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Unnecessary delay of work (procrastination) leads to many troubles and failures. The habit of delaying work for a prolonged period of time is very common. This habit is mainly due to tiredness, concern about failures and negative feelings. It varies from person to person. Whatever be the reasons for procrastination, the results are almost the same. Some of the consequencesof procrastination are the following:  

Obtaining poor points: If you go on procrastinating, then your gradeswill reflect it. If you leave your studies undone and wish to complete them later, then you will prolong your success. This is the worst effect of procrastination. For a student, postponing studies is a strong reason for their failure in class, poor grades and a doomed career. Procrastinating can be extremely harmful since it may affect your career in the long term. Some people lose their goals and are shattered by their procrastinating habits. So, beware before it actually harms you!  

Overload: If you go on procrastinating, then your load of work will go on increasing. A time will come when you cannot handle the work alone and this may lead to failure. In order to avoid this, concentrate more on your studies and without being bored, get your work done as soon as possible. If you procrastinate, then your workload will never decrease. It is your work and you have to do it. Understand before it’s too late!  

Failure in life: Suppose you want to be a great lawyer. While you see the huge stout books you avert your studies and your concentration is lost. This is perhaps because you want to do something more interesting rather than to concentrate on the lines of the fat book you hate. This is the beginning of procrastination and if you go on procrastinating, then your failure is imminent. Failing in class shall divert your attention from your studies altogether.

Basically, a Student Senate is a governing body in a university. It comprises of a body of administration faculty and student staffs. Their main purpose is to attend the concerns and desires of the students and solve them in the best possible manner. The Student Senate also maintains a fund to carry out their functions. Usually the student senates operate for the smooth running of different activities of the organization. 

Every Student Senate follows some rules and guidelines. The student senates of different organizations have their own structure or hierarchy. The Student Senates of big organizations may have a larger setup. 

However an ideal body of a Student Senate organization, usually comprised of a vice president, speaker, voting members and a non-voting members. Usually the elected members are chosen by casting a vote. 

Occasional Senate meetings are conducted to discuss or different matters. Senate meeting is an official meeting of the elected members of the senate body. 

These organizations work in full swing to decide on the agenda of the body. The students Senates are solely concerned about the betterment of the educational, social and psychological development of the students. On the whole, they perform a noble role to the society at large. 

There are many student senate advantages. They research on easier and newer techniques to help the progress of the education system of the organization. The Student Senate of every organization works for the betterment of the education system. This way they help in the development and betterment of students, who will contribute to the future society in the long run. 

Moreover, every new technique that the different Student Senate organizations implement may not be successful,lbut if one procedure is successful others inevitably try to implement it. 

Besides, the different Student Senate organizations are trying for the betterment of the organization everyday. Possibly this is another reason for which our education system is the best in the world.

You may be in the habit of staying up all night. But this can make writing a history essay difficult when your concentration and attentiveness is greaty diminished with such sleep deprivation. Most of you may think that history essay writing is only about dates, places and names. But in reality it is not so. There is no doubt that a college history essay, should include historical facts, but you should represent it in an interesting manner. Ideally, a standard college essay should be argumentative. Always present the facts in a unique and appealing manner. 

Facts are known to everybody. Take up an interesting historical fact, compare it with other different historical situations of your knowledge, and analyze it critically. The following guideline are helpful tips to write a research paper:

• Select a good topic: 

As historical essays deal with facts, select a topic on which you have sufficient knowledge. Do not select a topic you do not have sufficient confidence. 

• Collect information: 

Research on the topic you have selected.  This is your chance to exercise your note taking skills.  If you want to write on Napoleon, collect as much information you can. Now choose the facts you will deal with. Try to collect some contemporary facts, related to the topic you have chosen. 

• Arrangement: 

Arrange the information in a logical manner. Do not collect unecessary details. Sort them out and arrange the points according to your thought. 

• Logical progression: 

Write the essay in a logical manner. Link every line to the preceding line. There should not be any loss of discontinuity in between paragraphs. 

• Simple and lucid style: 

While you are writing an essay, read it over and over again from the reader’s point of view. See if the entire piece is clear and understandable in the very first reading. 

Overall while composing an essay; give a good introduction and a conclusion. Write the introduction, body and the conclusion in such a manner that the reader should understand that they are parts of the complete essay. Try to maintain a flow of writing from the beginning till the end. 

If you can follow the given steps to write a history essay staying up all night will be very easy for you.

Naturally, the public college will cost a little less than the private colleges since the government will pay half the amount and the student is required to pay only the other half. The college tuition fee is on the rise every year.

In Public Colleges the tuition fees have gone up to 10.5% while in the private colleges tuition fees have soared to 6%. In spite of the increment in the tuition fees, people prefer the public colleges more than private college. This is due to the fact that a large percentage of fees are paid by the Government in case of Public College.

