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My cap and gown are set, my outfit has been picked out, my nails are done, my hair has been washed and set, and all that's left for me to do is graduate. Get up early in the morning, eat something, put on my clothes, shoes, and head out the door to the Izod Center. The hard part is done; now I just have to walk across the stage and try not to trip and fall in front of everyone.I joined the

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I can hear the strains of not only "Pomp and Circumstance" playing in my head, but also "We Are The Champions" by Queen. "It's been no bed of roses/no pleasure cruise...." Yes, it was hard work, but I did it. WE did it, the class of 2010. We are the champions, my friends. And there's no doubt that as Berkeley alumni, we'll keep on fighting to the end.So my clever--read "sneaky"--co-workers

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In exactly one week from today, I will be walking across the stage at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, receiving my Bachelor's degree from Berkeley College. It's going to be an exciting and happy time in my life, because by then I will have accomplished what I set out to do. I can hear the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" playing in my mind as I type these words. I can see

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It took two trips to Berkeley College in Newark (because I'd misread the email about when I could come and pick up my regalia), but I finally got them. Also, the graduates who are getting their Bachelor's get a decorated hood to go with their graduation regalia. When I got back to Newark the second time, I could see people coming and going with their caps and gowns. And once I got to the

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http://mashable.com/2010/04/08/managing-online-reputation/So I talked a bit about this a few blogs ago, based on the information posted by fellow Berkeley blogger Vanessa Gomez. But it bears repeating: guard your online reputation. Many people are not aware of how their online activities, profiles, and certain pictures (remember the one of you hugging the pinata and holding a wine glass in

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So I just checked out Career Services, and there's a Spring New York City Career Fair next Friday, April 16, between 8:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. So if you're a student or recent Berkeley graduate either looking for a job or looking to change careers, then this might be for you. I'll even see if I can make it part of that day, just to see what my options are. It's nice to have put in the work and now

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For one, I'm not logging into Blackboard to view assignments for my current classes. Also, when I have logged into Blackboard, the whole format and focus has changed. Instead of Content Collection and Student Self Services, the focus is completely on alumni activities and Career Services. Not that I'm complaining; I'm just commenting on the obvious change. But it's a change that I've worked

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This is really it. I'm graduating in a month from college. I'm excited and scared at the same time--excited because I've finally achieved my goal of not only going back to school, but also graduating. But I'm scared because I don't know what's next; I've always been used to a routine of going to work, caring for personal matters, and then doing my coursework. But I'm sure it's just

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Yes, I've taken my final test and submitted my final assignments for both my Finance class and my internship. And now, I look forward to taking my place among my fellow graduates at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 30, 2010.While I'm glad to be graduating, I wished I had done better in my finance class; however, I did pass it this time around. A little more time and

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As I said previously, I feel relieved and happy, yet a little sad. I can't believe it's almost over--both in a good and a bad way. However, as I had mentioned in a previous blog entry, I can always come back for my Master's degree. And if I decide to any time in the near future, I know that Berkeley College is the college for me. With all respect for other learning institutions, I have to say

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I get more and more excited. Soon, April 30 will be here, and I'll be with my fellow students at the Izod Center in Rutherford, New Jersey, getting my Bachelor's in Finance. I cannot stress enough what this means to me; it leaves me with a great feeling. And it lets me know now that anything I put my mind to, I can actually follow through on it and achieve it. There are no more excuses or "

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Is it really that time already? This is our assignment in Business 482 this week. We have to write about what inspired us to go back to college and what kept us going when we may have wanted to quit. Who were the main inspirations in our lives? How do we feel now about accomplishing our goals?For me, so many people--professors, friends, family, and co-workers--contributed to my decision to go

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So I just browsed through Vanessa's blog regarding how employers gather information about you from surfing the 'Net; I have to say, it's spot on. How your employers view you before you even get to the interviewing process is extremely important: it can mean the difference between not even getting the first interview and getting called back for a second interview. Let's face it, most employers

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This winter quarter will be over, and I'll be graduating. Time is going by MUCH too fast for me, but in a way I'm glad. I'll have my degree in Finance and be able to work in my chosen field. I am definitely glad I decided to go back to school and get my Bachelor's. There's just a sense of contentment and accomplishment that I'm feeling right now that I didn't feel when I didn't finish school

