You have the top-notch ideas but your command of the written English is limited. You can speak in English and understand the language, but you cannot even spell 75 percent of what you say. Your grammar construction is, almost always, something to jeer about. Nevertheless, you possess the academic degree and the know-how you insanely [...]
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TOEFL Exam – How to Perfect Your Score
March 27th, 2010
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I was informed via email that I got a perfect score for the essay portion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam when I took it more than 3 years ago. Even before the start of the exam, I was confident that I’d do good and expected a high score. But [...]
100 Most Expensive Colleges/Universities in the U.S.
October 21st, 2009
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Campus Grotto posted a list of the top 100 most expensive colleges/universities in the U.S. based on the total cost for the 2009-2010 school year. Total Cost = Tuition + Room and Board.
Project Icarus: MIT students’ photos of the earth from near-space
October 12th, 2009
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The three MIT students are doing real remote sensing, but in the cheapest way. No need to buy expensive satellite images to have photos of the earth from the upper atmosphere or near-space. You can do it yourself for under $150. I visited the students’ Project Icarus website and they said they will be posting [...]
Watch NASA Moon Bombing live video streaming
October 8th, 2009
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Is there really water on the moon? NASA will soon have answers as the world awaits for the historic event that will happen tomorrow, October 9, 2009. NASA will bomb the moon to see what is underneath the lunar surface. You can be part of the big blasting event (LCROSS mission) by watching the live [...]
International students can adjust to Brookings life
September 16th, 2009
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Here is my column for this week’s Collegian issue. Studying overseas will open a new world outside the conventional quarters; a sphere from a completely new dimension will spring forth. The most austere of affairs will take on a new meaning when you are in a distant land. As you discover new things by living [...]
Top Universities and Colleges in South Dakota
September 14th, 2009
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These are the top Universities and Colleges in South Dakota based on the 2009 web popularity ranking or the popularity of their websites.
SDSU website makeover
August 25th, 2009
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The South Dakota State University (SDSU) website has undergone a huge makeover. From the previous scary pictures that welcomes you on its homepage to a newer, much feel-good design now. I really love the look of the new site with the nice blending of the colors gold and blue. The site navigation has improved a [...]
