An Astrological Guide to the College App Process

An Astrological Guide to the College App Process Anyone in the admissions office knows that I have an unhealthy obsession with astrology. Scientifically speaking, there are tons of reasons why we shouldnt believe in astrology (anyone in the EAPS Department would cringe seeing this post), but I find it fun to read an analysis of my sign and see what parts I do or do not relate to. Plus, Im constantly asking my fellow admissions officers and student tour guides for their sun, moon, and rising signs so that I can give them an astrological reading. Thus, Ive decided to share my secret talent with you all in the hopes that you find something to relate to (and perhaps help you procrastinate if you havent submitted a Regular Action application by January 1st yet!). In all seriousness, Im not really an astrologer, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. However, whether you agree with what I predicted for your sign or not, the pieces of advice for every sign in this post apply to all applicants, so have fun reading and dont come for me in the comments! Capricorn My capricorn friends are some of the most ambitious people I know. And during the college application process, this can be great! You arent afraid to throw in an application to a school that seems unlikely, because why not shoot for the stars? However, at MIT, we often receive applications where its obvious a student has only applied to us because of the prestige of MIT and doesnt actually know what this institution is like. College is a place where youll be for the next 4-6 years, perhaps living on their campus. It is so much more important to do your research and find schools where youll be happy than just applying to a school because of its name. Aquarius A trait that Ive admired in all of my aquarius friends/family members is their ability to not internalize what other people think about them. Theyre often known as the cool, calm, and collected signs. While I wish I was able to develop this skill earlier in life personally, during the college application process the opinions of your teachers and counselors will matter, as letters of recommendation are vital. Its a great idea to chat with your recommenders and think about what youd want them to include in your letters and gauge how they perceive you. Pisces Where would many of us be without pisces in our lives? One of the most empathetic signs, pisces are known for their excellent listening skills and abilities to be a great friend. Dont forget that applying to college is a time where you need to focus on yourself! Be a good friend and support your community through tough times, but make sure youre preserving some emotional energy to get through your own applications and the emotional rollercoaster of this college application process. Aries As a leo, my Aries friends are the only ones who are able to take charge in a group setting as much as I do. As a fire sign, they are known for being bold, taking charge, and leading the way. Utilize these strengths while completing applications, but also rely on your community. This process is tough for everyone and its hard for anyone to get through it alone. Have adult mentors review your essays and listen to the advice they give you. Taurus I know youre used to it, but the hallmark sign of a taurus is their bullish stubbornness. Hold onto your values, and trust yourself when getting advice from others because not all advice is good advice. However, the best way to navigate the college process is to be open-minded. Perhaps that means adding a college to your list that you initially didnt think youd apply to, or being open to the way financial aid may influence your final decision. Very few people go through the process exactly as they expected, so try to be open as much as you can. Gemini Many in the astrological world refer to geminis as the two-faced sign, and I think thats overly simplistic. Geminis are incredibly concerned about the way people they interact with are feeling, and are experts at adapting themselves to different social situations. In a college application, we strive to view the most authentic version of yourself as possible. We try to gauge your fit with MIT by learning about who you are and seeing we think youd be happy in our community. Dont try to tell the admissions officers what you think they want to hear just put as much of your personality as possible on the application! Cancer As a water sign, cancers have lots of emotions that are often in flux. The college application process is emotional for everyone going through it, but cancers definitely feel those emotions much more intensely than others. One skill that makes a student very successful in college is learning how and when to rely on your support system. Know the resources and people in your life who you can utilize when you might face good or bad news or when your cancer ways impact your ability to continue working on applications. Leo I may be biased as a leo myself, but we are the most loyal sign in the zodiac. Without our friendships, we wouldnt be ourselves. When I was last home in NJ for Thanksgiving, I hung out with two of my best friends who have been in my life since the 4th grade (talk about loyalty!). I remember applying to my undergrad institution with one of those friends back in high school and thought about how much fun it would be to go to college together. This is going to be really hard for you leos, but where your friends (or significant others) are applying to college should not impact your list. If you happen to have similar interests and apply to similar schools, thats awesome, but be sure that you are applying to colleges where you would honestly be happiest yourself. Virgo If you need to overthink something in 30 different ways, look no further than your virgo friend who has probably already done that before breakfast. Your analytical ways are both a strength and a weakness in this process. I expect that your essays will be strong because youve proofread them 5 times and that your college list is well-balanced and well-researched. However, there is no such thing as a perfect college essay, and you definitely should not apply to 100+ schools because you cant decide on a college list. Try your best on everything in your application and then be OK with hitting submit! Libra Libras are represented by balancing scales in the zodiac because they are truly the most well-balanced sign of the zodiac. Theyre great at thinking through things from all possible viewpoints and angles. Utilize this strength during the process! Perhaps that means dropping an extracurricular activity in 12th grade to prioritize your college applications, or maybe that means having a college list with a mix of colleges that youre really excited about, some that seem to be affordable for your family, and some that you feel more or less confident about being admitted to. Youre already great at balancing a lot in life keep it up during this challenging and stressful time. Scorpio Without control, scorpios panic. Your strong ability to read a social situation and understand power dynamics is very helpful in many aspects of life. However, during the college application process, there are often many things that happen that you cant control, especially after you hit the submit button. One of my friends from college and current roommate was a part of the Posse Foundation. Her groups motto was trust the process while they were applying to colleges, and I think that especially holds true for scorpios. Its not easy, I know, but its important for mental health! Sagittarius Sags are known for their adventurous personalities and excitement for new experiences. Although this process can feel daunting, lean on your adventurous side! Apply to fly-in programs to explore different universities in new settings, dont cross off schools from your list just because theyre really far away or in a place you dont know a lot about, and throw in your application at schools that seem very selective if you think youd be happy there. I know feelings of stress and anxiety are normal during this process, but imagining what your future will look like and who you want to become during college can also be exciting and get you through the slug of senioritis.

