Essays on Education Page 327

Historically, physical campuses were considered to provide superior educational experiences to online courses, as technology grows so too do the number of universities that offer online classes as well as the increased variability of courses mainly due to increased accessibility, the virtual community, and improvements to the quality and personalization of education.  With everything in…

“It will never happen in my school.” This is one of the first thoughts that goes through my head when I hear about a school shooting. However, it can happen anywhere. School shootings can happen at any school and at any time. Shortage of security is only a small part of the issue. The majority…

I learned to read at a young age. It’s not something I think about often, because it’s so far beyond any concrete memories. Mom read to me every night, starting the day I came home from the hospital. My earliest memories are sitting on my mom’s lap, and following the words she was speaking with…

In 2009, under the direction of President Barack Obama, the United States Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). As a part of this act, a competitive grant fund was established for individual states. This Race to the Top (RttP) grant fund was to be used to implement or improve public schools in…

This is why I chose to study Business Administration concentrating on Management. Because, I believe that I can effect positive change in my country, and in the world through Business, since, Business principles can serve as the backbone for economic, political and social systems at all levels. Certainly, a degree in Business Administration is a…

In the United States of America, there are several ways to become a citizen; the simplest method is being born in this country. Americans can participate in electing our government officials if they wish and enjoy all the rights we are guaranteed. In the film Starship Troopers, based upon the science fiction novel by Robert…

The rush of adrenaline as you quickly try to read the last questions on the ACT booklet when your teacher says “One minute left.” Your hands are sweating and the pencil in slipping, the teacher announces “Pencils down.” Throughout the four years of highschool, the school system prepares students for the country wide standardized tests….

At the onset of the first World War, major powers on both sides each had a plethora of new weapons with which to wage war due to recent technological advancements. One of the most significant advancements in weaponry during the First World War was the introduction of airplanes and other airborne vehicles into warfare. Airplanes…

Abstract Over the last decade, in practice, youth work has become more and more an innovative part of social work that has helped to achieve European goals for the sustainable development of the individual and society. Despite the lack of normative regulations, established standards in practice and state educational standards in the field, the practice…

I would like to continue pursuing a BS in Computer Science at New York University. My intention is to further my progress toward my future goals of one day of working with software for a major tech company. However, what makes New York University stand out over the other schools? And what was my reasoning…