16. April 2009

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Becoming a Marine Biologist

jellyfishBecoming a marine biologist does not have to be just a dream.

My friend always said her dream was to swim among the creatures of the sea.

Now she has turned a dream into reality by becoming a marine biologist. You can find some of the most beautiful things under water.

The environment and the species that live beneath the sea are colorful, interesting and remarkable.

When thinking about becoming a marine biologist there are a few things you need to do to prepare yourself.

You will start your studies in high school by taking math and science classes as much as possible. You’ll need to do well in them, as these classes will prepare you for more science and math in college.You will also have to show colleges that specialize in marine biology that you are serious about becoming a marine biologist by volunteering at a lab or aquarium.

Once you gain acceptance to a university, you will continue taking classes in the marine biology program they offer.

It is also a good idea to continue working as a volunteer or at an internship so you can have valuable field experience along with your class work on your resume.

After you finish your degree as an undergraduate, you may want to pursue your master’s degree, since many of the jobs you will find in laboratories and in the water will require an advanced degree.You will choose your master’s degree specialization depending on exactly what you would like to focus on in your career.

If you are still unsure, a great way to try out different areas during your volunteering and internships.

Marcelina Hardy

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15. April 2009

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Getting LinkedIn on LinkedIn Groups

For those of you who used LinkedIn, you are well aware of what an online networking site targeted at professionals can do for you. It can help you find a new job, learn how seemingly unrelated contacts connect, allow you to participate in industry specific conversations and a whole lot more.
Today, we started an EduDecisions [...]

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14. April 2009

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And Now, a Facebook Group for Online Education

Happy Wednesday Everybody,
Today is a great day because today I bring you news that our Facebook group is now live.
Just in case you’ve been in a cave somewhere in Utah: Facebook helps you keep in touch with your friends and family and reconnect with people you lost touch with. You can share unlimited photos, plan [...]

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13. April 2009

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San Diego Online Education MeetUp Group Forming

In our quest to understand the touch, taste and feel of online education, we’ve now started a San Diego Online Education Meetup and have begun to accept an interest list.
In San Diego, we are lucky to have several tier 1 distance learning institutions at our fingertips. It is our goal that we find representatives from [...]

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12. April 2009

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More New Career and Degree Information on EduDecisions.com

Things are moving and shaking here at EduDecisions.com. We just added 19 new articles for your delight and edification.
As the reach of our site builds, we are asked more frequently about information on the quality, cost, and types of programs specifically offered online for different majors. This month, we completed our series on online degrees [...]

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11. April 2009

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Failure Feels Good

Today I experienced one of my academic fears come to life and I’m happy to say, ‘you know, it doesn’t feel that bad.’
The failure: I worked like crazy and still failed a math exam.
So, why don’t I feel like stepping in front of a bus? Well, the answer is kind of simple. As I returned [...]

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10. April 2009

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Our First Online Education MeetUp

Last night we had our first San Diego Online Education MeetUp at En Fuego Cantina and Grill in downtown Del Mar, CA. It was a small gathering of 5-6 people a lot of fun.
Topics we covered:
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome - While recently visiting a colleague Chris at his work, I noticed he had a very peculiar [...]

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9. April 2009

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Online Education MeetUp Tonight!

This is just a quick reminder that tonight is our second online education MeetUp. This MeetUp is taking place at Starbuck in Mira Mesa. If you’d like to come, please feel free to register at MeetUp.com. Register Now
Things we’ll cover in this Wednesday Night MeetUp
+ General Online Education Topics

Does it work for people with jobs?
Can [...]

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8. April 2009

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You Can Get A Job With a Psychology Degree

Yes, you can get a job with a degree in psychology. As long as that degree is a master’s or a doctorate, you are all set.
We just published a small collection of articles covering different jobs in the field of psychology. While a lot of these require advanced education, the resistance for attaining [...]

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