April 2011 DP Theme - Edges

You've been walking in circles, searching. Don't drink by the water's edge. Throw yourself in. Become the water. Only then will your thirst end.

- Jeanette Berson

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U.S. Air Force Academy Choctaw Student Recruitment in Oklahoma

The U.S. Air Force Academy is actively seeking Choctaw high school students for their school. Lieutenant Ian Talbot will be in southeastern Oklahoma to recruit students next week, April 5-7. He is holding two recruitment events specifically for Choctaw students. Choctaw students are invited that would be interested in applying to the Air Force Academy. The deadline for current seniors has already

Need help with your essays?

There is nothing worse, to me, than hearing that another essay is due by the end of week. I dread writing essays but it’s something that you have to do in high school and college no matter where you go. The following are various sites that can help this writing experience become just a little bit easier.Almanacs are an easy way to gather information quickly because they offer lists, charts, and

Why should college students exercise?

Now that I have your attention, why should college students exercise? Don’t worry I am not going to be predictable and tell you it is because of the “freshman 15,” even though this is can be good motivation for some people. Believe or it or not but the real reason college students should exercise is so they can stay healthy. Exercising is a great way for students to stay active and stay healthy.

How do students get into medical school?

Getting into medical school requires a lot of work that should begin very early in your college career. Since all medical schools require an undergraduate degree, choosing the right premedical education can be just as important as choosing the right medical school. So make sure to check with the college or university that you are considering and see what they offer for premed students and what

Iron Man

This statue was created by Gormley. I have posted same statue in a different places here, here and here. This one is located in front of the harbour in city center. It is spring now but still cold and someone has been so nice to him by giving him a hat :)

Skills Employers Are Seeking

Employer’s expectations of college graduates haven’t necessarily changed, so it’s important to brush up on what they are looking for in an employee. You want to focus on the aspects of your education that are going to make you a desirable employee.Computer skills are a must. I think that goes without saying. Make sure you have mastered the Microsoft Office programs at the least. The more computer

Considering Johns Hopkins University?

Johns Hopkins Summer University is a great opportunity for high school students to “try on” the school by attending a few classes over a summer. Take freshmen and sophomore level courses in the arts and sciences as well as engineering. Classes are transferrable to most colleges if you decide to go elsewhere. Students leave Johns Hopkins Summer University feeling much more comfortable with

ACT vs. SAT

The SAT and ACT tests are college entrance exams every high school graduate must take as a part of their college admissions process. Let’s break each down:The SAT consists of three different sections: math, reading, and writing. The test takes five hours and is offered seven times a year. Each section is out of 800 points for a grand total of 2400 points; points are detracted for wrong answers

Get Yourself a Tutor

I went to the University of Oklahoma for my undergraduate degree in math. The math department there had a fabulous tutoring facility run by graduate students five days a week for free. Adams Tower dormitory housed another free tutoring service for undergraduates in several subjects. I used this facility for help while I took physics courses. The university library held a Writing Center where

Savannah College of Arts and Design Summer Seminars

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to try their hand at art and design projects. Projects students can choose from include 3-D modeling and texturing for video games, animation, digital photography, furniture design, exploration in fibers, metals and jewelry, printmaking, painter’s studio in watercolor and

Summer Programs at Columbia University for High School Students

Columbia University has three different summer programs for high school students and when I say “different” it is slight an understatement. One of the programs is located on the university’s campus in the heart of New York City. However, the other two are across the Atlantic Ocean in Barcelona and in the Middle East.

Now that I am sure I have your attention, let me tell you a little bit about

Upcoming Scholarships with an April Deadline

Hi everyone! I found some more scholarships from various websites with April deadlines but I wanted to post them now because some are due at the beginning of the month. Enjoy!
Charles H. Bussmann Undergraduate ScholarshipDeadline: April 15, 2011Amount: $2,500Website: https://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspxDescription: MTS scholarships are open to graduate, undergraduate and high

Emory University Pre-College Program

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. This program gives juniors and seniors in high school a peek of academic and campus life at Emory University. High school students who participate in this program get the chance to explore many topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn

Upcoming Scholarships with a March Deadline

Hi everyone! The following are scholarships I have found on our database and various other sites with approaching deadlines. If you have any questions just contact the SAP team. Enjoy!

College Prowler $2,000 No Essay ScholarshipDeadline: March 31, 2011 Amount: $2000 Website: https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?source=fw Description: Students can use the money to help cover tuition

Do I really have to take speech class?!

If there is one thing I absolutely dreaded taking my first semester of college, it was speech class. The thought of getting up in front of a bunch of people I didn’t know and spilling my guts in front of them scared me to death, but sure enough I had to take a speech class to graduate. So despite my fears, I sucked it up and took it my first semester to get it over with. When I got there that

What is the University of Florida Health Care Institute?

The Health Care Summer Institute at the University of Florida is a great summer camp for any high school juniors or seniors interested in pursuing a career in a health profession. The camp is a total of four-weeks and begins June 19, 2011 and ends July 16, 2011. The University of Florida allows the students that are selected to stay in their dormitories on campus, giving them a small taste of

Godalen

This is a very nice spot at Godalen. In summer this place will full of people swimming, sunbathing or just relaxing while watching children playing and running here and there. I miss summer badly.

Young Native Essay Contest

The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students that encourages Native American students to think about the issues impacting their tribal communities today. Participants must be currently enrolled in grades 9-12 and write an essay that should be no more than 1,200 words. These essays are due April 1, 2011. This year’s writing prompt is "

The Bench

The Bench at Saint-Remy
by
Kevin Book-Satterlee

The gnarled, twisted arm of the long-
overgrown tree; the rigid, knotted muscles
of the one providing shade and rest.
the Christ hung on the smooth-scarred planks
of a tree that once shaded the Roman soldier
or perhaps a pair of Jewish lovers
acting out Solomon’s song.

under the weary tree, ancient,
its bark wrinkles under the pressure of time
and earthly formation. countless hours
providing shade has made it an expert
in blocking the scorching heat.
some days nobody would come for a silent respite.
three times Jesus asked his disciples to pray.
some days no lovers would grow their marriage
under its bows.
only the mother and a prostitute came to visit the grave.

under the weary tree, rested a stone bench,
the rock older than the tree
formed at the foundation of the world.
it was fashioned, man-made for contemplation,
prayer, and sitting.
i stare into Van Gogh’s painting,
the Bench at Saint-Remy, and in the trees waiting
the rock springs to life as its gnarled umbrella dies.
there i come to understand life-long prayer.

Fashion Online

Tips And Guide To Buy Fashion Online

1. Look for refund and exchanges. Good fashion online website should have refund and exchanges policy. Buyer can refund item product if the reason is fair.
2. For measurement fashion online also give size chard.
3. The most importance that their website have secure payment methods.

 

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-college Program

What are you doing June 25 thru August 5, 2011? Nothing at all? Ok, well let’s change that. Carnegie Mellon University is having a Pre-college program during that time and you should really consider going. The program is open to junior and senior high school students and is a great way to get a head start in college while you are in high school! You can either explore architecture, art & design,