Q: As with many other careers, you probably won't get far without your high school diploma or GED. If you never graduated from high school, check out test prep materials from your local library, then schedule the GED exam online. If you're still in high school, begin or continue taking courses in a foreign language. Also consider business, computer, or communication courses if your school offers them. While college is not strictly necessary to become a travel consultant, your job prospects will increase exponentially if you have an associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Look for programs or majors in travel, tourism, geography, business, communications, hospitality, or any foreign language. Learning another language increases your knowledge of another culture and boosts your credibility with clients. It also means you can take on more clients because you can converse easily with more people. Enroll in courses at a community center or college, or visit the library and check out self-taught programs like Rosetta Stone. Between making reservations and communicating with clients, you'll do a lot of your work on a computer. So if you're not already well-versed in email, word processing, and a spreadsheet application like Excel, it's time to learn. Take classes at a local community center or college, or browse online tutorials or videos for learning various functions. Physical and online travel schools offer programs that are designed to teach students about all aspects of the travel industry. They can take anywhere from two to six months to complete and are a good option for anyone brand new to the industry. Look up a list of programs endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) or the International Association of Travel Agents Network (IATAN).
A: Obtain your high school diploma or equivalent. Attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Study a foreign language. Take computer classes. Sign up for a travel agent certification program.

Q: Some friends may be fake, but some friends may be shy or have a real difficulty connecting with others. If they are real friends, they may have the following characteristics. They might not always say the right thing, but are willing to listen to you if you are struggling. They make you feel comfortable being yourself around them. They support you. They keep in contact with you all the time and not just when they want something. They stick around during the hard times, not just the fun times. They care about your well-being and safety. Try and determine if they are a fake friend. If they are, consider what they might be trying to gain from pretending to be friends with you. If they are a fake friend they may: Talk about you behind your back. Use you to climb up a particular social chain. Use you to get close to someone you are close to. Copy your work or use your intelligence. Try to get some sort of information from you. Only talk to you when they need something. Embarrass you or make you feel humiliated in public. If you feel that your friend has changed, or that you are growing distant from each other, it may be a sign that your friendship is fading out. Even if you used to be close friends, people grow apart. Don't fight that growth, just be glad for the good times you spent together. If you feel you are growing apart as friends, you may not have to proceed through a formal break-up. You may choose to just let the friendship naturally fade. This may be a good alternative option to take if you feel like there is no strong reason you don't get along. Especially, if it's just that you have developed different interests and different groups of friends. Removing the benefit may go against your nature or personality if you tend to be a "people-pleaser," but your fake friend may be taking advantage of you. Additionally, they might leave you alone after they know they can't get what they want from you. If you think they are trying to copy your work, make it impossible for them by moving your seat or not letting them see your work. If you believe they are using you to get to someone else, keep contact with the person while the fake friend isn't around. If they only call you when they want something, deny whatever their request is. You could even tell them that you won't be able to fulfill their request in the future either. For example, "Jenny, I know I've been giving you rides to work for the past month, but I'm not able to do that anymore." As you are preparing to end your friendship, distance yourself from the fake friend as much as possible. Politely decline invitations to hang out by saying "I'm sorry, I can't right now." The purpose is to give yourself a little space free from the stress of a fake friendship, while you figure out how to end the relationship with them. Try to avoid outright ignoring them or giving them the "silent treatment." Those are perceived as immature and will likely cause an angry reaction from the fake friend and drama with any mutual friends you have. Talk to your family, close friends, or your support system; and see what they say about the situation. Maybe they will be able to offer you an alternate perspective or advice on what is going on. If you don't feel comfortable talking to close friends, or if you are not particularly close with your family members, seek advice from a school counselor or therapist. School counselors have added experience in dealing the relationships and friendships in a school setting that you might find helpful. Going through with the termination of a friendship is a big deal. It is hard to come back from if you regret your decision later. Try to consider other options if you are currently in a fight, or if you are just trying to get them to do something specific. If you really want to end the friendship, you should be able to think of several reasons why this friendship makes you unhappy and why you think you would be healthier without this friend around. Consider writing a pro and con list of your friendship and see how it weighs out.
A: Check your friendship. Determine if they are in fact, a fake friend. Don't fight breaking up with a friend. Remove the benefit for the fake friend. Keep contact minimal. Ask for advice from people you trust. Make sure you want to end this friendship.

Q: Eventually, the roots of each new plant will establish and the new succulent will start to form leaves of its own. The mother leaf that you used to propagate the new plant will wither. Gently twist and wiggle the mother away from the new plant. Be careful not to damage the young roots. When the mother does wither away, it's time to transplant each succulent into its own pot. Start with 2-inch (5-cm) pots with drainage holes in the bottom. Succulents do better in smaller pots than larger ones. Place a layer of pebbles in the bottom to allow for better drainage. Fill the pot the rest of the way with store-bought or homemade succulent mix. The ideal medium for succulents is an equal mixture of sand, perlite, and potting soil. You'll need one pot for every new succulent plant you've propagated. Make a hole in the center of the soil with your finger. Place a new plant into the hole and brush the soil over the roots to cover them. It will take about a year before the new succulents reach a normal size. As they grow, you can transplant them into larger pots. Once the new plants are established and transplanted, stop the daily misting and switch to an adult succulent watering schedule. Let the soil dry out completely between watering, and only water when necessary. When you water a succulent, give it a full soaking so the soil is thoroughly wet. After transplanting the new succulents, you can move them to a warm location that gets plenty of direct sunlight. South- and east-facing windows will get the most direct sunlight, as long as there are no obstructions.
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Remove the mother leaf. Prepare small pots with good drainage. Transplant the new succulents. Water when the soil dries out. Provide the plants with lots of sun.