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So this week in Business 482, we're discussing whether we want to continue in our education and pursue a Master's degree in our chosen fields or whether we would stop after obtaining our Bachelor's degree. And it got me to thinking: would I really want to stay in school another few years, trying to obtaining my Master's degree? And if I did, would I stop for a few years and then resume my

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I really can't believe that we've been going for seven weeks. It's a good thing, though, that I've been keeping so busy that I've barely noticed that we're near the end of the seventh week. In three more weeks, I'll have to submit a final paper, as well as a weekly journal detailing the duties I had to perform during my internship, for my Business 482 class. Focusing primarily of the financial

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So this is what we're discussing in Business 482 this week--the impact of technology on the workplace, and how in some cases it has helped or hurt--or both. I talked about how the technology and the computer systems we use at my place of employment make things a lot easier, considering how they used to do things years ago (I work for what used to be the YWCA of Summit). A co-worker told me that

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So this week in Business 482, we're discussing situations that have occurred in our places of employment that could be considered unethical. We've all had some tales of deception to share, particularly with regard to the business of sales. We all pretty much shared how there was deliberate withholding of information with some of our employers; others shared how some workers who weren't exactly

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So I got a letter in the mail today from Berkeley College, and when I opened it, there was a letter of congratulations telling me that based on my performance from last quarter, I had made the President's list!!! I am SO happy about this; prior to last quarter, I had done okay, but not well enough to even think about being considered for a Dean's or President's list. Now I really feel that all

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I mean, literally. I just got a Tweet on my cellphone from Berkeley College via Mike that our commencement ceremony is April 30, 2010. That's on a Friday, so I'll definitely be taking off from work. I am really, really excited now. It's not just a dream; after my internship and this Finance course, I'm officially done with school and will be graduating. Should I decide to go back for my

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I STRONGLY urge you business and finance students to take Finance 315; it is a real eye-opener. So I just discovered something this week that I'll admit that I've been a bit ignorant about: stock dividends are NOT a way for a company to increase earnings. They are a way for a company to recapitalize and have no bearing on the assets or liabilities of the firm. Many investors, when they first

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The professor posted a story that he felt would be of interest to us with regard to the job market in 2010. I have to say that while I admired the writer's optimism and hopefulness, I couldn't catch his enthusiasm completely. The writer stated that the job market seemed to be turning around, and there were only slightly less hires in 2010 than there had been in the past two years. While this

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So this week, we're still continuing our discussion about how to conduct ourselves at our various places of employment and/or internship. One student mentioned that he had watched a particular reality show, and one of the young ladies had taken off her shoes and put her feet on some piece of furniture in the employer's office. And when the employer confronted her, she was at a loss for words to

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So this week during our internship, we're discussing the atmosphere and professionalism at our workplaces. Some of the questions that came up were: How would you describe the professional at your job site? and How would you go about resolving conflict? Also, what is the dress code, and can people tell who's in charge based on appearance? I feel that this is very important in the workplace,

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So by now, we're all well aware of the tragedy that occurred in Haiti: a devastating earthquake that left the already-destitute country nearly obliterated. There are many without water, food, and homes; and there are loved ones who have been killed and/or have yet to be accounted for. Simply put, Haiti needs help.So when browsing Twitter this afternoon, I came across a "tweet" posted by Mike

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Possibly because I'm taking the information that I've gotten from previous Finance courses and online investment and finance articles and applying them to what I've learned and what I'm currently learning. That's the Berkeley difference; we apply what we learn in real time. In so many of my classes here, I've been able to do that--in drama, in sociology, and definitely in finance. So again I

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So stocks/securities are not just about buying and selling. It's also about how much you can afford to buy and sell and acquire enough capital to produce more securities for buying and selling. A company cannot afford to overprice its stocks simply because they hope to raise capital; otherwise, they will be stuck with stocks they cannot unload and that potential investors will not purchase;

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So if you're an accounting student, you may be interested in going to Berkeley's Newark Campus (located at 536 Broad Street) this coming Thursday, January 14, as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be there from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., and they have positions that require an accounting background. In fact, you are highly encouraged to attend and see what the DEA has to offer. It could be

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If you're a new student, welcome to Berkeley College, and here's hoping that this quarter and succeeding quarters are successful for you. If you're a returning student, welcome back and best wishes and good grades in your current courses. If you're a graduating student (like me, haha), congratulations and best wishes in future endeavors. It's an exciting--as well as scary--time for us,

