You may have read or heard about the “Nixon Shock” of 1971 when President Nixon abolished the Bretton Woods international financial exchange system. The Bretton Woods monetary exchange system was an agreement between the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and a host of other prominent countries to back their respective currencies against a set amount of gold.
You may have heard that studying in Germany is completely free. Perhaps a friend informed you enthusiastically one day that they have discovered the hidden solution for free quality-education. That too in a first-world country of all places. So what is the catch then? Is it as simple as education= zero cost in Germany, and if so, why is this the case?
Becoming a college professor is a profound and worthwhile pursuit. What is a better way to practice your love for a subject you are passionate about? To teach, carry out research and dedicate your life to learning is a dream shared by many. However, getting there requires a drawn-out process that takes commitment and hard work.
MBA is a professional degree, and shared wisdom dictates that you should only attend career school once you have a few years of experience under your belt. The main focus of a professional degree is to help you build upon real-world experiences. Hence, a business school aspirant should ideally have some work experience in a relevant field before attending school.
In the academic sector, we hear a lot about phrases such as – “highest-rankings,” “Top so-and-so schools,” “top so-and-so programs,” etc. People seem to have this obsession with where a particular school lies on a ranking list. This has contributed to an air of elitism that surrounds “top” schools. For example, take any IVY school in the U.S. The chances are that these schools will score at the top end of any ranking list you throw at them.
If you are a registered nurse, you likely have a passion for working in humanity’s service. It is a noble pursuit that is both fulfilling and meaningful. However, there might come a time when you realize that you want to do more. This is where taking that big step towards becoming a doctor will cross your mind, and why not? You already love working in health care, and if you have already reached the nursing career’s pinnacle, becoming an MD seems like the logical step.
The verbal section of the GRE is primarily designed to assess whether you will understand and interpret written English on a Graduate level. The whole idea behind the GRE is to gauge your readiness for a graduate-level program; hence the test places so much emphasis on elevated prose. Unlike, math which is an empirical science, there are no formulas for solving reading passages. The skills needed to ace the verbal section of GRE are an amalgamation of your reading practices leading up to the test.
The first step towards a good GMAT score is choosing the right prep material. I have reviewed a number of significant GMAT prep books over the years. However, I recently noticed that there are no good reviews for what is perhaps the most comprehensive book set for GMAT prep.
One of our most significant weaknesses as a species is that we have a propensity for instant gratification. The evolutionary processes that have molded us into who we are have also given us tendencies that are not conducive to productivity.
Most of us have an inherent understanding that reading is essential. We hear it all the time from successful people, and it also makes sense when you think about it. How does one learn about the world? How does one go about expanding one’s knowledge? Of course, by reading. It seems like an obvious thing to do to become more informed and increase one’s intellect. However, at the same time, we find ourselves unable to reach our reading goals. This hindrance is usually caused by a lack of time, or so we think, but mostly, we don’t know how to utilize our time and develop smart reading habits intelligently.