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I am an Air Force brat that roamed the US with my father for 16 years while he was in the military. My father decided to settle down in rural town in Central PA where I graduated high school. I then attended a local private university. Here, I earned a BA

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Education > Graduate Studies How to choose the right master's degree program: 2 of 22
When you are choosing a masters program to participate in, first and foremost you must do you homework. There are many schools that offer many programs. So there are a few guidelines to follow:First and foremost when looking for a college/university check to make sure they are established and that they have accreditation. Thi... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Assessing how the publish or perish demands on college professors affect students: 1 of 9
Publish or perish, does it affect the students, most definitely. When you become a teacher you take a vow to produce informative students about the subject you are teaching. How can a professor do this and write at the same time?Many top universities want this prestigious honor bestowed upon them by making their faculty publi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Racism in America: 29 of 130
Racism in AmericaAmerica was once known to be the land of the free. Our country was a haven where individuals would be able to come and escape poverty, wars, religious and political persecution from their home countries. Our forefathers established this country through blood and sweat. They molded this country and established... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History French history: The outcome of the French Revolution: 2 of 8
French history: The outcome of the French RevolutionThe French Revolution was one of the bloodiest revolutions waged during the modern era. It massacred many innocent French civilians. It was waged against the ruling elite and it used any and all means possible to achieve its goal. It will be the revolution that set the tone ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Vietnam War: What Have We Learned?: 4 of 15
Vietnam War: What Have We Learned?We have absolutely learned nothing from the Vietnam War. Or I should say our leaders have not learned the lessons from Vietnam. It was a conflict that began back in Eisenhower's term. We sent a contingent of military advisors in South Vietnam to ward help ward off the takeover of the whole co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Has America has gone too far with anti-terrorism?: 20 of 71
I do believe the United States has gone too far with the concept of anti-terrorism. I think this is why our leaders are able to keep their positions because they use fear. They equate fear with terrorism. It was truly unfortunate, horrible and devastating on September 11, 2001 but I don't think we need to harness this fear. I... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Being the adult child of divorced parents: 9 of 31
Many people believe that young children get hurt by divorced parents, but adult children are hurt in the process also. I am one of those adult children. When my father left my mother for a women 6 years older than I, I and my sisters were devastated. What really hurt was my father disowned us because he felt we sided with our... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The case for separation of church and state: 11 of 35
Think for a minute, church and state. Are we justified in mixing religion with politics? Should I tell you how to live your life depending on what my faith is? Should the President of the United States or the Governor of your state tell you how to live your life or where to worship? Should we make policy based on one church's... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) The rights of gays in the US military: 6 of 18
Most Americans will cringe when they hear gays and military in the same sentence. What you need to realize is that Gays are American citizens; therefore they are afforded the same rights listed in the US Constitution and the Amendments. Sexuality is not a criterion for those who want to help defend America and our way of life... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Confessions of an online degree program professor: 1 of 3
On-line learning is not a new concept as many may think. On-line learning has been around, depending on the University, for more than 20 years. The wave of the future is on-line learning. The reasons are many but two are the most common: those who work full time and have families are able to take courses at their convenience ... More..