The Story Of An Hour By Kate Chopin - 970 Words

â€Å"The Story of an Hour† by Kate Chopin involves a woman, Louise Mallard, with heart disease discovering news of her husband s death in a train accident. At the end of the story, as Mrs. Mallard is walking down the steps with Josephine and Mr. Mallard walks through the door. Mrs. Mallard died as a result of stress on her heart. The narrator reports, â€Å"When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease-- of joy that kills† (181). Chopin makes this quote the last line of the play; this leaves readers with the question of what actually killed Mrs. Mallard.The doctors think that Mrs. Mallard died because of the joy of seeing her husband again. However, Mrs. Mallard dies because of the shock of seeing her husband and sadness from realizing that the joy she felt was over. So in reality, Mrs. Mallard died of heart disease—of sorrow that kills. 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The Complex Odyssey of Odysseus Essay - 1152 Words

According to both Greek and Homeric values humans should have reason, but very often they express passion, which leads to contradictory emotions and obstacles in life. Odysseus, a man with a complex life, struggles with many internal, personal contradictions that have a collective impact on his decisions throughout his existence. The most important contradictions Odysseus faces are loyalty and betrayal; humility and hubris; and wisdom and folly, Throughout the Odyssey Odysseus faces an internal battle between loyalty and betrayal in the presence of numerous temptations. Odysseus’s first situation was with Kalypso. Although Odysseus does cheat on Penelope with Kalypso, he still remains loyal, and his love for her hardly wanes. Kalypso†¦show more content†¦Odysseus is deceived by Kirke’s beauty and falls for her mysterious ways, but his devotion continues for Penelope. 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Network Server Administration Free Essays