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So I've been blogging for Berkeley since the beginning of my college career here, and I've really come to enjoy sharing my experiences--as well as my not-so-good moments--with you all. Well, Berkeley is searching out more students to share their classroom and other experiences, as per Mike on Twitter. And let me tell you, it is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself. It's not

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Actually, this could apply to all Berkeley students, but it applies in particular to online students: ALWAYS make sure you check Blackboard at least twice a week to get information on assignments, deadlines, changes in deadlines, and course information. If you haven't noticed, this is the last week of our winter break, and come Monday, January 4, we'll not only be in a new year; we'll also be

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So for those of you participating in Online/Distance Learning, you're aware that you'll spend most or all of your time on the computer. And with the Distance Learning comes some requirements, particularly with regard to the type of software you'll need for certain courses. Well, if you've been in the market for a computer lately, you're well aware that Microsoft Office software is very

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I also got an A in this course. As I said previously, I was a little nervous, because I'd messed up a couple of assignments that I thought would affect me adversely. But I did it; I got an A in every single course. So now all I have to do is my internship and take Finance 315 again, and then I graduate in May 2010, which is when commencement is. I feel so good about what I've accomplished,

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I just got my grades for two of my classes, Finance 405 and Drama. And I really tried hard, what with work and family responsibilities competing for my limited time resources. And, well....I PASSED THEM BOTH!!!!! I got A's in both classes. I will admit; the finance class had me pretty nervous. I thought I would get a C+, although I'd done well on the previous assignments and pretty well on

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So I just posted my final assignment to Blackboard for my Drama class. It was a pretty easy assignment, too; we had to discuss, in two paragraphs, the themes of love and essence vs. appearance for two different stories. I chose "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg for the theme of love and "Tartuffe" by Moliere for the theme of essence vs. appearance. And I just went back and re-read the stories

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I actually have one final exam that's due by 10:00 Sunday morning, and that's my Drama exam. I have to re-read two of the stories that we've read so far this term and answer the questions related to them in essay form (two paragraph minimum for each story). This should be pretty simple, seeing as I've had time to read and ponder over the stories and the characters that made them come alive.

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So as you all may know, I talked a great deal about doing my research paper on Moliere's "Tartuffe". I thought about how cut-and-dry it would be; I'd make my points and that would be that. However, what I ended up submitting got me to consider the story anew and from a different perspective. According to writer Liz Brent, Tartuffe was deceptive; however, the art of deception and deceptive

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"What's that?" you may ask. Why, my commencement, of course!! I'm very excited that after this quarter, I only have one more quarter to complete. I have to finish filling out the application for my upcoming internship with my current employer; I just received an email from the Career Services department, so I plan to tend to that immediately. I also got an email from the media department,

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We're now reading Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", and I must say, this is another good read (and very similar to "Tartuffe", where one is not who he appears to be). The title is very ironic, because everyone seems to be hiding something and/or pretending to be something that they're not. Ernest, the title character, is not who he appears to be; he pretends to be one person in

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So Week 10 in our Drama class, we have a research paper due on any of the following characters that we've read about this quarter: Tartuffe, Miss Julie, or the Cherry Orchard. They are all pretty interesting characters, but I know exactly who I want to do my paper on: Tartuffe. While all of the characters that I've read about this quarter I feel I can relate to in some way, I feel that I can

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The last few weeks of this quarter are drawing ever closer. I've worked hard, and my grades have certainly reflected it. I have to say, I never thought I'd enjoy this drama class as much as I have; when I first received the book in the mail, I thought, "Oh, great; we'll have to read all of these boring stories." Well, as they say: never judge a book by its cover. And in my case, it's literal

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We're discussing the concept of floor-offset hybrid plans, which combines the features of a defined benefit plan with the features of a combined contribution plan. This type of plan would allow the employees/participants to direct some of their investments, while at the same time protecting said employees/participants from unfortunate market conditions and/or bad investment decisions. When you

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So we finished reading "The Cherry Orchard" this week, and we were asked to write what we felt the cherry orchard represented to Lyubov Andreevna, one of the central characters in the story. I felt that the cherry orchard itself represented home and happiness for Lyubov, with a sense of unchanging familiarity. This was all that she and her family knew, so she clings to the past and avoids the

