About Continuing Education: The Personal Essay

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Continuing Education Continuing Education Non-Trad Students Teachers Lifelong Learners From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education One of the first assignments upon returning to school is often the personal essay. "What I Did On My Summer Vacation" is clearly intended for the younger crowd, but don't be surprised if you get this assignment. Are you ready to show your teacher how well you can write? Writing the Personal Essay Writing a personal essay is actually one of the easiest assignments, but like all other kinds of writing, there are specific aspects of the essay form your teacher will be looking for. Read more Choosing the Great Courses When my sister Annie and I were girls, we could spend hours on a rainy Saturday sitting side by side on the sofa with the Sears catalog balanced between us, choosing what we would buy. Now, when my Great Courses catalog arrives, I feel like "choosing" again, something on every page. Read more Do You Know About Education Nation? Have you heard about Education Nation? Starting this week, Sept. 26-30, NBC News will host an interactive summit at Rockefeller Plaza where people will come together to discuss the future of education. Read more Continuing Education Is Now on Facebook! Are you on Facebook? If so, you can now find About Continuing Education there. Stop by, click "Like," and get regular updates. See you there! Read more Continuing Education Ads Continuing Education Personal Statement Personal Shopper Essay Personal Assistant Featured Articles Schools & Learning Organizations Lifelong Learning Share Your Experience, Advice, Suggestions, and Stories with Others Adult Learning Student Center - Resources - Tips - Balance Teaching Adult Learners   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Deb Peterson Continuing Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Continuing Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Should You Go Back to School? What Is GED? 5 Quick English Grammar Tips Lesson Plans for Adults Top 10 Ice Breakers for Adults Advertisement