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An education hangover and the problem with first year drop-outs *Image credit: Shutterstock, Inc © Digital Storm
- When all the hype of high school graduation fizzes away…
A FirstStep.me feature,
Regions regularly celebrate the completion of an individual’s final year of high school. Top academic results, pass rates and even school leavers’ ambitions are often paraded in the media and hyped up by the press. However, the hype soon disappears and high school is soon forgotten. But it’s the individual who remains the newest member of adult society. Decisions abound for these young adults.
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A multi-layered system of networks and capacities linked together with a common factor, money! The banking industry has existed for years and in its modern capacity is an integral part of global business.
The Banking Industry *Image credit: Shutterstock, Inc Copyright: isak55
The banking sector can be broken down into number of sectors, however some banks (like a business) pursue different avenues that others may chose not to. It is the business of managing financial assets and commodities along with the risk associated with that management. As complicated as that sounds, the best way to look at a bank is as a business. And just like any other business, a bank is in the business of making money.
Different banking sectors:
A number of global banking operations are often termed differently but they essentially do the same thing. This means the terminology could vary from bank to bank.
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By Alisha Gamisch
There seems to be an abundance of student based accommodation websites popping up all around the planet.
The Student Accommodation Website Checklist
Some are full of useful offers and others make sure you have checked everything is legitimate before you sign anything!
We put together a list of useful features that are being used on student accommodation websites around the planet! All helpful, some not all used but all do add interest in determining what is best for an individual.
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This is the Morocco you have dreamed about! - Image Credit BilbyandBear
As Ranked by BilbyandBear
Destination: Marrakech, Morocco
Interesting website for the city: VisitMorocco.com
Is it easy to navigate around? Not easy. It is a large sprawling city so you will rely on taxi's. Within the popular medina where tourists flock is a maze of pedestrian streets and this will test the best of travelers. 0
Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Heaps of both. This also includes Riads, a large home, often with many rooms that has a beautiful courtyard in the middle. 2
Best part of the city? The setting of the city is exotic. Orange hues, palm trees, donkeys, hooded locals, snakes and monkeys working together to get your photograph (and money), perfect blue skies and an African sunset onto the mountain ranges.
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Living in the real world is very different to the online environment. However student accommodation websites are taking very real living situations and making them logically accessible online.
Student Accommodation websites that are rocking the planet
We had took a look at the ones rocking the planet…
HousingAnywhere.com
Countries/cities: many countries from all over the world
An exciting website with the clever concept that makes it possible to sublet your room while studying abroad. Further having the option to find a new place in your host city. All relevant search options are available and the layout is clearly arranged. With your student e-mail-address you are able to use their service for free. A website which is extremely helpful for students planning to study abroad!
Studentmundial.com
Countries/Cities: Best for Southern Europe, UK and France, but there are offers from around the globe.
Student Mundial provides a fresh and cool website specialised on student accommodation! Great for students looking for a place in the UK, Southern Europe or France, but the website is expanding to other areas! You can find out how student-suitable your area is (close to bars, pubs and places to do your daily shopping) and you can chat with potential flatmates. Another very good service is that you can check the distance of a room/flat to your university/college easily on the website and the map layout is very helpful. Also check out their student guide for the city you're planning to study in!
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