2014年11月17日星期一

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Polish board game mocks communist rationing system

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 09:26 AM PST

High school students play a new board game that ridicules the communist-era food and goods rationing system as the game is launched in Warsaw, Poland, Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. "Regulation. The Coupons Game" was launched Monday by the state-run National Remembrance Institute, which teaches about Polish history. In the game, players are tasked with duties like cooking a dinner or doing the washing and need to cleverly trade their rationing coupons to be able to buy the necessary products before they run out. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A new Polish board game that ridicules the communist-era rationing system was launched Monday, with high school students straining their brains and then laughing at their own wins and losses.

Some Colleges May Use the FAFSA in Unexpected Ways

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 08:57 AM PST

College applicants can demonstrate their desire to attend a school by visiting campus, interviewing with admissions counselors and following up on their applications.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a 529

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 06:51 AM PST

You know you need to save for your child's college education. You have had a general savings account established since her birth, but now you're hearing you need to look into investment options too. Where, or when or how do you start?

College Students: These Soft Skills Lead to Academic Success

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST

The growing importance placed on soft skills both in education and in the workplace is affecting the way students prepare for college. While standardized testing is still competitive and hard study skills certainly remain in play, high school seniors should make sure to also hone the soft skills that can improve the way they approach their work and their interactions with others.

Number of International College Students Continues to Climb

Posted: 17 Nov 2014 04:00 AM PST

The U.S. enrolled a record-breaking number of international students during the 2013-2014 school year, welcoming 886,052 undergraduate and graduate students to colleges and universities throughout the country, according to a report released today.

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