San Francisco: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

If I go to University in an outside state, Can I still apply to Med School in California and get a good chance?

If I go to University in an outside state, Can I still apply to Med School in California and get a good chance?
I want to go to a college in Oklahoma or Arizona for personal reasons. I then want to either transfer back to a University of California or just apply to Medical School to UC Davis, or UC San Francisco, or UCLA. Will they be biased to me and not take me cause I will be applying from out of state? Also, I am in High school and I have 2 college classes. Do Medical schools look at these college classes that will be on my high school transcript? to the second answer : lets say hypothetically that i am not a california resident.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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No. Attending college out of state will not hurt your chances of being accepted by a California medical school. Medical schools will not ask to see your high school transcript, but if the college classes you have taken while in high school are relevant to science and medicine, you can mention them somewhere on your med school applications.
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If the college classes are on a high school transcript only then no they will not ask for that transcript. If it's on a college transcript they will ask for it though, even if you took the course while you were in high school. As long as you're a CA resident, I don't think it makes a difference to medical schools in CA that you went to an undergrad not in CA. Edit then, just saw your update. If you were never a CA resident then you will just be treated as out of state, regardless.
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Med schools don't care about what state you went to college in, they only care about GPA and test scores. I doubt you will get into med school though, you don't seem to be a bright person.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

San Francisco State University ?

San Francisco State University ?
I would like to know how difficult it would be for a non resident of California with a less than wonderful high school GPA to get into San Francisco State University. I do have extra curricular activities and a pretty good portfolio.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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You would need at least a 2.5 GPA, which translates to at least C's in your college prep. classes, e.g. math, science, and english. The CSU system is pretty lenient though and will sometimes let you make up courses you need online. As for extra curricular stuff it unfourtanetly doesn't really weigh in at CSU's. The application is really straightforward, no essays or anything. Good luck and if you don't make it, don't worry. Community college isn't a bad way to start and time goes by really quick. Not to mention you save a lot of money and really get to figure out what you want to major in.
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Eh, shouldn't be too hard, SFSU is not too rigorous to get into. Be mindful that it is largely a commuter school so it may be odd to come from OOS

Sunday, June 26, 2011

What does it take to become a sonogramer?

What does it take to become a sonogramer?
Im going into my third year or college for nursing and its not working out for me. Im thinking about going to a school for becoming a sonogramer. Can anyone give me some information about this career? Any school suggestions in northern california-San francisco area? Do you like the job? I need as much information as possible before i switch. Thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Most programs will require that you've already completed an allied health certification program such as radiology technician or RN before you can enter the DNS program. It's an advanced level certification program. http://www.ardms.org/default.asp?ContentID=209 is some good information about the field. http://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited-Program/ has a search function for accredited programs. Before you bail out on that RN program make sure that you can get into a DNS program without already have a completed credential. Also know that an RN with a DNS certification/registry is a valuable commodity. Most obstetricians would rather hire an RN with DNS than to hire two people, for example. That also makes it difficult for some DNS folks to find a job without some other related certification (such as radiology) because the employers would rather hire someone that can do more than one job. Add: Kristen, a stenographer is a person that takes dictation using shorthand. There used to be a lot of them back before we had tape recorders and when businesses had pools of secretaries. Back in the 50's and 60's a lot of women learned stenography in high school and at local "business college". It's pretty much a dead skill now - along with keypunch and typewriters. A sonographer is a person that uses diagnostic electronics to make images using ultrasound. You don't "need" any particular degree but can become qualified in several ways including associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees and certificate programs just as in nursing, lab science, rad technology, etc... As with most areas of allied health; the higher the education, the more you can expect decision making autonomy, higher responsibility, and the resulting higher pay.
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Contact your local community college you do not earn a 4 year degree for a stenographer position. Since you are in a nursing program I am sure that you can transfer many of the classes you need to the community college form your 4 year university. THe community college will be able to tell you everything you must know in order to complete your degree and they have very good placement opportunities. Also if you ever wanted to finish your nursing degree you will be in some sort of practice. Hope this helps good luck!