Course number CIS 332, Network Server Administration, lists as its main topics: installing and configuring servers, network protocols, resource and end user management, security, Active Directory, and the variety of server roles which can be implemented. My experience and certification as a Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) as well as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) demonstrates that I have a thorough grounding in both the theory and practice of the topics covered in this course and should receive credit for it. Installing and configuring servers was the subject of Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, which I took in 2001 in preparation for my initial Microsoft Certified Professional certification. We will write a custom essay sample on Network Server Administration or any similar topic only for you Order Now This exam covered such topics as installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server using both an attended installation and an unattended installation; server upgrades from Windows NT (the previous version) and troubleshooting and repairing failed installations. This exam also covered installing and configuring hardware devices and user management. Network protocols were discussed during the training for the exam Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, which I also took in 2001. This exam covered installing, configuring, troubleshooting and administering such protocols as DNS and DHCP, TCP/IP, NWLink, and IPSec. The training covered such aspects of network protocols as remote access policies and network routing. Security was one of the topics of this exam, as well. Network security using IPSec and encryption and authentication protocols was discussed along with the network implementation details. Resource and end user management was one of the main topics of the Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment exam, which also updated my knowledge of security, networking and utilities. The exam covered such topics as user creation and modification, user and group management, Terminal Services management and implementing security and software update services. Security was covered in a number of exams, including Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Designing Security for   a Windows 2000 Network. All aspects of network security were covered in the various training sessions for these exams, including topics such as analysis of network security requirements in relation to organizational realities and requirements, design and implementation of such specifics as authentication policies, public-key infrastructures and encryption techniques, physical security, and design and implementation of security audit and assurance strategies. Also included were security considerations for all auxiliary services, such as DNS, Terminal Services, SNMP, Remote Installation Services and others. Implementation of Active Directory and knowledge of varied server roles was provided by the exam Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. The training for this exam encompassed the design and implementation of an Active Directory forest and domain structure as well as planning a DNS strategy for client and server naming. This training also included design and implementation of a number of different server types, such as file and print servers, databases, proxy servers, Web servers, desktop management servers, applications servers and dial-in management servers. Further knowledge of Active Directory and auxiliary services was provided in the training for Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. This training included such topics as installing, configuring and troubleshooting Active Directory and DNS, implementing Change and Configuration Management, and managing all the components of Active Directory, including moving, publishing and locating Active Directory Objects, controlling access, delegating administrative privileges for objects, performing backup and restore and maintaining security for the Active Directory server via Group Policy and the Security Configuration and Analysis tool. The topics covered in CIS 332, Network Server Administration, have been completely encompassed by my previous experience, training and certification with Microsoft Windows Server 2000, as well as updated knowledge gained by   training for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. I have been constantly increasing my skills and knowledge in this area for the past six years, using both training and work experience to gain certifications which prove that I have a complete grasp of all aspects of the subject matter included in this course. Installing and configuring servers and network protocols, troubleshooting failed installations or configurations, resource and end user management, security design and management, design and implementation of Active Directory services and implementing and administering a wide variety of network server roles are all major aspects of my training and certification experience. 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The Influence of Modernist Art Essay Example For Students

