered right to an e-reader device.There are several advantages

to having textbook material avail-able for e-readers. The first, andmost obvious, is the weight issue.The average college student takes5 classes per semester. That canequal 5 or more textbooks to pur-chase, each weighing severalpounds. A student has the poten-tial to be carrying 50 pounds onhis or her back at any given time,

and that can lead to injury. Incomparison, most e-readersweigh just a few ounces and canhold a thousand books or more,depending on file size. A studentcan carry all of the required text-books right in a back pocket.The next advantage is cost.

While e-readers require an up-front cost of roughly $300, sometextbooks can cost as much. Al-though the cost of textbook mate-rial delivered to an e-reader isstill unknown, and likely basedon the individual publisher, itmay be more affordable than on-campus book store prices. Also,should a traditional textbook belost, a student has to repurchaseit. Many e-readers feature back-up ability, where a previouslypurchased book can be retrievedfree from a database or storagedevice.Convenience is another factor

for e-books. Students simplybrowse wirelessly for their de-sired reading and download it inmere minutes. This is certainlymore time-efficient than waitingon long lines at the campus book-store or waiting for books to bedelivered through the mail from

online sources.E-readers have the potential

to be successful for school use, butthey need to have the support ofprofessors behind them. For a de-vice like e-readers to garnerbroad acceptance, institutionsmay need to make the devicespart of the school's requirements.This is similar to many schoolsrequiring all students own a lap-

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The Aspen Institute CollegeExcellence Program ranked LakeLand as one of the nation’s 120best community colleges, chal-lenging it to compete for prizefunds, which will be announced inDecember, by insisting on highstandards for learning, collegecompletion without delay, andserving as a training ground for

jobs that pay competitive wages.“Lake Land College is honored

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Graduation season is rightaround the corner and scores ofhigh schoolers are preparing toleave the nest for the first time.Parents of high school seniorsoften want to find a gift thatboth symbolizes the significanceof graduation and proves usefulin the fall when kids take theirfirst step onto a college campus.Though most high school

kids would love a new car forgraduation, such a gift is notwithin reach for most parentsnor is it practical, as many col-leges don't allow incomingfreshmen to have cars on cam-pus. While they might not be anew car, the following gifts canput a smile on a new grad's faceand prove useful at college, too.* Gaming console: Gamers

may love to pack the latest gam-ing console among their belong-ings when they head off tocollege this fall. Though parentsmight want their kids hittingthe books instead of playingvideo games, a gaming consolecan provide a welcome respitefor college kids stressing outover their studies. In addition,gaming consoles can be greatice-breakers, providing the av-enue by which incoming fresh-men can meet and befriendtheir fellow dorm dwellers.Some interactive gaming con-soles, including the NintendoWii, can even help freshmenfight off the infamous "Fresh-man 15," by encouraging physi-cally active gaming.* Television: Like gaming

consoles, new televisions makegreat ice-breakers at college.Chances are, your favorite highschooler has grown accustomedto Mom and Dad's home theatersystem. While kids likely won'tbe able to fit such a system intheir dorm room, a flat-screenTV can fit into any dorm roomand give freshmen a little homeaway from home.* Computer: Today's comput-

ers are more affordable thanever, and every incoming fresh-man can make good use of a newcomputer. When shopping, keeplaptop computers in mind, askids can take laptops along withthem to class and study groups.If grads already have a new or

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The Lake Land College Hon-ors Program provides outstand-ing college transfer students withhonors-level coursework, honorsindependent studies and otherenriched learning opportunities.These opportunities allow stu-dents to address important topics,engage in critical thinking andlearn cutting-edge techniques intheir fields. Eligible freshman orcurrent Lake Land College stu-dents are encouraged to apply formembership in the program.To become part of the honors

program, entering freshmen mustenroll in a college transfer pro-gram at Lake Land College andsubmit an application package in-cluding a completed applicationform, an official high school tran-script, a copy of the applicant’sACT/SAT record and two lettersof recommendation. Applicantsmust meet at least two of the fol-lowing eligibility requirements:ACT composite score of 25 orabove, high school GPA of 3.5 on afour-point scale or equivalent or

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job market amidst the ongoingeconomic woes might seem, col-lege students or even recentgraduates can take steps tomake themselves more attrac-tive to prospective employers.Perhaps no such step has beenmore popular over the yearsthan securing an internship. In-ternships are designed to givecurrent students or recent grad-uates an entry into a field thatinterests them, providing an op-portunity to gain hands-on ex-

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ship can be, it can also prove alost opportunity for those stu-dents who don't recognize theopportunity at hand. To makethe most of an internship, stu-dents or recent graduatesshould consider the followingsuggestions:* Find one that's the right

