Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category
Should You Relocate During College? 4 Things to Consider First
May 13, 2011 11:45 am Career AdviceThinking of moving to a more economically stable part of the country BEFORE you graduate from college? Many co-eds are moving to where the jobs are as undergrads so they get a jump on the job market. But before you go consider these important factors.
Save Money This Summer by Renting Text Books
May 11, 2011 9:30 pm Career AdviceCollege is expensive enough without the high cost of textbooks. It is summer and there are better things to do with money–things like going to the beach or to the movies to see a summer blockbuster. Save some extra cash for summer fun by renting text books instead of buying them. Rented Vs. Used Text [...]
Best Paying Summer Jobs for College Students
May 11, 2011 6:21 pm Career AdviceHow do you get the biggest bang for your buck out of your summer job? By relying on your major, of course. The most lucrative summer jobs for college students are those that require specific knowledge. Here are five examples of summer jobs that cater to popular college majors (and thus, typically offer more than minimum wage).
A Mom’s Legacy
May 7, 2011 3:16 pm Career AdviceWorking women have come a long way from the days of when my mother was young. An orphan, my mother only went to school until the 4th grade. She can read and do basic math, but she was denied the full education that women today are entitled to. Once she reached the 4th grade, she [...]
4 College Summer Programs That Emphasize Enrichment
May 7, 2011 7:18 am Career Advice, EducationWondering what to do this summer? If you plan on traveling, why not look into a college summer program? Here are 4 that you can use to beef up your college resume and maybe even get some college credit along the way.
10 Lessons Mom Teaches Us that College Can’t
May 3, 2011 12:13 pm Career AdviceIn honor of Mother’s Day I’d like to pay tribute in this education blog to the ultimate teacher: a mom. Even though we often go on to become big wigs in business, finance, science, politics, and education, we really can’t give college all the credit for our successes. To prove my point, I give you 10 lessons that only moms can teach us (because college is way too busy being academic).
Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Graduating College
May 2, 2011 2:59 pm Career AdviceMoms seem to have the magical ability to do fifty things at once while remaining calm and keeping a smile on their face. The truth is, Moms are under a lot of stress. Moms going to college are under even more stress. Mothers continuing an education set a good example for their children, and for [...]
Famous Working Moms
May 1, 2011 11:48 am Career AdviceThis Mother’s Day we honor some of the most famous (and often controversial) working mothers. Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales was born July 1, 1961. She was born into an aristocratic family. Her parents were divorced as a result of her mother having an affair. Diana was raised by her father. She married Prince [...]
4 Reasons Online Classes Are Infiltrating College Campuses
April 29, 2011 2:20 pm Career AdviceUsed to be that online college classes and distance learning were the sole domain of those who had to juggle family and career WHILE going to school. But now online courses are showing up on even the most elite of college campuses. Is distance learning just a passing phase or here to stay? Read 4 Reasons Online Classes Are Infiltrating Colleges Campuses to see if you can sort it all out.
