Education


May 29, 2010: 4:10 pm: CraigEducation

The Goethe University of Frankfurt , commonly known as Frankfurt University, was originally established in 1914 and at the time was a Citizens’ University. This was a much different time period, and the university was established prior to the first World War and Prussia was still in official existence. The status as a Citizens’ University indicates that it was founded by a rich individual of Frankfurt though it was a state university. The school has a large international student population and touring the campus is a favorite aspect of many parent’s visitation. The hotels located in Frankfurt are excellent resources for school information and points of interest for visitors.

The University exits in four campuses across the city and includes a number of impressive features and cultural elements. Some of the famous and also respected and attractive facilities associated with the school include the Botanic Garden, which is housed at the Bio Campus and the sports complex at the Ginnheimer. The University has experienced a great deal of change and transitions, as has Germany during the near century of existence. It has at times experienced a liberal left wing reputation steeped in Marxist and Jewish philosophy. During the Nazi occupation of Germany, this school saw more of its students dismissed for political or racial reasons than any other school in the country.

The school was named after one of the greatest poets of all time and probably the most famous and respected of all German poets. Johann Woflgang von Goethe was born in August of 1749 and is remembered for his works in various writing genres. His most famous and enduring work is the epic poem Faust, which endures in mythological archetypal importance today. The two part drama, which actually has been staged though works much better as a poetic reading and is generally classified as a closet drama. These works were never intended to be produced on the stage but read and discussed in small groups.

May 14, 2010: 4:30 pm: CraigEducation

Anyone who has ever looked into college knows that trying to pick a major is hard, especially when the college or university has pages upon pages of possible choices.  While we all want to follow our dreams, in some cases that may mean sacrificing.  Unfortunately, a college degree does not guarantee a six-figure income.  In fact there are a few majors that make considerable less; like fine arts, music, and drama.  To see the list of the 10 lowest paid degrees, click here.

April 8, 2010: 8:48 am: CraigEducation

Bethesda, Maryland is located just northwest of Washington DC and is a beautiful town in its own right. Much of the atmosphere remains orientated to a peaceful and quiet little town as it continues to grow in popularity and residential status. In addition, it is an incredibly attractive alternative to living in Washington and many people find it to be a great place to raise their family while they establish and continue their careers in Washington. Meanwhile, Bethesda has a great deal to offer on its own right and there is a great deal to do and see. Tourists in the Washington area frequently prefer to find their accommodations in Bethesda and base their trip from this small town.

The town of Bethesda is known for having some of the highest educated residents in the country. This helps to create an overall atmosphere that recognized the importance of educating and starting it early. There are numerous public primary, middle and high schools as well as some great private schools. In total there are eight private schools in the town and three public high schools. The Walt Whitman HS , Walter Johnson HS and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS are the three public institutions. In addition, there is a federally funded health science university.

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has a major purpose of educating students who will serve in the Medical Corps of the Armed Forces. The institution prepares students not only to provide necessary medical services and treatments but also do perform their jobs while serving in the Army, Air Force, Marines or Navy. The programs offered by the school include the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Nursing. This is a well respected educational institution and one of the top programs focused on service training. Within the unincorporated boundaries of this small Maryland town, there are numerous quality educational institutions and the community has a strong awareness of the importance of these.