What's a better idea for a story...?
It has to be under 1500 words. 1. An old lady and an eighteen year old guy meet at a nursing home when the boy is doing community service to pay for something bad he did. He has a kid and his dreams of being a pilot are put on the back burner when he realizes that he must get a factory-level job in order to pay for his child. He feels hopeless. The old woman feel hopeless because her life is nearly over and she has no one. When she was younger, she too had a kid at a young age. They realize how much they have in common and become best friends, giving each other the strength they need to go on. 2. A journalist, Charlotte, from Cleveland, Ohio is working on an assignment in Sicily, Italy when she meets a man, Pascal, who works for the mafia. He offers her $10,000 dollars if she agrees to smuggle his drugs into France. She attempts to do so, but she is stopped before she even gets on the plane, though they haven't found the drugs yet. Pascal, being the con artist he is and having the connections he does, does his best to help himself and the journalist get out of their predicament before too much damage is done. Pascal and Charlotte fall in love somewhere in between. What do you think?? Which sounds more interesting?
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I think it depends on the person, but I think number 2 is more interesting. I don't know, I guess the mafia and drugs and what not seems more....actiony if thats a word for it.
2 :
That's a tough one...it really depends on which writing style you're stronger at. the second one sound more action-y and the first one is a lot calmer and more dramatic i think. i think the second one is more interesting but i think you could go a lot further with the 1st one. i like the names charlotte and pascal though :)
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I think they both are extremely interesting, however, they both seem like could be better if they were over 1500 words. Since that's your limit, I would choose the first one, becuase it could be a lot easier to develop characters, and you don't have to write about as many scenarios and happenings (as I think you would in 2). But I like the second story idea better. Maybe write that for fun...
4 :
well i think that the second one is more interesting. action and romance is a good mixture
5 :
i like the first one best and if you don't have a title why not name it second chances but its up to you .
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
First steps to moving out. Help
First steps to moving out. Help?
I'm 21, and I'm currently in my first year of Psych. I plan on getting my Master's & more than likely my PhD down the road. I've only got two classes right now; I had to drop the other 3 when I switched from Bio to Psych. I'm not receiving any sort of financial aid -- I'm paying for my education completely by myself. At the end of the school year, I'll be going to Italy to stand in my brother's wedding as his fiancée's bridesmaid. I need quite a lot more money saved up for then. I've never lived on my own, but I am very independent. I don't own a car, but I don't mind taking the bus. My university is in my hometown, but I don't want to live on residence. When I was in Bio, the workload was very intense and I assumed I wouldn't be able to juggle school and a job so I quit my job. Now I'm looking for a new job which shouldn't be too hard to find, but the only flexible, reliable ones seem to be minimum wage ones. I'm looking to get a job at a nursing home that pays $20/h (I DO enjoy the company of elderly people so it's not a problem). Just how flexible can I expect it to be around my school schedule? And is it manageable to live on my own (or with a roommate), paying for school on my own, with a full-time, minimum-wage job? I'm just trying to give you a basic outline of my current lifestyle. What initial steps should I take? Do's and dont's? Pros and cons? Anything will be useful. Thank you!
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I am only a couple years older than you, and have been in the same position. I went to school full time and worked on campus as well as an outside job at a nursery. It was not easy, but I managed to pull it off. I would say look for a job on campus working in a research lab or something. If you work at your school, they are going to be much much more responsive to your school schedule. Don;t look for an apartment, look for a roommate situation that offers reasonable rent with utilities included or shared utilities with a contract. And worst case, you can make good money being a waitress at a diner or restaurant. The hours are usually evenings when you aren't in school. Dos and Donts? Do have at least 2 months rent before you move in, after you've paid for deposit and first months, saved in case of emergency. Do NOT do the credit card thing, that's really bad. Do put money aside in a separate savings account for your trip to Italy. Look into student fares and deals through your schools travel office or international programs. It sound like you are making good decisions and I applaud you being proactive about your financial and educational future. Just don't get in over your head and keep a smile on your face. Cheers!
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I'm 21, and I'm currently in my first year of Psych. I plan on getting my Master's & more than likely my PhD down the road. I've only got two classes right now; I had to drop the other 3 when I switched from Bio to Psych. I'm not receiving any sort of financial aid -- I'm paying for my education completely by myself. At the end of the school year, I'll be going to Italy to stand in my brother's wedding as his fiancée's bridesmaid. I need quite a lot more money saved up for then. I've never lived on my own, but I am very independent. I don't own a car, but I don't mind taking the bus. My university is in my hometown, but I don't want to live on residence. When I was in Bio, the workload was very intense and I assumed I wouldn't be able to juggle school and a job so I quit my job. Now I'm looking for a new job which shouldn't be too hard to find, but the only flexible, reliable ones seem to be minimum wage ones. I'm looking to get a job at a nursing home that pays $20/h (I DO enjoy the company of elderly people so it's not a problem). Just how flexible can I expect it to be around my school schedule? And is it manageable to live on my own (or with a roommate), paying for school on my own, with a full-time, minimum-wage job? I'm just trying to give you a basic outline of my current lifestyle. What initial steps should I take? Do's and dont's? Pros and cons? Anything will be useful. Thank you!