The Influence of Modernist Art Essay Contemporary art is the art of today. It is a concept about art of the late twentieth century and early twenty-first century. Much of the contemporary art made today incorporates cultural impact as well as a continual process of re-production. The practice of modern art without a doubt has greatly influenced on contemporary beliefs. A great example could be seen in Ai Weiweis works. Throughout his journey, Ai Weiwei has adopted his style of work based on Marcel Duchamps practise and has idolised Duchamp and put him as a role model when making his works. Duchamp started with his early works with Cubism and his involvement with Dada and Surrealism and later movements such as Pop Art. The art and ideas of Marcel Duchamp have radically revised our understanding of what forms an object of art. Duchamps conceptions of the readymade can be related to everyday life such as general manufactured objects that he chose and modified by repositioning, titling, reproducing and signing it and became art. 1 Duchamp believes that the idea must showed first, not the visual, of how one defines art. We will write a custom essay on The Influence of Modernist Art specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now Duchamp was not pleased in what he called retinal art â€Å" arts that only please the eye. 2 His artwork is humorous, playful and exciting, but at the same time is powerful on stating his political and economic statement. One of his famous satirical works, a porcelain urinal, the readymade Fountain (1917) challenged the general taste and the artistic technique of art. Duchamp simply purchased a standard Bedfordshire style urinal from J. L Mott Iron Works in New York, repositioned it on 90 degrees angle from its normal view of use and designated as his own by signing R. Mutt 1917 on the object. He chose a general article of life then remodified its significant use and placed it under a new title to create a brand new thought for that object. Duchamp described that his intent with Fountain was to shift the focus of art from physical object to intellectual performance. Decades later, a Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei made an artwork in correspondence to Duchamps Fountain, Pee; a sculpture of a mans genital with the flowing urine. He stated that the relationship between his piece Pee and Duchamps Fountain is that, they are both shared similar characteristics which relates to body liquid. Both works represent that art is conceptual. The idea of an artwork outweighs the traditional culture of aesthetic and material concerns and challenges the viewers to access their own ideologies to question and respond to the visual art. In 1981, Ai Weiwei moved to New York and lived there until 1993. He gained exposure to the works of Duchamp and producing conceptual art by revising readymade goods. In Profile of Marcel Duchamp, Sunflower Seeds, 1983, Ai incorporated the readymade everyday object with the self-portrait of Duchamp in profile. A coat hanger was twisted to reveal the facial figure and mounted on wooden base filled with sunflower seeds. The image of the profile was taken from a self-silhouette outline from a book Sur Marcel Duchamp, A self-portrait in Profile, 1958. 3 Furthermore, the used of coat hanger was influenced by Duchamps coat rack artwork called Trebuchet (Trap) in 1917. Trebuchet is perhaps one of the most interesting readymade sculptures by Duchamp due to the fact that he deliberately displaced a coat rack from its original function then nailed them to the ground. Both Trap and Profile of Marcel Duchamp, Sunflower Seeds showed identical techniques that they both were repositioned and mounted to the floor surface. Most of Marcels readymade goods were single object that he readjusted and signed. 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When Bicycle Wheel was first exhibited in his Paris studio, Duchamp encouraged audiences to spin the wheel. Duchamp claims that the aim of this piece was to provide a form of therapeutic movement from the spinning wheel. The image would portray the flames dancing in fireplace and aesthetically comforting to watch. On the other hand, in his work Ai refashioned Duchamps readymade in more contemporary way. He began to use reproduction readymade objects to add a new richness to the vision and layered them constructively to create the illusion of moving form. Weiwei manipulates the bicycles by detaching its main function and making them static, thus they became immobile. Forever Bicycle brings political awareness that is happening in China where society violates human rights and restricts individual freedoms. It is certain that Duchamp has a lot of influences in Weiweis artworks. From the readymade characteristics in his work and also techniques of making the work, the impact of Ais works represents what he have taken from Duchamp. Through Ai Weiwei and Marcel Duchamp, it is clearly seen that many contemporary work has influenced by modern artist. Additionally, the contemporary artwork brings back memory and journey from the past and reinterprets the situation which matched with the current ideas. Consequently, modern art is inevitably has played an active role in contemporary practise.

