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35th Scinde Horse
This article will look at the 35th Scinde Horse and will give you an overview of the Regiment's service during the First World War and help you to research a soldier who served with the Regiment. I have written other guides to help you research those who served in the Indian Army:
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35th Scinde Horse in the First World War
Lineage: Raised by Captain Ward at Hyderabad (Telangana, India) in 1839 as the Scinde Irregular Horse and became the 1st Regiment, Scinde Irregular Horse in 1846, the 1st Regiment of Scinde Horse in 1860, the 8th Regiment Regiment, Scinde Silladar Cavalry in 1861 but reverted to its previous designation the same year. Then in 1885 became the 5th Bombay Cavalry (Jacob-ka-Risallah), the 5th Bombay Cavalry (Scinde Horse) in 1888 and the 35th Scinde Horse in 1903. The Regiment was amalgamated with the 36th Jacob's Horse to form the 35th/36th Cavalry in 1921 and became the 14th Prince of Wales's Own Scinde Horse in 1922.
Composition in 1914: 2 Squadrons of Derajat Musalmans, 1 of Pathans, 1 of Sikhs.
Location in July 1914: The 35th Scinde Horse was stationed at Dera Ismail Khan, North West Frontier Province (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) having arrived from Peshawar, North West Frontier Province (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) on 14 March 1912. The Regiment had detachments at Tank, Jatta, Garhi Manjhi, Drazinda and Jandola.
The 35th Scinde Horse was an Indian cavalry regiment which served in India for the duration of the First World War. The Regiment was stationed at Dera Ismail Khan, with detachments spread throughout the North West Frontier Province when war was declared in August 1914. In 1916, the 35th Scinde Horse moved to Jubbulpore (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India) and by the end of the war had raised two additional squadrons.
Despite remaining in India, the 35th Scinde Horse sent large drafts to other units including the 36th Jacob's Horse during the war. Below are two excerpts from the confidential reports for the Regiment. The confidential reports for the 35th Scinde Horse are very important as the Regiment left no war diaries, though there is a very good regimental history.
Inspection by Brigadier-General S. F. Crocker, Commanding Risaplur Cavalry Brigade on 22 February 1915:
A very well mounted regiment and men are of fine physique. I understand that this regiment has never been to a Brigade Station, I think it would be improved if it were sent to one. In drill and manoeuvre, they moved rather too slowly, and require more work at a fast pace. Fit for service… The men are well turned out and lines in good order.
Confidential review reports on Indian Army units, British officers, etc. for 1914-1915: IOR/L/MIL/7/17024.
Inspection by Brigadier-General C. G. Prenderghast, Commanding 5th (Mhow) Division on 9 March 1917:
A good regiment, fit for service, is well commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel daCosta. The regiment is well mounted and is above the average in this respect. Except for the fact that there are very few regular and experienced officers with the regiment and that there are many inexperienced Indian Army Reserve of Officers and that there are many recruits and remounts, the regiment is up to pre-war standard.
Confidential review reports on Indian Army units, British officers, etc. for 1916-17. IOR/L/MIL/7/17028
The Regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Oscar Michael John deCoasta who died from acute blood poisoning on 12 October 1918. The regimental history notes that his health had been ruined by overwork during the war. The Regiment did not take part in the Third-Afghan War but was scattered throughout India on internal security. In December 1919, the Regiment was ordered to Palestine, which was subsequently countermanded to Mesopotamia (Iraq).
The 35th Scinde Horse arrived in Mesopotamia between late March and April 1920 and proceeded to Diwaniyah. The Regiments service in Mesopotamia coincided with the Iraqi Revolt of 1920 and two squadrons were present at the disaster at Hillah. To read more about the Regiment's service in Mesopotamia I highly recommend the Regimental history listed below. The 35th Scinde Horse left Mesopotamia in June 1921 and proceeded to India, amalgamating with the 36th Jacob's Horse on 1 November 1921. In 1922, the amalgamated regiment became the 14th Prince of Wales's Own Scinde Horse.
War Diaries of the 35th Scinde Horse
Unfortunately, there are no war diaries for the 35th Scinde Horse.
Further Sources for the 35th Scinde Horse
The best source of information concerning the 35th Scinde Horse and the British officers who served with it are its confidential reports held at the British Library: Confidential Reports on Regiments etc. For information regarding the British and Indian officers who served with the 35th Scinde Horse, the Indian Army List can be consulted.
Medal Index Cards: Due to the Regiment's service in the 1920 Iraqi Revolt it qualified for the General Service Medal with Iraq Clasp. A portion of the 35th Scinde Horse's Medal Index Cards have survived and can be viewed online via the National Archives' website or Ancestry.
Regimental History: Prince of Wales's Own, The Scinde Horse
by Colonel E. B. Maunsell. A very good regimental history where the write is not afraid to speak his mind. This book has been reprinted and also includes a history of the 36th Jacob's Horse.
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Nigeria makes N11.030b seizures from border closure
On September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020 By Metro File
A scene from the Nigeria-Benin Republic border
Claims drop in trans-border arms, drugs import
One year after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)-led international border closure codenamed "Exercise Swift Response" began, the agency has listed the gains so far to include seizures estimated at N11.030 billion, and improved security, economy, agriculture and inter-agency collaboration.
The border closure, which began on August 20, 2019, is coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and jointly implemented by the NCS, the Armed Forces, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security and intelligence agencies.
In a statement covering their operations in the North-West, North-Central, South-West and South-South geopolitical zones, the Customs Public Relations Officer, Mr. Joseph Attah, disclosed that 1,243 irregular immigrants and 622 suspected smugglers have been arrested in the past one year.
Seizures, with a combined estimated monetary value of N11.030 billion, included "134,042 bags of parboiled foreign rice, 9,600 bags of NPK fertiliser, 1,791 vehicles, 3,565,461.9 litres of PMS, 5,007 drums of PMS and 68,436.3 jerry cans of PMS.
There were also "130 engine boats and 847 motorcycles, 17,212.6 jerry cans of vegetable oil, 813 packs of Tramadol and 274 bags of cannabis, among others," according to the statement.
Noting that the land border closure was meant to "put Nigeria on the path to food sufficiency, stem the flow of illicit arms into the country and improve national security, the NCS said the exercise has "saved the country huge resources and enhanced national security.
"For instance, the smuggling of drugs and proliferation of small arms and light weapons, which are drivers of terrorism and other forms of criminalities in the country, has been considerably curtailed."