Friday, June 24, 2011

good acting schools in California?!?

good acting schools in California?!?
I'm 13 and I want to go to a good, affordable acting school that focuses on both film and stage acting. I live in Piedmont, California but San Francisco, Berkley, and oakland are near by. Please help me! i didn't mean performing arts high schools or anything... i meant acting classes.
Theater & Acting - 1 Answers
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You are naive. And you are too young for acting school. They are not both good and affordable. Best to do some local plays first and find out if you are any good or not. Lots of plays. Lots of them. Any good stage actor can act on film.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What is in-between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

What is in-between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
After high school my friends and I wish to move to California, we live in NY atm. One of my friends wants to go to Berkeley and I want to go to UCLA. Whats a good midway place to set our sights on?
San Francisco - 4 Answers
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You're joking right? That's like saying, a friend want to live in NYC and another wants to live in Chicago, what's the best midway place? Uh Cleveland? Pittsburgh? Seriously. It's like 400 miles between the bay and LA. What you'll live 200 miles in between and commute 200 miles? Okay, there's like Santa Maria on the coast which is okay but nothing like the Bay or LA. There's Fresno and Bakersfield in the middle, but seriously? They are small farming communities. You guys better pick one or the other not in between. That's like King Solomon saying, I'll just cut the baby in half and each parent can take a half. Don't compromise! One of you just take Southwest Airlines for $150 and alternate each weekend or something. Plus, seriously, you move to college and you'll have new friends and I don't care how close you were, you'll forget each other.
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San Francisco San Jose Bakersfield Los Angeles
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san luis obispo, or morrow bay, or something on the central coast. don't go inland, stay on the coast.
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You can't do that or I just wouldn't recommend it. California isn't small like New York, it's huge. There's about a 6 hour drive from the Bay Area to the Los Angeles Area. I'm afraid you guys have to either separate or agree to go to the same school.

Monday, June 20, 2011

WHATS BETTER.. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL or TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!??

WHATS BETTER.. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL or TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!??
i live in california and in our area (san francisco, san jose, plao alto.....) we have some great football teams including De La Salle which has been the number one football team in the country. But can Texas football compete??
Football (American) - 16 Answers
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Of course. What is so great about California's football teams? Alabama is probably good too.
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California high schools have a much bigger pool of athletes going all over the country than Texas.
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EVERYTHING IS BIGGER AND BETTER IN TEXAS!!
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Neither, the Altoona, Pennsylvania Mountain Lions are the best team.
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all i can say is that they take Football too seriously down in the south... they worship football. Have you seen Varsity Inc. on ESPN? anyways... i think talent wise its at even par. Same goes with Florida. Them 3 states constitutes to many NFL superstars of today. ..ok, im from CA and i played HS ball, so ill be biased and say CA is better :P
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I think Texas takes their high school football to an insane level. Even though I think it is highly unhealthy how they treat their high school athletics, I think they might be better based on their emphasis. Besides, what else are they going to do in Texas?
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Is this a serious question? Texas High School Football is almost as big as college football is to Alabama! You go to a gas station in Texas and they sale little booklets on high school football teams. Rosters, coaches, past records, etc. This is no contest. A better question would be if Texas was better than Alabama, Florida, or Pennsylvania high school football. Where did California come from?
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I've heard people talking about this. Honestly, I have to believe Texas high schools have more tradition in football, though they may not be better. Despite the talent of the players, football in Texas is serious business and I doubt any other state pays as much attention to it as Texas does. And most of the high school football movies are set in Texas. :D
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Tom Brady- California Ladanian Tomlinson- Texas Drew Brees- Texas Reggie Bush- California Peyton Manning- Louisiana Brett Favre- Mississippi Tony Romo- Wisconsin It doesn't matter what state you played HS football in. Texas and California are the two biggest, so of course they have the most players.
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Texas might take it more seriously... but that's the fans. Talent wise, CA is above and beyond.
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NFL!!
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California is way better and the reason is because they are good despite not having middle school football to teach kids fundamentals prior to getting into high school. This gives California a huge upside to work with once they get to the next level.
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We have great high school football team in California, but people here don't take football as seriously as people from the South.. High school football, should be for recreational sports for students to compete, not as religious like ritual..
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Michigan high school football duh
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California has money which can buy state of the art facilities and recuits but they still lack the talent. Californians are usually softer and weaker which explains the pathetic nature of the PAC10. Texas football blows Cal football out of the water.
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Neither. The high schools in Florida play a better brand of football than either Texas or California. That's a fact. You can look it up. Money and population and climate determine who's best. Those three states have an overwhelming amount of those assets. That's a fact. You can look it up. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana each are only slightly behind the top three. That's a fact. You can look it up. Seriously, I have had the privilege to referee high school football in both Texas and Florida, though not California. I feel that the difference in Texas and Florida is outside the lines. Talented players are abundant in both states but the Texas schools generate far more student and community support and participation than do the Florida schools. Drill teams, bigger bands, more cheerleaders, and far more community involvement are a way of life in the Lone Star state.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I?

