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Ty Unglebower
College did not, and has not helped me get ahead, or even break even on my life. I suppose nothing is 100% the fault of any one thing or person. Some of it is just luck. But college is billed as a place that prepares the unprepared for the world, through education and opening of minds. Mine didn't. Did yours? Here's my recent post. http://bit.ly/b8q4se
85 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Washington D.C., Baltimore Brazen, Creatively Inspired and FunEmployment3 more
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Raquel Elle Bell:
Here is some information on our education system and what it was modeled after. Hope you all find it interesting and dig a little deeper. Might ...MoreHere is some information on our education system and what it was modeled after. Hope you all find it interesting and dig a little deeper. Might give some insight http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prussian_education_system
84 weeks ago
84 weeks ago
Jeffrey Alexander:
@Raquel Elle Bell: Keep in mind that we "adapted" the Prussian system primarily for primary and secondary education, not universities. Also, the ...More@Raquel Elle Bell: Keep in mind that we "adapted" the Prussian system primarily for primary and secondary education, not universities. Also, the Japanese system REALLY emulated the Prussian system--the American deviates from the Prussian system in critical ways.
@Ty OK, so I was exaggerating a bit, but the basic structure of the university hasn't changed appreciably since the 1800s, except perhaps for the addition of professional schools, and the functions of the university still follow their structure. Technology and social pressures are changing the nature of university curricula and administration, but it is one of the sectors of our economy that is most resistant to change.
That said, my conclusion from this thread is that undergraduates need more guidance on what they CAN get out of a university education, in view of both its constraints and its opportunities.
84 weeks ago
@Ty OK, so I was exaggerating a bit, but the basic structure of the university hasn't changed appreciably since the 1800s, except perhaps for the addition of professional schools, and the functions of the university still follow their structure. Technology and social pressures are changing the nature of university curricula and administration, but it is one of the sectors of our economy that is most resistant to change.
That said, my conclusion from this thread is that undergraduates need more guidance on what they CAN get out of a university education, in view of both its constraints and its opportunities.
84 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker
Any good tips on finding free/cheap furniture in DC (other than CL, of course)?
Ed Barrientos
Great post with U of Md research showing how small biz is adopting social media http://bit.ly/93lXWB Anyone seeing this in their small biz?
101 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Shotgun Startups, Venture Capital and Washington D.C.2 more
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Richard Berlin:
Ed, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into ...MoreEd, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into social media outlets vs revenue.
As for the small company I work for, they do not participate in social media outlets.
Friends I know that have their own small business rely on Facebook and Linkden to generate new business by show casing their products. I have to say, it appears to be very helpful in doing - I can see comparing it to a cheap mans commercial on a slow cable channel.
101 weeks ago
As for the small company I work for, they do not participate in social media outlets.
Friends I know that have their own small business rely on Facebook and Linkden to generate new business by show casing their products. I have to say, it appears to be very helpful in doing - I can see comparing it to a cheap mans commercial on a slow cable channel.
101 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos:
Richard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your ...MoreRichard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your goals are (awareness, sales, recruiting, etc.). However, as television viewership and print media circulation continue to plummet, Social Media, with its unprecedented growth over the last 36 months, appears to be here to stay as a critical if not core part of any company's (large or small) marketing/sales efforts.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Motivated Procrastinator
Did anyone attend Haiti Crisis Camp over weekend. I would love to hear how it went!
Richard Berlin:
I was unable to attend, but was very interested in progress for this also. I've been following up on it at: MoreI was unable to attend, but was very interested in progress for this also. I've been following up on it at: http://haiti.crisiscommons.org/2010/01/5-pm-conference-call-haiti-dc-cri...
I hope to make the next such event. Thank you for interest!
107 weeks ago
I hope to make the next such event. Thank you for interest!
107 weeks ago
Richard Berlin
Anyone with a PMP want to lead a small (4 People) project that is low stress, no late nights, no weekends? Job location is with DHS ICE (DHS/Secret Clearance a plus) in Fairfax near Fair Oaks Mall. Golden Opportunity for someone to assume a PM role.
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