Article: You should try to get an early start if your goal is to be an engineer, during middle school and high school if you can. Engineers need a grounding in math and science, so plan your schedule around these subjects. Load up on the right classes and enroll in activities that will give you an edge when college admissions roll around. Make sure to take basic math courses like Algebra I &II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Take science courses like Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, too. Take as many advanced placement or honors classes as possible in these subjects. Success in honors courses will help you get into the program of your choice in college, while preparing you for the work required of engineers. Get involved in extracurricular activities, too. Go to a math or science camp in the summer, for example, or join the robotics club at your school. There are also regional, state, and nation-wide engineering competitions. Do anything that will give you a wider foundation. Most major universities have engineering programs. Demand is also fairly high, so you'll probably be able to get a good job even without a degree from a top-tier school like Caltech or MIT. Still, there are factors to consider when applying. Ideally, pick a school with a good reputation for engineering. All colleges are not created equal, and some programs are weaker than others. A degree from Western Michigan University is OK, but you'd do better at the more highly regarded University of Michigan or Michigan Tech. Some colleges perform better in certain fields of engineering. Purdue and Michigan State University have excellent agricultural engineering programs, for instance, but are weaker in fields like civil and electrical engineering. Engineers earn about $72,000 out of school, but you'll still want to keep your tuition and debt as low as you can. A solid state school like Illinois Urbana-Champaign might be a better choice than an elite, pricy college like Stanford: $15,000 in-state costs vs. $46,000. You might also look at location (i.e. are you willing to move away from home?) and which colleges offer internships and industry coops, which will give you early on-the-job experience. Just like high school, it's important to get good marks in your coursework in college and to build up your resume with an eye to the future. Take the required coursework, see what sort of work suits you best, network, and get involved in extracurricular activities. All the usual advice for school applies: attend lecture and lab, take notes, do your homework, set up a study routine, and apply yourself. Try to participate in engineering-related activities, like your university's engineering club or math and science competitions. These experiences will help you to get experience working with teams and in informal leadership roles. Consider taking a business class. Engineers don't just need to be technically proficient, but also able to navigate business relationships with clients, lawyers, and regulatory officials. It may also help you network. Keep busy all year round. If you want to be successful, you shouldn't expect to spend the summers sitting around. Use them to get practical experience, either working or as an intern.
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Prepare early. Choose a good college. Shoot for success in college.
Article: Head lice are unwanted and unpleasant, but they're easy to get rid of. Have somebody check your head for bugs or their eggscalled nitsattached near the base of the hair shaft. The itching that people feel when infested with lice is due to your skin reacting to the saliva of the lice. To get rid of lice, use a medicated shampoo as directed, and wash all bedding and clothes you've worn. Have any non-washable items dry-cleaned (including plush toys). Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture. Soak hair-care products (combs, brushes, scrunchies, barrettes, etc.) in rubbing alcohol or medicated shampoo for an hour. In the summer, especially the first bright days of summer, it's easy to get sunburned on your scalp. As your sunburned skin begins to heal, it will often start to feel itchy. Use an aloe vera shampoo or conditioner to alleviate the itching. If you know you're going to be in the sun for over an hour, wear a hat or apply a layer of sunscreen to your scalp. If you wear your hair long, don't put it up while it's still wet. Let your hair fully dry out before putting it upotherwise, having wet hair pressed against your scalp all day will cause the skin to itch. Similarly, you may need to dry your hair and scalp after having been out in the sun for hours. If you're in the sun long enough to start sweating on your scalp, the excess sweat production can also cause your scalp to itch. Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which skin cells grow at an unnatural rate and become red, raised patches. The buildup of extra skin cells can cause itching and discomfort. Psoriasis can typically be treated with a topical ointment or medicated shampoo containing salicylic acid. If you think you have this condition, talk to your primary doctor or dermatologist. They should be able to prescribe you a medicated ointment or shampoo, or recommend an over-the-counter option. If itching continues unabated, it could be a sign of a more serious medical skin condition including: shingles, fungal infections like Tinea Amiantacea or Lichen Planopilaris, dermatitis, and ringworm. Nearly all of these conditions will be accompanied by a flaky or oozing scalp or visible rash. Consult with your doctor. They will be able to diagnose your condition and prescribe you the appropriate treatment.
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Treat head lice with a medicated shampoo. Apply aloe vera to alleviate sunburn symptoms. Dry your hair fully after a shower or bath. Apply a topical treatment to stop scalp psoriasis. Visit a dermatologist for ongoing itching.
Article: A good mood can change a "no" to a "yes." You can encourage good moods by doing chores before your parents ask, talking about fun times you've shared, or listening together to their favorite music. It can be extra effective to talk about social events, like a school party, family gathering, or festival, where your parents had fun. This can help put them in a good mood. If you find that your parents are usually in a good mood in the morning, try to ask them after breakfast. Their after-breakfast mood will be more agreeable. If your parents are more active during the evening, aim for after dinner. A few days before asking your parents about going to the sleepover, ask them for something else you want but know they won't let you have. Say, ask them if you can adopt a dog from the animal shelter or have your own car. A few days later, when you're ready to ask your parents for the sleepover, they will be more likely to make this small concession after refusing your other, bigger request. By putting what your parents have told you in your own words and repeating it back to them, you will show your parents that you understand what they're saying and how they feel. This will help your chances of having a sleepover and changing your parents' minds. Your parents will see you're mature enough to try to listen to and understand their point of view.
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Note your parents' mood. Observe your parents' daily routine. Make a big request first. Summarize what your parents tell you.