I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I?
I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I? Hello, I am a senior in High School and I'm on the verge of filling applications to Colleges. I really want to attend San Francisco State University but I hear it is a very mediocre school. I want to attend this school because I want to have a college experience in this city. However, I am scared that the academics of this school isn't up to par. So the question is should I? I want to major in business by the way. My "Resume"- 4.0 GPA Around a 1600 SAT score Played sports In ASB Honor/ AP classes Division 1, California Recognized High school Over 100 community service hours. Current Location: San Diego I love San Francisco, but should I resort to this school?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Well, quality of education depends on what you want to do. You have informed us of your major, but not of your ambitions. This makes advising difficult. SFSU should be a fine education. Depending on what you want to accomplish, it may or may not be the wisest fit for you. For fields like business, I am not sure how much it may matter anyway, given how far you ascend in a system depends more on you than what college you attend. Have you been to many other cities/states? You might love some other place as well. Berkeley is so close to SF, you can get there via BART easily, you can go anytime you want. Maybe you could get into Berkeley (hard to say given your not super specific resume regarding your activities, accolades, achievements, etc. Much more matters than SAT/GPA when applying to higher tier schools like Berkeley, because what you wrote down makes you sound just like every other applicant).

Thursday, June 16, 2011

What are all the pros and cons of Living in Florida, opposed to living in California?

What are all the pros and cons of Living in Florida, opposed to living in California?
guess i,m just asking which state is better, in all aspects.. I am from Florida but I was thinking of Attending college in California, but i am just thinking of goin there on a limb, got no family there or nothin...I just like what i see and here about California, I may be attending school in either San Francisco or Sacramento... But as i said not really sure at all, I may just stay in Florida... what do you think?? thanks
Other - Society & Culture - 9 Answers
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A BIG difference would be hurricanes vs earthquakes! No, seriously, I would go online and do research about the different areas, cost of living, etc....that is a big move and a lot of distance between you and your family! Good luck!
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Isn't California going to fall into the ocean some day? Guess its hurricane vs earthquakes...which do you prefer?
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I would rather put up with the earth shifting in California for few minutes than hurricanes lasting days at a time. Both are beautiful, California is bigger, and bigger is better!!!
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1) NO INCOME TAX 2) Eastern time zone 3) No Earthquakes 4) California is full of liberal idiots 5) Cali has some seriously deranged representatives 6) Cali home and living prices are astronomical and the wages do not always keep up 7) Property taxes are outrageous
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i think california's prettier. ive been 2 both, and i enjoyed california more. i think you should go to california. :]
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I spent several years in the Sacramento area (and spending time in San Francisco) and visited my sister in Florida (Panama City) for a week. Although there were a couple of earthquakes while I was in CA, we never felt them. In the year my sister was in FL, one hurricane came right through Panama City and they were evacuated three other times. The pace of life is much slower (and not in a nice way) in Florida. Then there's the humidity. It gets warm in Sac, but it's not humid. I would go back to Cali to live, no question. I'm not sure I would even visit Florida again. Anyway, that's my two cents...
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I live in California and there's no place on earth like CA where you could have a snowboarding/skiing in winter and have all kinds of summer activities on summer. Plus, it's like living in one country, with coastal areas as well as snowy areas, desert as well as agricultural fields. Aside from that, in certain aspects of our lives change happens, either it's change of heart or place to live in. It helps build your independence, seeing other places open your mind to other possibilities you could conquer, therefore, even helps you become a better person emotionally for you experience new ideas, things and simply about life in general.... Good luck as to whatever decision you'll make...
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Florida has three coasts..well actually two the east coast with the Atlantic Ocean..the wet coast with the Gulf of Mexico and the southern most part is like another coast..kind of...both coasts has just a little different temperatures and the Gulf more or less stay warm most of the year... and it is the best state to live in.period! Florida will be here long after California falls into the Pacific Ocean .. and the hurricanes DO NOT last for days..and most of Florida has SUN almost all the time... and only a few hurricanes...nothing compared to earth quakes and SMOG that Cali..has.. Florida is best.. Good Luck
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Well, I'm from the south and I guess my perspective is different. I really like Florida and the humidity doesn't bother me. I like the people in Florida and do not think that it is quite as easy to get along in California. There is more traffic and more to contend with. I am not sure that you would enjoy it as much without some family or friends with you.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

How much does private Catholic elementary school cost per month ?