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This is the current story we're reading for Drama, and I'll have to admit, I'm not really enjoying this one as much as the previous stories. However, one character is of particular interest to me: Miss Lyubov Andreevna and her fascination with her family's cherry orchard. As many of us have discussed, she is childlike in her behavior and seems to have a zest for life and for living, choosing

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I've been trying to log on for the past few minutes, and I can't get through. I'm gonna try back in another half hour, though. This does happen, online students, so don't get discouraged. Computers are sophisticated pieces of machinery, but they are NOT failproof. As long as you're not in the middle of taking a test and/or you don't have an assignment that's due immediately, you're fine. You

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This is the halfway point, folks. This is where your grade for the quarter is already pretty much determined; or, this is the point where you can turn things around for yourself if you feel that you aren't getting the grades desired. As for me, I'm going to keep forging ahead. My grades at present are excellent; I think I messed up on a test this week, but I have the opportunity to turn that

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I'm actually registered for my final quarter for the Winter term, and while I feel a certain satisfaction at almost being finished with my schooling, it is truly bittersweet. I'll miss logging in to Blackboard and reading all the goings-on (hopefully I can still squeeze in a school activity before it's all said and done) and blogging about all the things I'm learning in class. I'm hoping I can

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I thought it would be among the more humorous lines of "Tartuffe" by Moliere, but it was definitely not. It started out somewhat humorous, but took a dramatic turn by the end of the story. The story really is about Miss Julie: her likes, her dislikes, her loves, her hates, her fears, her desires, her contradictions. She first comes across as a manipulative, selfish young lady, who tricks men

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It's time to register for the winter quarter (I plan to do so tomorrow). So start thinking now about the classes you want to register for, and then hop to it (especially if you want to avoid the late fee and you're an online student). This is my last quarter, as many of you who've been following my blogs know, and I have to register for my internship, as well as the other classes that I'll need

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So for the next weeks, we're considering "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg; this, also, is a very good read. The main characters seem to be Miss Julie, Kristine (her cook), and Jean (her valet). The character analysis given Miss Julie is but one layer of a very complex individual (read: looks can be deceiving). She appears manipulative, charming, and vulnerable, all at once. It is Jean who

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In Finance 405 (Retirement Planning) this week, we're discussing the concept of behavioral finance. Behavioral finance is defined as "a field of study that applies the use of scientific research techniques to understand social, cognitive, and emotional biases that affect and influence economical decision making and is concentrated on the decisions of individual and collective economic agents and

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Let me say this again, Berkeley students: love doesn't hurt. As I posted earlier, this month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (also Breast Cancer Awareness Month), and we at the Healthy Cafe online club are discussing domestic violence of all sorts: violence against men, against, women, and against children. We are also discussing ways in which the victim can get help, as well as how the

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What happened here? I guess that's what happens when you're busy keeping up with your school assignments and notes and preparing for tests. I have to finalize my internship details and get registered for the next and final quarter of my school career here at Berkeley. It's been an amazing journey, I must say. It's not been without its challenges, but I am not a quitter, and I think I proved

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So I finished reading "Tartuffe" by Moliere for drama class, and all I can say is: What a SNAKE!!!! What could've occurred because of misleading foolish, blind Orgon is stopped in its tracks by the end of the story, but Tartuffe is an example of those "friends" who can't be trusted. He had turned Orgon against his entire family and gotten him to sign over his estate to him, as well as promise

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Hey there, fellow Berkeley College classmates and bloggers!!!! You'll notice I've updated my profile and added a new picture. If you want to know why I look so serious, it's because I was actually studying something on my computer. But I wanted the readers to know who they were talking to; besides, the picture that accompanies my bio is a few years old, and I wanted something new. Ironically,

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This is the topic we're discussing this week in Finance 405 (Retirement Planning). The surface question is: What is the difference between the two? The more interwoven question is, Which one is right for the employee? Well, as we've discovered and discussed, the defined benefit plan is a retirement plan where the employer sets up contributions for the employee and takes so much out of a

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So this morning, I logged onto Blackboard and checked out the announcements for trips and other special events going on for the upcoming quarter. One announcement in particular was regarding domestic violence and how this month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There were discussions about it on the Healthy Cafe discussion boards. One of the topics was entitled "Love Doesn't Hurt!!!"The

