Clare Louise, Author at EFL Education

02 Sep

If you want to work in the mortgage industry, what kind of degree do you need?

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Do you want to get your foot in the door of the mortgage business? The best first move is to become certified as a Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO), a position that allows for a flexible work schedule and the potential for an unlimited compensation. Professional requirements for a Mortgage Loan Officer include meeting a minimum age requirement of 18, passing a current criminal background check and fingerprinting, and submitting to a thorough credit check. You'll also need an excellent credit score. The Nationwide Multistate Licencing System (NMLS) must provide its permission before you may go further after creating an NMLS…

03 Mar

Learning via Immersion in Local Culture While Traveling Abroad

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If you're planning a vacation to a foreign country and aren't going with a tour group that specialises in cultural immersion, you're probably not going to have a very authentic experience there. You don't know the basics, including how to get about, how to converse in the local language, or whether eateries provide the real deal versus tourist fare. That's why you get on a bus or join a walking tour, crossing your fingers that the guide will give you a fair and balanced description of what you're seeing. But, it might be difficult to see the whole picture if…

03 Mar

Take a Year Off in Between Schools: It’s Good for You!

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It is typical for young people to take what is known as a gap year, which is a planned period of time during which they take a break from their usual career or academic activities in order to concentrate on personal growth through the collection of experiences. Many students take a year off between high school and college to travel, work (for pay or not), volunteer, or intern. But, domestic gap years are on the rise as well, and many individuals are discovering they may reap the benefits of a gap year without leaving their own country or area. Many…

29 Jan

The Gap Semester Choices: Special Options

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Some high school grads delay their academic careers by spending time away from school during the year after they get their diploma, a period often referred to as a "gap year." A gap semester is a temporary break from formal schooling lasting about the duration of one academic semester, or three to four months. One of the best ways for kids taking a gap year to get the experience and practical skills they'll need for college applications and future careers is to participate in a program built exclusively for them. One of the most challenging obstacles that many people may…