Submitted By: Jacqueline Star
The first year of college should be a very exciting and memorable one for most individuals. However, it can also be a very stressful time because most students will be living on their own for the first time and will need to adjust to new surroundings, different classmates and more challenging school work and assignments. However, it doesn’t have to be super stressful; planning ahead will make transitioning to student life a lot easier.
One of the most crucial aspects to decide is where you will be living. Possible options include living in a dorm or sharing an apartment with peers or other individuals. Living at a dorm will give students a more in-depth collegiate experience whereas living in an apartment will provide for more independence. Housing can be found by reading the local newspaper or surfing local online directories. Often there will be a bulletin board on campus where students can post ads looking for someone to live with.
Make a list of the items that you will need for your new apartment or dorm room. You will generally need a refrigerator and freezer, microwave, cookware and a bed or mattress to sleep on. The rest depends on what you need and your available funds. If your finances allow for it, you might consider purchasing a couch, dining table, silverware and dishes.
It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with your future roommates.
Perhaps talk back and forth a bit on Facebook or have a phone conversation to get a solid understanding of the other person. It might be a good idea to also discuss some house rules, for example how the chores will be divided up and if each person will buy his and her own food or if the cost will be shared. Who will be in charge of paying the utilities? Having these guidelines set in place beforehand will help everyone to get along.
Buying text books doesn’t necessarily have to be super costly. You can save a great deal of money by purchasing books online; this makes it a lot easier to comparison shop and see which stores offer the best deals. It’s a smart idea to buy used books from other students as well. Both of these methods are generally more cost effective versus buying a brand new book at the college store.
Walk around the campus a few days before class starts and walk to all of your classes so you know what building they are located in before the first day of school. This will let you get used to the campus and have a general idea of where everything is located at. Also make sure to familiarize yourself with the nearest grocery store, bank and gas station. It will be easier to adjust and less stressful if you know where everything is at ahead of time.
Will you be using an auto, bike or taking public transportation? If you are staying in a dorm this won’t be as much of an issue, but if you are living off-campus you might want to keep a car. If having your own car isn’t an option, you may opt to bike and use public transportation as needed. In this case, make sure you have a storage area for your bicycle. It’s also a good idea to get familiar with the local bus routes.
You will most likely look back on your college years with fond memories. Planning in advance will make everything just a bit easier and less stressful.
Submitted By: Dan Woodske
{So you need your 24 credits in Pennsylvania to keep your license but can’t find the motivation to get them~So you need your 24 credits in PA to keep your license but can’t find the motivation to get them~So you need your 24 credits in Pennsylvania to keep your license but can’t find the right place to get them~So you need your 24 credits in Pennsylvania to keep your license but can’t find the best place to get them}?{ With people cutting down from three cars to two, or from two to one it keeps on isn’t getting any easier to pay for these classes either~With people cutting down from two cars to one, or maybe taking some extra time to pay their premiums, isn’t getting any easier to pay for these classes either}.
{Internet classes can cost up to $50 for a class~Internet classes can cost up to $50 for a class, sometimes more~Internet classes can cost up to $50 for a class and it is hard to retain any of the information}.{ And let’s not forget just how boring they are~And let’s not forget just how boring they are when you have to sit in front of your computer for 5 hours~And let’s not forget just how boring they can be}.{ I know a lot of agents prefer the face-to-face classes so they actually “learn” something at these~Agents told us they prefer the face-to-face classes so they actually “learn” something at these~Insurance Agents told us they prefer the face-to-face classes so they actually “learn” something at these~Agents told us they prefer the face-to-face classes so they actually “learn” something}.{ But these can be costly and time consuming~But these can be costly and take much of your time~But these add up to a nice chunck of change over time and are very time consuming~But these can be costly and are very time consuming}.{ Some are up to $200~Some can cost up to $200~Some are as much as $200~Some can reach nearly $200}!
{That’s why at First General Services of Western PA, a disaster restoration contractor, we offer FREE continuing education classes for any insurance agent in our service area for free in your OWN office~That’s why at First General Services of Western PA, the regions leading disaster restoration contractor, we offer FREE continuing education classes for any insurance agent in our service area for free in your OWN office~That’s why at First General Services of Western PA, a disaster restoration specialist, we offer FREE continuing education classes for any insurance agent in our service area for free in your OWN office~That’s why at First General Services of Western PA, a disaster restoration contractor, we offer FREE continuing education classes for all insurance agents in our service area for free in your OWN office}.{ That’s correct, we come in for FREE and teach you your continuing education credits inside your very own office when it is convenient for you and your staff~That’s correct, we come in for FREE and teach your CE credits inside your very own office when it is convenient for you and your staff~That’s correct, we come in for FREE and teach you your continuing education credits inside your own office when it is quick and easy for you and your staff}.