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I really am enjoying my classes this quarter and really enjoying the discussions that we've been having, particularly in my finance classes. I'm also seeing some of the same names associated with the finance classes that I'm currently taking and the classes that I've taken in the past. It was like one big class reunion, reading some the postings on the discussion board. And I really connected

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In my conversations with people, I've come to realize that as well-intentioned as their comments are about me going back to school, they can become roadblocks. When I decided to go back to school and I enrolled in Berkeley College, I was met with well wishes and congratulations. However, some people have made kind, but somewhat discouraging remarks, such as, "I don't see how you do it all" or "

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It's already the Fall quarter of 2009 at Berkeley College, and I remember starting classes like it was just yesterday (actually, it was just yesterday that THIS quarter started). I remember getting in touch with Anthony Villani about what I wanted to do as far as my education, and I remember that while he didn't pressure me to start school right away (which is what I faced at other institutions)

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However, I do have the chapters that I'm supposed to read, so I'll get started on reading them once I get my book. This will make it easier to do the assignments in a timely fashion so that I don't fall behind. The professor for Estate Planning has posted right up front that he expects almost daily attendance in class, and that late homework assignments will NOT be accepted. So anything short

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I've already started reading the course material for one of my classes, as previously mentioned. Oddly enough, my professor for Finance 405 hasn't posted his syllabus to Blackboard, which makes it a little difficult to follow along and prepare for class for the first week. It's just as well; I haven't received the book for this course yet, either. I'm hoping to get it at least over the weekend

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The new quarter's starting, and I feel like a little kid on her way to Disneyland. But that's how learning should be; you should always be excited to learn something new. This quarter, I'll be learning about drama and estate planning, among other things. I've actually already started reading ahead in my textbook for estate planning, and it's very interesting and detailed; you have to be VERY

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This quarter, I'll be taking Finance 405--Retirement Planning; Finance 41o--Estate Planning; and Humanities 310--Drama. I already ordered my books for the upcoming quarter, as well, so that I don't have to try and play catch-up with the work the first and second weeks. My thought is this: if you fall behind even one iota, you'll miss something substantial and have to work that much harder to

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I'm just going to take this time to reflect on what I've accomplished thus far on my educational journey. I'm a senior, and I'll be graduating after two more quarters--this upcoming fall quarter and the winter quarter. To think two years ago, I was just applying to Berkeley College as an adult transfer student. How time flies when you're having fun and keeping really busy. My family,

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So this week is the final week for all assignments, and I've just handed in two of the major assignments for two of my classes. I think my overall performance this quarter was good, considering the summer quarters aren't usually the best for me; I'm usually wanting to relax and take it easy, due to the nice weather and various outdoor activities to partake in. But I really pushed through this

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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and at the same time getting ready for school. Have you gotten your schedules, books, room assignments, and all that? And for seniors, do you know where you'll be doing your internships (if you plan on doing them this quarter)? And to our new students, I welcome you with open arms--virtually, anyway, since I'm an online student--to Berkeley College.

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This is a great way to get your refund without worrying about a check getting lost in the mail; the money is right there in your HigherOne OneAccount, and you can use it for school-related expenses, like schoolbooks and/or technical equipment needed for online or other courses. For instance, you can use Berkeley Blue card the same way you use a regular MasterCard for online purchases; you would

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So this week in Business, we're discussing how to write letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are very useful when an individual is searching for a job; they tell of that individual's work ethic and overall character when it comes to working for an employer. An excellent letter of recommendation can make a difference as to whether a person gets a job. The tricky part this week

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He is constantly on the Twitter board, updating us on different events coming up at Berkeley and reminding us that fall registration is going on right now. I've "tweeted" back a few times regarding activities going on at Berkeley, but he is really Berkeley's spokesperson and cheerleader all in one. Berkeley is very fortunate to have someone like him. I mean, we bloggers comment on what's going

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So this week, we have to prepare informative speeches for Oral Communications. I chose to discuss credit and how it works; the information I hope to share is how credit--and how we choose to use it--can affect every aspect of our lives. I don't want to tell my classmates what they should be doing; I would rather let my findings speak for themselves, which is essentially what an informative

