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Written in an accessible, jargon-free language, Exploring Medical Anthropology’s concise length leaves room for instructors to supplement it with monographs of their own choosing. Concrete cases and the author’s personal research experiences are used to explain four of the discipline’s most important insights: 1) that biology and culture matter equally in the human experience of disease, 2) that the political economy is a primary epidemiological factor, 3) that ethnography is an essential tool to understand human suffering due to disease, and 4) that medical anthropology can help to alleviate human suffering...
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This bestselling text provides students with the basic knowledge of medical language they need to communicate clearly with other health care team members. It presents not only medical terms built from word parts, but also those not built from word parts which are sometimes omitted from other texts...
If you are graduating from high school or college this year, you might be considering taking a break before going to college or starting your career. If you are, think about doing something meaningful as you explore "gap year" alternatives.
According to Wikipedia, the term, "gap year" refers to a "prolonged period (often, but not always, a year) between two life stages. This "gap year" is also known as a "year out", "year off", "deferred year", "bridging year", "overseas experience", "time off" and "time out". Taking this time off is actually very popular in Europe and Australia where young adults are encouraged to take a break after high school and before or after college. Graduates are urged to take on meaningful experiences during this time for personal exploration before moving to the next life stage of career or college.
Your graduation from high school or college this year could offer you the same opportunity. You might be thinking about taking the time off, especially if you are not sure what your next career or higher education step should be.
The question to ponder is whether or not taking the "gap year" off a good thing for you?
The answer of course is - it depends. You will want to weigh the pros and cons of taking this time off.
Here are some Pros:
1. Take the time to explore careers so you can become clearer about what to pursue
2. You may be tired of school and would not do well in classes anyway. This might save you money
3. You might be able to save some money to return to school, get an apartment or some transportation
4. Traveling could help you to explore geographical options and other cultures
Here are some Cons:
1. You may never want to return to college or further your education. This is probably the most common reason you will hear.
2. Once away from school you could lose touch with teachers and others who encourage you to further your education.
Some US colleges now understand the increasing urge that high school graduates have for the "gap year" and are now getting on board with innovative programs to meet the needs of these students. A recent article in the US News outlines "gap year" plans from Princeton University in New Jersey.
Princeton University is planning to send 10 percent of their 2009 incoming freshman overseas for a year to work in the social services. These new college students will actually do all this cross cultural exploration before they even set foot on the Princeton campus.
Marcia Robinson writes and trains on career, workplace and employment related issues. She is a Principal at The RayeMartin Group, a HR consulting firm in Philadelphia, that owns BullsEyeResumes, publishes the Norristown-At-Work monthly and maintains career advice blogs. Robinson has a BS in Human Resources Management and a Masters in Business Administration.
