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AIEmail is a weekly e-newsletter published by Adventures In Education. Its mission is to provide students and their parents with the tools and strategies needed to succeed in their education and career dreams. Subscribe now!

Issue	Featured article
Aug 18, 2008	The first hurdle: Getting experience Looking for a first job can be a very difficult task. Many employers look for experienced workers, but how do you get experience without having a job?
Aug 11, 2008	Exploring your school options When selecting a college or university, consider these things: Does the school offer a quality education? What are the admission requirements, and can you meet them? How much does it cost to get an education at that particular college? Where is the school located? How big is the school?
Aug 4, 2008	Finding your career the fun way Exploring your career interests can be a fun process. Unfortunately, some students don't know exactly where to start. In this article, we address some issues or concerns you may have and offer you some assistance in moving forward.
Jul 28, 2008	Broaden your Horizons: Learning about music While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to expand your horizons, discovering artists and types of music that you're not as familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.
Jul 21, 2008	Bringing the past to life History may seem like a dry subject when you're reading it out of textbooks, but summertime brings lots of opportunities to make it more lively. If you are taking a summer vacation, do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place you are visiting.
Jul 14, 2008	Broaden your horizons: Learning about art Look at some different types of art - modern, landscape, portrait - and note the differences. Get a better understanding of what you like and what you don't like about artistic styles and methods.
Jul 7, 2008	Science by the sea: Learning about nature at the beach Are you taking a family vacation to the beach this year? The ocean offers a variety of opportunities to learn about science in a fun way.
Jun 30, 2008	A wider view: The value of other perspectives Have you ever wondered what other people think, or how they think? By understanding where other people are coming from and stepping out of your comfort zone, you can begin to see things in a different light.
Jun 23, 2008	Avoiding debt and saving for the future If you don't pay attention to what you spend and save on a regular basis, you are likely to find yourself in difficult situations because you can't meet your basic obligations.
Jun 16, 2008	Learning to increase income and decrease expenses Explore the importance of managing your money.
Jun 9, 2008	Smart spending: Wants and needs As you leave high school and your home environment, your spending habits will have a greater bearing on your life.
Jun 2, 2008	Balancing your income and expenses Put simply, the word "income" is used to describe the money you make, and the word "expense" is used to describe what you spend. Why is understanding these concepts so important?
May 26, 2008	An interview with a college representative on the importance of work experience AIEmail chats with the associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
May 19, 2008	A cure for the summertime blues Summer has arrived, and while many of you might be dreaming of a long, leisurely vacation, boredom can quickly set in for some students. At that point, many students start to wish they had some interesting things to do.
May 12, 2008	The keys to a strong job interview First Impressions: Body language and attitude - Make sure your body language during a job interview projects a professional image.
May 5, 2008	Writing a resume When going to a job fair or interview, it is important to take a resume with you. This will show the potential employer that you are serious about the position and have initiative.
Apr 28, 2008	Get the money to get you through college - it's worth it! Continuing your education past high school is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. For many, finding a way to finance the journey is the first, and most difficult, challenge.
Apr 21, 2008	How to succeed with year-end studying While school is almost over for the year, most students still have final exams to take. If you have kept up with your studies throughout the year, you should have already learned the material. What remains to be done now is to review your coursework and brush up on any items you may have forgotten or are unclear about.
Apr 14, 2008	Making use of helpful study techniques When you read your textbook, take advantage of the organization. Read the table of contents for your assignment first, then read the introduction and conclusion. Next, read the core assignment, paying attention to sidebars, items in bold, and other items. Go over the review questions at the end of each section.
Apr 7, 2008	Learning and meeting your teachers' expectations One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. Follow these closely, and you'll be well on your way.
Mar 31, 2008	Study habits Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. Studying improves your grades, makes attending class more pleasant, and can even help you make new friends.
Mar 24, 2008	Service to America Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community and a good way to get a taste of the work environment. Not only that, but time spent volunteering looks great on a college application.
Mar 17, 2008	Explore your interests Do you know what kind of career you are interested in, or are you still learning about different fields? With the end of the school year fast approaching, now is the time to start searching for a summer job that will give you a taste of the working world. Besides putting cash in your pocket, exploring career options looks good on a college application.
Mar 10, 2008	Leadership and college admissions When you're looking for activities to get involved in, find ones that interest you. In addition, activities that give you the chance to take on leadership roles can show the college admissions counselors at the colleges you're applying to that you're a top candidate.
Feb 25, 2008	Get involved. Getting involved with your school is a fun way to try new things, meet people, and get more out of your free time.
Feb 18, 2008	Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school.
Feb 11, 2008	Start planning for college. Where do you picture yourself after high school?
Feb 4, 2008	Who's your competition? Have you ever stopped to wonder who will be your competition for jobs once you enter the job market?
Jan 28, 2008	Types of financial aid. Although there is need-based financial aid that may not be available to the wealthiest students, the truth is that there are many forms of aid that are not determined by financial need at all.
Jan 21, 2008	Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid.
Jan 14, 2008	Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics.
Jan 7, 2008	What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for your higher education.
Dec 31, 2007	College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible to get an idea of what college may cost when your turn comes.
Dec 10, 2007	Five tips for volunteering. Volunteering will help you develop skills, gain work experience, develop knowledge of different career settings, create a network for job finding, discover your hidden strengths and talents, gain self-confidence, find references, and build a sense of independence.
Dec 3, 2007	Lend a helping hand. You've probably heard about the importance of helping others. Maybe you've even volunteered. But have you thought about how helping others helps you to improve yourself?
Nov 26, 2007	Develop a study plan. What's the easiest way to learn course content? Read the recommended text passages, attend class regularly, listen intently, and take your own notes. In addition, you might find it helpful to develop a study plan.
Nov 19, 2007	What's your learning style? The way in which you take in information, sort, retain, retrieve, and reproduce it depends a lot on your style of learning.
Nov 12, 2007	The basics of college entrance exams. Start getting prepared now to take your college entrance exams.
Nov 5, 2007	Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where you can study on a daily basis can help you get your assigned work done faster.
Oct 29, 2007	How to spot scholarship scams. As you sort through the information you receive about scholarship programs, keep in mind that not every offer is as good as it seems.
Oct 22, 2007	How to increase your chances with scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, there are many things you can do to improve your chances.
Oct 15, 2007	Important definitions related to scholarships. As you apply for scholarships, you may find our list of scholarship-related terms helpful.
Oct 8, 2007	Finding scholarship sources: The obvious and the not so obvious. You know that you should apply for as many scholarships as you can to help finance your college education, but do you know how to find them?
Oct 1, 2007	Debunking myths: The truth about scholarships. You've probably heard a lot of different myths about scholarships. In this week's issue we discuss some common myths and some of the truths behind those myths.
Sep 24, 2007	All about your college application: part 2. This week's edition features the second part of our college application tips.
Sep 17, 2007	All about your college application: part 1. This week's edition features the first part of our college application tips.
Sep 10, 2007	Writing effective essays. In this week's edition, we discuss the significant role that writing will play in the admissions process.
Sep 3, 2007	Basic parts of a college application. All college applications request the same types of basic information. This week we provide a quick rundown of what you may be expected to provide as you begin applying.

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