Why do we do it?{ Well, it’s a great way for us to let you know exactly how we handle claims for your clients, and how you can better serve them during the claim process~Well, it is a spectacular way for us to let you know exactly how we handle claims for your clients, and you learn how to better serve them during the claim process~Well, it is a spectacular way for us to let you know exactly how we handle the claims for your clients, and you learn how to better serve them during the restoration process}.{ How long should a dryout of a basement take~How long should a basement dryout take~How long should a dryout of my basement}?{ We cover that (the short answer is 3-5 days)~Yep, We cover that (the short answer is 3-5 days)~Yes, We cover that (the easy answer is 3-5 days)}.{ How do you mitigate mold~How do you clean mold~How do you get rid of mold~How do you repair a home from mold damage}?{ How do you detect Hail damage~How do you detect and repair Hail damage~How do you repair Hail damage~How do you detect Hail damage? What is the restoration process}?{ What do you do for Fire Restoration~What work is done for Fire Restoration}? { All these topics are covered in our three classes that we teach~All these topics are covered in the three classes that we teach}.
Currently we offer 2 classes with one pending:
1. {Mold Claims: What you Need to Know #116071 – This is our most popular class and is good for 1 Credit Hour and is done in under an hour~Mold Claims: What you Need to Know #116071 – This is our most popular class. We often do this early in the morning or near lunch when the office slows down a bit~Mold Claims: What you Need to Know #116071 – This is our most popular. We often teach it early in the morning, over lunch, or towards the end of the day~Mold Claims: What you Need to Know #116071 – This is our most popular class and is good for 1 Credit Hour. It takes under an hour~Mold Claims: What you Need to Know #116071 – This is our most popular class and is good for 1 Credit Hour. Since it's under an hour agents like to do this one and learn about something that happens rarely to them}.
2. {Understanding Homeowners’ Claims #115624 – Our 4 Credit Class takes about three and a half hours~Understanding Homeowners’ Claims #115624 – This 4 Credit Class takes some time and we usually do over lunch.~Understanding Homeowners’ Claims #115624 – Our 4 Credit Class should be taken with at least 4 agents on hand~Understanding Homeowners’ Claims #115624 – Our 4 Credit Class takes nearly 4 hours so make sure your office has coverage while it's being taught}.
{We have a two credit class pending and are looking to add a few more that cover specific types of homeowners claims (since that is the work we do~We have a two credit class pending and are looking to add classes on a regular basis that cover specific types of homeowners claims (since that is the work we do~We have a two credit class pending and are plannning to add classes on a regular basis that cover specific types of homeowners claims (since that is the work we do}!{) for you to become informed on~for you to learn more about}.
{We have done the classes for State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, Independent, State Auto, Erie Insurance, Farmer’s and many other types of Insurance Carriers Agents~It doesn't matter your carrier. Whether it's State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, Independent, State Auto, Erie Insurance, Farmer’s we do the classes for all types of carriers and sizes of agency's~We have done the classes for State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, Independent, Donegal, Progressive, Erie Insurance, Farmer’s and many other types of Insurance Carriers Agents~We teach the classes for State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, Independent, State Auto, Erie Insurance, Farmer’s and many other types of Insurance Carriers Agents}. { The feedback we receive on these classes has been overwhelmingly positive, agents often don’t believe we will teach the class in your office for free but we do and we enjoy it~The feedback we receive on these classes is overwhelmingly positive. Agents don’t believe we teach the class in your office for free but we do and we enjoy it~The feedback we receive on these classes has been overwhelmingly positive. Agents often don’t believe we will teach the class in your office for free but we do}.
{Many agents have many questions about the claims process and exactly how their clients are taken care of once they file a claim~Many agents have many questions about the claims process and wonder how their clients are taken care of once they file a claim~Many agents have many questions about the claims process and exactly how their clients are handled after the claim is filed}.{ Covering how much items cost to restore is one of the more popular parts of the classes~Covering how much items cost to restore/replace is one of the more popular parts of the classes~Covering how much items cost to restore is one of the more requested parts of the classes~Covering how much items cost to restore is one of the more popular topics of the classes}.{ Often your clients will ask “How much should my water loss cost~Often your clients will ask the question “How much should my water loss cost}?{” We have line by line pricing and you’ll be able to let them know when they get an estimate that is ok of order~” We have line by line pricing and you’ll be able to let them know when they get an estimate that is out of order~” We have line by line pricing and you’ll be able to let them know when they get an estimate that is out of order and doesn't make sense~” We have line by line pricing and you’ll be able to let them know when they get an estimate that is not in line}.
{So next time you think getting your Continuing Education credits is an insurmountable task, remember that First General Services of Western PA will come to your office and teach the class to you for free~So next time you think getting your Continuing Education credits is an insurmountable task, remember that First General Services of Western PA will come to your office and teach the class to you and your staff for free~So next time you think getting all of your Continuing Education credits is an insurmountable task, remember that First General Services of Western PA will come to your office and teach the class to you for free}.{ Just give us a call at 1-800-553-8426 and ask for Dan, he does all of our classes and will get you all set up~Just give First General Services of Western PA a call at 1-800-553-8426 to get you all set up~Just give First General Services of Western PA a call at 1-800-553-8426 and ask for Dan.~Just give First General Services of Western PA a call at 1-800-553-8426 and ask about our free CE classes}!{ Check out or site for our service area and details about our company~Check out our site for our service area and details about our company~Check out our site for our service area and details about disaster restoration}.Published At:
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