The exercise has "also made it more difficult for terrorists and other criminals to acquire arms and ammunition, while criminal elements find it challenging to make their way into the country through the land and maritime borders. This has thus contributed to the reduction in cases of transnational organised crimes.
"Exercise Swift Response has also boosted production of agricultural products, especially local rice, tomato, maize and poultry, among others, which has stimulated the growth of the agricultural sector/economy.
"Today, Nigeria is fast attaining self-sufficiency in rice production, as the border drill has drastically reduced rice smuggling into the country and catalysed rice production by farmers, while millions of direct and indirect jobs have been created.
"Huge amount of foreign exchange, which previously went into rice importation, is being saved. Rice farmers are now venturing beyond cultivation to milling, packaging and marketing."
The agency appealed to Nigerians to continue supporting efforts at making the nation better secured and economically viable, while ongoing diplomatic engagements to finding lasting solutions to the concerns that necessitated the partial border closure lasted.
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Club Updates 2020
If you're thinking about joining a club this year, check out this list of activities!
Monica Cunningham, Rampage Staff Reporter
Best Buddies: This club is sponsored by Tia Stiles, Cory Goldsmith, Amanda Christenson, and Kaeli Humphrey. Best Buddies is a club where they promote inclusion and meet the first Monday and Tuesday of every month in the library at 7:15 a.m. The club has changed its usual routine with the pandemic with how they meet and some of their activities, but the club still finds a way to keep in contact with one another. This club is always looking for new members because the members impact the school every single day.
Debate: This club is sponsored by Adam Krell. Debate Club is where students research, write, and share their findings. They focus primarily on writing and researching so they may compete around the Des Moines area. The club meets on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in Mr. Grevings' room. This year delayed most of the beginning meetings and resulted in the tournaments happening virtually. The club encourages students to join because as. Krell said, "If you have seen any of the political debates this year, we will show you how it's supposed to be done."
DECA: This club is sponsored by Carol Von Tersch. DECA is a business student organization where students compete against other chapters at a district, state, and national level while participating in conferences and service activities. The club is built on the four principles of leadership, service, business competitions, and social understanding. The club meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Due to the virus, most of the club's competitions/events are held virtually, but they still compete. Students should consider joining because they'll get to meet lots of people, have fun, and be prepared for the professional world.
Environmental Club: This club is sponsored by Jed Dettmering. The Environmental Club has a goal to provide awareness of the positive or negative impact students can have on the environment. The club wants students to know that their choices have consequences, and they hope to educate on how to make choices that will yield positive results for the environment. They meet currently on the first two Wednesdays of the month at 9:10 a.m. in room 325 to accommodate the A/B day system.
DISC Golf/FROLF: This club is sponsored by Dustin Cassler and Jake Nelson. DISC golf is an activity that occurs outside and they play disc golf while doing cleanups at the local parks in the area. They don't have any meetings set up, but any students interested in joining should contact one of the sponsors. Since the club is outdoors, it allows social-distancing to be easier since they're spread out. Of course, when they're closer together, they wear masks. Students are encouraged to join because it's a club where you can have lots of fun and you'll stay active since you'll be outdoors.
FCA: This club is sponsored by Natalie Carroll and Anne Wetzel. FCA is an organization that allows students to practice their faith and participate in a few volunteer events all while discussing the importance of God's word by praying, singing, and discussing. The club meets every other Monday from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona. The club is using the guidelines for the safety of students and sponsors and isn't serving snacks this year as they have before. The leadership team has focused on spreading hope through these bizarre times. Students should consider joining for making new friends, challenge to find/grow in their faith, and have fun.
FCCLA: This club is sponsored by Aimee Marasco. FCCLA focuses on FCS content and career and community leadership opportunities. The club has optional competitions, community service hours, and fun social activities, allowing students to become leaders at the local, state, or national level, and participate in areas related to nutrition, child development, fashion, interior design, hospitality, human services, and finance. The club meets in N168 before school and have so far met on Wednesday mornings, but plan on changing to accommodate/balance club meetings to Tuesdays/Thursdays. Unlike previous years where students have to pay to join, the charter allows students to join for free. Students should join this year because colleges know what FCCLA is and they have charters in all fifty states, including Puerto Rico. They have a virtual conference for leadership being held for no travel expense, but it's a way to meet new people and develop skills, all while earning silver cord hours and remain safe.
FFA: This club is sponsored by Levi Collins. FFA is a club where students participate in events/workshops to prepare members to focus on leadership, personal growth, and a successful career in agriculture. The club started meeting Monday evenings, but normally they'd meet the third or last Monday of every month in the Ag room. A big part of the club is contests. Students interested in enrolling should sign up for agriculture classes to better understand the industry and show that anyone can join.
French Club: The club is sponsored by Michele Raasch and Christine Drabek. Currently, the club is planning for its first event and settling on a date. Email Michele Raasch with any further questions.
Dungeons and Dragons: This club is sponsored by Shelly Stille. The club focuses on the turned-based RPG game Dungeons and Dragons in which students create their own character and the Dungeon Master creates the world in where the players explore and interact in. The club meets every Thursday after school in room N225. This year, the club is more spread out and the students are now stuck to their chairs instead of surrounding a player with an important role, but the energy still lives on. Students should join because D&D is a game that develops team and individual cooperation.
GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance): This club is sponsored by Shelby Palm. GSA is a club where students discuss what LGBTQ is and what members face in the school environment and the real world. They make plans on how to combat/change how these students are represented. The club meets every Wednesday from 3:10-4 p.m. in N327. The club this year uses Zoom to connect members. Students should consider joining because it allows students to see how the youth of LGBTQ are affected and the club is a safe environment for all to be in. Any students with questions or want to know more should consider joining.
Got Bounce?: This club is sponsored by Amy Daughtery, Barron Geiger, and Amy Vermeer. Got Bounce is a club that helps promote resilience in the community through service. The club's meetings are split in two: one meeting Tuesday over lunch and a second on Wednesday before school on a late start day. For this year, the two groups meet remotely on Wednesday mornings. Students should join because, with this year's uncertainties, resilience is highly needed in the community.
