miss nax, an American, is interested in going to university in Montreal starting with online courses this year, and matriculating FT in fall 2010. She's asked me to help investigate (she's living in China right now, making some of the research challenging.)
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posted by nax
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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My professor’s intimidating, confrontational style makes the classroom atmosphere difficult to tolerate. I can't drop the class or switch sections. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2009 -
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I seem to remember a question from someone who wanted to take a job writing essays for cash-rich brain-poor students, though I cannot find it, where many of the answers expressed concern at the dubious ethics involved. My question is, to what extent are proofreading/editing services for students of ethical concern? To what extent are they permitted by universities. Where is the line drawn?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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I'm looking to go back to school studying the Travel Industry, to be a Travel Agent and I'm a bit lost (pun unintended).
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posted by Gular
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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Where should a Canadian 1.5st year student transfer to, in order to complete a computer science degree?
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posted by mjewkes
on Dec 29, 2008 -
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A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Dec 29, 2008 -
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Are private universities non-profit institutions? What standards of transparency/accountability [to the student body and/or public] are they required to uphold? Examples of governance models?
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posted by lunit
on Dec 12, 2008 -
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My neighbour’s eighteen-year-old daughter, let’s call her “Kay”, is in her last year of high school. She’s trying to decide on a post-secondary course of study for next year. I suspect she’s in the same boat that I, and most of my friends, were in when we graduated high school. To wit: we had virtually no idea of what educational and career options were actually out there; very little idea of what our temperaments and strengths actually were, let alone what kind of career path would suit them; and no clue how to go about researching and finding these things out. Moreover, I don't know how good her school's guidance counsellors are, but mine were next to, if not worse than, useless. What information and resources are out there for Kay to give her a good sense of what her options are and help her figure out what area of study would interest her and suit her abilities?
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posted by orange swan
on Dec 8, 2008 -
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I'm a senior in high school. I have many disparate interests, most of which are conflicting. I have no idea what to major in at college, or which one to go to. Help me pick a major!
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posted by Hargrimm
on Dec 6, 2008 -
27 answers
Comment on the current academic job market, and the likelihood of scoring a tenure-track position in the Earth Sciences.
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posted by capitalist.pig
on Dec 5, 2008 -
13 answers
Who decides when and where (and which) classes will be held in a typical public, American University?
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posted by soelo
on Dec 3, 2008 -
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This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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I graduated from university a few months ago, and have absolutely no idea what to do next. After reading about my past and current circumstances, could you swell folks offer me some suggestions?
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posted by Lemon of Byzantium
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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What are the best ways to encourage audience participation and reception of potentially boring presentations? I have two presentations late November / early December and want to keep people alert and do a memorable presentation. What tricks did the best / most memorable presentations you have seen use?
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posted by philsi
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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GoingBackToSchoolFilter: I'm going to be returning to university part time, while continuing to work full time. Should I start slow, just one course my first semester, or should I do two?
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posted by smitt
on Oct 20, 2008 -
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I will be applying to graduate school soon and I cannot visit all of the campuses that I am applying to. I have been contacting these schools so that they can put me in touch with current graduate students who I can ask about their campuses, and I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important in my list of questions below.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Oct 16, 2008 -
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FairUse: I work for a major public state university doing video podcasts for distribution over iTunesU. I've looked up many articles about fair use, but I'm never quite sure where I stand.
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posted by gzimmer
on Oct 15, 2008 -
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Should I try something new and transfer to a new school for a year, or should I stick around the same old school and raise my GPA enough to graduate?
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posted by abkadefgee
on Oct 14, 2008 -
13 answers
Are there any US colleges or universities that offer majors in comics and cartooning (the traditional 2D variety, not 3D animation)?
posted by zainsubani
on Oct 12, 2008 -
19 answers
If you had one year to dedicate yourself to researching how young people's passions and interests can be supported and encouraged, what would you do? Bonus points for Montreal-related responses.
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posted by divabat
on Oct 10, 2008 -
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Does anyone around here have any experience with the online classes offered by Arab Academy? General quality and transferability of credits are my main concerns.
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posted by pullayup
on Sep 29, 2008 -
2 answers
Favorite philosophical, historical, analytic, or lit-critical essays about comic books?
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posted by gerryblog
on Sep 19, 2008 -
10 answers
Calling all Cambridge (UK) Mefites! My girlfriend has just left for University (
Anglia Ruskin) in Cambridge. I want to travel up and see her regularly, but parking in Cambridge is a problem.
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posted by anonaccount
on Sep 13, 2008 -
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I'm a young Canadian based in Toronto, looking to beef up my Journalism Masters application for next year with more clippings and media work. Can anyone suggest some places to pitch stories to? I'm thinking along the lines of CBC Outfront or Spacing magazine. I'm sure there are lots of places out there I haven't thought of. Thanks!
posted by pcameron
on Sep 9, 2008 -
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My public university has a rule which only allows me to take classes for transferable credit at an outside institution (say, a community college) if I first register for at least 12 credit hours with said university. Is this standing operating procedure, and what can I do about it?
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posted by iamisaid
on Sep 9, 2008 -
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RelationsFilter: If you are a master's or doctoral graduate, what are some of the reasons you joined or chose not to join the alumni association of your graduate school?
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posted by parmanparman
on Sep 3, 2008 -
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I need a good overview in recent Secondary Educational theory. Whatever is currently in fashion in Academia. Any books to recommend? Any journals that are especially helpful? I'm new to this field and not sure where to start.
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posted by pywacket
on Aug 29, 2008 -
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My Google-fu has failed me. Where can I find a sequenced list of the admission requirements for Australian university courses? Ideally, I'm looking for something like "Top 50 most difficult-to-get-into courses in Australia".
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posted by [ixia]
on Aug 28, 2008 -
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Any advice concerning email communication with professors who I'll be contacting at the various schools that I will be applying to for PhD programs in Political Science?
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posted by davidstandaford
on Aug 27, 2008 -
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Is there anything I can do to help myself get into grad school (PhD, political science/international relate) between now and January?
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posted by davidstandaford
on Aug 15, 2008 -
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I want to get into an excellent CS grad school, but I have no idea what I'm supposed to do, or what they're looking for.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 7, 2008 -
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I completed about 3/4 of the requirements for a BA in history at a US university. I last attended about three years ago. I now want to complete my degree, but I am permanently settled in the UK.
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posted by F.Jasmine Addams
on Jul 21, 2008 -
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I live with my parents, and I'm searching for a place to live for the first time. Somewhere near Cal State Fullerton. A question about credit checks, and how to improve my search.
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posted by malapropist
on Jul 21, 2008 -
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