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Quality Career Site

2008-05-06T16:24:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

Been away on a bit of a hiatus but I found this awesome career site that I think my readers might be interested in. It's called AchieveYourCareer.com. Check it out: achieveyourcareer.com

Diploma Mills

2007-09-24T03:29:00.000-07:00

Diploma mills, also known as degree mills, are organizations that play themselves off as accredited or official, but give away degrees for little to no study and just a single flat fee. Occasionally, a more enterprising scammer will set up an "accreditor" who is merely a shill to add further authority and authenticity to themselves.

A lot of Diploma Mills try to get away with this by claiming to offer "real life skill degrees", and claiming to test their "students" before awarding a degree about a particular subject. One diploma mill I surveyed, Belford University, even offered the option of upgrading your degree to a Masters or Doctorate for just a few hundred extra. That's right, they were actually upselling a Ph.D. as if it were a USB Cable.

I called their toll-free number and asked a few pointed questions, but the agents tried to dodge anything that insinuated that they might be a degree mill. They stated that anyone graduating from them could just give their number to any potential employers to verify that they had graduated. Although their post-office box is located in Humble, Texas, reports indicate that their degrees are actually mailed from the United Arab Emirates.

Needless to say, Diploma mills are a very dangerous and costly mistake for anyone interested in true, legitimate higher education. For more higher education information, check out EdSoup.com

Some other highly recommended websites to check out are:

DeVry University Online

Walden University

University of Phoenix Campus

Westwood College Online

And for those interested in learning even more about online learning, click here: achieveyourcareer.com

Four Lightning Fast Language Learning Tips

2007-07-23T06:31:00.000-07:00

What better way to start a learning blog off right than to start with the topic of learning a language. Language is an important part of any education and can make you especially versatile within the business community. Mandarin(Chinese), Japanese, French and even Arabic are all extremely important languages in the current business climate.

Whether English is your only language, or you've got a well stocked repertoire, these tips are sure to give you a boost in speed and efficiency at learning your language of choice:

1) Immerse Yourself - Immersing yourself in your language of choice is a very quick way to learn the language. When you have to speak the language to eat, drink and survive, you learn quickly. Travelling off to France or Japan though isn't always a practical option for most people.

Luckily, there's Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone is a remarkable piece of software I stumbled upon years back, it's used by the CIA and many other government agencies to teach foreign languages.

2) Read the Language - Reading in your language of choice is another really great way to boost your knowledge of the language. It helps if what you're reading is something you might deeply enjoy, such as a piece of fiction, or interesting blog posts. Participating in forums or chats in your language of choice will take you a step further. Interaction with peers is a great way to learn, and it brings me to our next point.

3) Chat Voraciously - Social media is being used for a lot of wonderous things. Something interesting I've noticed lately over at Craigslist is language learners requesting a meet up to trade language lessons. This obviously works better if you're in a bigger city, but actively seek out someone who's fluent in the language you want to learn and talk their ear off.

4) Translate Online - If you're a veteran of the net, you may remember the days when Babelfish reigned supreme, and the interesting butchery of the English and other languages capable through online translation. Thankfully, translation software has improved considerably over the years. Today you can even find translation software that'll translate IMs for you at the click of a button.

I did a little searching, and I came across a true gem. It's called Transparent Language, and they're currently running a decent sale: 15% off orders of $35 or more (discount displays at checkout)

Learning a language is a tough business, oftentimes requiring a lifetime commitment. These tips and tools will make things a lot easier for you, but there's still a lot of work involved. Mastering a new language can take months, and even years. The best advice I can give you is to keep at it, and don't get discouraged. If your mind is set and your will is true, there'll be nothing to stop you.

Welcome to QualityColleges.Info

2007-07-20T00:17:00.001-07:00

Welcome to QualityColleges.Info. This blog is brought to you by Josh Smith. I'm an avid learner, and have a keen interesting in writing and exploring a wide range of topics over a wide range of blogs.

The central purpose of this blog is to bring you quality information on colleges around the country, as well as providing you with interesting information on college life, education, education scams, and much much more. Look forward to our upcoming series on the treacherous scam that is diploma mills.