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10 Ways to School Yourself Post Graduation

SavvySugar — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:16 PDT

Education and intellectual growth shouldn't stop when the final bell rings and you walk across the stage to accept your diploma. Continuing brain development, mastering your chosen field, and sharpening your reading comprehension should be lifelong projects. Not only will it keep your brain active and sharp, but you'll have a leg up on the competition. You should learn something new every day, after all. Here are some ways to sneak smart activities into your tight schedule.

Updating the Apple: 7 Ways to Say "Thanks" For a Great School Year

Lisa Horten — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:47:09 PDT

For every child who's had a great school year, there's a teacher (or two!) who deserves some gratitude and thanks. Tap into your creative side and gift them with something really thoughtful this year. We've come up with seven ways to say "We appreciate you!" that they're likely to enjoy both in and out of the classroom.

Make Your Lil Graduate's Day Extra Special: 9 Fun Party Ideas For Pre-K and Kindergarten Celebrations

Lisa Horten — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:26:00 PDT

While this year's graduation may not be taking your little one much further than a new school down the block (thank goodness!), their achievements still deserve a celebration. Whether you're having a bash for the whole class, a graduation day playdate for a few friends, or just want to make family dinner extra special, here are nine fun ideas to celebrate your little grad. Oh, the places they'll go (one day)!

What Was Hot the Year You Graduated From High School

Tara Block — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:15 PDT

For today's generation of teenagers, high school's almost out for Summer. And for seniors graduating this month and the next, this is a big time of transition as they enter the collegiate world and beyond. We've long said our goodbyes to our high school days, but during this graduation season we can't help but reminisce about our past. So if you graduated from high school any year from 1990 to 2005, we've got a blast from the past for you! Here are some of the hottest pop-culture moments by year that will take you back to the days of backpacks, lockers, and homework!

Movin' On Up: Great Gift Ideas For Your Little Grad!

Lisa Horten — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:16:49 PDT

Graduating from preschool or Kindergarten may not be quite on par with high school and college, but for the little one who's finishing up in his or her first classroom, it's an occasion worth celebrating. Commemorate your child's very first graduation day with a special gift. We've rounded up 10 of our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Hats off to the graduate!

13 Gifts Any Graduate Will Appreciate

Emily Co — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:50:08 PDT

It's graduation time! This also means a time for buying graduating family members or friends gifts for accomplishing one of the many milestones of life. I asked a few of my graduating friends what they would want as presents and it seems that most of the gifts are tailored with job hunting in mind. It's not surprising since finding employment is the most pressing item on any graduate's mind right now! Read on for ideas on what to get graduates.

5 Tablet Picks For Every Type of Grad

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:31 PDT

Graduation is the perfect opportunity to ask Mom and Dad for the tech you are dying to own. While grads may have once vied for gaming consoles and laptops, these days it's all about sleek, multifunctional touchscreen tablets. We rounded up the five best tablets for every type of grad that may be on your celebration list this year.

Class Acts: Hollywood's Actors Who Went to College

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:13 PDT

It's almost the end of the school year! While we already highlighted celebrity ladies who graduated from college, we're celebrating the upcoming season with a list of hot Hollywood actors who went to college. While some graduated with a degree and others chose to focus on their acting careers, each has had their own academic journey. Time to click through, and check out all these collegiate cuties.

10 Perfect Finds Every Bit as Smart and Sophisticated as the Grad You'll Gift Them To

Hannah Weil — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:58:52 PDT

Graduation is a major milestone in any girl's life - it may also be the moment in time where the lavish gifts she's dreamed of become a reality. With that in mind, we're turning our attention to the kind of gifts that are smart, sweet, and a little luxurious. If ever there were daydreams of covet-worthy bags or iconic fashion statements, these are the gifts that are sure to reward all your grad's hard work. From artwork perfect for her very first apartment to a pair of earrings she'll wear with everything, we guarantee these 10 finds reflect the sophistication and smarts of the graduate you're gifting. Click on to see and shop our favorite pieces (some of which topped our own editors' grad wish lists).

Geek Grad: How to Land a Web Developer Job

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:13:32 PDT

Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams.

Education

Earn the degree: Almost all web developers have some sort of degree in computer science, whether that's an associate's or bachelor's degree. However, it's not necessary to pursue a career in web developing. What is important is becoming proficient in coding languages.
Learn coding languages outside of school: A solid computer science education is important, but mastering the ins and outs of coding requires time outside the classroom to teach yourself more than just the basics.
Develop your passions: Some developers are more visual and prefer front-end engineering (building visible products/creating code that runs in browsers) while others may prefer back-end engineering (writing the code on the server). Develop your skill set according to your interests; it'll get you through future long nights of coding!
Learn the languages: Front-end engineers should know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Back-end engineers are best off with PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, Database Skills, Sql, Drupal, Ruby, Django, Cake PHP, and Spring knowledge.

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