Archive for the ‘Choosing a School’ Category
Changes to Accomodate Freshmen
October 5, 2009 2:38 pm Choosing a SchoolMany freshmen go to college with high expectations. They are so excited about their new classes, the friends that they will make, and the parties that they will attend. After a short time there, students realize that they had high expectations and are disappointed. After one semester or one year many students end up dropping out and pursue other interests.
Are you a veteran? Boost your career with GI Bill
July 10, 2009 1:37 pm Choosing a SchoolWhen Iraq War Army veteran Scott Jones returned to his parents' Tennessee farm last June after his second tour of duty, the first thing he did was visit the local burger joint for a plate of his favorite onion rings. After a week of golfing and catching up on missed movies, Jones knew he needed [...]
Educated Moms Can Help with Their Families Economic Worries
July 10, 2009 1:33 pm Choosing a SchoolWilliams recommends that other working moms give online education a try. “Go online, fill out a form, and get the information you need to make your choice. Then just do it. It was worth studying at night to provide a better life for my kids and for me to find a career that I love,” she says.
Easing the Transition between Education and Military
July 6, 2009 2:11 pm Choosing a SchoolWith a GI Bill that covers full tuition and much more, the number of veterans attending college this fall is expected to rise 30 percent from last year. This influx has caused many universities to identify ways to bridge the gap from combat to the classroom.
Changing to a More Affordable School
July 2, 2009 12:49 pm Career Advice, Choosing a School, Preparing for SchoolTips for choosing a school include making sure that an expensive institution is right for you. Have a financial plan ready that goes beyond the first year. Have realistic expectations and really consider your options. Choose a degree that you are going to stick with; or else you will spend a lot of time and money trying to figure out what you want to do and retaking classes.
5 Circus Career Paths I’m Curious About
April 2, 2009 10:14 am Career Advice, Choosing a Degree, Choosing a SchoolI began to wonder how one enters a career path with the circus. How does one qualify themselves to be the Bearded Woman or a knife-swallower? Inquiring minds want to know, so I went digging…
Education vs. Experience: Don’t kid yourself!
May 2, 2008 9:08 am Career Advice, Choosing a School, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolSelf-made entrepreneurs thumb their noses at their school-going counterparts, insisting that the really important lessons can only be gained through real-world experience. While experience is an invaluable companion to education, however, school is still the best way to build a solid foundation for the rest of your career.
School is Addictive!
April 15, 2008 11:32 am Career Advice, Choosing a Degree, Choosing a School, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolDespite all the hardships required, my mind craves the thrill of learning, discovering, and being challenged. I enjoy talking with really smart people and talking about theories and philosophies, the kinds of conversation you won’t find in the workplace. Education has become a stimulant to me. It has become addictive.
College Finals: Saving the Worst for Last
April 8, 2008 12:43 pm Career Advice, Choosing a School, Preparing for SchoolHigher education has a way of saving the very worst for last. You get through the volley of midterms, quizzes, and papers, scathed but not beaten. Just when you’re ready to grab your diploma and enjoy the fruits of your labors, they throw one last wave of projects and finals at you.
