Careers & Colleges articles from January 2003

Careers & Colleges archives from January 2003

Enjoy the ride. (Careers 2003).
January 1, 2003... From the time we're five years old, we hear the same question from just about every adult we encounter: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Even these days, I get that question in one form or another. What they are really asking now is:...

Careers without college: about two of every five high school graduates do not go to college. Many are finding opportunities with the trades and military. (The Scoop).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... With tuitions rising and the trades and military actively seeking talented young people, many graduates are nor raking a direct route to a higher education. Of the 2.5 million high school students who graduated in 2001, only about 60 percent...

Microsoft Office XP2002. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.microsoft.com/office/forstudents $149 For all the report-writing that lies ahead in college, Microsoft's new Office XP software may ease the process. The latest version includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (for spreadsheets),...

Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2003. (Student Shopper).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... www.microsoft.com/encarta This multimedia reference tool will give you a head start on your research papers. With its comprehensive encyclopedia, atlas, thesaurus, book of quotes, translation dictionary, literature guides, and an online...

Rolodex Electronics personal organizer. (Student Shopper).(advertising)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... www.franklin.com If you don't have the funds to plunk down for a fancy personal digital assistant, this is the next best thing. Use the scheduler and alarm feature to remind yourself of application deadlines and college fairs. Store up to...

RCA K@Zoo! Portable MP3 digital player. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.rca.com $79.99 Small as can be, this 32-megabyte MP3 player can fit almost anywhere. It provides uninterrupted sound, as it contains no moving parts. It includes headphones, carrying case, and wrist and neck straps. Personal music...

Swingline tot grip stapler. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.swingline.com $4.49 This adorable stapler with 12-sheet capacity and built-in staple remover might come in handy when you're standing in line at the post office, desperately trying to collate your applications and send them off...

Nike Atmosair computer bag. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.niketown.com $60 Taking your laptop to class, the library, or the local coffee shop is much easier when using the Atmosair. The interior is padded and contains a special organizer space for the little items, while an outer zipped...

Liquid paper all-purpose correction pen. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.sanfordcorp.com (2-Pack): $3.69 (4-Pack): $7.29 Worried you'll make a mistake on those all-important college applications? Fear not. This convenient correction pen will blot out your errors in no time. The fast-drying formula...

American heritage college dictionary, fourth edition. (Student Shopper).
January 1, 2003... www.hmco.com $25 Using your computer's spell check before you send off your college essay is a given, but computers don't recognize every mistake and it's always good to have an old-fashioned hardcover resource like this dictionary....

Quiz: is college right for you right now? Feeling uneasy about college? Is it just nerves-or is college not for you right now? Take our quiz to find out. Circle the choice that best describes you.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... 1. As college brochures and application arrive, you a. pore over them and fill out the applications as soon as possible. b. choose a few you're interested in and send in the applications a few weeks before they're due. c. shove...

Choosing a career: what "color" is your ideal career path? Take this quiz and find out.
January 1, 2003... It's easy to find a job; the hard part is finding one that's right for you. Alan Bernstein, author of Guide to Your Career (The Princeton Review), explains how to find a job you'll love through a little self-analysis, including the Career Style...

The arts communications. (Special Report: Career Watch 2003).
January 1, 2003... Although many companies have made job cutbacks recently, the Bureau of Labor statistics (BLS) sees change on the horizon. Here we profile occupations that are expected to offer opportunities in the near future. Each profile highlights education...

Business law marketing.
January 1, 2003... ALTHOUGH OUR ECONOMY MAY HAVE SOFTENED, those entering careers in law and business are finding a healthy number of opportunities. Many of these careers are considered recession-proof. If you look solely at accounting, demand hasn't been...

Technology medicine: as many as 425,000 high-tech jobs may go unfilled in coming years.
January 1, 2003... DANIEL FLAKE, 20, A MIDSHIPMAN AT THE U.S. NAVAL Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, always dreamed of becoming an astronaut and traveling to Mars. To make his career goal a reality, Flake has a coordinated plan--his very own mission to Mars, if...

Education social services.
January 1, 2003... LIKE WORKING WITH PEOPLE? IS HELPING THE world more important than making money? Then a career in social services may be just what you are looking for. "You're typically paid less if you do this kind of work, so you really need to believe...

Cool schools. (Selecting a School).
January 1, 2003... Some colleges get a lot of press while other quality schools fly under the radar. CAREERS & COLLEGES has selected 20 great schools that don't always grab the headlines but are definitely worth checking out. Whether it's a stellar academic...