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So I recently got a call from Berkeley College regarding my upcoming internship, and the young woman who left the message on the answering machine wanted me to get a letter from my supervisor, stating my duties as they related to the field of study I'm in. So I'm guessing that I'm going to be at my current job, doing my internship. This would be ideal; I wouldn't necessarily have to break up my

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It could ultimately mean the difference between continuing your job search and/or obtaining the desired position. In business, employers often see many applicants and plow through many resumes and cover letters. The fact that yours stands out enough for them to even consider you for employment deserves a thank-you note. Surprisingly, though, not many applicants take the time out to write a

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So this week for Hum 332 (Fiction), we read a story called "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. The transformation was of that of a young man named Gregor who turned into an insect. Before then, he was stuck in a thankless--from his point of view--job, with a boss who he felt didn't know anything. He wakes up, not being able to move, at first feeling that he is stuck in a bad dream. He

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I think my Oral Communication class in also helping in this regard; in business, we'll more than likely have to give presentations before higher-ups, and so we'll have to consider the job interview in this same way. On a smaller scale, a job interview is an oral presentation of one's skills and expertise in relation to the position that they seek with their prospective employer. If we don't

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That's awesome!!!! I got the news via Twitter; her name is Lyndsay Wright, and she was featured in an article entitled "In Their Own Words". That's right--in OUR own words, the words of us, the students who attend Berkeley College. And a few of us did not mince words over the cutting of the TAG for Berkeley College. This is an unfortunate decision that the governor of New Jersey has chosen to

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So I was a little nervous about my presentation on "how to create your own website"; I kept having to restart and restart, because I was a little nervous, and then I didn't end it exactly the way I wanted. But when I checked the grade book today, I saw a 90 out of 100!!! It feels so good to know that when you've worked hard and practiced and practiced, it pays off. I feel that I will

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I have the classes I need for the fall quarter, and as it turns out, I'll be doing my internship in the winter quarter, after which I'll be graduating from Berkeley--officially. And for once, I'm not feeling a sense of anxiety about my internship, as I have a few ideas about what I want to do in this regard and who I want to work for. I'll have to discuss it with Professor Berman in Career

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In our business placement seminar, we are learning how to prepare for the interview, and many of us have researched and given suggestions on how to prepare well for the job interview (some of us used past experiences, as well, which usually makes more of an impression and drives the point home more fully than just posting from various websites).One thing I think we all agreed on was that your

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So I just found out that one of the classes that I wanted to take for the fall quarter is not being offered. What this means is that I'll have to choose another course that is being offered and that falls in line with my degree progression. But it's not too late; at least I'm not scrambling around at the last minute, trying to find classes. I plan to go online tomorrow and make another

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Guess who just submitted requests for class enrollment for the fall? You guessed it....ME!!! And WELL ahead of schedule, I might add. If it hadn't been for the "tweet" that I got from Twitter, I would've forgotten about it for that time, and registration would've crept up on me like it has in past quarters (I've gotten better, though; I got my books just in time for classes to start this time)

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This week in Oral Communication, we read two chapters regarding how to give an effective presentation, using vocal variety, pitch, and other techniques. One type of speech that was mentioned was impromptu speech and extemporaneous speech, which are sometimes used interchangeably, but are different. Impromptu speech is little or no use of notes or an outline, while extemporaneous speech involves

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That's right, Berkeley students; if you have a Twitter page, you can follow and be followed. Berkeley College is now on Twitter, which gives you yet another way to keep up with the events going on at Berkeley College regarding online clubs, student trips and events, and job fairs sponsored by Career Services. I really am impressed with the way that Berkeley uses every avenue available to keep

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This week, we had to write a short essay based on our reading and understanding of the narrator of the story "Cathedrals" by Raymond Carver. I found the individual somewhat high-minded and insulting in the beginning, but came to understand him as misguided and ignorant as the story progressed. The story begins as his wife invites a blind gentleman named Robert to stay with them for a while.

