Q: When you think of your local library, you probably think of the stacks of books and reference periodicals that line the walls. But many people forget that libraries have other forms of media, like CDs and DVDs, to rent for free as well. And while your library will probably have a section for documentaries and informational videos, they also have a full range of old and newer releases in every genre, from comedy to sci-fi to action/adventure.  Some libraries shorten the amount of time you can borrow media like DVDs and CDs. Whereas a book rental is usually around two weeks, DVDs may be around one week or shorter (depending on your library's policies). Be aware that late fees still apply to DVDs, and they tend to be slightly higher than the late fees you'd pay for an overdue book. But even with a day's worth of late fees, you'll still pay less than if you'd rented the movie from a video store or purchased it outright. Some libraries in larger cities may grant cardholders free access to digital collections online. In addition to e-books and music downloads, these online collections may include instant video streaming. Check with your library to see if they participate in these services. Some film promoters put out free "sneak previews" of new forthcoming films a day or two before they premier. You'll have to search online to find out about these offers and how to get in for free, but it may be well worth your time to see a brand new movie for free before it's released to the general public. You can find information about upcoming free screenings in your area by searching online at https://www.gofobo.com/main/local_screenings. Just enter your zip code for a comprehensive list of upcoming screenings near you. Depending on the time of year, your city probably offers free movie screenings. It may not be a brand new release (though sometimes it is), but many cities offer movies in the park, for example, or other free outdoor/indoor movie showings. It's a great way to get out into your community, meet other people, and treat yourself to a picnic while watching a classic or newer-release film for free.
A: Borrow from the library. Search for free previews. Find free local screenings.

Q: Find out all the information you can on the products and services offered by the company. Research how these products impact the industry and consider how your past work experience could relate to the services this company currently provides.  Answer typical interview questions such as "Why should we employ you?" intelligently and thoroughly by emphasizing why the company's products and services interest you, and how you can add value to them. A good example answer would be something like this: “Your company provides many products and services that I have experience working with in a variety of capacities. [Give examples] I believe that my background and expertise will make me an asset and allow me to contribute effectively to the success of your company.” This tells you about the company culture as well as what qualities and ideologies the company values. This is important information for you to know because the interviewer will want to make sure that you embody these same values. Use this information to highlight why you are a good fit in your job interview. Looking forward in a company’s trajectory path is just as important as researching its history when you are preparing for a job interview. Find out what projects are planned for the future so you can see what direction the company is headed in. This will help you sound well-informed at your job interview. You can use this information to prepare insightful questions about the direction of the company to ask in your interview. The interviewer will want to make sure that any newly hired employee will work well with the existing staff. Research the number of employees, the kinds of employees, and a little bit about the actual people who work there.  For example, if there are a large number of people who work in the office you’ll be working in, you might want to emphasize that you are good at working as part of a team and give examples to support that. For a smaller office setting, you might want to highlight your skills as a motivated self-starter.
A: Research details on the company products and services. Note the company mission, vision, and value statements. Find out the company's strategic goals, special projects, and new developments. Learn about the staff.

Q: This should list the requirements to graduate in your chosen major, and it is important that you understand what requirements you must fulfill. It will also give a brief description of the contents of the courses, which in turn will help you gauge how difficult each course will be and whether it will interest you. Begin making a list of classes you wish to take. Try to include alternatives both for times and for course titles, since certain popular classes may be crowded at first. Do any of the additional classes you want to take clash? Is it going to be possible to work around clashes or is this going to make one or more of the classes too difficult to complete? Cross off those that really won't work out. Some of the things to bear in mind include:  In some cases, your institution may not permit taking an extensive overload. If you need approval for an overload (many colleges require this), this is often an additional step from normal enrollment, so be sure to get the correct papers and approvals in advance. Do you know what penalties or flexibilities are in place for dropping, changing or failing additional courses taken?  It's a very good idea to know how many weeks into the term you have to withdraw from a subject without recording a fail, in case you realize you need to lighten the load and pick up the dropped subject later on. Often one unit corresponds to one hour in class, but the proportion may be different for certain things such as lab or review sessions. Remember that the number of units you take will also determine how much homework you will have. Plan to spend an average of two hours of study outside of class each week for each hour in class - though this, too, varies from class to class. Many schools have a certain minimum number of units you must take per term to be considered a full time student. This minimum number of units may not take up all of your time, and it may not get you through your curriculum in a reasonable number of terms. On the other end of the spectrum, you don't want to overload yourself with classes, especially not before you know how many units you can reasonably handle during a given term. Here again, try to get the advice of someone who has attended your school in your department. Aim to be at least on the waiting list for classes that are difficult to get into, as soon as you have all the prerequisites.
A: Review the school catalog. Look at the class schedule for the first term. Read the rules about overloading first, or ask for advice, before choosing the classes you'll take. Understand how units correlate to hours per week that you will spend. Ask school staff or returning students what a reasonable course load is. Find out if any of your chosen classes are difficult to get into.

Q: Lay the paper down vertically and fold it from left to right so that its corners meet up. You can use ordinary white printer paper, construction paper, or origami paper. This is called folding the paper "hot dog style." Make a neat crease along the paper. To strengthen the crease, run your finger down the fold 3-4 more times.
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Fold an 8 ½ in x 11 in (21.5 cm x 28 cm) sheet of paper in half.