Tag: Degree

Myth: Having a Master???s Degree is VERY Important to Success in Your Job

With only a bachelor’s degree in Biopharmaceutical Science, I got a permanent full-time job in a very well-renowned pharmaceutical company; not because of my multiple master’s — I don’t even have a graduate degree — but it’s because of the four internships that I ...

Are You Smart Enough For A Math Degree at Oxford University?

The beauty of mathematics sometimes lies in its simplicity, in that a seemingly complex problem can be broken down if we stick to the basics. And we are going to see just that in today’s puzzle from Oxford University’s entrance exam for math degrees.  Here’s a hint: thin...

After Reading This My Life Took a Complete 180-Degree Turn

There I was, in a large hall, surrounded by hundreds of people. Parents, children, spouses, everyone was there, and they were all waiting for this moment. Everyone stand up to swear by The Hippocratic Oath, was heard from the speakers. I grabbed the piece of paper that was handed to me before ...

When The Zero Degree Meridian of the Ancient World Passed Through India

In school, we all learn about the Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. We are also informed assiduously that Greenwich is not to be pronounced as Greenwich but as Grenich. And thus, we Indians struggle with another English word that is spelled in one way and pronounced in another. What man...

The Angst of the Anaretic Degree

Today we sit in the astrological domain of an anaretic degree with Pluto at the 29th — the last — degree of Capricorn. And while Pluto typically remains in a spot for a while, tonight it shifts out of it and into Aquarius, hence the potency of the placement. In my attunement...

More Meaningful Than Any Degree

Screams of “Fire! Get out now!” mixed with blaring horns woke our family at 3 a.m. on August 17, 2020. Thankfully, everyone made it down the mountain that night. In the days and weeks that followed, we stayed at motels and a friend’s place in town. Over 400 homes burned as that wil...

100 Best Things To Do With A Nursing Degree

People who are interested in helping other people and having plenty of job security should consider getting a nursing degree. It is believed that there will be a need for at least one million new nurses in the US by 2018. By selecting an exciting nursing career, you will be sure to have a rewarding ...