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I am only a couple years older than you, and have been in the same position. I went to school full time and worked on campus as well as an outside job at a nursery. It was not easy, but I managed to pull it off. I would say look for a job on campus working in a research lab or something. If you work at your school, they are going to be much much more responsive to your school schedule. Don;t look for an apartment, look for a roommate situation that offers reasonable rent with utilities included or shared utilities with a contract. And worst case, you can make good money being a waitress at a diner or restaurant. The hours are usually evenings when you aren't in school. Dos and Donts? Do have at least 2 months rent before you move in, after you've paid for deposit and first months, saved in case of emergency. Do NOT do the credit card thing, that's really bad. Do put money aside in a separate savings account for your trip to Italy. Look into student fares and deals through your schools travel office or international programs. It sound like you are making good decisions and I applaud you being proactive about your financial and educational future. Just don't get in over your head and keep a smile on your face. Cheers!
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
I am confused on which major to choose to get into medical school
I am confused on which major to choose to get into medical school?
I am in my first year of college my major right now is nursing. I decided I much rather go to med school to be a pediatrician. I don't know if i want to major in Biology and minor in italian (I want to move to Italy in the future and I am interested in the language) or major in Psychology and minor in italian. Which would be a better major. I am interested in both biology and psychology, but don't know which one to choose. Any advice? any tips to get into med school. Thank you in advance
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In all honesty, you can really do both majors as long as you fulfill the medical school admissions requirements. The Biology major will cover most, if not all of these subjects, while the Psychology major you will have to take the extra classes (ie: extra chemistry, physics, genetics, etc). Psychology would be good, however, if you are interested in becoming a psychiatrist. If not, I would choose Biology.
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Biology would be better. Most medical schools view psychology as a joke and an easy major. Plus, you will have to take a lot of classes to fit the medical school requirements, and if you want to minor in something else, it would be a lot easier to major in Biology, not major in Psych, complete pre med requirements, and finish an Italian minor.
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Well, to be politically correct, admission committees do not think a Psychology Major is a joke. It's just that Psych is known as being the least academically challenging Major one can pursue. You can be accepted with a Psych Major, but your GPAs (especially in the pre-req courses) are going to need to be high to demonstrate that you can manage the more rigorous courses in medical school. Many primary care oriented schools are now advising applicants to only take the pre-req courses and pursue other Majors that interest them. Too often, undergrad advisers are still recommending potential medical students to obtain an undergrad degree in one of the life sciences, but it isn't the preference of the primary oriented medical schools. The pre-req courses and the MCAT are the key indicators of how well a student will do in medical school, so they'd like to see you be more well rounded with diverse interests. The first layer of the reasoning behind this is that "Geeks" historically don't have good interpersonal relationships with patients. But the real reason is always money--patients don't sue doctors they like and if the doctor can establish a rapport with the patient, the outcomes are usually better.
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I am in my first year of college my major right now is nursing. I decided I much rather go to med school to be a pediatrician. I don't know if i want to major in Biology and minor in italian (I want to move to Italy in the future and I am interested in the language) or major in Psychology and minor in italian. Which would be a better major. I am interested in both biology and psychology, but don't know which one to choose. Any advice? any tips to get into med school. Thank you in advance
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In all honesty, you can really do both majors as long as you fulfill the medical school admissions requirements. The Biology major will cover most, if not all of these subjects, while the Psychology major you will have to take the extra classes (ie: extra chemistry, physics, genetics, etc). Psychology would be good, however, if you are interested in becoming a psychiatrist. If not, I would choose Biology.
2 :
Biology would be better. Most medical schools view psychology as a joke and an easy major. Plus, you will have to take a lot of classes to fit the medical school requirements, and if you want to minor in something else, it would be a lot easier to major in Biology, not major in Psych, complete pre med requirements, and finish an Italian minor.
3 :
Well, to be politically correct, admission committees do not think a Psychology Major is a joke. It's just that Psych is known as being the least academically challenging Major one can pursue. You can be accepted with a Psych Major, but your GPAs (especially in the pre-req courses) are going to need to be high to demonstrate that you can manage the more rigorous courses in medical school. Many primary care oriented schools are now advising applicants to only take the pre-req courses and pursue other Majors that interest them. Too often, undergrad advisers are still recommending potential medical students to obtain an undergrad degree in one of the life sciences, but it isn't the preference of the primary oriented medical schools. The pre-req courses and the MCAT are the key indicators of how well a student will do in medical school, so they'd like to see you be more well rounded with diverse interests. The first layer of the reasoning behind this is that "Geeks" historically don't have good interpersonal relationships with patients. But the real reason is always money--patients don't sue doctors they like and if the doctor can establish a rapport with the patient, the outcomes are usually better.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Are Italian Horns just for Italians
Are Italian Horns just for Italians?
Becuse I was reading it reads "In Italy and Europe as well, the evil eye superstition was given much importance. It was believed that jealousy alone could cause you harm. The evil eye was particularly influential against the fertility and sexual powers of both men and women, child bearing and nursing women, fruit producing trees and harvest producing fields as well as many milking animals. The ancient people went to great lengths to guard them selves against evils and to find good luck." My nationalitys are from greater parts of europe and i see as it is metioned evil supersition were in europe as well. Am i able to wear one? is it for europeans as well?
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Yes.
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Becuse I was reading it reads "In Italy and Europe as well, the evil eye superstition was given much importance. It was believed that jealousy alone could cause you harm. The evil eye was particularly influential against the fertility and sexual powers of both men and women, child bearing and nursing women, fruit producing trees and harvest producing fields as well as many milking animals. The ancient people went to great lengths to guard them selves against evils and to find good luck." My nationalitys are from greater parts of europe and i see as it is metioned evil supersition were in europe as well. Am i able to wear one? is it for europeans as well?
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Yes.
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