How much does private Catholic elementary school cost per month ?
Hello, my husband is Catholic and we are considering sending our child to private Catholic school when he is old enough to attend. Does anyone have any idea of how much it costs now ? We live in California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks !
Parenting - 14 Answers
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I believe they are all different price ranges, depending on where you live, etc... You'll need to do a search in your area and start calling or see if they have web sites. Ask for brochures, etc... to be sent to your home.
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Call your local parochial school and ask. I think you'll get more accurate answers that way.
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where I live, tuition is roughly $5,000 per year, but I'm sure that price varies greatly by location.
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I know some of them in Arizona start around a thousand dollars a month. They have tuition assistance programs if you have a limited income. You can always just call and ask. You can also set up an appointment to tour the school and ask questions.
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Depends on the school, call a few you are interested in in can vary a huge amount, some here are $5000 a year, some are $15000 ... it really only takes a few minutes to get tuition prices.
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It really varies among schools. I attended Catholic school from preschool to 8th grade (1993-2005, to give you an idea of when this was; tuition costs may be different now or in the future), and I believe it was around $2500 a year; however, this was in a small town in Illinois, and it may also vary by region. The quality of the school is also something to consider; check out the school (and consider factors like whether they have nuns or regular teachers, as things like that can make a difference in the cost) and see if it seems worth it to pay however much it costs. Catholic school is generally fairly expensive, so make sure you know what you're getting ahead of time.
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It varies tremendously from school to school. I have seen Catholic schools that charge as little as $3,000 a year, and as much as $20,000. Think twice about sending your child to Catholic school at all. I went for 12 years, and if I had my life to live over, I wish my parents would have made a different decision regarding my education.
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It depends on the school. If you check their websites out, they will sometimes have the tuition costs listed. Also, ask if you qualify for scholarships!
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your gonna have to look around some have scholarships some dont some are expensive some arent it just all depends on the school itself
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all depends if you belong to the church or not on cost...all are different...cost is more if you dont belong to the church...heres a question??are you catholic???there are kids in my boys class whom arnt and i find this odd because their parents dont go to church...in school they will also teach them the catholic religion....but i would never send my children to public schools the class sizes are smaller and they get more attention...be ready also to help out with school functions and fund raisers
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It might also make a difference whether or not you are a member of the church that has the school too. Some parochial schools have member and non-member tuition rates. Our church contributes toward the school's funds. As we are members of the church and tithe, we get a reduced school tuition. I know of one catholic school in our area that does a LOT of fundraising-I think it has one fundraising event a month. Each family is expected to help with the fundraisers. Those who help get a reduced rate for that month. Those who don't help don't get the reduced rate.
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It all depends. All schools are different. I went to a Christian school for a few years and It cost about $300/month. Plus you have registration fees around $100-$150 and then book fees and testing fees.
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My boss sends his daughter to private school. I think he mentioned that it cost him around $4500 for the year. He also has to do so many hrs ( help out in the class room, clean up the campus, do fun raisers, etc).
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It depends on the school and sometimes whether or not you are a member of the parish. Our diocese subsidizes Catholic education for Catholic families, so we only pay $400 a year, but I hear the average is ten times that amount.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Is it bad to not have car if I plan to going to college in San Francisco?

