2013 has arrived! And what better way to start the new year than with new and exciting perspectives on career, personal development and world events! Be on top of your game with this month’s cover story on how to manage education with a full-time job. Revel in the glory of famed Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting by reading about his contributions to the game in Person in Focus. Find out how you can also become a successful entrepreneur with our student testimonial. Travel around the world and see how other nations of the world celebrated the New Year in World Events. And finally, say goodbye to all your career-related worries with our Expert Column. Everything you will ever need is right here at MUST University!

1. MUST Matters
World’s Largest University
JAN 2013

2. Table Of Content
World’s Largest University
Table Of Contents
1- Editorial 2
2- Cover Story: The Balancing Act: 3
Work with Education
3- Expert Corner: Companies
4
Dealing with Employee
Retention Issues
4- World Events: 2013
5
Celebrations across the
globe
5- Testimonial:
MUST University helped me
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in my entrepreneurial endeavors
6- Person in Focus: Ricky Ponting 7
Retires from Test Cricket

3. World’s Largest University
Season’s Greetings to all our readers!! MUST University wishes you
all the best for the festive break and a happy & prosperous 2013.
This month, in our cover story we will tell you how you can manage your
personal and professional commitments while pursuing a degree. In the
section, Person in Focus, we will also be discussing the professional
achievements of acclaimed Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting.
In addition, in our World Event Section, we have collected information of the
hottest and most happening places that celebrate the New Year amid a lot of
glitz and fanfare. We hope you will find this month’s newsletter entertaining and
informative.
Happy holidays & happy reading!

