Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide what field of study you're most interested in. Look for schools that offer your desired program. Take a tour of the campus. Compare the faculty and their expertise. Read each college's academic scorecard online. Check each school's graduation or completion rate.

Answer: Many students end up changing their majors after they begin to attend classes. While it's a good idea to remain open to the possibility of changing majors, you may also want to have at least a rough idea of what general academic path you're interested in. That way you can compare programs and find one that meets your needs.  Choose something you're passionate about. You'll want a career that you enjoy working in for the rest of your life, so make sure you study something that's important to you.  Consider how employable a given major might be. While any college major can help you land a job, some career fields are oversaturated or otherwise difficult to break into. Some schools offer an academic major quiz online to help students figure out what field of study would be best for them.  Some students, including medical, engineering, physical therapy, and nursing students, need to enter their field of study as quickly as possible. These students may need to choose a major early and stick with it. If you know what subject you intend to major in, you may want to narrow your search to ensure that the colleges you apply to offer it. Check each school's website, as they will list all of their offered majors and minors online. You can also call or email someone from the admissions office to request more information on a given school's program. Colleges usually host an open house each year, but you can also visit the campus independently and request a tour. The advantage of going during an open house is that the faculty often make themselves available for questions and demonstrations, which can give you a better idea of what to expect if you enroll at that college. Try to visit any college you're seriously considering. If you don't live near any of the colleges you'll be applying to, then focus on trying to visit your top two or three schools. If you're applying to graduate school, the faculty you work with will be extremely important. However, the experience and credentials of the faculty at a given school should be a consideration for every level of education, including undergraduate students. Most college websites offer an online directory of each professor within a given department, and their bio pages often detail each professor's educational background, professional experience, and other qualifications. If a college's website doesn't offer information on the faculty you would be working with, reach out to the head of your desired department and ask that individual for more information on whom you would be working with. The U.S. Department of Education compiles information on colleges and their programs. You can request information and rankings based on the program or degree you're interested in, the location of the school, or the size of the college. As of 2013, the six-year national graduation rate for full-time undergraduate students in the United States was 59 percent. This means that 59 percent of full-time students graduated within six years. Many colleges have high graduation/completion rates, while many others have very low graduation/completion rates. Check the graduation/completion rates for each of the schools you're interested in. If a school does not advertise this information on their website, you can find it by looking at that school's national rankings online.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide on the size of your party. Choose what kind of party you'd like to have. Pick a theme for a cohesive, fun party element. Make invitations and send them out a few weeks in advanced. Plan food and drinks for your guests. Clean and decorate your home before your guests arrive. Include entertainment, like games or crafts. Play music to fit your party.

Answer: You can throw a small party with a few close friends, or you can throw a party to remember by inviting everyone you know! Before you invite your guests, consider how large of a party you want to have, and pick an approximate number of total guests.  If you are throwing a party for your own birthday, you can decide what size of party you’d like to have. If you are throwing a party for someone else, you can ask them for their opinion on how many people to invite. Or, throw them a surprise party! Consider host relatives or friends for dinner for an intimate gathering. You can host a dinner party, or you can have dinner before your party. Spending a birthday with your loved ones can make you feel cared for, supported, and celebrated. Other ideas include a slumber party, dance party, or pool party. You can match your theme to how formal you want your party to be. Be creative with your theme, and don’t forget to inform your guests!  If you’re celebrating your niece turning 3, maybe go with a cartoon character. If you’re celebrating your 50th, consider a particular decade (20s, 70s, for example) or a classy soiree. You can match your decorations, food and drink, and music to match your theme. For example, if you’re celebrating Wesley’s 9th birthday with a pirate theme, maybe get a treasure box shaped cake, pirate tablecloth, and pirate outfits for the guests. You can make invitations at home using a computer (digital or print-at-home), or you can get them professionally printed. Include information like the date, time, and theme of the party. Send these electronically via email or through the mail. You can decorate your invitations to your theme, if you'd like. Invite friends, family members, or acquaintances!  You can also invite your guests by word of mouth. Tell your friends and family when to come over. This may work better if you are hosting a smaller, intimate gathering. Keep in mind the size of your party when sending invites. If you’re hosting a 20 person bash, don’t invite 100 people, in case all of them show up! Depending on your party type, you can have a few plates of finger food or a whole dinner feast. Base your menu off of the total number of guests you expect. You can plan snacks like chips and salsa, veggies and dip, crackers and cheese, for example. Also include alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and older.  You can also tailor your menu to your party's theme. If you are having a summertime barbecue, feature hot dogs, burgers, coleslaw, and potato salad, for example. Don't forget the cake! Tidy up your entertainment areas, like living room and kitchen. Wipe down your counters, vacuum the carpets, and put away clutter. Then, have fun decorating! Hang streamers, blow up balloons, or set up for your theme. Young or old, games are fun ways to spend time with your close companions. Making a craft together, like a DIY or art project, is another fun party activity.  Pick age-appropriate games. If you’re throwing a children’s birthday party, maybe try charades instead of Monopoly. Consider card games, puzzles, and board games. Some fun craft ideas include repurposing clothing, DIY picture frames, or jewelry making. You can play upbeat, fun music to get the party started! Uptempo music will get people excited and dancing. Or, base your music off of your theme, such as 70s music if you’re having a 70s party. For a chill night, play some relaxing music, like classical or ambient. Try disco, techno, or 90s Top Hits!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Plan your route first. Make it easier on yourself if possible. Wear the right shoes. Climb up by finding your first foothold. Look for more foot- and handholds. Cling close to the wall. Position your shoe in the space between bricks as you climb. Pull yourself up once you reach the upper ledge.