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This week's Oral Communication chapter focuses on the art of public speaking, and how we can practice and become effective public speakers. For instance, the chapter lists ways in which we can use nervousness to our advantage, rather than our disadvantage. It also talked about ways that we can trim a lengthy presentation and still get the message across that we want conveyed. There was other

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This week in Business 220 (Business Placement Seminar), we're discussing how to create a resume that will get employers interested in talking to you and possibly hiring you. The professor suggested that the resume is a lot like dating in terms of preparation and how you appear to others. Some of the pointers I mentioned were (as brought out in the eHow.com article):Make your resume

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I have to take English 111 (Oral Communication) this quarter, and I had to make a little trip to the mall today, because the camera I purchased just wasn't compatible with my notebook computer. So I went to Radio Shack and got a Logitech QuickCam that I needed for class. When it came time to download the software, the only problem I really had was that the anti-virus software kept labelling it

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So I'm going over information for Finance 400, and there are so many different types of taxes that are involved in so many different transactions. So far, I've learned about excise taxes, income taxes, use taxes, gift taxes, and the like. Gift taxes are taxes that are paid on the transfer of a gift to another party during the owner's life; whereas a death tax is a tax paid on the transfer of a

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I ordered my books for the summer quarter at Berkeley, and I paid less than one hundred dollars for my books. I lucked out, because I already had one of the books from last quarter, and my Business Placement Seminar class doesn't require a textbook. So I only had to order two used books from amazon.com. I verified the texts to make sure they were the right ones, and then I placed my order.

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I just got my new text book for Finance 400 this afternoon, and I'm going to try and start on some of the assignment this week; that way, I won't have quite as much to do next week. I'm also taking Business 220--Business Placement Seminar. This course is going to teach us how to search for a job in today's market. We're going to learn how to put together resumes, cover letters, and thank you

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So our final discussion in feminism was regarding feminism in film. I cited three films where I felt that women were portrayed as real, having feelings that many of us in the real world have. I talked about such films as "The Accused", "Waiting to Exhale", and "Juno". I think a lot of my classmates could totally relate to the title character portrayed by Ellen Page, because she didn't

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So this is the topic being discussed this week in Feminism, and the reading gave us an interesting perspective. The parallel noted that those who engaged in war compared the conquering of countries and leaving them virtually lifeless to that of a sexual act. What I picked up on right away was the suggestion of force to achieve these means. Unfortunately, this is what men have done to nature;

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I can't believe it; it seems like I just started my Access class, and now it's over (I just turned in the final reinforcement). I have a couple more assignments for other classes, and then I can relax for the next couple of weeks until the summer session starts. Everyone at work and at home keeps asking me when I'm going to graduate, and I keep telling them the end of the year. I think they're

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So we're nearing the end of another quarter, and I can hardly wait for the next one. And then I have one more quarter before I graduate. Exciting, isn't it? I'll FINALLY be able to see the West Paterson campus of Berkeley College. But before that, I still want to be able to get involved in some school activities (besides the online clubs). I also still want to look at Career Services and see

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What you may not necessarily understand, another one of your classmates may pick up on. So I discussed how I'd run into a snag in my last Access homework assignment, because while I got the results that I needed, the finished product didn't look like the professor's proof. So when a few of my classmates got the same result as me, I realized that I didn't do anything wrong, that I actually did

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Well, not really, but I missed yet ANOTHER chance to meet face-to-face with other Berkeley College students (outside of the computer lab of the Newark campus, that is). As those of you online may know--and those of you who don't take classes online, but check out Blackboard from time to time, at any rate, may know--Berkeley has weekly activities for us students to be involved in (outside of our

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This had to do with customing reports and making mailing labels. So I started out pretty well for the first few pages, but then I had to keep going back and re-reading the directions for the project, and then it didn't look like the professor's proofs upon completion; so I had to go back into Design View and fix it so that it would come out looking like the proof that the professor had in the

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So this week, we had a discussion regarding religion and feminism (as well as an essay on the topic). We discussed the role of the woman Eve in regard to feminism and how some practices in religion served to subjugate women. I had a bit of a problem with the way that the writers seemed to slant their views on Eve and other women in the Bible, in that they felt that men viewed all women in the

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So in finance class this week, we were asked to discuss which current mergers of publicly traded companies were of interest to us. I mentioned the merger and acquisition of Wachovia bank by Wells Fargo Bank, and one of classmates mentioned the merger and acquisition of her bank by Citigroup and some of the policies that they're already implementing that have a negative impact on accountholders

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Whether you plan to take business and finance courses for business purposes or you're looking for a way to balance your finances, remember one important rule: double-check your investments thoroughly before you make them. Then double-check them again, and again, and again. This will help you to avoid careless mistakes and save you a great deal of money and headache. One word in particular

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