Profile: Justine
The kind of person that I am:
When nobody's watching, I'm quiet, introspective, hard on myself, with high standards. And I can be pretty selfish!
I can be pretty content on my own and don't need to have people around. Many of my friends laugh at me when I say that because they think I'm extroverted! But that's only because I've... >Read More
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Profile: Jackie
My high school experience:
As stereotypical as it may sound, I was painfully trying to find acceptance in the popular crowd in high school. I tried subtlety changing my attitude, behavior and appearance to conform to the group I wished to please. Eventually I came to see that this life of trying to have the "right" friends, music and clothes...... >Read More
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Profile: Jackie
I love stories:
I'm someone who has always loved stories. My grandma fed my imagination when I was little by telling me fairy tales and filipino folk stories about monkeys, turtles and coconut shells!
Working on the high school yearbook combined my love for words and stories with my passion to work with people on creative projects. It...... >Read More
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Profile: Chris S.
Spiritual snapshot: My second chance at life
On the morning of July 12, around 7 am, I was on my way to work. I had been out very late the night before at a wedding and was very tired. About 5 minutes from work I fell asleep at the wheel. I woke up immediately after hearing the wheels of the... >Read More
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Profile: Chris
My spiritual journey:
I've always thought about God - even if I didn't have a conclusion about it.
I remember when I was 7 years old, I was sitting on a fence when a neighbor girl came up to me and asked me out of the blue, "Do you believe in God?" I didn't know what I believed, so I covered... >Read More
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Job Search Tips: CV Resume Checklist for College Students
by Alberta Advanced Education and Career Development
When you apply for most jobs, employers expect you to have a short, typed summary of your qualifications called a resume or a curriculum vitae.
The purpose of a resume is to draw attention to your skills and accomplishments, and get you invited for an interview.
Many books have...... >Read More
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Planning and Time Management for Students On the Job
The old adage reminds us that "People don't plan to fail but a lot of people do fail to plan."
During a war, we find a tank operator and a general. Which function is more important? It is probably the general, at least in this sense.
One can be the best tank operator on the line, get out there everyday and... >Read More
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College Relationships: Dealing with Annoying People (continued)
by Mike Gibson
This teacher is Jesus. He is more than a... >more
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Mike on University Life:
University was a great time for me to come... >more