Archive for May, 2010
How will you observe Memorial Day?
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Monday, May 31 is Memorial Day in the United States, a time when Americans traditionally take time to honor those who have died in the nation’s wars.
While Memorial Day is often celebrated with flag-waving and patriotic ceremonies and parades, it can also be a highly personal observance: a time to grieve for comrades-in-arms and others who have lost their lives in military service. Continue reading here
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Memorial Day Events Around Los Angeles 2010 here
Watch a slideshow tribute here
Memorial Day Moment of Silence (video) here
Veterans Fight to Keep 75-yr. old Mojave Desert Memorial cross (video) here
Memorial Day History here
Students from elite American university look for ways to help others
Friday, May 28th, 2010It’s college graduation season in the United States.
Even in today’s weak economy, students from prestigious Ivy League universities like Harvard have an extra advantage on the road to financial success. However, not everyone in Harvard College’s Class of 2010 is striving for a lucrative career.
Graduation is just days away, and Robin Mount is even busier than usual.
The director of Harvard’s Office of Career Services is matching her students with the right employers and career opportunities, often in the fields of education, international development and public service.
“A lot of our students want to work in orphanages, micro-finance projects, AIDS [care] delivery ‘on the ground,’ global public health,” she says. Continue reading here
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@Googletalks: How Global Universities are Reshaping the World?
Friday, May 28th, 2010The Great Brain Race tells the story of the transformation of the global academic landscape in recent years. Nearly 3 million students now study outside their home nations; globe-trotting faculty hop from the United States to Singapore to Saudi Arabia; Western universities create branch campuses in the Middle East and Asia; and new or rejuvenated research universities in China, South Korea, Europe, and beyond vie with American giants for the top spots in global education rankings.
Wildavsky’s book makes the case that, despite worries about heightened university competition and an ever-fiercer race for talent, the globalization of higher education should be welcomed, not feared. That’s because increasing knowledge is not a zero-sum game: the unhindered movement of people and ideas around the globe has enormous economic and intellectual benefits for individuals, for nations, and for the world.
Why International Students are coming to the U.S.?
Friday, May 28th, 2010The number of international students in the United States is at record levels. Last year, more than 670,000 foreign students attended an American college or university. The University of Southern California had the largest number for the eighth year in a row. VOA News’ correspondent paid a visit to the campus to learn why the students are coming and how they adapt. Continue reading here
What to do this weekend in LA?
Thursday, May 27th, 2010By Lisa Newton from Travelin’ Local.
Starting this Memorial Day weekend with The Twilight Saga: New Moon, you’re invited to The Backyard at the Westwood W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles. The doors open at 7pm, and even though this event is free, reservations are encouraged.
If you can’t make it this weekend, no worries. The Movies Under the Stars takes place every Sunday night until September 5th. Here’s the entire line-up:
- May 30th – The Twilight Saga: New Moonl
- June 6th – Almost Famous
- June 13th – Adventureland
- June 20th – Where the Wild Things Are
- June 27th – Bring It On
- July 11th – Julie and Julia
- July 18th – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- July 25th – The Proposal
- August 1st – The Blide Side
- August 8th – Best in Show
- August 15th – 9
- August 22nd – I Love You, Man
- August 29th – Up
- September 5th – September Issue
To make it easier for you, Travelin’ Local has added a 2010 Free Calendar on their site. The concerts are purple and the movies are pink. Continue reading here
What Our Clients Think About Us?
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010“I am really glad that I attended the workshop How to Find Jobs or Internships in the USA. Jean-Marc did an absolutely extraordinary job. I was pretty lost before our meeting. Today, I have a much better idea about the path I must follow to achieve my goal of becoming an English and Spanish Court Interpreter in the USA. I know that it is not going to be easy, but at least I now know how to reach my goals. Thank you very much for your interest and encouraging words. I really needed them. Sometimes I felt lonely and without hope. It was good to have someone to count on.”
Blanca Martin is studying Human Resource Management while running a family business in Spain. She wants to become an English and Spanish Court Interpreter in the United States. Blanca is currently studying English at UCLA Extension.
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Career Advice for College Grads
Monday, May 24th, 2010Lindsey Pollak, a bestselling author, speaker and nationally recognized expert on Generation Y career and workplace issues, was on Good Day New York giving career advices to two New Graduate Seniors.
International Students and Foreign Exchange Visitors, you need help to find Jobs or Internships in the USA. Sign up for a personalized career workshop. This meeting will provide you with you job-search advices, opportunities to sign up for upcoming job networking opportunities and get access to resources designed for international students & foreign exchange visitors. Read More
What’s up with your handshake?
Monday, May 24th, 2010Mark Jeffries, a leader in the field of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills, talks about “What’s up with your handshake?” with Kathie-Lee & Hoda on The Today Show.
Whether negotiating a deal, selling a concept, asking for a payrise, motivating your team, interviewing for a job or simply conveying an idea – these small ‘differentiators’ are easy to deliver and make all the difference.
11 Ways to Increase Your Discipline
Monday, May 24th, 2010In this post Todd Smith is going to highlight 11 things you can do to increase the intensity and consistency of the discipline required to achieve your goals.
See a few highlights below:
1. Make a Personal Commitment That You Will Become a Disciplined Person
2. Focus On Your Goal
3. First Do What You Don’t Want To Do
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How to get yourself a job ?
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Mark Jeffries, a leader in the field of Strategic Communication and Soft Skills, reveals some instantly usable ideas around, being noticed, getting a job and embracing this changing marketplace.