22% of the full time students attend public colleges. In most cases, the net tuition fees of the public college are not more than 2% of the family income. About 2/3 rd of the students receive government funding. It is $ 2040 for 2 year colleges and $ 3600 for 4 year colleges.

According to a popular research, those people who have a diploma earn 60 times more than people who have a high school degree.

The Government grants a fair amount to students who move into private colleges. They also get a lot of help from the Federal Government. On a glimpse at their family income, the Government decides the amount which should be granted to them as loans. In some cases, the students who study in private colleges (4 years degree course) gets as much as $ 9045 every year for education funding.

According to popular research, private colleges are far more expensive than their Government counterpart. Students who get admitted into private colleges may not be able to continue their education if they are not provided government grants; this is applicable especially for those who come from an average family background.

The process of Research Paper Writing may be complicated and requires a lot of skill and attention. Before you start writing the Research Paper, follow the steps given below to make your Research Paper more interesting and accurate.

Choosing a topic: Select a topic on which you can write a number of pages. The topic must be challenging and interesting. The topic actually determines the amount of effort and enthusiasm that you are going to give to your Research Paper.

Focusing on a limited aspect: If you select a broad topic, then writing would not be easy. Therefore, focus on a limited topic. For example, you can write about American Landscape instead of America.

Surfing the Net: From the Internet, you can check the useful URLs as well as general information. You can consult Britannica and Encarta. You can also use the search engine and different search tools as the starting point of your Research Paper.

Keep a close look into the domain name extensions, e.g., .edu (educational institution), .gov (government), or .org (non-profit organization). These are the more reliable sites. Many of the .com sites are just brilliant. They can help you a lot during Research Writing.

Print materials in the libraries: Various print materials are available in the library. They will help you to organize your research material. Be sure to have good note taking skills.  You can consult various research materials like the following:

• Government Publications, Guides, Reports

• Magazines, Newspapers

• Almanacs, Atlases, AV Catalogs

• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries (hard cover texts)

• Vertical Files

• Yellow Pages, Zip or Postal Code and Telephone Directories

You have to organize the Research Paper into the following:

• Providing a proper introduction
• An opening line which conveys the idea on which you are writing
• Body of the paper which must be divided into several paragraphs
• Conclusion of the Research paper
• A concluding note

Staying up all night writing finishing an assignment is not for everybody. But if you have to submit your assignments by the next day, you may have no option. And if the assignment is to write an essay for your college, it may be more difficult for you. However to write an essay keeping yourself awake over night is not so difficult either. The following steps can help you:

Proper subject matter: 

Select the topic you can handle in the best possible manner. Remember, even if you select a topic that is very common and deal with it in a unique manner, your essay can be the best one. However if you can justify a unique topic with confidence, this can alse a good option.

Proper arrangement: 

After you select a topic, collect information points on that topic.  This is the most important step when dealing with research papers.   Do not choose too may points. Next arrange the points in a planned manner. Always arrange your thoughts rationally, before you start writing an essay. 

Correct expression: 

Your essay cannot be appealing unless you can express yourself properly. Use appropriate phrases and words while writing an essay. 

Linked progression: 

While writing an essay, write every step logically. Every single line you write should have a logical link with the preceding line. Even the paragraphs should have some connection. Write a new point in a separate paragraph. 

Lucid and simple style: 

Compose your essay in a simple and lucid style. Avoid using complicated phrases and jargons. This may distract the flow of reading. 

Overall, an essay should have a proper introduction, body and conclusion. The entire thing should be structured in such a manner that the entire write up should be a complete whole. If you follow the given steps and try to frame your easy, it would be a child’s play for you to write the essay staying up at night. You may also complete the entire topic faster.

Applying for college is sure to turn every student into a bundle of nerves. The admissions process is scary, but if you have all the right information, you can easily avoid the mistakes that detract from your chances of securing application at your favored college. Outlined here are some mistakes commonly made by college applicants.

Not paying attention to academics in the college preparatory level.

Every college will prefer a student with good grades. Classroom performance carries maximum weight in college applications, and might be the deciding factor in close cases. The first step towards ensuring admission is to take college-prep classes seriously and maintain a fair success rate.

Choosing easy elective courses.

The college preparatory curriculum includes classes in English, science, social studies, mathematics and foreign languages. College admissions invite stiff competition and if you have chosen easy electives, then even higher grades will not give you an edge over other students. Ignoring the more demanding college-prep classes can have grave consequences as this is one of the most common reasons why admissions are dcoolenied.

Ignoring resources.

