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Duncan Macrae

Christy St. John — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:26:09 GMT

I once heard that, if you come out of an audition and beat yourself up for not doing well, you probably didn't spend enough of that energy in the audition. If nothing else, auditions should leave you tired because of the amount of yourself that you have given. That is exactly how I feel whenever I practice my three Scots monologues in full voice. Scots is a language in scotland that is like english, but can be quite unrecognizable to the untrained ear. It is brash, in your face, and asks for no apologies about being so, and whenever I embody the three scottish characters in the monologues I have chosen for the Duncan Macrae competition (coming up this Friday) the experience leaves me worn out. I feel like I go on an arc with these characters and fully embody them. I am proud to say that I am the only American who has opted to enter, and I honestly think I have a shot at the prize. In any case, I am proud to present my scottish monologues to scottish people (which is a terrifying feat in itself).

Student Car Buying and Loan Tips - Is it really worth it?

SaraLovagsi — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:53:00 GMT

For students studying in big cities like London, Paris, Sydney, using public transport to move around may not be the most convenient option. Having your own car brings with it several conveniences apart from the daily routine of getting to university and then back to your campus. Based on my experiences, a car is more than important while studying in big cities, but only if you have a good job and can afford it. When it comes to transport nothing equals you own car and in current times, owning a new car or a used car has become even easier. Most of us may not have the cash necessary to put forward for a new or used car. For those considering a used car, the internet is the best place to find the lowest used car loan rates.

Should you buy a car?

It all depends on you. For me, a car is important to my everyday life. I have to get to my job, go to university, and go out with friends. Sometimes I come back late at night to my apartment, and public transportation is not the best option right then. But remember, if you do not need a car, do not even think to purchase one. There are everyday expenses which you will have to cover. Car loans may be a solution for this type of problems, but still think twice before taking this step.

What type of car?

While abroad, firstly I used to travel by public transportation in Canada, as the place where I studied was not big and public transportation was great for me. But when I started my MBA in Germany, in Berlin using public transportation in such a big city is a little bit uncomfortable. Anyway, after i started working as a web developer here, and in some online part time jobs, I could start to think about purchasing a car for me. But when it comes to buying a car, I had to get a car loan, in order to afford it. There are different models, marks, and prices. For us, as students we have to decide which one can give us comfort and low expense. If you have enough finances to purchase a car without getting a loan, that’s ideal, but if you need to apply for one, here are some simple tips. A great site where you can apply is Car loan World, there you can apply for a car loan and if it gets through, than its time for the big decision.

Before you make an application for loans with the lowest used car loan rates, it would be helpful to have an updated copy of your credit report. Check out every entry in the credit report and closely examine the possibilities. Point out any errors or omissions and make sure that your credit report is a true representation of your transactions.

Cars can be very important tools for your everyday life as students, but if you do not have a job and can't afford the expenses, you should not purchase one. I own a car only because I need it as I have to travel in different parts of the city every day. So think twice before deciding to get a car, or car loan for you.

How To Choose The Best Career

SaraLovagsi — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:49:14 GMT

Career is probably one of the most important things that we all face in life. When you just start your way, you think what business to do to achieve success in life. Or you are working on, perhaps for many years, but your career can`t be called successful? Or you’re doing something, but can barely make ends meet? Maybe you developed your skills and want to find a better use for them? Do you want to fulfill your potential and thus to receive a high income, build a good career, but do not know how? There is a successful strategy, which I use to build a successful career.

It is described by the following formula: Love > benefits > Skills > Award.

Do what you love, make good to people, develop your skills every time, do your job better and better. And in the end? And as a result, you’re doing something to benefit people, do it professionally – and receive a generous reward for your labor. Why should you start with your favorite thing? What if first, to find the most gainful career and begin to develop in it, and only then think about how you like it and what is good for people in it? Well, this strategy of building career is chosen by many people … But do they get a good result?

As a result, they get money doing from morning to evening career they hate. What if the source of the money suddenly disappears? Will they continue to pursue the case? For free? Never! To build a career in which physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs are met, you must start with the emotional sphere. And it is – with the choice of business that you love to do. Having worked in this and making sure that you really like it, think about benefits you bring people to their business and how you could bring even more value? Knowing that your actions do you help people, will further enhance the attractiveness of your work. Next thing is development. Improve your skills to get to work even more fun, to make people even more useful. Award – an integral part of this whole process. As soon as you start to benefit, your work has acquired value. The more the value – the greater the reward is. And reward increases with the development of skills and abilities. Remember the formula that allows millions of people succeed in life! What career can you start with love right now?

How I Got my Scholarship - People Who Helped Me

SaraLovagsi — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:20 GMT

People Who Helped Me When we compare the state of women decades ago to what it is now, we can clearly say that the social impact of women is really great these days. We are representing in various fields of life and also are getting same respect just like men. Even though situations are like this, even today there are some areas where participation of women is less when compared to men. The one of the fields with the less presence of woman is IT and Computer Sciences. That is why i thought that it will be a big problem to find a scholarship for my studies. If a female student having a special interest in any of the fields like math, science, engineering, technology, law, business and medicine, she will most likely find lots of professional associations and organizations that are providing scholarships for the women who are willing to study those fields.I was lucky enough to find a private scholarship from a really great person like Nahshonov, who is successful business man with an impressive track record of key roles in the major markets, has accumulated a substantial sum which he uses to assist many nonprofit organizations and charities. One of the nonprofit organizations which he continuously funds is “Belev Echad”.

How can you find scholarships? Search Study Abroad Site, I was lucky enough to find this organization, but how other students like me should search for grants or scholarships? It is not hard at all, you should search online or offline. Always check studyabroad.com scholarship opportunities offered by a lot of organization. You can find a lot of great opportunities for scholarships, this site is one of the largest sites for students abroad and it will help you connect with organizations who offer scholarships.

Look for Private Companies Who Offer Scholarships: Another great way to find scholarships is to enter in competition to win a scholarship from private nonprofit organizations. That is how I got mine. There are plenty of private non-profit organizations who offers scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. You should only search endlessly until you find a good organization that could be a potential financial help for you. The organization where I have earned my scholarship does not only support normal students, but they also take care for children's with disabilities. Nahshonov donates $1M a year. His abundant donation is the only financial support the organization receives which they use to produce these events for disabled and special needs children and their families.

Some Words for this Organization: Nahshon Nahshonov has taken a tremendous part in Belev Echad organization and had assisted over 3,000 misfortunate children and their families which earned him the title of the honorable president if the organization. He strives to take part in every event conducted and refuses each time to have his name glorified out of the belief that the main purpose of his donations is solely to give back.

Scholarships are a great helper for your finances while studying abroad. Always be sure to check studyabroad.com site or private scholarship opportunities because even if the sum of the scholarship is not high, it will still be a great helper for you.

Ben Nevis

Christy St. John — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:18:01 GMT

When Sammy, a guy in my class, asked me if I wanted to climb the tallest mountain in the UK for charity, my first thought was, "OF COURSE!" It didn't even seem that difficult, only 3-4 hours to the top and, compared to the Rockies, that was a piece of cake. Man, I'm dumb. That rock was hard to climb and even harder to get back down, but thank God I did because climbing Ben Nevis was one of my favorite Scottish experiences (if the one that was most difficult on my knees). I ended up walking the whole way with a first-year named named Alix Austin, and she was the perfect person to talk to. It was one of those conversations that covered everything: life, love, the pursuit of happiness, and how much our feet hurt. Isn't funny that the hardest things that we do in our lives end up being the best and most meaningful ones? And how what really makes a difference in the end is the people we share those experiences with?