Wednesday, April 18, 2012

False Mastery of Information



You will agree with me that when you read a book, an essay or research paper on a certain topic, somehow you always imagine that the writer is a professional in that field (that he is writing about). It may be true in some cases, but in most cases that is not always the case. A writer may be prolific in writing about a certain thing-this is mostly common among UK writers who are employed in the media houses-but in reality they may not uphold the same or worse still may not know so much about the topic in question other than the face value of it.

A good example is when an author writes about experiences of war in the first person as though he was actually on the ground as an army officer or soldier when the war was on. People reading the story may be captivated by the story (which is alright as it is the primary target of the writers), but they may also associate the writers with the story and imagine that it is indeed true that the writers know so much about war. From my research this is not true at all because as much as the writers present themselves as the know-alls, the reality is a different scenario altogether. Jeffrey Archer has written many Crime thrillers, but it remains to be seen if he can marshal a troop of soldiers into war.  

False Image


If there is something that fiction writers never fail to serve their readers wholeheartedly is the false image they present to them. It is unheard of for a writer to write something from the blues in the sense that he or she writes things he or she can’t identify with. In most cases, writers will put down a story that happened in their surroundings or important still in their own lives (except of course writers who write research papers and book reports). It is the latter probability rather than the former that causes people to develop false images or develop funny impressions about the real identities of the writers in question.
It is very hard for most people to differentiate between the real life of people and what they put down as a piece of literature. Essentially, most people like drawing parallels between the two scenarios but I couldn’t differ more. My research has shown me beyond reasonable doubt that what UK writers put down is very different from who they actually are. The false image readers have of their writers is just that: a false image borne in the mind and whose existence is in the mind. Nonetheless, there are some writers like Jack Higgins who maintain a nice image both in their books and in real life.   

Thursday, July 14, 2011

How to Apply to Study Abroad

The idea of studying abroad is really popular as you know. However, being admitted to desired University isn’t that easy at all. Many people find themselves in very compromising situations while trying to set everything straight to get a chance to study in a foreign country. There are quite a number of logistics to take into consideration before applying and at the time of forwarding the application for studies in a certain country.

The Check-List

The first thing to confirm when the thought of studying abroad pops up should be the relevance of the entire plan of doing it. By this I mean, the whole process is economically and academically viable should be beyond any reasonable doubt. If the education system in your home country is better or of the same quality, then the idea of travelling abroad is not worth of all that hustle.

So, you have decided to carry on with the process. The next things to consider are the types of documentations being requested for the registration to go through. These will include even the travel documents and those that require expertise to write, one should preferably seek relevant essay writing service available in the market.

These processes run concurrently with the operations of the learning institutions in question and therefore, the application dates are predetermined. This goes without saying that one should be very careful not to miss the set deadlines. Otherwise, one may be put on hold for a very long time which may come with serious negative implications.

Another point to pay attention to is education financing as it is a major setback for many students with the ambitions of studying abroad. It is advocated for one to apply for scholarships to cut off costs. Nevertheless, one may be sponsored by the employer, or even decide to work part time to cover the expenditure. This quite helpful especially if one has some relevant experience or skills that they may reap from. For me, I would prefer to do some essay writing, for instance, as I have had quite a considerable deal of knowledge on this field.

Continuing with money matters, one should thoroughly evaluate the cost of living in the country he is planning to study, arrange for the cash inflow to sustain them and make proper budgeting in order to keep track of their expenditure throughout the whole stay.

Other things to consider are the immigration laws in place. Some people may find it convenient to relocate with their family. Thorough research should be conducted to see if this is really acceptable and a proper decision to make.