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lucrative full-time position. Attimes, being an intern canprove pretty awful. Most in-terns don't get paid, despiteworking long hours and wear-ing many hats for their employ-ers. As difficult as it may seemat times, interns should treattheir internships as if they'regetting paid lots of money. Thatmeans showing up on time,working hard, staying late ifnecessary, and most of all, notcomplaining. Negative atti-tudes have ruined many an in-tern. Interns must rememberthat an internship is not aright, but a privilege, one thatcan lay the foundation for a suc-cessful career. Treating an in-ternship like a lucrativeposition helps interns stay fo-cused and work hard, evenwhen it's tempting to kiss that

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rotate its interns, that doesn'tmean it's impossible for an in-tern to learn more than his orher job entails. Before going italone, interns should discusswith their immediate supervi-sor if it's possible to learn addi-tional aspects of the business.Offer to come in on off days orstay late to see how the wholeoperation works. This also al-lows interns to meet more peo-ple, which can only help whenthe time comes to find full-timework.* Remember it's only tempo-

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a $25 application fee, but pay-ments can be made over the se-mester without accruing anyinterest like they would with stu-dent loans or a block on their stu-dent account,” Madge Shoot said.“The plan will be offered startingin spring of 2011 and students cansign up online.”

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something empowering about acareer in a field that has suchwidespread touch, impact and re-latability. According to Dr. Atov,"Engineering is such an interest-ing field in that every day whenyou go to work you can createthings you never thought possible-- a true way to follow yourdreams."Additionally, the talent pool

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demia, engineers don't just pur-sue careers in their home state, oreven country. University jobs arenow advertised worldwide and itis quite the norm, to have appli-cants from every continent -- thusensuring that the best candidatesin the world are chosen," she says."Women should know, now

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numerous challenges. With theglobal economy still struggling,the job market for recent gradu-ates is less than ideal. Competi-tion for jobs is also heated, ashigh rates of unemployment havecreated a job market in whichout-of-work yet experienced pro-fessionals are routinely compet-ing over entry-level jobs withrecent graduates, many of whomhave little or no experience intheir chosen fields.But the difficult job market is

only part of the troubles recentgraduates must face. Mountingdebt is a major issue for many col-lege grads. In Canada, for exam-ple, the average debt for auniversity graduate more thandoubled between 1990 and 2000.By the 2009, Canadian students'collective debt from the CanadaStudent Loan Program exceeded$13 billion for the first time inhistory. Across the border in theUnited States, the Class of 2011earned the distinction of beingthe most indebted graduatingclass in the country's history. Ac-cording to estimates from stu-dent-aid Web sites Fastweb.comand FinAid.org, the average 2011graduate was $22,900 in debtupon graduation.In addition to finding work in

a job market that's overcrowdedwith applicants, recent graduatesmust also find a way to handletheir now historic amount of debt.Those facing loan repaymentwhile struggling to find a jobshould consider the following tips.* Don't delay requests for help.

Procrastination isn't a good ap-proach to dealing with debt,whether that debt is from studentloans, credit cards or personalloans. Recent graduates who can-not find work or who were laid offshould contact their lenders rightaway and inquire about loweringor postponing monthly payments.It's never good to miss a payment,which will negatively impact anindividual's credit rating and isalmost certain to draw a financialpenalty. If trouble is on the hori-zon, consult the lender as early aspossible. The lender will likelygrant a deferment or forbearance,neither of which will tarnish anindividual's credit.* Don't ignore it. Simply ig-

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1: Shop Price, Not LocationPrice is a major factor in

where people shop. Millions ofpeople turn to retail giantsthinking they will get the bestprices, but a little research canyield other findings.While somebigger chains may offer door-buster sales luring customers,in general, prices on mosteveryday items are the same orhigher than other retailers. Allit takes is an online comparisonof a certain product to show thesimilarity in pricing.According to University of

Utah assistant marketing pro-fessors Arul and HimanshuMishra, it’s common to find sim-ilar pricing on most items inmany big box stores. Therefore,these retailers use big-ticketitems to attract customers, whothen just stay in the store to get

the remaining higher-marginitems and accessories on theirlists.Shopping in smaller stores

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How to switch majors successfullyChoosing a major is often met

with trepidation. College stu-dents may feel pressured tochoose a major when they are lessthan certain about what theywant to study.Majors aren't set instone and students have the op-portunity to switch concentra-tions if their original choice isn'tthe right fit.Perhaps now more than ever,

there is pressure on students topick the right college major. Inthis weak economy, experts aretouting advice on choosing amajor that gives students thebest chance of finding a job aftergraduation. The National Centerfor Education Statistics says thatin 2007-2008, the most popularmajors were business, social sci-ences, history, and education. Ac-cording to Capital University,students usually have so manyinterests that they have difficultynarrowing their choices. Theirfirst inclination is not to declarea major and wait to see if theyfind their niche.In general, two out of every

three university students changemajors at least once. This shouldgive hope to students who feelthey need a chance. Here aresome tips that should help withthe process.*Wait to declare.Many educa-

tors advise waiting a semester ortwo before declaring a major.Take a variety of elective coursesand general education classesthat will fit degree requirementsregardless of major. A guidancecounselor or adviser can unde-cided students choose coursesthat might help them find anarea of study.* Take an assessment test.