ESL Lesson Plain for a Class Job Fair

ESL Lesson Plain for a Class Job Fair Putting on a class job fair is a fun way of exploring English skills related to employment. The following lesson plan extends much further than just a lesson. This series of exercises can be used over approximately three to five hours of classroom time and takes students from a general exploration of jobs students might be interested in, through vocabulary related to specific positions, into discussions of ideal employees and, finally, through the job application process. The class can be fun or focus on working on professional skills development. Students will learn a wide range of vocabulary related to work skills, as well as practice conversational skills, tense usage, and pronunciation. This series of exercises include using an informational employment website. I recommend using the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but for more general classes its a good idea to visit a listing of unique jobs that students might find more interesting. Jobsmonkey has a unique jobs page which lists a number of fun jobs. Aim: Develop, extend and practice work-skills related vocabulary Activity: In-class Job Fair Level: Intermediate through advanced Outline Write a number of professions on the board or brainstorm as a class. Its a good idea to have a mix of professions in order to generate a wider range of vocabulary (fire fighter, manager, engineer, programmer).Have a quick discussion of each type of profession. What skills does each profession require? What would they have to do? What type of person should they be? Etc.Put students in pairs or small groups and pass out the adjectives matching sheet. Ask students to match each adjective to a definition. Help students by making descriptions of professionals who are diligent, precise, etc.Correct as a class. Ask students to discuss which professions would require which characteristics using the vocabulary they have learned.Discuss as a class, or have students each stand-up and give an answer for the profession of their choice.Ask students what type of job they (would like to) have. Using one students job as an example, navigate to the Occupational Outlook Handbook or similar job descript ion site. Search for or choose the students position, and navigate the resources provided. Its a good idea to focus on the What do they do? section, as students will learn vocabulary related to the profession. Make sure the students get the url for any job site you recommend. Provide the worksheet on finding an ideal job. Students should name the job, write a brief overview of the job, as well as do research on the principal responsibilities of the job they have chosen.With their research in hand, have students pair up and interview each other about the jobs they have chosen.Ask students to find a partner to write up job fair advertisement. Together students will decide which job theyd like to create an announcement for.Using their informational sheets, ask students to create a job advertisement to announce a job opening based on the materials below. Provide large sheets of paper, colored markers, scissors and any other necessary equipment. If possible, students can print out or cut out pictures to accompany their poster.Students post their job advertisements up for other students to browse. Each student should choose at least two jobs theyd like to interview for.As a class, brainstorm typical questions they might be asked in an interview. Discuss possibl e answers with students. Get students back into the job poster pairs. Have each pair write up at least five interview questions about their position using their original information sheets including work duties.Have your job fair! It will be chaotic, but everyone will get a chance to practice using vocabulary they have learned throughout this activity. The job fair can be free form, or you can have students trade off roles at intervals.To expand the job interviewing of the aspect use this job interviewing practice lesson. Match each adjective to its definition bravedependablediligenthard workingintelligentoutgoingpersonableprecisepunctual someone who is always on timesomeone who can work steadily and with accuracysomeone who gets along well with otherssomeone who people like to likesomeone who people can trustsomeone who is smartsomeone who works hardsomeone who doesnt make mistakes Can you think of more? Answers punctual - someone who is always on timediligent - someone who can work steadily and with accuracyoutgoing - someone who gets along well with otherspersonable - someone who people like to likedependable - someone who people can trustintelligent - someone who is smarthard working - someone who works hardbrave - someone who isnt afraidprecise - someone who doesnt make mistakes Job Worksheet Questions Which job did you choose? Why did you choose it? What type of person should do this job? What do they do? Please describe with at least five sentences describing the positions responsibilities.

The Gender of Countries in the German Language

The Gender of Countries in the German Language Most countries are spelled differently in German than English and they may be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Its easiest to simply memorize which gender is associated with which country in the German language as you learn the spellings of the countries themselves. Gender of Countries Generally speaking, countries in German are not preceded by definite articles. There are however exceptions. The following are some countries that do take on definite articles when talking or writing about them. DIE : die Schweiz, die Pfalz, die TÃ ¼rkei, die Europische UnionDIE Plural: die Vereinigten Staaten (the United States), die USA, die NiederlandeDER: der Irak, der Libanon, der Sudan (note that Middle Eastern countries tend to be masculine).DAS: das Tessin, das Elsass, das Baltikum Born in versus From When stating that someone is from a certain city, often the suffix –er/ erin will be added: Berlin - ein Berliner, eine BerlinerinKÃ ¶ln (Cologne)- ein KÃ ¶lner, eine KÃ ¶lnerinTo state that someone is from a certain country, see Countries and Cities in GermanTo some cities that already end in –er, you can add –aner/ anerin: ein Hannoveraner, eine HannoveranerinHowever, that is quite a mouthful, therefore it is more commonly expressed as such: Sie/ Er kommt aus Hannover. (She/He is from Hanover.)