Interact Club: This club is sponsored by Shawn Cross and Sierra Renaud. Interact Club is a volunteer club where students can earn Silver Cord hours through service in the DSM and Altoona area either solo or as a group. The club meets twice a month to go over the volunteer events like Jolly Holiday Lights, SEP concessions, making blankets for homeless shelters in Des Moines, and more. COVID-19 has prevented most events from happening but students are still helping out with volunteering all while staying safe and following guidelines. Students are encouraged to join not only for silver cord hours but having fun helping the community.
Key Club: This club is sponsored by Elizabeth Fielder. Key Club is the high school version of the junior high's Builders' Club where the club focuses on volunteering and community service to promote leadership and enjoyment. This year, the club is holding their meetings on Zoom for those unable to attend in-person. Most of the bigger events are canceled so the club focuses on new projects. This club is a good way to give back to the community while having fun with friends and earning silver cord hours.
Robotics Club: This club is sponsored by Baily Abbott. Robotics Club is a group that builds and programs a robot to battle with challenge sets that change every year. They meet at the middle school in room 467 on Tuesday at 3:15-5:30 p.m. The club this year is working on staying socially-distanced, but still work together all while wearing masks and limiting shared tools. Students should join because the club will allow them to think creatively on how to complete the challenges from the Vex robot set and there are more ways to participate like documentation, coding, and building.
Science Club: This club is sponsored by Karen Hobbs and Allison McPherren. Science Club is where students participate in experiments and activities like nature scavenger hunts and researching/experimenting on the fluffiness/outcome of cookies. The club normally meets after school in Ms. Hobb's room on the first Thursday of each month. However, they aren't meeting currently. Students are encouraged to join if they are interested in doing unusual experiments.
Sign Language Club: This club is sponsored by Katherine Humphrey andNatalie Sells. Sign Language Club is a club where students can learn the basics of American Sign Language. Usually, the club meets every Wednesday from 3:10-4 p.m. in room N131. For this year, students can find different posts around the school with special vocabulary and sentences every week. Students are encouraged to join as a fun way to learn sign language.
Skills USA: This club is sponsored by Brett Rickabaugh and Ryan Andersen. Skills USA is a club for students to gain leadership, communication, and technical skills for after high school by doing projects like Toys for Tots and compete in technical competitions at state and national levels. They meet on late start Wednesdays at 9:20 a.m. in room N191. This year, the club will make changes with the service projects and competition prep. Students are encouraged to join if they're looking forward to building leadership skills for a fun but challenging year.
Snowboarding Club: This club is sponsored by Garrett Hall. Ski and Snowboard Club are for students who enjoy the outdoors and for students to learn skiing and snowboarding all while traveling to resorts to test their skills. Students who know how to ski and snowboard are welcomed too. The club does clothing sales as fundraising for trips, movie nights, and take trips to resorts in the Midwest. The club meets in room 323 every late start Wednesday at 9 a.m. This year, meetings are changed with not every student in the building and trips are being modified with the resorts planned still opened, but following safety protocols. Students are encouraged to join to learn skiing and snowboarding, excited to travel to resorts, or already know how to ski/snowboard.
Speech: This club is sponsored by Julene Pappan. Speech Club focuses on singing, acting, directing, improv, and much more. The club competes as large groups and individually. The club meets after school in room 245. This year, the IHSSA is still determining if competitions will be in-person or virtual and which large groups will be competing and the numbers of participants. The club encourages students to join since you don't need to be a star to sing, write, direct, improv, etc.
Stock and Real Estate Club: This club is sponsored by Rebecca Hammar. Stock and Real Estate Club focuses on stocks to invest/not invest into. They watch ads and determine when to buy/sell and they have guest speakers and meet with the Warren Buffett Stockholders meeting in May. The club meets in room 322 after school, meeting twice a month on Thursdays. The club hasn't been able to meet so far this year but they plan to meet in January. This club is for students interested in buying stocks or interested in learning about the housing market.
Ultimate Frisbee Club: This club is sponsored by Amy Wilterdink. Ultimate frisbee club is where students play for fun in the fall to develop skills and compete against other schools in the spring where a team will be formed. During the fall, the club meets behind the high school baseball fields on Tuesday nights from 4:30-6. In the spring, they have practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time as in the fall. The club this year had a late start into the season, but students are supplied with sanitations to clean the equipment. Students should consider joining for a fun challenge where you can grow as a player and don't have to stress with sideline parents. It's also a good way to be active. See Mrs. Wilterdink in room 244 for questions.


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Top-of-Mind for Digital Infrastructure Leaders
This is the fourth in a series of five blog posts reflecting the top-of-mind issues discussed during the most recent Infrastructure Masons Advisory Council meeting, held in London in November. The Advisory Council is made up of end users and partners from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
In March 2018, the research firm RTI International published a report confirming a frequently quoted statistic about the multiplier effect of data centers: "For every 1 data center worker, there were 5 jobs supported elsewhere in the economy by operating expenditures – after the surge in jobs caused by capital expenditures."
The RTI International report was funded by Facebook and analyzed the social media company's U.S. data center fleet, focusing on how their construction and operation impact the economy, the environment, and communities. The data likely applies beyond Facebook as well, to most data centers in most U.S. communities.
A study prepared for Google in February 2018 examined the impact of Google's significant investments in data centers and fiber infrastructure in Europe. Since 2007, Google has made EUR 4.3 billion (nearly $5 billion) in data-center related investment. The report, European data centres: How Google's digital infrastructure investment is supporting sustainable growth in Europe, concluded that Google data centers have delivered large benefits to local communities across the European Union.
Specifically, during the period 2007-2017, Google's data center investments in Europe supported 6,600 jobs per year on average. The multiplier effect has fluctuated depending on when the four data centers were under construction and when they were put into operation. The total job impact varies between roughly 2,500 and 13,000 jobs per year.
"For every 1 data center worker, there were 5 jobs supported elsewhere in the economy by operating expenditures – after the surge in jobs caused by capital expenditures." – Click to tweet
That Google and Facebook funded such reports (and others have as well) reflects the fact that digital infrastructure leaders are committed to positively impacting local economies. But at the most recent Infrastructure Masons Advisory Council meeting, members were concerned that the message isn't getting across.
Getting local authorities on your side
It's essential that local authorities understand that message – that they understand, as the RTI International report said, for every $1 million in spending on data center operations, 13 jobs are supported elsewhere in the economy.
Advisory Council members said telling the story of economic development is essential for the future of digital infrastructure success. That's in no small part because tax breaks and other incentives are often predicated on the community-wide economic development that a data center will bring.
