Friday, 20 November 2015

Albert Cyprys: How Important is it to get an Internship?



It is becoming increasingly clear that whilst a good degree is important, it has significantly less value without relevant experience. Albert Cyprys graduated first with a degree and then with a Masters in Accounting from Fairfield University in 2015, and is convinced that being an intern to gain relevant experience is what made the difference in his being able to gain permanent paid employment in his chosen profession since graduating.

Analysts report that graduates who may have worked hard in their studies and obtained great grades, but worked their holidays in non-profession related employment such as bars or shops, did not, on the whole, obtain the best jobs on offer to graduates. 

Employers are increasingly demanding that applicants demonstrate that they have relevant experience before they will offer any role even if they have an application studded with an exemplary academic record from a top-tier university and a first-class degree.

Taking part in paid or unpaid work placements or internships whilst still studying will differentiate that candidate in the selection process to such an extent that those without such experience may not even be considered for an interview.

With many more graduates entering the workplace, it is clear that candidates have to work harder to stand out, and internships become increasingly sought after. Therefore, as an undergraduate you must plan that work experience aspect of studies carefully and in good time, to give yourself the very best chance of gaining employment in your chosen field.

Albert Cyprys certainly feels that being as rounded an individual as possible through his experience, volunteering, and sports alongside his good grades made a positive difference for him.

Saturday, 7 November 2015

Albert Cyprys - Playing Sport Can Make for Better Grades

Albert Cyprys is a graduate of Fairfield University obtaining his Masters in Accounting in 2015, and his degree in 2014 with a major in Accounting and minor in economics. Throughout his time at University Albert maintained an active lifestyle, playing tennis, soccer, and skateboarding amongst other activities, even though the academic workload was significant. He feels that this was a benefit to his studies and it would seem that research over recent years supports this view.

In 2011, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign published the results of a traffic-dodging road crossing experiment where they pitted college athletes from a variety of sports against college students who did not participate in sports.

The results suggested that the student athletes managed crossings better than the non-athletes, and that it did not appear to make a difference as to whether their sport demanded excellent timing and tactical thinking. Researchers felt this strongly indicated that physical activity and training does reshape the brain.

It is hoped to study that outcome in more depth in the future, but it appears that the key point confirms that the route Albert Cyprys took during his studies was a wise choice. Participating in sport, running, tennis, swimming, gymnastics or soccer, whatever you choose, may sharpen concentration and focus. In addition, based on this experiment at least, may mean that you can cross a busy intersection more safely!

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Albert Cyprys - Volunteering for Those in Need

As part of his volunteer activities with the Polish Slavic Center in Brooklyn Albert Cyprys helps to organize lessons for new immigrants to learn English as part of their citizenship application process. By teaching English in the surroundings of the center it offers those studying in a familiar environment can aide the process. It can be daunting especially when they are older for people to master a new language.

Not being able to communicate using the English language can be a huge barrier to social inclusion. Without skills in English to be able to interact outside the home, can mean that immigrants struggle to integrate, often feel socially isolated and it can be very hard to find employment.

The lessons are often based on real-life, as managing ordinary events are essential for the immigrants to learn. Helping them to manage the vocabulary and phrases for day-to-day living, can make a massive difference to their lives and those of their families.

It’s not all about the mundane, talking about cultural things and current news can sometimes spark a lively, fun discussion. It is really important that the pupils can develop the language and gain confidence to make simple conversations and greetings as initial steps in the learning process.

Something that is enjoyable about teaching in your own neighborhood, as Albert Cyprys has discovered is being able to use topics in the lessons that are close to home for everyone, and therefore relevant and interesting to them. They are more familiar and comfortable with the topic and it creates a communal sense of belonging.

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Albert Cyprys - Why Choosing an Accounting Major Widens Your Career Choices



When Albert Cyprys chose to first major, and then complete a Masters, in Accounting at Fairfield University. It wasn’t simply because he wanted to work with numbers in his future career. Of course, accounting and other financial degrees do give you knowledge of commerce, accountancy practices and finance, but they also equip you with a wide range of other broader skills that will enhance your career options too. 

