June 5, 2008 at 11:18 am · Filed under Designers World, Education Info
Numerous types of graphic design courses are available though out the world. To fit any interest that you may have you are offered a range that includes:
Certificate programs
Associate degree programs
Bachelor’s degree programs
Graduate programs
Just like most other things, you will notice good and bad with each program. So that you can see the most benefit, however you should choose the program that best suits your own needs. If you read further you will see a comparison of the more popular associate and bachelor degrees so that you can better determine which is the program that will serve your demands.
Professional status
First of all, you can expect to receive less respect if you choose to obtain an associate degree as opposed to another graduate that has earned a bachelor. Although it is wrong and greatly unfair, some employers are prone to stereotypes and they think the smartest people will complete four-year degree programs, and if you didn’t, you aren’t as good. You may know that this is absolutely untrue, but there isn’t much to do about it. You will need to be prepared and realize that having only an associate’s degree often makes it hard to win jobs over someone with a bachelor’s. If the other factors are roughly comparable, then education is the key differentiating factor.
Career Path
You will enter the “real world” much sooner than a student working toward their bachelor’s degree if you choose to earn an associate degree. Most of the time, holders of associates are equally qualified to work the same positions of those that hold bachelors.
Cost
The associate degree costs are significantly lower than for a bachelor’s degree. But an associate degree program costs less, as the duration of the program is less.
By joining a bachelor’s degree program or an associate degree program in graphic design, you are entering a challenging profession that will become evident as new technologies become available.
May 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm · Filed under Education Info
The best schools will always be those that make a student feel that their endeavors toward education are well worth the effort. It is a commonly held belief that a good school can be determined by name or cost; however, these days it is becoming quite apparent that substance means more than anything. Some of the best schools are little known but will often eventually develop a good reputation amongst true learners. This is because students that graduate from a degree program of good substance are more likely to find a good amount of success in their life.
Earning an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree from the best schools will mean a graduate will have more than a full understanding of a subject. He or she will also have the confidence to adeptly apply their skills in a work environment. While it is true that coursework and lectures are a part of learning in a curriculum, students will still need to be able to work through the material in a way they understand best. When this is accomplished, they can then readily apply their knowledge exactly where it is needed. This brings forth the level of success and confidence that often comes from attending the best schools.
April 20, 2008 at 3:32 pm · Filed under Education Info
It’s hard enough sharing a dorm room the size of a postage stamp with one person, but what happens when your roommate consistently invites friends and dates to hang out too? Even if you all get along, it can get old fast. Sometimes you just want a little privacy. At the very least, you don’t want to feel like an outsider in your own room.
Whether you’re dealing with your roommate’s ever present love interest, or his obnoxious friends who “borrow” your stuff, you need to speak up. Roommate issues like this don’t go away by ignoring them, so it’s best to be upfront and work together to reach an understanding. Here are some tips that will help:
• Keep an open mind. It’s possible that your roommate has no idea there’s a problem, so don’t assume he’s trying to annoy you on purpose.
• Pick the right time to talk. Choose a time to speak to your roommate when the two of you can be alone. Explain that you have nothing against the other people involved, but you feel uncomfortable having them around all the time.
• Be assertive. Stand up for your own rights while respecting the rights of your roommate. You can’t control who your roommate spends time with or when, but you do have a say when it affects your time in the room.
• Avoid accusations. Starting your sentences with, “you,” sounds like an attack and will likely make your roommate defensive, as in: “You are being selfish.” Instead, own your message by starting with, “I,” as in: “I’m unhappy with this situation.”
• Set reasonable expectations. If you leave the room every time your roommate has over a date or friend, he or she will assume nothing is wrong, and the problem will persist. Both sides need to compromise instead of one person making all the changes.
• Make a schedule. Discuss times when both of you need space to study, sleep, or just be alone and agree to make those times off-limits to guests.
If you don’t like conflict, you may be tempted to avoid it by gossiping to other friends or complaining to your Resident Assistant without ever talking to your roommate first. Going around the issue will only makes things worse! By approaching your roommate calmly and respectfully, the two of you can work out an agreement that’s fair without things getting blown out of proportion.
Susan Fee is a licensed counselor and author of the book, “My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy! Solve Conflicts, Set Boundaries, and Survive the College Roommate from Hell” (Adams Media). She offers more college survival tips on her site, http://www.myroommateisdrivingmecrazy.com.
