Posts Tagged ‘ Education ’

Cynthia’s Thoughts: Will “Old Line” Conservatives Ever Come Back?

Oct 31st, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Cynthia's Thoughts

Does one’s education affect how one votes?  It’s interesting how people’s political preferences have shifted in the past few decades.  Traditionally, people who voted for the more conservative candidate tended to be MORE educated.  In many countries, including Canada, the US and the UK, those who historically voted for conservative candidates tended to be well-educated [...]



Cynthia’s Thoughts: Morning MBA Programs

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business, Cynthia's Thoughts, Education

The percentage of women in business schools, at an average of 30%, is much lower than that of medical (49%) and law schools (47%).  A big part of this is because typical MBA programs require work experience prior to applying.  Prospective female applicants are generally entering their prime marriage/child bearing years at that time.
Many schools, [...]



Business Education: Intelligently investing in your career and future

Apr 29th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business, Education, Featured

Charlene Callaghan
At 5:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, 23-year-old Thanoosha Sivakumaran wakes up to the buzz of her alarm clock. She boards the GO train in Mississauga at 6:45 a.m. and arrives at her job at 7:20 a.m.
After an exhausting day as a business analyst, Sivakumaran turns on her computer and begins her homework for the [...]