Is it bad to not have car if I plan to going to college in San Francisco?
As everyone knows California is definitely a car state and is hard to get around without on. Well anyways I want to go to school is San Francisco. Its only two hours from my home, so no long commutes on holidays. I love the city and the weather, and the campuses on all the schools are amazing. But the thing is San Francisco is a massive city and I highly doubt I'll have car when I go there, I'm currently a junior in HS. Do you think it will be hard attending a school in San Francisco is you don't have car? I mean I don't want to stay trapped in my dorm or apartment, I want to explore the city. But I won't have a car to do so =P
San Francisco - 6 Answers
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If your objective is just to get around the city while at college, there really is no reason to have a car. Public transportation is more then enough available to do so. However, if you are in need of getting out of the city more than likely as you stated a car would be advised.
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I've lived for over 10 years without a car very well in SF. When I need to get out of The City I simply rent a car. San Francisco is not a massive city by any means, 7x7 square miles, much smaller even than the Island of Manhattan. You don't really need a car in The City, there are lots of public transportation options [BART, buses, trolleys, light rail and even cable cars]. In addition, SF is very bike friendly [except for the hills] with lots of bike lanes and access to south, east and north via public transportation that will allow you to bring your bike along. There are also a couple of car share programs available so if you don't want to own a car but need one once or twice a week you try one of them. The only think that might trap you at home is the amount of homework you have to do for school.
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Check public transportation and very possible you may have friends there who will drive & help you.
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you don;t really need a car, since you make some friends -they will drive you around.
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no, you don't really need a car if you are going to college in SF. If you really need one for a day or 2, you can try city car share :) no too expensive and it's convenient
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San Francisco has the best public transportation network west of Chicago. And the city is sufficiently compact that it would fit inside Detroit. Of course, if you have the desire to sometimes get away from the city, a car would be nice.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Boating School in N California?

Boating School in N California?
I am a first time boat owner and need to know how to handle the boat in the water, If anyone knows of a school in the San Francisco area would you please post it for me.
Boats & Boating - 3 Answers
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yes yes yes yes goto san francisco alcatraz prision.. area... dey got row row boats cheap cheap... you can row row row all dee long for free.. you jus take off da hook an row row..... dont pay jus jump in n go go
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Take a Coast Guard Aux boaters safety course. The USCG Aux Power Squad have many classes you can take. Usually they are free except books and charts etc... Some will offer some Nav callses as well. Check the bay area for a close location. You may also get a disount on your marine insurance
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the school in houma la can take you through 500 ton license

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

i'm a sophomore and i just moved from san francisco to oregon. would i still be considered resident?

i'm a sophomore and i just moved from san francisco to oregon. would i still be considered resident?
im a sophomore and i have been living in california for 6 years, my parents decided to move to oregon this year and i have to stay in oregon til i finish high school. im planning to go to a california college, would i still be considered ca resident? would i have to pay the resident or non-resident tuition if i use a california address?
Higher Education (University +) - 7 Answers
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You reside in Oregon, so you will have to pay out of state tuition.
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I believe each college can define residency requirements for their applicants. If you still have a residence in CA ( the CA address ) then you may be covered, but I have seen a minimum of 6mos and up to 2 years to establish residency to satisfy colleges, especially state schools. And since you still have at least 2 years before you would start college, then I suspect you would not qualify as a CA resident at that time. You will need to read the residency requirements in the application information for whichever colleges interest you. Study hard. Good luck.
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No you would not be a california resident. You are a resident of the state where your parents live until you establish another residency and live there (have accounts for electricity, gas, etc.) and in most states you have to live for a period without being in college to gain residency. The detail on this varies with state. Decades ago, Iowa said you had to live for two years without being in college. I was married in Iowa and drafted from there and because my wife stayed there, I became a resident while out of state (and country) in the Army. Meanwhile a guy sued, successfully, because he had been a resident of the state for years, had married an Iowa girl and bought a house, but was denied resident tuition because he had attended college and law school (!) in those years. Even worse, the college tried to tell him that his wife lost her residency because she married him - a non-resident - just as a woman marrying a resident male became a resident. Dumb college.
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No you wold not be considered a Resident of California unless you move back to California and live there for at the very least 6 months. In order to prove you are a Calif.Res, you have to provide proof of residency by presenting a California ID and utility bills with your name and California address a Rental lease and receipts for at least 6 months.
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You would still be considered a resident of California. You never left the state. My mom moved to Arizona before my senior year of high school but I stayed in California to finish high school. I am paying in state tuition at the college I am attending.
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You would be charged out-of-state tuition. You and your parents are Oregon residents. Regarding giving the school a California address: You would enroll, presenting them with a out-of-state high school transcript. So that wouldn't work. They would be able to tell you haven't been there for a year or whatever is required. Also beware, many people make the mistake of thinking they will be charged in-state tuition after a year in college in CA. This is not the case. You can't count time in a state as residency if you are in college. My friend made this mistake and it cost her 40 grand in student loans, which she is now defaulted on.
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Your residency will be based on your parents' residency as long as they claim you as a dependent on their State taxes. Most parents claim their children on their taxes until the age of 24 as long as the child is a full-time student. So this means that if your parents are residing in Oregon at the time you apply for admission for college, you will be considered an Oregon resident. The current trend for most West Coast schools is to consider a student who is registered for 6 or more credits per semester in a state primarily for educational purposes only. You may not qualify for resident tuition as long as you are registered for at least 6 credits. Your time in school will not count towards your physical presence requirement. Residency is determined primarily by: *filing State resident tax returns, *physical presence The secondary factors are: *Voter registration, *Full-time employment, *Bank accounts, *Owning, renting or leasing property Each school has different criteria for determining residency. Check on the school's website for more information. Best wishes!