The career or guidance office mayoffer some of the standardizedtools to help students find an areaof concentration. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)and the Campbell Interest andSkill Survey are two resourcesstudents use to identify strengthsand potential paths of study.* Do your research. If you're

considering a new major, talk toyour advisor about what will berequired of that new major, in-cluding classes and other course-work. You can also talk tostudents currently studyingunder that major. Knowing whatto expect beforehand can makethe decision-making process a lit-tle easier.* Talk to the dean. Many col-

leges and universities have deansor advisors in charge of studentsin certain majors. They will knowthe courses required for a degree.Switching majors may involve

taking or re-taking some coursesthat will fit with the new major.It may also mean that somecourses that were taken cannotbe applied to the new major. Thiscan result in having to take moreclasses one semester or taking anextra semester to graduate.* Consider finances. Taking

different classes or stretching outyour college career an additionalsemester might cost more money.Be sure that the finances arethere, whether personally pro-vided or funded through financialaid.* Assess whether your major

truly matters. Many liberal artsor general studies majors are ap-plicable in many fields.Therefore,switching majors may not even benecessary. Think about continu-ing with a current major and thenconcentrate or minor in some-thing more specific.* Determine if you really need

to switch majors. Sometimes thedecision to switch majors is madefor you. If you are having diffi-culty keeping up in class or findthe courses really do not interestyou, it may be time to change.Failing grades can impact gradepoint average. Dropping a class --or a major -- is a way to redeemyourself.* Consider a double major.

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Perhaps nothing in the lastdecade has more revolutionizedhow people interact than the ad-vent of social networking media.Be it through Facebook or Twitteror their respective counterparts,nowadays more and more peopleare using the Internet to interactwith friends, family and evenstrangers.As convenient as such means

of communication can be, theycan also be risky, particularly forjob seekers. In a June 2009 sur-vey, online employment resourceCareerBuilder found that 45 per-cent of employers reported usingsocial media for screening job ap-plicants. Those results came ayear after a similar Career-Builder survey of 31,000 employ-ers found that one-third ofapplicants considered for jobswere rejected because of informa-tion discovered via social media.While social networking can

be valuable when seeking em-ployment, it's best for users tocarefully consider just whatthey're sharing with the world,and what they should probably bekeeping to themselves.

Some of the Do'sIn many ways, social network-

ing sites can help job seekers asthey look for work.* Do be active. Social network-

ing sites like Facebook aren't justfor individuals. In fact, membergroups and even universityalumni groups have their ownFacebook pages. These groupsprovide valuable means for jobseekers to be active, be it withprofessional groups in their field

or among their fellow alumni,which can make for a valuablenetworking opportunity. What'smore, prospective employers whovisit an applicant's page arelikely to be encouraged by theirinvolvement in local professionalgroups.* Do post pertinent informa-

tion. Job seekers can show theirinterest in a desired field in otherways as well. Post links to storiesabout relevant industry topics,just be careful to avoid commentsthat appear too flippant or criti-cal of the industry or any indus-try professionals. Posting linksindicates to prospective employ-ers that an applicant is up-to-date on current issues facing theindustry.* Do be careful. While job

seekers can use social networkingsites as a means to display theirknowledge of their desired indus-try, it's important to be carefulabout how that knowledge isshared. When posting messages,post rational, carefully consideredthoughts or opinions. Avoid re-marks that might come off asoverly critical, instead choosingremarks that provide concise in-sight and indicate an ability toprovide opinion without criticism.

Some of the Don'tsIgnoring the don'ts of social

networking could greatly reducean applicant's ability to land ajob.* Don't swear like a sailor.

