Recent questions tagged student

Description : How can I be a good student?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : Can you be kicked out of your apartment if you've already moved in?

Last Answer : I'm sorry, that's truly awful. Whether it's legal and [immediately] enforcable depends on your location. You would probably have the best luck by searching for something like tenants' rights or ... town]. If you're comfortable disclosing your general area, people might be able to help you search.

Description : What careers can linguistic students work after graduation?

Last Answer : Maybe translation of ancient texts.

Description : What’s appropriate regarding a teacher touching a student?

Last Answer : Not appropriate at all at that age. Someone (not necessarily you) should raise it with the teacher and the touching should stop. His job could be in jeopardy otherwise.

Description : Is college worth the cost?

Last Answer : Lots of parents I know started a college fund for their kids as soon as they were born. At age 18 if they weren't college material, they could use the money for other things as long as they are ... t need a diploma now, but in 2025 who knows what will be necessary to get a good paying job?

Description : How can I deal with most of my friends graduating and I am left behind?

Last Answer : Don’t worry most of your friends who graduated will be working in real estate or minimum wage jobs at the beginning of their careers. Be grateful that you can drop out and save yourself from excessive student loans.

Description : Would you become a career student if you had the chance?

Last Answer : No thank you. I have no interest in going back to school. No, I don’t know anyone who is.

Description : What is teacher's role if he caught a student while involved in plagiarism?

Last Answer : Most of the time students don't understand what they have plagiarized. I would simply question them on what they have written, and go accordingly. I remember watching my son find a paper online, then use a ... , thinking he had created his own work. I can't imagine the teachers weren't wise to that.

Description : What is the best way to study for exams?

Last Answer : In a room by yourself, music for background noise, comfy, but not too comfy clothing, something caffeinated to drink, and plenty of snacks.

Description : May I have some help for history?

Last Answer : answer:@blueberry_kid You are correct that this is not a homework site, but it doesn't mean you can't get a little help, and maybe even start a discussion. By just Googling native american civil war ... information you are looking for, or refer you to other sites. BTW, What grade level are you in?

Description : How likely is it to advance from a call center position?

Last Answer : answer:I think it's good to take the position. Now you will have access to what is posted internally. No way to know how fast a promotion might happen. It could be a few months and they move ... in your state. There are usually several local ones in a city also. Then you can get some experience.

Description : How should I deal with my confusing first job, (details inside)

Last Answer : I’d be nervous too! Just find one of the servers when you get there. Tell her your situation and I’m sure she’ll be more than happy to help you.

Description : What can I do to stand out in my teachers college application?

Last Answer : I think in answering the question you will automatically describe the person you are inside. For example. If someone where to ask you why do you want to have children someday, and you said because ... and loving nature, than that mean you probably have an equally loving nature and are very patient.

Description : Can you help write an email requesting a reference from a previous instructor?

Last Answer : answer:Don't use email. Type a letter. Don't try to be so informal. Dear Professor Scratchnsniff, As you may recall, I was a student in your Subliminal Advertising course during the winter term of ... Midlands with a weekend on the Cote Basque. The rest looks good, but sign with your whole name.

Description : What punishment would you recommend for an undergraduate who admits to having plagiarized?

Last Answer : I think they still should be expelled. When I was in college, it was known that if you cheated or plagiarized in any way, you were expelled. Why is it different today?

Description : How long does it take to build some credit?

Last Answer : Within 6 months you will have built a history. In a year or two it will look better. Keep paying off the balance.

Description : Where can I find information about probable future need for particular jobs?

Last Answer : Yes – try the Occupational Outlook Handbook – it is available in book form or online here

Description : Who said, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear"?

Last Answer : Buddha?

Description : What should a teacher do re student cell phone use in the classroom?

Last Answer : answer:it is very straightforward. A teacher comes to class prepared to teach; his or her students have the same obligation and that does not include using cell phones. The teacher announces that ... and set the standards. Students can take classes in goofing off elsewhere for a much cheaper fee.

Description : Is it possible to obtain a .edu e-mail handle while in community college?

Last Answer : I had a look around your college’s website, and you might be right. If I were you, I would start by writing to the Help Desk email address given on this page. If they can’t help you, they probably know who can. Maybe they just haven’t listed the relevant contact info on the website.

Description : What should I do for my birthday in The Netherlands?

Last Answer : If you are a history buff you can visit the Arnhem Battlefield of A Bridge Too Far fame.

Description : Where can I go to seek employment help?

Last Answer : Have you tried the unemployment office? Careerbuilders.com and those type of job searches? The want ads in the newspaper? If you are receiving unemployment benefits, that is the place that should be able to help you find employment.

Description : What are your hints/tips for memorizing lists?

Last Answer : I write it out over and over. If it is a long list and I am short of time, I will type it into a document or a spreadsheet. This didn’t work as well as writing it out longhand, but it was better than trying to remember them by just reading them.

Description : Skip out on the debt, or try to get in the highest-ranking college?

Last Answer : In the U. S. it is nearly all education, your motivation, creativity and luck. There are successful people who dropped out of school and unsuccessful people who had the full ride.

Description : Can you regularly stand all night in 6 inch pumps (no platform) as a cocktail waitress?

Last Answer : Ouch. Men suck. I know, I’m one of the gender. I know we never could do that. Why we ask that of you is beyond me.

Description : Do you get the fee back if you don't take the ACT as a standby?