"For every $1 million in spending on data center operations, 13 jobs are supported elsewhere in the economy." – Click to tweet
"One of the things we've seen is that local legislators are starting to talk about rolling back incentives," one partner said. "That is something that we as a company are concerned about. That's a big concern for the industry."
Understanding the ecosystem
One end user said he believes both the public and elected officials lack awareness about the impact of the digital infrastructure industry.
Tax revenues, job creation, and capital investment together drive economic growth in a region. Capital investment in a data center could be $50 million on the low end and up to $1 billion on the high end, depending on the type of facility. And there's ongoing investment as well, of course, including a data center's largest operating expense: energy. Jobs are created both directly and indirectly, which raises tax revenue.
But as one end user suggested, often people do not understand that full ecosystem and flow-through of direct invested dollars and what that means to GDP and economic activity in those specific countries and regions.
"People do not understand the full ecosystem and flow-through of direct invested data center dollars and what that means to GDP and economic activity in those specific countries and regions." – Click to tweet
That end user's company has also commissioned independent global studies to assess the impact of data centers. And they also found that "for every direct job that we provide, another 5 are created indirectly or induced because we've come into that city or region. And that's billions of euros or dollars of GDP economic activity."
But as the other Advisory Council members agreed, the end user said, "People are generally unaware of this impact. That's a dangerous situation because [policymakers] start to regulate things they don't really know well."
"People are generally unaware of data centers' broad economic impact. That's dangerous because policymakers start to regulate things they don't really know well." – Click to tweet
The trouble with tariffs
Another dangerous situation – and perhaps another example of policymakers not understanding the full ecosystem – is the impact of federal steel tariffs on data center construction.
"Because of the way we do construction, tariffs are starting to play a big role in the costs of construction," one partner said. "We don't do a lot of pre-cast and inside of the building itself it's all steel. We had to do a lot of pre-buy in the fall to shore up against the steel tariffs."
Success in Nevada and Virginia
Not all policymakers lack an awareness of the impact of digital infrastructure.
For example, in November 2018, the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development approved $25.2 million in tax abatements for a data center on 64 acres of land. Justifying the incentive, the state said that the $25 million tax abatement amount was standard for a project of this type and pointed out that the total incentive package was less than 5 percent of the company's total 10-year investment projections.
Likewise, in Virginia, a Richmond-based research firm determined that the state has seen a strong return on its investment in attracting data centers. In Northern Virginia, for every dollar in county expenditures, the data center sector provided approximately $9.50 in tax revenue to Loudoun County and approximately $4.30 in tax revenue to neighboring Prince William County, the study concluded.
As the RTI International report says, multipliers represent how data center activities have a larger connection to the economy as a whole. Community impact extends far beyond the physical footprint of the data center.
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I was born and raised in Waterloo Region. I attended McGill University in Montreal, and then Wilfrid Laurier University where I obtained my master's degree. I completed law school at the University of Western Ontario in 2002, and was called to the Ontario bar in 2003. I articled at a national law firm, and then worked as in-house counsel for several years at the local children's aid society. I again worked at a national law firm for a period of time practicing child protection and matrimonial law, before opening my own practice in October 2008.
Wherever possible I look for solutions for clients that focus on negotiation and reaching resolution. My experience with negotiations, mediation, and collaborative law is extensive.
If litigation is needed, I also have significant court experience at both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In both courts I have successfully conducted trials, argued contested motions, contempt motions, and presented case and settlement conferences. In addition, at the Ontario Court of Justice I have acted as duty counsel. I give personal attention to each case I deal with and have often been told that is what distinguishes me from some of my colleagues. Clients and even judges have complimented me on my passion and enthusiasm for the cases I present.
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When not engaged in professional activities, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, and riding and showing my horse.
My grandfather, John M. Harper, Q.C., was also a lawyer and part of what inspired me to pursue law. He practiced law for over 50 years, primarily in business and municipal law. He was a pillar in the community and instrumental in establishing the Kitchener branch of Gowlings, a National Law Firm. His sage advice, humility, and generosity has settled in me similar values. Thanks Pop.
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Chapter 7: Religion and Secularism
America Through Foreign Eyes
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The United States has always been a source of fascination — both attraction and repulsion — for the people of France, Mexico, China, and African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Sudan. "America Through Foreign Eyes" is a rich, interdisciplinary, international course that features Rice University faculty from a variety of disciplines and area studies. Focused on perceptions of America abroad, the course is a cross between World Cultures and American Studies. The course features four modules, each covering the perceptions and interactions of particular regions with America, Americans and Americanization.
This course gave me an eye opening view of the world. I can see how this course can grow into a more dynamic and interactive education experience in the future.
I enjoyed this course. The presentation is lively and maintains interest throughout. It is a fascinating subject and the course gave me lots to think about.
America Through French Eyes
The United States has always been a source of fascination for the people of France. French observers and travelers are rarely indifferent to American culture and people. This module, "America Through French Eyes," examines historical and contemporary perceptions of America, Americans, and Americanization through the lens of French writers, artists, politicians, intellectuals, and public opinion. Taught by Dr. Julie Fette, a professor of French Studies, this module will cover the four themes of the course: Democracy and Modernity; Globalization and Capitalism; Racism and Immigration; and Intellectual and Cultural Life.
Chapter 1: France and America: Friend and Foe6:04
Chapter 2: America: Land of Democracy12:19
Chapter 3: America = Modernity10:47
Chapter 4: American Capitalism: Mass Production, Mass Consumption, and Inequality11:29
Chapter 5: Globalization and the Cultural Exception9:43
Chapter 6: Racism and Xenophobia in the United States and France13:02
Chapter 7: Religion and Secularism10:09
Chapter 8: Franco-American Cultural Exchange: Art, Artists, and Art Patrons11:48
Chapter 9: Intellectual Life: The American University9:20
Chapter 9: Simone de Beauvoir at Rice, by Melissa Kean7:24
Chapter 10: America as Hyperreality8:05
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In our last chapter, we talked about race, xenophobia, and
immigration, and two models of dealing with others or
minorities, multiculturalism and universalism.
In this chapter, we will discuss different French and American approaches
to religious minorities and to religion's place in society.
Tocqueville remarked on the importance of religion in America.
We all know that the original pilgrims came to the shores of the New World in
order to freely practice their religion.
In the 1830s Tocqueville highlighted the paradox that Americans were so
religious and yet so free.