Studying accounting disciplines will develop your problem solving, critical thinking and analytical ability as well as your numerical and quantitative skills. You will improve your written and oral communication abilities, become skilled at arguing your case and a better negotiator as a result.
Studying accountancy will also grow your knowledge of global business matters, and how closely entwined are the actions and activities of markets around the world, and how, following the financial market crashes in 2008/9 it is a global challenge to manage and control these markets.

You also learn skills that will help develop entrepreneurship, which is valuable asset to employers looking for employees with potential to help grow and lead their business. Entrepreneurship isn’t only about running your own business it’s about development and growth in many fields.

In the modern world technology, largely, does all the number crunching. The accountant’s role is much more about providing sound analysis, expertise and insights to make those numbers useful and Albert Cyprys as a graduate of Fairfield University, is looking forward to delivering those skills in the workplace. He received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University in 2014, and his Masters of Science in Accounting, from Fairfield University in 2015.

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

How to Be a Competitive Tennis Player

Tennis is a sport that is usually played on a clay court, with one or two people on each side of a net. The court’s painted lines indicate the lines in which the ball should be served and kept in-bounds; and also the boxes where each serve should land after making it across the net. Due to the small amount of players on each side, a good tennis game is highly dependent on the competitive nature of an individual or pair of individuals. Below are some tips on how you can be a more competitive tennis player.
 
Hit the Ball Hard

By mastering your tennis swing, you will learn to transfer the weight and energy in your body towards the racquet to slam the ball with velocity. Hitting the ball hard will make it travel faster, and therefore more difficult for your opponent to deflect or even catch up with.

Strategic Hitting

Asides from hitting the ball hard, you must also work on hitting the ball in the direction that will be most difficult for your opponent to deflect. This will force your opponent to lunge or dive in one direction; which means if they do return the ball, they still have most likely left a vulnerable point on the court which you can target. There are also times when deciding whether to hit the ball short or long can also make your opponent move the most. The more you make your opponent run around for the ball, the quicker they will tire.

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Thursday, 1 October 2015

What Makes Soccer Great

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and with good reason. Not only is it physically challenging, but the rules are universal and most countries in the world have their own leagues. For professional players, this means that they can essentially be recruited anywhere. This is not only good for the players that they have all this opportunity, but in many ways it is good for the world. The World Cup is a perfect example of the sense of diplomacy that the World Cup creates. Despite political struggles and sometimes even cases of war, two countries will play against each other on a field where those discussions are set aside for the sake of enjoying an authentic moment of competition and sportsmanship between each other.

Besides its diplomatic properties, soccer is also a very low-cost and simple sport to participate in. All you need is a ball and some friends; and from there you can get as creative as necessary to make improvised goals and set up the field. Even professionals don’t use all that much equipment; they have uniforms, cleats, shin guards and socks. It is a widely played sport in part because of its minimal nature, which allows people from impoverished areas to participate and garner the same enjoyment from soccer that the rest of the world does.

Albert Cyprys loves to play soccer. He is involved with an intramural team at his school that has done exceptionally well; and they even recently won the league championship.

Monday, 28 September 2015

The Benefits of Playing an Instrument

Musical talent is a gift that should be used to its utmost extent by the people who possess it. For Albert Cyprys, he is skilled with a saxophone and plays it as much as he can. But not matter what your instrument is- a guitar, a piano, drums, violin, etc., there are universal benefits to playing every instrument that musicians can agree upon. Below is a list and description of those benefits.

It Makes You Happy
First and foremost, people play instruments because it makes them happy. As you enjoy yourself while playing, you are easing yourself of the stresses involved with daily life. Music offers a way to escape from those issues and get lost in the moment as you make friends of the fellow musicians you jam with.

It’s Good For the Brain
Music helps you tap into and grow the creative side of your brain. As you play music you activate parts of the brain that may not get activated throughout more routine activities. By practicing and progressing at an instrument, you become more creative and able to do more things than you had ever even expected. Music helps you push your understanding to a higher level, which you can then apply to other aspects of daily activities.

It’s Good For Circulation
Playing an instrument is good for your circulation for two main reasons. First, the therapeutic effects of playing will help for your overall health, including circulation. Second, most instruments require that you constantly move and put strain on certain parts of the body, which helps circulation in the same manner that physical activity would.