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Regular climbing techniques will only work if some of the grout between bricks is missing or if bricks are jutting out. Basically, if the wall is perfectly smooth, you're not going to be able to climb it with standard techniques. Look up the wall, and see if you can find enough handholds and toeholds to get you up the wall.  Try to visualize your climb up the wall. For instance, point out places you could get a grip or toehold, and visualize using them to actually climb it. Assess whether you can make it or not.  You must also have considerable strength in your fingers in order to successfully complete this technique, especially in your fingertips. If you do not think you can support the majority of your body weight using your fingers, you should try another technique. Look for items that jut out vertically to make it easier to climb. For instance, if a pillar of brick juts out, you can wrap yourself around it for better climbing. Similarly, you can use a solid drainpipe to help you climb. The best shoes to wear will be those that allow you to catch edges. For instance, shoes that have a sharp edge can allow you to grip the wall from the side of the shoe as well as the front. In addition, the shoe needs to have good support throughout the sole so that when you grip with your toes, it can support the whole foot. Also, choose shoes that have good traction to help create friction when you need it. You need to balance your weight mostly on your feet. Your hands are primarily there for balance. After you find your first foothold, look for handholds to support you as pull yourself up. Step up onto a foot hold, balancing your weight on the friction. Grab a handhold to help pull yourself up.  When looking for footholds, pick ones that provide the most contact possible with your foot. In other words, look for the widest spaces and holds.  The closer the foothold is to the ground, the easier it will be to pull yourself up. If you pick one that's too high, you'll have a harder time getting off the ground. When looking, try to pick ones that are further down. Alternate moving your feet and hands up the wall. As you look for places, don't be afraid to turn your foot to the side to help you get a better hold.  With your other hand, grab the next nearest hold that you can reach for comfortably and securely. Find the next hold with your foot. Pull yourself up using both your hand and foot before looking for your next hold. Make sure to check bricks before placing weight on them. Loose bricks could cause you to tumble. To check one, reach your hand out and jiggle it. If it seems like it might fall out, skip it. Putting yourself as close to the wall as possible helps you to keep your balance. It pushes your center of gravity over your feet, making it easier to hang on. To give yourself much needed additional support, bend your legs at the knee and climb along the bricks as you pull yourself up with each fingertip grip. The sharp edge of your shoe sole should be placed into the indentation formed between bricks, even if there are no gaps in the grout there. If you can't get your foot in a space, you can try "smearing," where you basically use friction over cracks to hold your foot. Place your foot flat against the wall to grip into the cracks. Only use this type of hold very quickly as you're moving to a new position. Once both hands reach the mantel on the wall, shift your feet so that they are approximately at the same level. Step off with your dominant foot to propel yourself over the wall.  Make sure that the palms of your hands are flat on the surface before pushing off. Alternatively, you could swing your dominant leg over the upper edge of the wall and hook the heel of your leg over the side. Use the strength of your arms and dominant leg to swing your body sideways over the top of the wall.