4. The Balancing Act: Work with Education
Gone are the days when just children and young adults used to Online universities provide flexibility and convenience to
return to school by fall season. As online education continues to working adults as they are free to choose online study
offer the luxury of studying from virtually anywhere and anytime, programs from various online schools and are making a
moms, dads and even grandparents, are going back to school to career out of it. For instance, if you work in an organization as
pursue higher education that will ultimately not only enhance their a manager pursuing studies at an online university, an offering
personal development but also help them achieve their career of business and management would suit you best. These
objectives and ambitions. online universities provide a plethora of majors for you to
choose from, thus giving you the freedom to choose a
For many working adults, the decision to return to school and program that is most related to the field you are currently
pursue a degree provides them with an opportunity to help put their operating in. Not only do these universities have high quality
career back on track as it helps them refocus on what's important, education programs that are unparalleled by traditional
such as, enhancing their skill set and developing other capabilities brick-and-mortar universities, they also offer efficient student
that will ultimately help them increase their earning potential and and alumni services along with high quality career develop-
make them become more attractive as potential employees. ment services, all of which aim to help students' journey at
However, returning to school to pursue higher education can turn the university be a smooth one and even facilitate in their
out to be a rather daunting task, with many adults struggling to personal and professional development.
strike a balance between work, family and education. Enrolling in a
degree program at a traditional university is out of the question for MUST University, a pioneer in online education, ensures it
such people as it is highly difficult for them to take out time from their provides its students with the opportunity to pursue higher
busy schedules to attend classes that are part of a proper semester studies without having to sacrifice their personal and profes-
routine. sional commitments. Dedicated education consultants and
student representatives are on hand 24/7 to attend to
In such cases as the ones outlined above, online education has students' and alumni's queries while expert career and
proven to be the solution for those who want to earn a high quality guidance counselors are available to help students develop
degree without compromising on other responsibilities and commit- the skills and capabilities needed to help them achieve their
ments, whether it's attending their child's soccer game or working career ambitions and goals. If a promising and highly fulfilling
late at the office to meet a big deadline. Offering immense flexibility career combined with solid academic credentials is what
and convenience, online institutes provide these adults the opportu- you're looking for, then you should look no further than MUST
nity to improve their career prospects or enhance upward social University.
mobility with self-paced and incredibly structured degree, diploma
and certification programs. These programs consist of tools and
software made available to the student to enable him/her to attain
the education he/she needs from the comfort of his/her own home.
Tools such as video lectures, online course material and discussion
forums help students get the maximum out of their student experi-
ence and ensure that they do not lose out on high quality teaching
and learning that are normally associated with a traditional class-
room setting.
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5. Companies Dealing with Employee Retention Issues
Question:
“Although the job market is not as robust as it once was, companies still have problems retaining their top employees. Why do their
employees want to leave their current, secure job and take the risk of some place new?
Diane Engram
Manager HR, Sportswest
Answer:
Dear Diane:
The reason is because they do not feel they have room to grow and develop their careers within the organization. If employees are seeking
opportunities elsewhere and they are not the employees the company wants to leave, then company should look into their career
development programs.
Career development often gets mistaken for something that takes a lot of time and resources. Career development is much more than
spending money to send an employee to a training course and can be as simple as giving them exposure to online education that is
aligned with their aspirations and company goals. It is also as simple as giving them exposure to mentors and other leaders and peers
from whom they can learn.
The expert is a Senior HR Manager at a Fortune 100 company in the United States
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6. 2013 Celebrations across the globe
Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st; the world London
holds its breath...and cheers as the clocks strike twelve. For many With 2013 in full swing, hit the streets for the New Year's Day parade,
people, New Year's Eve can be disappointing -- there's so much which have seen more than 10,000 musicians, dancers and acrobats
hype in the lead-up to the event that when it actually comes around, take over the town for the 2013 event, themed "Hats Off To London --
it often falls short of the mark. Celebration Capital of the World." Securing a river side perch, booking
a Thames cruise or even better, secured a spot at the London Sky Bar,
However, certain destinations around the world offer such spectacu- the views from there were unmatched and count down to the annual
lar greetings to the New Year, that you may want to seriously fireworks display launched from the foot of the 135-meter-tall London
consider braving the throngs for a front-row seat. Eye Ferris wheel.
Hong Kong Sydney
This year, for the first time, the city's midnight fireworks displayed The entertainment was launched early in the day with a series of aerial
journey across town, beginning at the sea and moving along Victoria acrobatics shows, followed by a traditional indigenous cleansing
Harbor to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan ceremony: smoke flows across the harbor from Aboriginal and Torres
Chai. Strait Islander vessels, removing the water of negative spirits.
The best places to view were; the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, There was an early fireworks show for families and a flotilla of boats
the promenade from the Avenue of Stars to Hong Kong Cultural which transformed with waves of color and light, but the real draw was
Centre, the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and the midnight fireworks show on Sydney Harbour Bridge.
the area near Central Pier.
Dubai
New York Never shy of making a grandiose statement, Dubai sees in the New
This year more than one million people were the part of New York's Year with a bang literally. The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa,
ball drop celebrations on New Year's Eve, at around zero tempera- was the launching pad for a multimillion-dollar pyrotechnics display
ture, with live entertainment provided by the likes of Taylor Swift, Psy (also claiming to be the largest of its kind in the world), which sees
and the Neon Trees. choreographed fireworks cascading down the 828-meter-tall
skyscraper to the tune of Arabic and world music notes.
As it has done for the past 105 years, the ball around 3.6 meters in
diameter, studded with 2,688 Waterford crystals and lit by 32,256 The fun continued on the beach at the Atlantis, The Palm resort where
LEDs descended from the flag pole at Times Square, dropping 21 the annual Sundance festival sees headlining acts Ellie Goulding, Rita
meters in 60 seconds. Ora, Roger Sanchez and Paul Van Dyk entertain revelers into the early
hours of 2013, back dropped by more fireworks, of course.
At the stroke of midnight, a blizzard of colorful confetti was released
from the roof tops and party-goers treated to renditions of Auld Lang
Syne and Frank Sinatra's New York, New York.
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7. MUST University helped me in my entrepreneurial endeavors
It was my good fortune that I found out about MUST University and its online education programs. I had
been associated with a logistics company for over 5 years, and had to be on the move because of the
nature of my job. I always worked hard and gave my 100% when it came to performance, but when it
was time for appraisal; the company ignored me because I did not have the required degree to get
promoted.
I thought about joining a university to complete my degree, but I could never save the money required to
attend a conventional college or university. I had gained enough experience from my job to start my own
business and hence I left my job. In the first few months, I realized I could not connect with my workers
and there was a communication gap between them and me. I knew this was my own problem, because
I always had issues with managing things and was never formally trained for it. This is where MUST
University helped me out.
There was no other way I could have improved my management skills because I never got the time to
attend a university. When I applied for MUST online, there were numerous options made available to me.
The course that helped me out the most was their technical communications course. It actually taught
me the value of HR and how I should come down to their level when doing business. The remarkable
thing was that I could attend my classes at any time I wanted. The study material was always available
online 24/7, and whenever I had any difficulty, there were faculty and staff available. The ease and
flexibility with which I got through my education at MUST University would not have been possible
anywhere. I feel blessed that I am a part of this university.
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8. Ricky Ponting Retires from Test Cricket:
Ricky Ponting had the numbers, the attitude and the competitiveness Not only did he master his batting skills but even managed to make his
that made him one of the most prolific batsmen of the 2000s. team win two consecutive World Cup trophies by scoring a quick
Whether he is on the ground as a captain, or as a batsman on the century in the 2003 final and leading his team to victory in 2007."There
pitch you can’t help but notice his greatness and sportsman spirit. is tenaciousness about him. He walks out and believes. He's not going
Here is a look at the batsman’s career spanned over 17 years in to be intimidated by any one. I appreciate seeing guys who come out
international cricket. and have a particular presence," said West Indies great, Viv Richards
while appreciating Ponting.
A sneak peek into Ponting’s career:
Ponting’s retirement from international cricket is a loss to both Austra-
There have been ample twists and turns, as is predictable in a career lian cricket as well as the entire cricketing world!
as extensive as Ricky Ponting’s. The action days of the Tasmanian
star started in 1995 when he went out to the ground for the first time
and struck 96 runs against Sri Lanka at Perth, Australia. Following
that knock, it took him some time to become a permanent feature
the team. The initial few years were firm, but not precisely prolific. He
scored 1,377 in 24 matches at a strike rate of 38.25 till the summer
of 1998.
It was in the winter of the year 1999 that Ponting found out his form
and used up the following one and a half years working on his skills.
He did well, and scored another 1,453 in 23 Tests at a strike rate of
48.53 till the summer of 2001. There was no stopping him after that.
For the next six years, he reigned over the world of cricket. His
batting skills were nearly matchless from the winter of 2001-02 to the
summer of 2008. He was regarded as the best batsmen in the world
during this time. Ponting appeared in 72 Tests throughout this phase,
and made 7,269 runs at 67.93 with the help of 28 centuries.
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