Students often disregard information available to them during the college exploration process. Pay attention to every bit of information that comes your way and look out for more. Get in touch with current college students, counselors and financial officers. You can also use guides, directories, videos, software and even visit college fairs and seminars for guidance.

Choosing the “right” college.

There cannot be any one “right” college for you. Don’t narrow down your options unnecessarily. Match your qualifications and achievements with the profile of admitted students, and you will have a better picture of your chances of being accepted.

Treating your application carelessly.

You have to remember that during the admission process, admissions officers judge your candidacy through your application and supporting materials. Therefore, make your application neat, accurate and complete. Also, submit it on time.

So conduct a smart search and avoid the mistakes mentioned, and the entire admission process will seem like a cake-walk for you! 

The Student Senate is an autonomous body. Almost all educational organizations, such as universities and colleges, run a student senate.

General functions of a Student Senate 

They work for the welfare and benefit of the student body. This way they serve the interest of the committees that comprise of the students, faculty and the administrators. 

• They maintain accounts of the body and distribute the mandatory fees to the clubs, organizations and campus offices for the student activities. 

• They sponsor the different programs that take place in the campus. The programs include events such as homecoming, concerts, parades, speakers and entertainment. 

• They regulate student organizations. 

Different Student Senates follow different structures. However the fictions are almost the same for the different hierarchical bodies. A better understanding of the Student Senate work pattern is possible if you know the different roles the different hierarchical body follows.

Function of the President

• Call meetings on different issues; preside over the meetings of the Student Senate. Play the role of a team leader of an executive board, and call executive meetings according to requirement.
• Frame committees according to requirement and appoint chairperson for each committee.
• Communicate with the faculty and administration of the educational institution.
• Meet with the President of the university or college at least once a month.
• Design the agenda of meetings.

Function of the Vice President

• Preside over meetings in the absence of the President
• Represent the Student Senate at all general Assembly.
• Work with the college or university administration and faculty to promote quality education.
• Play the role of an official representative of the Student Senate organization.
• Encourage the community student union.
• To promote educational interest and attainment
• To maintain, stimulate, and organize activities with the student communities.

Function of the Secretary

• Record the events of all the Student Senate meetings.
• Update the bulletin board with updates of the meetings.
• Maintain official record of the Student Senate meeting.

Function of the Treasurer

• Present financial report in every meeting.
• Submit bills in the meeting for approval.
• Offer a budget report in the meetings.

Most students would love to get admitted into a college of their choice. But the problem is that most of the time, these colleges are sought after by hundreds and even thousands of other students.  So apart from maintaining good grades and writing excellent admission essays, you must make sure that you stand out from the crowd. Do things that would make the college authorities notice you and regard you in a positive light. So how do you go about it? For starters you have to be absolutely sure about the college you would like to attend. Ideally make a shortlist of colleges that you feel would be right places to study. Then set your goals for admission.

Since you may have an idea to which college you would like to apply, start out by submitting your application as early as possible. You should also be ready to commit in the event of early admission. In this case, you will want to ensure you will have completed all the requirements by the enrollment date.

It is very important to personally contact the admissions representatives from the colleges in your shortlist. You should contact the admission staff, faculty of the departments you are planning to apply to and request them to shed light on the admission process.  If you are able to present yourself as a serious student, your chances of admission would increase and someone you contacted may give you a positive recommendation. Such a recommendation can be valuable, as it would come from the internal staff of the college. It may also work even if you have lower than satisfactory grades. 

If you have track record of delaying work until the next day, it may be time for you to reconsider your habit.  Here are some helpful tips for you to avoid putting things off:

Time Management Skills: Time has its way of never standing still for anybody.  You have to learn how to utilize your time wisely.  So, before you waste the golden moments, decide ahead what tasks/activities are worth your minutes.

Counseling: Often, college counseling is the best option. It is sometimes impossible to understand your emotional requirements when dealing with time management.  A counselor can understand what needs to be done to manage your time more effectively. Choose the right advisor so you can you can optimize your efficiency and in turn your college experience.

Know yourself: You must know what type of person you are; that is, you have to analyze your personal characteristics: your likes and dislikes. What you do and won’t do is a reflection of your personality. Before achieving something, you can outline your plans. But in order to execute your plans, you need to be particular about your work. If you procrastinate, then accomplishing these plans will become more distant.

Find the reason for procrastinating: There are many reasons why people procrastinate. Unless you find out the real reason for procrastination, you cannot get rid of it. Therefore, single out what it is that prevents you from finishing your work and make the necessary steps to rid yourself of it.

Breaking down your tasks into fragments: You can break down your task into smaller fragments so that you can easily manage them. If you have a huge mountain of work before you, then you cannot do them. But smaller pieces of work can easily be done. Therefore, you can do the work by avoiding procrastination.