Religion, in fact, constituted for him a useful limit on the extreme political and
civic freedoms that would have otherwise gone unchecked in America.
And he believed, ironically for someone coming from a post-revolutionary,
restored monarchy that religion flourished so
well in America precisely because of the distinct separation of church and state.
Both France and the United States consider themselves today to be secular nations.
What is secularism?
It is the democratic principle of separation of religion and state.
And it comprises four distinct parts.
The State does not interfere in religions.
Religions do not interfere in affairs of state, nor
do they have any political power.
There is freedom of religion, and all religions are equal.
France's separation of religion and
state has different historical roots than secularism in the US.
In France, the old regime was controlled not just by the monarchy, but
by the Catholic church, which was the state religion with privileged status.
The French Revolution tried to overthrow both the monarchy and the Church.
French committment to the principal of secularism is
therefore based on this past.
The idea that religious groups and the state
cannot impose their will on each other, and it is very important to the French.
Given the role of religion in America's founding as a nation,
freedom of religion is more important to American secularism.
Both the US and France violate their own principles of secularism all the time.
In the US, religious symbols are regularly present in state affairs.
For example, In God We Trust is written on its coins.
Politicians commonly say, God bless America at the end of speeches.
US presidents customarily swear over the Bible when they take their oath of office.
Since the Cold War,
the American Pledge of Allegiance contains the expression, one nation under God.
Most of these references to God are generic.
They are not explicitly attached to any particular religion.
So, Americans tend to accept these inconsistencies with a shrug.
Controversies, however, in the US over secularism have arisen when
Christian groups have displayed nativity scenes by courthouses,
public schools, or on public land during Christmas.
In fact, a 2013 Texas law allowed the display of holiday scenes in
public schools as long as they contained a symbol of more than one religion or
one secular symbol with one religious symbol.
It is not yet
clear if the American Civil Liberties Union will challenge this recent law.
And of course the U.S.
has endured many legal battles over prayer in public schools.
And even though it's been juridically forbidden, prayers are still said
throughout the U.S. at public school graduations and sporting events.
In these ways the principles of secularism are still contested in the US.
The contestation is mainly between Christian groups or politicians, trying to
impose Christianity in the public sphere in the name of freedom of religion.
And those who claim that these things transgress the second and
fourth principle of secularism.
That is, that religion should not be involved in public affairs, and
that one particular religion, Christianity,
in this case, should not impose itself in public life above other faiths.
Despite the French commitment to secularism, there are many examples in
French society where secularist principles are breached too, albeit, indirectly.
For example, the state subsidises private schools
if they follow the public national curriculum.
Since almost all private schools are Catholic in France,
which is about 9,000 schools compared to literally a handful of Muslim schools,
this amounts to a state subsidy that only benefits one religion.
Also, 6 out of 11 national holidays in France are Catholic or Christian holidays.
There are no official holidays in France that coincide with Muslim or
Jewish holy days.
Of course, the reason for this is because of France's long history as a nation with
one majority religion, Roman Catholicism.
But, with France's changing religious demographic, a government commission
recently recommended that two Catholic national holidays be suppressed.
And one Muslim and one Jewish holiday be instituted in their place, to no avail.
In contrast, of the 11 federal holidays in the United States,
only Christmas is tied to a religion.
Because of France's Catholic heritage, there are 40,000 parish churches alone,
not counting cathedrals, basilicas, abbeys, etc.
Thousands of such Catholic structures are classified as historic monuments
of national heritage and are therefore maintained with public funds.
In contrast, there are 2,200 mosques in France for
a population of over 5 million Muslims.
Secular laws forbid the French government from funding the construction of new
places of worship for any religion.
Despite concerns about foreign governments funding French mosques and
fears of outside fundamentalist influences.
Some French townspeople have resisted the building of mosques near them.
And the far right National Front Party calls for
a freeze on the construction of any mosque.
Both France and the US are majority Christian, with important differences.
51% of Americans are Protestant, 24% are Catholic,
and 16% are unaffiliated, though likely born of a Christian religion.
Mormons and Jews number about 2% each of Americans.
Islam is a relatively new religion in the US, and
constitutes less than 1% of the population, like Buddhism and Hinduism.
France is still almost 90% Roman Catholic.
And Islam is the second largest religion,
with Muslims numbering about 8% of French persons.
Protestantism comes in at distant third place at 2% of the population,
and Jews constitute about 1%.
Islam is a relatively new religion in France too, but
because of its French Colonial past, it is not as new in France as it is in the US.
With 8% of its population Muslim, compared again with less than 1% in the U.S.,
France has faced challenges in integrating this minority religion that the U.S.
has not yet encountered.
How do France and the U.S. handle minority religions in their societies?
Problems arise in both, because despite the principles of secularism,
it is never easy to keep religion out of public life.
The traditional Christian day of worship, Sunday, is still marked by French and
American laws regulating business hours and alcohol consumption.
How do hospitals respond when a Muslim patient
insists on being treated by a doctor of the same sex?
How do Muslim children eat when pork is commonly served in
French school cafeterias?
How can new minority religions be integrated in France and the U.S.?
Who should adapt, the host society or the newcomer?
What is the true meaning of secularism?
Is it the separation of religion and public life?
Or is it the freedom to practice your religion?
We can agree that secularism is a good thing, but
it has been unfairly applied to minority religions in both countries.
On religious issues,
France through American eyes sometimes appears to be anti-Muslim.
With the most common example cited as the ban on religious symbols in French public
schools, which is considered a law specifically targeting Muslim girls for
their head scarves.
America through French eyes appears to be hyper religious
from Tocqueville until today.
From nativity scene constructors to defenders of school prayer to creationists
to evangelical mega church worshippers, Christian Americans can
appear to the French to be curiously attached to their faith.
When French friends come to visit me in Houston,
they often request to spend a Sunday morning at Joel Osteen's mega church.
Lakewood church is one of largest Protestant churches in the United States.
And it's just a mile from Rice University.
My French visitors wish not to pray there, but
to witness the spectacle of motivational speeches and income driven spirituality.
The American evangelical mega church is a cliche for the French, and
it continues to mystify them.


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Democrats Urge Trump Impeachment Over Ukraine Phone Call
Democrats are incensed over a whistleblower complaint alleging a "promise" made by President Trump to a foreign national leader in a phone conversation, prompting calls for President Trump's impeachment.