Many people avoid swearing inpublic and it's a good rule ofthumb to consider all social net-working sites, be it Facebook,

LinkedIn or Twitter, a publicplace. Regardless of where thefoul language stems from, it'sbest to avoid it entirely on socialnetworking sites. Most peoplewould not swear in a job inter-view, and many of today's job in-terviews begin with prospectiveemployers researching an appli-cant online.* Don't share inappropriate

photos. Many a famous personhas been caught in scandals sur-rounding inappropriate photosposted online. While it's OK tohorse around with friends, it'sbest to avoid documenting suchtimes online for all the world, in-cluding potential employers, tosee.* Don't get things off your

chest with regards to a formeremployer. Disparaging remarksabout a former employer makefor a very visible red flag withprospective employers. Such re-marks only reflect poorly on theapplicant and almost certainlyguarantee an individual's resumewill find the scrap heap and notthe hiring manager's desk.* Don't get too personal. Shar-

ing too much personal informa-tion online is another way jobseekers can reduce their chancesof finding work. While some in-formation, like family photos, isacceptable, getting overly per-sonal could scare away prospec-tive employers.

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How to take effective notesA student's success in school is

measured by the assignmentscompleted and tests he takes.Thestudents who garner the bestgrades and do well in class areoften those who are effective lis-teners and note-takers.Professor Dennis Jertz of

Seton Hall University has saidthat taking lecture notes effec-tively is one of the skills studentsmust learn to make the transitionfrom high school to college ca-reers. Note-taking is also neces-sary in the business world,making it a worthwhile skill tolearn.Despite its importance in

higher learning, not much studyhas gone into the correlation be-tween note-taking and perform-ance improvement. As a result,statistics supporting the impor-tance of effective note-taking donot exist. But it stands to reasonthat the student who takes goodnotes, and studies well fromthem, has a sporting chance toimprove his or her grades overothers with poor notes.Learning Note-takingIt may not seem as such, but

note-taking can almost be a les-son all its own. If only studentscould enroll in Note-Taking 101.Some elementary and high-schoolteachers attempt to teach strate-gies for taking notes, including

developing outlines, but manystudents still struggle to main-tain the essentials as they movethrough school. It can be confus-ing knowing just how much towrite down without creating anovel or having notes so scantthat they provide little informa-tion when it comes time to study.There are many systems of

note-taking that a student canlearn. These include usinggraphic representations to mapout interconnected concepts. Out-lines or charts can group termi-nology together with relatedideas. There are other techniquesthat use cue words to trigger rec-ollection of facts and dates.Mnemonic devices help recall in-formation. Students can experi-ment with different methodsuntil they find a system thatworks well and offers measurablesuccess.Improving Listening SkillsNo matter what method of

note-taking is used, adequate lis-tening skills are necessary totake effective notes. This helpsstudents transfer what the pro-fessor is saying into ideas thatcan be put down on paper. Star-ing off into space or having yourmind drift can cause a student tomiss out on key parts of a lecture.To improve note-taking skills, astudent must first improve lis-

tening skills.* Sit up closer to the teacher

or professor. This enables eye-to-eye contact that may help a stu-dent focus. It may also triggervisual clues to a professor togauge whether the class is catch-ing on or missing what's beingtaught. It's also advantageousfrom a practical standpoint. It en-ables students to better hearwhat's going on. If the professoris garbled or inaudible when sit-ting far away, moving closer is es-sential, especially in a largelecture hall.* Remove distractions.When a

student enters the classroom, heor she should be ready to learn.That means silencing mobile de-vices and gearing the mind to-ward the lessons. Not everylecture will be exhilarating, sostudents should make a consciouseffort to pay attention. Limitingdistractions can help.* Use an assistance device.

Students who are prone to "zon-ing out" may want to ask permis-sion to use a voice recorder. Thisway if key elements of the lessonare missed, they can be playedback. This method also helps stu-dents fill in gaps when taking orstudying notes.

Keys To Note-takingOnce listening skills have im-

proved, students can go onto toother note-taking pointers.* Sequencing material is im-

portant, so notes should be datedand numbered. If references aremade to chapters that correlate tothe textbook, jot those down sothey can strengthen the notes.* Charles Kettering, an Amer-

ican engineer and inventor, said,"There is a great difference be-tween knowing a thing and un-derstanding it." When jottingdown notes, a student who dis-covers that something seems un-clear can ask for clarification ormake a point to research thatcomponent further.* Students should consider

writing notes on one side of thepage so that they can each be laidout side-by-side. Looseleaf paperworks well, or notes can be typedand printed out.* Students should develop

their own method of abbrevia-tions and symbols to cut down onthe amount of writing needed.Notes needn't be in full sentences;phrases are equally effective.* If a professor writes some-

thing on a chalkboard, puts textup on a projector or repeats some-thing several times, it should def-initely be written down. There isa good chance that informationwill be on the test.* Students may want to re-

view note-taking strategies withone another.Maybe there is a suc-cesfful method employed by one

student that he or she can sharewith classmates.* Rewriting or typing notes

helps ingrain the information inthe brain more than simplyrereading it.Note-taking is an important

skill many students should makethe effort to learn. Improved testscores can lead to a higher gradepoint average. This, in turn, canhelp with success in school andbeyond.

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