Monday, June 6, 2011

I need help finding a schools in California that teach radiation therapy?

I need help finding a schools in California that teach radiation therapy?
I want to go to school in San Diego or San Francisco
Teaching - 1 Answers
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These are the accredited radiation therapy programs in California: ***City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte CA 91010 ***Loma Linda University Loma Linda CA 92350 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach CA 90840-4902 ***Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Kaiser MC - Richmond Richmond CA 94804 ***City College of San Francisco San Francisco CA 94112 ***California State University, Long Beach Long Beach CA 90840-4902 http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp At the above link, you can search "radiation therapy" and "California". There are links to each program where you can get more information, such as cost, length of program, contact person, etc.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

What's the best college in California for an Environmental Studies/Science major?

What's the best college in California for an Environmental Studies/Science major?
I'd prefer a UC or a good CSU.. at least a few hours away from San Francisco... Which schools specialize in these degrees? My counselor recommended Humboldt, but I feel like I could get into a more presitigous or competetive school..But I do like the laid back, earthy atmosphere of Humboldt.. If you have this major or any experience, or if you are a student..please give me some tips! Thank you.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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To be honest your counselor has picked a great school for that major. You will gain hands on experience by working in projects around the area as both a class and an individual. Humboldt mainly lacks due to its pot smoking stigma and that it is part of the CSU system which sets its admission requirements quite low. It is, however, in the top 5 out of the entire CSU system with only both the Cal Polys, Sonoma, and Chico fairing better. In the Environmental Studies/Science, Humboldt is a prime choice of a school. Trust me, its name will ring louder in this field than almost all UC's. Just recently, a group in the Wildlife program destroyed others from some of the most renowned universities in a national competition. HSU is pretty laid back and has a HUGE earthy atmosphere. That is what makes it stand out above other programs. It isn't just the a program, but a town and an environment. You will benefit so much more here, for a lot less of a cost than most schools, and your professors will know you by name and face. We have a building called the CCAT (Campus Center for Appropriate Technology) where a handful of students live in and document sustainably technology for an eco-friendly environment. We also have SLAMfest (Sustainable Living Arts and Music festival) which students from all the environmental sciences come together and organize a festival to teach sustainable living techniques. Plus, you have the benefit of the forest, ocean, rivers, and a variety of wildlife to do hands on studies. Don't be discouraged by HSU being a CSU. It is a great school, particularly for this degree. We currently have THE world's tsunami expert as a professor, along with a handful of nationally and world renowned environmental figures. Our students just completed the first campus hydrogen fuel station and a hydrogen powered car. Our students have won several competitions in the environmental sciences. Professors work on projects for river stability, producing energy from ocean waves, and just recently (not environmental science, but still quite great for a CSU) received a grant for stem cell research. I currently attend HSU, I am a History/German double major, I've met tons of students who turned down UC's for a slightly cheaper, but most of the time equal education. The UC's stick out mainly through their graduate programs, whereas a B.A. in environmental sciences at Humboldt will be recognizable to anyone within that field. Several popular environmental magazines have ranked the program in the top 10 in the nation. Number one in all areas in schools that do not offer PhD's. Great program, great class sizes, great professors, great environment for the program, and great cost for educational value.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Where is a good place to move to in Southern California for a job?

Where is a good place to move to in Southern California for a job?
I'm getting my masters in Education but in the mean time I have to move to Southern California. I am originally from L.A. and went to school in San Francisco. I was thinking Simi Valley.
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Simi is a good place its its in the middle of everything its about a 45 min. drive to Los Angeles and 45 minute drive to Santa Barbara. Im sure you will find a job close to Simi Valley
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Simi Valley is good except for the heat and humidity in the summertime. It's killer, it sucks, it's horrible, it's not something I'd ever want to live in again. UCK!