Over the weekend, House Democrats expressed their concerns of the administration's actions in blocking acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire "from turning over a whistleblower complaint."
Democrats are claiming President Trump pressured Ukraine's president to conduct an investigation of a political rival.
The Washington Examiner reports:
Additional reporting revealed that the conversation likely took place between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in July about possibly investigating Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.
Democrat New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tweeted Democrats are "the bigger national scandal" for not impeaching President Trump.
At this point, the bigger national scandal isn't the president's lawbreaking behavior – it is the Democratic Party's refusal to impeach him for it.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 22, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has constantly pushed back on moving forward with impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
However, Pelosi seems to have a slight change of heart following the news of the whistleblower complaint and the administration's actions, warning it's "a grave new chapter of lawlessness which will take us into a whole new stage of investigation."
Pelosi Tweeted a statement about the matter and asked the question, "What is the President hiding?"
The Trump Admin is clearly violating federal statute by blocking the head of US Intelligence from providing Congress with a whistleblower complaint described as being of "urgent concern & credible." The stonewalling must end. What is the President hiding? https://t.co/Yg0LqT5HMd
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 20, 2019
House Intelligence Chairman California Representative Adam Schiff is open to impeaching President Trump.
Over the weekend, Schiff appeared on CNN's "State of the Union," with host Jake Tapper, and told the host impeachment might be the "only remedy."
Presidential candidate Robert Beto O'Rourke is also frustrated about the "lack of progress" regarding impeaching the president.
Beto O'Rourke: "There is no way to defend the lack of progress on impeachment, especially after what we have just learned about this president." pic.twitter.com/23rJ1FEvLk
Just like the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, Democrats will continue to do and say anything to harm and tarnish President Trump.


Is your sport outdoors? Protection from bright sunlight and UV rays is crucial! Watersports and winter sports involve glares coming up from the snow or water. The bright light is damaging to your eyes and very uncomfortable if you're not protected. Certain color tints can also help make sports glasses more functional. Golf glasses, for example, often use a copper or amber color that improves the contrast of grass and sky so you can read the course better. Make sure that you invest in glasses that will fit your outdoor setting.
Eyewear for activities like motorsports, cycling, or football will need to fit with headgear. Be sure to test your eyewear with your uniform or additional gear, and talk to your eye care professional about the other items you'll be wearing along with your eyewear.
In sports like racquetball, or really any sport with objects that are swung or flung around, you face the risk of getting hit and injuring your eyes if they're not protected. This also means that your glasses or goggles are likely to take a beating while protecting your eyes. Scratch-resistance and high-impact polycarbonate materials are often used in sports eyewear to be sure that they will have a long life and will be able to shield your eyes from harm.
Those who wear contact lenses and will be doing their sport in the elements can benefit greatly from glasses that wrap around the face. Protection from wind and debris will ensure that no irritants enter the eye and affect your contact lenses.
Watersports may come to mind when you think of goggles that protect your eyes from liquid, but there are other sports like paintball that could greatly damage the eyes if not protected. Specialty masks with breathable vents that allow air in will be sure to keep paint out. Goggles for watersports have similar features to keep water out of your eyes so you can see clearly under the water or above.
Probably the most important aspect of eyewear for fishing is polarization. Polarized lenses make it possible to see under the surface of the water because the lenses are specially made to cut down refracted light. Once the sunlight bouncing off the water is minimized, it's far easier to see into the water and read important fishing features like vegetation, depth, underwater landscape, and even fish! Other water and winter sports can benefit from polarization as well to prevent the eyes from glaring sunlight.


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Alanyaspor defender on Turkish football, how he stays out of 'a dark place' and what the world can learn from coronavirus crisis. I scored the winner and that i didn't even celebrate," Steven Caulker says of his goal in Alanyaspor's behind-closed-doors victory over Gaziantep. it had been one among the ultimate games before the Super Lig was suspended in Turkey, one among the last countries to require the choice amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Atmospheres in Turkey are known for being boisterous and vociferous, and therefore the absence of supporters was a reminder of what makes football the sport it's . With and without fans it's been a successful season for Alanyaspor, who sit sixth within the table and lead their cup semi-final against Antalyaspor 1-0 heading into the second leg reception . The club has never won major honours in its 72-year history. agen sbobet maxbetsbobet
"We tried it one week here without fans and it wasn't good," says Caulker, who joined Alanyaspor in January 2019. "It wasn't enjoyable. It made me appreciate more playing ahead of fans hebdomadally , especially once you attend the large Istanbul clubs. I even have never experienced an environment like those in Istanbul, even within the Premier League. The atmospheres are really special and without that, what's football? it's really hostile at these grounds but i really like it.
at's what I play football for, it gives you a true buzz. i'm glad they stopped the league as without the fans it's not an equivalent ."
Although lifting a trophy remains a part of the thinking for all involved at Alanyaspor, the players and staff haven't lost perspective. The league's authorities were criticised for delaying the postponement of fixtures and nobody knows when matches will restart. Players have returned to training to take care of fitness but are permitted to figure only in pairs, with four allowed on site at any time. faraway from football, social distancing is being maintained.
"We're all being sensible about it, within the sense that the priority of everyone at the club is our health: the health of our families, the health of our supporters and therefore the people of the town . Yes, it's frustrating, but there are definitely bigger things at stake. We're just trying to try to to our bit by staying reception the maximum amount as possible.
"Alanya may be a coastal city, it's about 25 degrees immediately and it's got the beach. It relies on tourism but the place is empty as tourists can't get into the country, therefore the restaurants are closed and only offering home delivery; the cafes are closed. It's not a lockdown but they're strongly advising people to remain home and to not leave unless it's absolutely necessary."
As a player, Caulker is understood for his calm demeanour and he's maintaining such an outlook off the pitch. However, the previous Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers defender's son and fogeys are in England, keeping him aside from his loved ones. "My family are back home, which I do find really tough.


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Five American terror suspects, surrounded by police and officials, leave court in Sargodha, Pakistan, on March 2.
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Five Americans accused of plotting terror attacks in Pakistan were formally charged Wednesday with several terrorism-related counts, the prosecutor in the case told CNN.
Nadeem Akram Cheema, prosecutor for the Anti-Terrorism Court in Sargodha, Pakistan, said the men were charged with criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism, waging war against Pakistan and its allies, and several other charges.