Last Answer : As a general rule, you can get any money back if you make enough noise to the right people. You have a decent case; if you claw your way up the chain of command and harass the right people, you ought to get your money back, policy or no.

Description : How can I help somebody build academic confidence?

Last Answer : Have you been able to see the tests? Sometimes people/children do not read the question well. This was happening to a very close friend of mine's daughter in math. She called me because ... this teacher was very keen on throwing these types of questions at the children. Just a thought.

Description : How would I go about getting a job in security?

Last Answer : Security companies handle the monitoring for many big companies. The pay sucks, but I am sure they would hire you if you were willing to put up with the crappy hours and pay. Just go through ... of the time they don't want you to be confrontational anyway, just alert the authorities when needed.

Description : Can I work in Canada without a permission or what do I need in order to work in Canada?

Last Answer : I don’t live in Canada BUT it is a requirement to have a “Work” Visa to work in Canada. Special “skills” requirements for a Visa is the easiest.

Description : Whats wrong with me?

Last Answer : Not enough information. Why did you stop taking your pills? And why are you asking the Internet instead of the doctor who prescribed said pills?

Description : Has anyone had any experience of working for wesser before?

Last Answer : answer:Google helps. I searched simply ‘wesser’. Fourth result : http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1304643 Some nice stories here both good and bad, should help a lot!

Description : Your best or worst law school study moments?

Last Answer : Nothing to do with law school, though the situation could be similar. In my Geography class we had to watch countless videos of natural disasters. They were sad at first and some even moved me to tears ... the coffee table - but she did nothing to help the poor animal; she just tearfully filmed it.

Description : When a teacher is physically attacked by a student can they defend themselves or not?

Last Answer : I think when attacked anyone should have the right to defend themsevles. This kid is old enough to hurt someone severely and even kill the teacher this size, I think though the teacher should do everything in her power to prevent having to do bodily harm by calling security.

Description : Computer Science Majors, what do you do?

Last Answer : answer:Well, if you want something that will be in demand then I think networking is a good bet, as is database work. There is a shitload of raw data out there, and people crave information, so ... code for the C-64 or Apple ][e? Detailed knowledge is good, but over-specialization is dangerous.

Description : How stressful is your pre-Holiday?

Last Answer : I don’t get stressed at all around the holidays and you can’t make me! ;)

Description : Why don't American students riot over tuition costs?

Last Answer : Probably because their parents are paying their tuition and they don’t feel the pinch themselves.

Description : Are online colleges mainly for adults?

Last Answer : All kinds of students take online college courses but my personal belief is that they serve best as a supplement to an on-campus experience. One has to be very self-motivated to get the most out of distance education but it does serve its purpose.

Description : Can a high school principal go through a student's phone?

Last Answer : Not unless he has the parent’s permission.

Description : Social Studies - homework help please?

Last Answer : I could but that wouldn’t help you learn. Most of them are about nationalism, socialism, and related issues. Get a clear understanding of the issues and they’re pretty easy to answer.

Description : Can this book still be used or is it obsolete?

Last Answer : answer:Chances are there will be some very minor differences, but the bulk of the text will be the same. I took a business law course last semester and used an old edition of the book (the 2008 ... is double check on the internet if a law is still current if you reference it in a research paper.

Description : What are some great laptops for students?

Last Answer : Toshiba Satellite. It is very durable. I have had mine for four years now and it still works.

Description : Can you please help me out with this maths question?

Last Answer : answer:By substitution means they moved everything but the value of b to the left side, since the formula is no longer the same, but the values of the variables remain the same so it doesn't ... trying to insult you, but your student is probably better off with someone who already knows this stuff.

Description : How do I do this homework?

Last Answer : Seems like you’re supposed to read the hand out and make notes summarizing the main points of the article. I don’t know what the format or jette rules are.

Description : What are some expenses that students usually have to deal with?

Last Answer : Cell Phone Your share of utilities, which would include electricity, water, sewer, garbage. Your share of cable if the house has it. Food. Books. (If you are in school) Clothing. Transportation (a car and car insurance if you have one) Entertainment Health insurance

Description : Like so many others, I am looking for a job and it is driving me CRAZY, any advice?

Last Answer : answer:I have no advice, I’m sorry. But, I wish you luck. Kids graduating from University with general BA’s are having a rough time finding employment at the mall, even (where I’m at, anyway). It’s a tough time.

Description : What do you consider the difficulties are in mounting a flood rescue operation in a developing country?

Last Answer : Have you tried looking at UN reports? Or investigating some of the NGOs? They all do reports and whatnot outlining problems they face. I'm sure there must be a gazillion reports about Aceh Tsunami recovery ... maybe Aceh NGOs or Aceh recovery and see what turns up. Let me know if this is helpful.

Description : What do you do when you run out of steam and motivation to study?

Last Answer : I generally smoke during study breaks.

Description : Durham, Nottingham, Sheffield, York, Bristol; at which University should I study MChem? (UK)

Last Answer : Durham, Bristol and York are all great, lively cities – I lived in Bristol for two years and loved it and the surrounding countryside. I know Durham has a great reputation as a university; only a step down from Oxbridge. As far as which is best for your program, I have no idea.

Description : Can i deduct my full time student son on my tax return?

Last Answer : Yes, if you’re providing 50% of his expenses.

Description : What should I consider when offering to teach art lessons?

Last Answer : I have seen ads where artists take an apprentice and get paid for it, that could be another option.