To state the obvious, becoming fluent in English will open doors and a myriad of options. Do you need more incentive than your own voice on the many instances per day when you’ve said to yourself: “I need to better my English”? For example, in a regular transaction, such as getting your drivers’ license, meeting…
There was a time when enrolling in a criminal justice degree program was almost exclusively by an individual seeking entry into police academies. In South Florida, this trend lasted from the 1980s until the end of the 20th century when law enforcement agencies were flooded with applications, possibly prompted by a flurry of films and…
One of the most important times to network and socialize with like-minded peers is during your time at university. It is not dissimilar to making friends, however, if done at random you may not be setting yourself up for amazing opportunities after you graduate. The strongest network is made up of genuine connections. While attending…
This year, our faculty assign and student use the Learning Information Resources Network (LIRN) successfully. LIRN, Inc. became a gateway to information from anywhere and anytime, 24/7. Among the major digital databases of various eResources are full-text eBooks provided by eBook Central: Academic Complete and eBooks from Made Incredibly Easy Books series from OVID vendor.…
The United States National Forum on Information Literacy defines information literacy as “… the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand.” (American Library Association, 2012) In general, everything is already said and written.…
There’s this unspoken stereotype about people who like to work with computers usually prefer working alone. We don’t know where it came from, but nothing could be further from the truth. Computers are used to communicate, and in order to do this effectively, one must be able to interact with other people in order to…
Earning a college degree requires hard work and determination. It’s an accomplishment that should be celebrated. Every graduate should be overjoyed to achieve such a milestone because it’s not easy. When graduation day finally rolls around for college students, the feeling can be exhilarating, yet terrifying at the same time. You’ve done the work it…
If you’ve always desired to work in the field of Criminal Justice, we applaud you! This line of work isn’t always for the faint of heart. Fighting crime and contributing to making society a better place can be mentally and physically challenging depending on the type of work you do in the field. Criminal Justice…
As an aspiring college student, you are tasked with the responsibility of deciding which subject to major in. A decision such as this shouldn’t be taken lightly, because it’s not just about learning an academic subject, it’s about applying what you’ve learned to real-life scenarios. What Physical Therapist Assistants Do The job of a Physical…
One of the strongest vehicles of communication is ironically not what you say, rather than how you say it. Soft Skills. It’s an attribute that is becoming more appreciated in this digital age where people tend to be less personable with the assistance of social media, emails, and even Skype. As more people and even…