Their next pretrial hearing is set for March 31, Cheema said.
The men, who have been called the "D.C. 5" because they all lived in the region around the U.S. capital, were arrested in December in Sargodha, about 120 miles south of Islamabad.
Pakistani authorities have described them as college students who "were of the opinion that a jihad [holy war] must be waged against the infidels for the atrocities committed by them against Muslims around the world."
The five, who worshipped together at a mosque in Alexandria, Virginia, are identified as Ahmed Abdullah Minni, Umar Farooq, Aman Hassan Yemer, Waqar Hussain Khan and Ramy Zamzam.
They all went missing around the same time and later surfaced in Pakistan.
The men have said they are innocent and claimed they were tortured in jail. They could face up to life in prison if convicted, authorities have said.


Instability in several African countries encouraged emigration, while the development of the Libyan conflict complicates the task of Europeans who strive to find effective and sustainable solution to the immigration crisis.
Atlantico: According to the former head of the British Embassy in Benghazi, "a million migrants from Central Africa and the horn of Africa" are potentially ready to go to Europe from Libya. What do you think about this numbers?
Gerard-Francois Dumont (Gérard-François Dumont): the Figure of a million would-be migrants not to call it impossible, especially given the alarming situation in several African countries. In Mali, the French operation "Serval", which was supported by the UN and several African States have allowed to displace threatening to Bamako by Islamists.
Whatever it was, the country had still not achieved national understanding and is not stable, while the terrorists managed to perform surgeries in Burkina Faso. Niger, which along with Liberia is the poorest country in Western Africa, still can't find the way of development. Eritrea is suffering under the yoke of an authoritarian regime, and in Sudan and South Sudan are violent conflicts. In other African countries the situation is not necessarily much better, because of the decline in revenues from oil rents, and due to its inefficient use. While economic growth in some countries and may seem satisfactory, some young people are not optimistic about the future. In such conditions they try to find the best opportunities to earn money for themselves and send money home. All this may push them to migrate to Europe, which seem attractive to them.
Second, there are the smugglers, who exploit this population, and promised him mountains of gold to get the money from the families of potential migrants. This point also contributes to migration.
Thirdly, Libya absolutely out of balance. It has become a transit zone where smugglers can act quite freely. Don't forget that some Libyan politicians want to use these migrants as a means of geopolitical pressure on European governments.
Finally, the situation is different from the one that prevailed in Mesopotamia. Many Syrians among those who fled from civil war in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan, do not want to go to Europe. They remain close to the homeland, to the need to go there. In addition, they hope to end the conflict and rebuild the country that would allow them to return home. With the African migrants, they set a goal to earn enough to be able to send money home.
— What can threaten Europe new brewing migration crisis?
— With regard to migration from Africa to Europe via Libya, it would be a mistake to speak of a new migration crisis. The fact that he has long been started, although one time it was eclipsed by a stream of people from Mesopotamia. Various Libyan groups from the end of 2011, I use migration to achieve international recognition of European countries. Moreover, this process is closely linked to the development of the conflict. Today, at least in the East, there is a strong leader, General Khalifa Haftar, who enjoys the support of Egypt, and in 2016 (almost officially) — Russia and the Parliament of Tobruk. In such a situation opposed to the General Haftorah Libyan policy (especially in the Western part of the country) want to keep the recognition of the European governments, which in March 2016 gave impetus to the formation in Tripoli, so-called government of "national unity". One of the levers politicians from the West of Libya is the promise to control migration for European countries have recognized them at the international level and provide financial and material resources to fulfil promises. This method resembles the one which was used by Turkey of Erdogan, especially in 2015.
A draft Memorandum between Italy and Libya, the agreement with several African countries on the return of those who had been refused asylum, etc. What do you think about the EU's attempts to resolve the migration problem?
— Here you need to draw the line. Regarding Libya, it is difficult to imagine that a Treaty with its representatives can give tangible results: the country is in political anarchy. There is no power that would keep control of the situation throughout the Libya, or at least a significant part of it is that it does not preclude relations between representatives of the Libyan leadership and exploiting migrants mafia groups.
At the same time, the signing of agreements looks preferable from other African countries to ensure their sovereignty power. A beginning that had begun with Nicolas Sarkozy. However, everything came to a halt when Francois Hollande, who did not continue the contractual initiative with African countries, and stopped and buried them under the mere pretext that it was the idea of Sarkozy.
Italy, apparently, plays an important role in the regulation of migration matter what they say, the Memorandum and decision of the European stability initiative on the opening of the country's centers of accommodation and consideration of asylum applications within four weeks three months with the subsequent repatriation of those who had been refused (provided that their country would be considered "safe"). What can you say about the place of Italy in such a mechanism?
— It is necessary to turn to history. It tells us that the difficulties of France to Calais began with the end of 1997, i.e. since the moment it was decided to take Italy to the Schengen area, without taking into account the fact that its inhabitants were not able to follow the rules of this system, as due to the lack of administrative funds, and in connection with the strong presence of mafia groups doing business in migration.
Both of the considered solutions seem difficult to implement. With regard to the negotiations with Libya, is once again to remind you that there are only political groups, and there is no force that would control the entire territory. Thus, an agreement with one group does not prevent others to proceed in this area and share profits from the work of smugglers.
As in the case of Turkey, on the aversion of the Syrians and Iraqis, the construction of accommodation centres in Italy, only plays into the hands of smugglers. Because migrants begin to engage in only after they got into the European territory, paying them exploited the plight of the smugglers. Turns out the same risk that the question going through Turkey migration flows: all this only delays the crisis, which is causing a split among European countries and the disappointment in the EU.
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Daily News reports online master's degree in business can equip students with leadership skills and industry connections that are vital for career advancement.
For the first time in the history of America; in the year March 2011, approximately 30 percent of U.S adults of age 25 years and more attained education with more than U.S. Census Bureau reports. In recent past as 1998, less than one-quarter of this 30 percent were educated enough to reach this level. It happens to be a very important milestone that they have achieved. People with more or enhanced education have better chances to have a job/career and earn more to spend adequately on their living and education. It is a process which has started.
Census Bureau Reports Fast Growth in Ph.D.s and Master's Degree Holders.
