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We like to assume that the buildings we occupy are safe, but structural failure does happen, sometimes deliberately. The field of forensic structural engineering investigates and determines the causes of such failures to help learn why these structures collapsed. These professionals were sent to New York to study one deliberate failure, the Word Trade Towers, […]
With school in session once again, millions of college students are forced to find ways to adjust to dorm life. Living in dorms can be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences that college has to offer, but it can present a fair amount of challenges as well. Dorm life is drastically different than […]
Online learning is gaining widespread acceptance. It includes everything from online degrees, to mid-level level education from places like Udemy, Lynda and Skillshare. You can even find basic how-to videos where you can learn real skills on platforms like Instructables and YouTube. The rise of online educational sites simply means that consumers are becoming more […]
Dorm rooms are notoriously small spaces. During this important time in a college student’s life it is important to make the most of the space you have so that you can work, live, and study efficiently in your dorm room. Having a clean, clutter free, and organized dorm room is the key to a happy […]
The legal profession continues to play a significant role in shaping American life with lawyers in demand across all sectors. Indeed, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics gives this field its "bright outlook" rating as it sees that job growth will parallel the demand for all jobs over the next several years. College students weighing […]
With Halloween looming on the horizon, fraternities and sororities will be cooking up various party ideas to mark the occasion. So, why not create a tasteful and flavor-filled event by baking and mixing your way to a spooktacular Halloween? You can do so by putting together the following Halloween treats and snacks to mark this […]
College students are in tip-top shape and do not have to worry about exercise, right? Well, no. Even with walking or biking to classes included in what they do, many students may find themselves living a much more sedentary life than what they would prefer or at least know what they should pursue. With busy […]
“Why do you want to go to college?” This is a question that most students ask themselves–and for some, the answer is difficult to find. Some teens are questioning whether attending a university is necessary, as they already work while in high school and plan to continue working throughout their adult lives. There are others […]
Higher education, especially college, has been considered vital to the future of the younger generation for many years. But recently everyday news seems to say otherwise – “college loan rates have doubled up,” “college is expensive and not all people can afford it,” and “a college education is not paying off anymore.” This could mean […]
Getting into a good culinary arts school is similar to applying for a good university; top cooking schools also have requirements and standards that need to met. If you are interested in a culinary career, you should be aware of some of the application conditions. Activities Like with most colleges and trade schools that have […]