The latest and new statistical figures ranging from 2002 to 2012 of the U.S. Census Bureau, the level which has experienced the top most education attainment is the doctorate and master's degrees. A steep increase of about 1 million or approx 45 percent in the population with a doctorate, whereas master's degree holders grew by 5 million, or approximately 43 percent was registered with the census Bureau. During the same time frame the people with an associate degree grew by 5 million or approximately 31 percent. The growth experienced by doctorate and master's holders were nearly similar to one another.
The figures also indicate that the trend, where education continues to pay off still continues. Adults aged 25 and more with average earning of $59,415 were the ones with a bachelor's degree (no graduate degree) in 2011, in contrast to those adults with an average earning of $32,493 but with a high school diploma, however no college. The ones with a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree were on top of the chart.
Research studies - subsequent education to either a bachelor's degree or a professional degree.
Master's degrees attained as a basic professional qualification.
Master's degrees awarded as terminal degrees.
These Master's degrees are the ones which are awarded in the academic segment and practical investigation fields for study and research for a tenure of 1 to 3 years ahead of, either the bachelor's degree or the first-professional degree. Requirements of the discipline and the institutional faculty including various fields related to the subject of study plays a major role in deciding the length of the program.
Contribution towards seminars and courses - if applicable and required.
These degrees are the ones with basic requirements which are delivered and taught with regular addition of administered projects/testimony. They do not comprise of academic research.
Focusing solely on the educational goals, a lot of professional fields offer the facility to students for enrolling in either a professional master's degree program or a research master's degree program.
USA stands its own reputation when it comes to Master's degree.
It happens to be a universally known fact that the U.S. degree titles are the ones which are not administered by national laws, so an institute may implement varied prudence in the classification it exercises for degrees. Accredited relations also may have its impact on the degree titles. There are 2 proven ways of telling, if a master's degree signifies research work or professional studies. One has to be either familiar with the syllabus of the awarding establishment or one needs to scrutinize the academic records to assess what prerequisites of the syllabus were met with by the student.
( Th.M.) - Master of Theology - generally a research degree but may also be professional.
(M.S.W.) - Master of Social Work - usually a 2-year professional degree.
(M.S.N.) - Master of Science in Nursing - usually a professional degree, also awarded for research.
(M.S.) - Master of Science - awarded for both research-professional studies in a variety of subjects.
(M.P.H.) - Master of Public Health - usually a 2-year professional degree.
(M.M.) - Master of Music – 2 to 3 year degree in music that is usually professional (performance) but sometimes may be a research award as well.
(M.L.S.) - Master of Library Science - a 2-year professional degree.
(M.F.A.) - Master of Fine Arts - a 2-3 year professional degree in studio, applied, or performing arts usually considered a terminal degree.
(M.Ed.) - Master of Education - awarded for both professional and research studies in education subjects.
(M.B.A.) - Master of Business Administration – Usually 2 year professional degree in management.
(M.A.T.) - Master of Arts in Teaching - generally a one-year professional degree.
(M.A.) - Master of Arts - usually, but not always, awarded for research studies in a variety of subjects.
(M. Arch) - Master of Architecture - usually a 2-3 year professional degree.
Further Studies: Students seeking careers in academics or attain the heights of any of the professions, master degree becomes mandatory for a doctorate or in any case to advance your career. One might come across alliances that are skeptical about admitting students without a master's degree for a PhD program. It also helps individuals to develop associations with colleagues; and also cultivate links with your seniors and tutors with expertise in the same field.
Improved Earnings for better life style: Earnings as projected by the a bachelor's degree, the U.S. Census Bureau, an employee over a forty year working life - with a master's degree will earn an average of $2.5 million; however a bachelor's degree holder in the same time frame would earn approximately $2.1 million. Professional and Post graduate degree holders earn better as compared to others - in this increasingly competitive job market.
Passion to Learn: Individuals with that zeal to learn more about their subject enhance the knowledge and sharpen their skills - are truly commendable. In today's capitalist society that we live in; reciprocates and acknowledges only the monetary weight age attached for attaining a degree. However, the education attained should not be only about the earning power one gains after the completion of studies, but it should be more inclined towards the contributions and benefits one provides to the society through the passion to learn more.
Resultant Skills: Individuals at a post graduate stage, consistently but unknowingly are in the process to enhance their skills which are required for further education. In case that is not the plan, still the efforts put in the research work, writing and communication skills picked up during the process to achieve the syllabus, are easily endorsed to various aspects of life including the work place and personal life. Relationship management and expectation settings with peers, superiors and tutors; are also developed for future benefits.
A lot of research; is what goes in while selecting a Master's degree program as it is a crucial decision which should be worth all the time, money and opportunities one spends. During the time of selection appropriate research about the best-paying and worst-paying master's degrees needs to be done.
All the colleges, universities and institutions have varied standards, benchmarks, policies and procedures for various postgraduate-level study courses. To play safe one is advised to opt for a degree that offers maximum flexibility with regards to all the aspects.
Well decided approach on to a traditional or a nontraditional segment of degree proves more helpful. Traditional degrees include Business, Law, medical or education whereas; nontraditionally one can opt for Child development or Early childhood Education and many more.
Most researchers are of the opinion to bring about a variation in attending the graduate schools at various colleges and not only from where you attained your undergraduate. This is so as it gives you to experience ample opportunities with various teachers, their teaching styles and varied perspectives of students, environment and teachers.
A faculty advisor would prove to be the identity who may lead you through; as is the one whom you would prefer to meet each quarter or semester basis your college schedule and brainstorm the necessities for successful accomplishment of your master's degree program.
It is on sole discretion of the learner whether the individual would opt for a graduate school immediately after bachelor's or would follow the wait and watch theory to reassess and reconfirm the goals with a more matured attitude and research about the school.
Audit your finances; in order to help you pay for your graduate school. Spend time having a look at the tuition fees and apply for Financial Aid - if eligible and required.
Assessing the facilities, by visiting some schools and taking a view of the students and faculties is better idea before taking the final leap.
Nothing serves better than selecting the Master's Degree program that suits your needs and future goals - together.
Adequate research is must as a few of the colleges may have better standing and former students' networks as compared to others - consider it.
It is been observed that the colleges. while you move from West coast to East coast; reciprocate least expensive to most expensive when it comes to the tuition costs.
Departmental head of the desired school may prove to be the right person for knowhow about the school and at times may help to get you a recommendation for the graduate program as well.
For students who do not have a promising GPA for the Master's degree program - need not lose hope. Instead should opt for a few classes that might help them enhance their GPA to get to the next level.